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2004 Infiniti G35 Coupe/Sedan

1. Security indicator Passenger supplemental air bag Upper glove box Except for Navigation system equipped models Side window defogger Side ventilator Hood lock release handle Instrument brightness control switch Trunk lid release switch VDC Vehicle Dynamic Control OFF switch Outside mirror remote control Fuse box Tilting steering wheel lock lever Ignition switch steering lock Cigarette lighter Ashtray Pocket Radio cassette player CD player Hazard warning flasher switch Heated seat switch Snow mode switch if so equipped Power outlet Glove box Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner s Manual METERS AND GAUGES O N s T SIC1828 oa AOUN Warning Indicator lights Speedometer Tachometer Engine coolant temperature gauge Automatic transmission position indicator 6 Odometer Total Twin trip 7 Reset knob for trip odometer 8 Fuel gauge if Twin trip odometer Reset knob Odometer SIC1826 SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed Odometer Twin trip odometer The odometer twin trip odometer are displayed when the ignition key is in the ON position The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven The twin trip odometer records the distance of individual trips Instruments and co
2. 5 6 5 9 Seat positioner seat s 3 17 Transmission selector lever lock releas Onesia eE EDN 5 13 Avoiding collision and rollover 5 4 AWD all wheel drive warning light 2 10 B Balt ly ennan aa 8 16 Battery saver system ee 2 21 Battery replacement Intelligent Key system cece eee 3 8 Remote keyless entry system 0 ee 3 8 Before starting the engine c eee 5 8 Belts See drive belts cece 8 18 Brake Anti lock brake system ABS 08 5 23 Brake and clutch fluid ee 8 14 Brake DOOSICR wsse cexse cosccececsescosscscnctesmnsskcett 8 22 Brake flidhs css sien seat ents 8 14 Brake pedal i c2 c itearicetactettarnedts 8 21 Brake pedal Check 0 c cccssssseeseeeeeeee 8 22 Brake System a cescassezcansassaseateascccapecdennsnses 5 22 Parking brake check 5 15 8 21 Parking brake operation 0 c ee 5 15 Warning light 2 10 Br ak im schedule 2 0c2se seni sr cacsctenteteaissteaie 5 18 Brightness control Instrument panel 2 21 Bulb check instrument panel wad Bulb replacement 4 lt sce ccereeccanecscercnccuneccensecen Cc Gabinralr titer insist sarene E 4 5 Capacities and recommended fuel lubricants 9 2 Car phone or CB radio eee Gard NOMS Rss fec cect facets ea Cassette player See audio system Catalytic converter Three way catalyst CD care and cleaning ccee Child restra
3. PUSH STARTING Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing AA CAUTION e Automatic transmission models can not be push started Attempting to do so may cause transmission damage e Three way catalyst equipped models should not be started by pushing since the three way catalyst may be damaged e Never try to start the vehicle by tow ing it when the engine starts the forward surge could cause the ve hicle to collide with the tow vehicle IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS AA WARNING e Do not continue to drive if your ve hicle overheats Doing so could cause a vehicle fire e To avoid the danger of being scalded never remove the radiator cap while the engine is still hot When the radia tor cap is removed pressurized hot water will spurt out possibly causing serious injury e Do not open the hood if steam is coming out If your vehicle is overheating indicated by an extremely high temperature gauge reading or if you feel a lack of engine power detect abnormal noise etc take the following steps If needed Roadside Assistance is available Please see your Warranty Information Booklet or Roadside Assistance D Card for the toll free number to call U S or Warranty Informa tion Booklet Canada 1 Move the vehicle safely off the road apply the parking brake and move the shift lever to the N Neutral position automatic trans mission to the P Park position Do not stop the engine 2 Tu
4. Reclining SSS0169 Driver s seat SSS0168 Forward and backward Pull the lever up while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position Release the lever to lock the seat in position Reclining To recline the seatback pull the lever up and lean back To bring the seatback forward again pull the lever and move your body forward The seatback will move forward The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit See Precau tions on seat belt usage later in this section Also the seatback may be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked Seat lifter if so equipped for driver s seat Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion to the desired position Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 3 FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT if so equipped WARNING e Do not adjust the driver s seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation e Do not leave children unattended in side the vehicle They could unknow ingly activate switches or controls Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents Operating tips e The seat motor has an auto reset overload protection circuit If the motor stops during operation wait 30 seconds then reactivate the switch e Do not operate the power seat for a long period
5. 8 18 Maintenance and do it yourself SPARK PLUGS Platinum tipped G REPLACING SPARK PLUGS If replacement is required see your INFINITI dealer for servicing Platinum tipped spark plugs It is not necessary to replace the platinum tipped spark plugs as frequently as the con ventional type spark plugs since they will last much longer Follow the maintenance sched ule but do not reuse them by cleaning or regapping Always replace with recommended platinum tipped spark plugs SDI0145 AIR CLEANER If maintenance is required see your INFINITI dealer for servicing The filter element should not be cleaned and reused Replace it according to the mainte nance intervals See the INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide When replacing the filter wipe the inside of the air cleaner housing and the cover with a damp cloth AA WARNING e Operating the engine with the air cleaner removed can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flames if the engine backfires If it is not there and the engine backfires you could be burned Do not drive with the air cleaner removed and be care ful when working on the engine with the air cleaner removed e Never pour fuel into the throttle body or attempt to start the engine with the air cleaner removed Doing so could result in serious injury WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES AA CAUTION e After wiper blade repl
6. AUTO P Automatic preset To select the preset FM AM SAT or PTY station channel push the AUTO P button for less than 1 5 seconds To preset the FM AM SAT or PTY station channel push the AUTO P button for more than 1 5 seconds PTY type A or DE CAT Dolby category type B When the PTY button is pressed for more than 1 5 seconds during FM mode the PTY name of the current tuned station is displayed Type A When the PTY CAT type A or JT CAT Type B button is pressed for more than 1 5 seconds during the satellite radio mode the category name of the current channel is dis played During this time if the PTY data code is zero or the data is unreadable the display will show NONE 1 PTY CAT selection mode PTY CAT name selection can be done by the up down TUNE button AC or w in the PTY CAT selection mode It is possible to shift the PTY CAT name by one step with one push of the up down tuning button AC or vy CAT Program type category PTY name selection can also be achieved by pressing the preset buttons Initial PTY names are stored in the preset buttons but these can be changed by pressing the preset buttons for more than 1 5 seconds when the desired PTY name is in the display ADULT HITS ALL PTY CLASSICAL 4 4 iA 1 TRAFFIC COUNTRY 4 3 4 1 TOP 40 JAZZ It C JA Lt TALK NEWS 4 4 t SPORTS OLDIES 4 4 t t ROCK PUBLIC
7. DI0137MA Indicator SD1I1480 Check the fluid level in each cell It should be between the UPPER LEVEL Q and LOWER LEVEL lines If it is necessary to add fluid add only distilled water to bring the level to the indicator in each filler opening Do not overfill Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe conditions require frequent checks of the battery fluid level 1 Remove the cell plugs 2 Add distilled water up to the UPPER LEVEL If the side of the battery is not visible the electrolyte level can be checked through each filler opening as illustrated Tighten cell plugs JUMP STARTING If jump starting is necessary see Jump start ing in the 6 In case of emergency section If the engine does not start by jump starting the battery may have to be replaced Contact your INFINITI dealer Maintenance and do it yourself 8 17 DRIVE BELTS 1 Visually inspect each belt for signs of un usual wear cuts fraying oil adhesion or GS looseness If the belt is in poor condition or loose have it replaced or adjusted by your O a CY INFINITI dealer 2 Have the belts checked regularly for condi tion and tension in accordance with the maintenance schedule in the INFINITI Ser vice and Maintenance Guide DI1389 Power steering fluid pump Fan Alternator Crankshaft pulley Air conditioner compressor qakwp ao Tension checking points
8. Seat belts in the 1 Safety Seats restraints and supplemental air bags section Also instruct your passen gers to do so Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in collisions and rollovers In a rollover crash an unbelted or improperly belted person is signifi cantly more likely to be injured or killed than a person wearing a seat belt DRINKING ALCOHOL DRUGS AND DRIVING AA WARNING Never drive under the influence of alco hol or drugs Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces coordination delays reaction time and impairs judgment Driving after drinking alcohol increases the likeli hood of being involved in an accident injuring yourself and others Addition ally if you are injured in the accident alcohol can increase the severity of the injury INFINITI is committed to safe driving You must not drive under the influence of alcohol Every year thousands of people are injured or killed in alcohol related accidents Although the local laws vary on what is considered to be legally intoxicated the fact is that alcohol affects all people differently and most people underestimate the effects of alcohol Remember drinking and driving don t mix And that s true for drugs too over the counter prescription and illegal drugs Don t drive if your ability to operate your vehicle is impaired by alcohol drugs or some other physical condition AWD DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AA WARNING e Do not dr
9. Towing safety ee Flat TOWING oisocttacsioisseasdeseiisoecesipecs isco saeveiz anni Uniform tire quality grading eee Emission control system warranty Reporting safety defects US only 9 22 Readiness for inspection maintenance I M test US 9 22 9 23 Owner s Manual Service Manual order IMPOMMALION sd s5 25 288s E E EE Settee teeeeeds In the event of a collision CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL LUBRICANTS The following are approximate capacities The actual refill capacities may be slightly different When refilling follow the procedure instructed in the 8 Maintenance and do it yourself section to determine the proper refill capacity Capacity Approximate US Imp Recommended measure measure Liter specifications Fuel 20 gal 16 5 8 gal 76 Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI RON 96 1 Engine oil 8 Drain and refill With oil filter change 5 at 4 1 8 qt 4 7 e API Certification Mark 2 3 e API grade SG SH Energy Conserving amp Il or API grade SJ or SL Energy Conserving 2 3 Without oil filter change 4 5 8 qt 3 7 8 qt 4 4 e ILSAC grade GF I GF II amp GF III 2 3 Cooling system With reservolr Sedan AT 9 qt 7 1 2 qt 8 5 Coupe Sedan MT 9 1 4 qt 7 5 8 qt 8 7 Genuine Nissan Long Life Antifreeze Coolant or equivalent Reservoir 7 8 qt 3 5 qt 0 8 Automatic transmission fluid Genuine Nissan Matic J ATF 4 Manual transmission gear oi
10. Door locks keyfob keys P 3 3 Trunk lid P 3 10 Interior trunk lid release P 3 11 Rear window defogger switch P 2 18 Fuel filler lid P 3 12 Rear combination light P 8 29 Child safety locks P 3 5 SS10005 COUPE Engine hood P 3 9 Headlight and turn signal switch P 2 18 Windshield wiper and washer switch P 2 17 Windshield P 8 19 Sunroof P 2 37 Power windows P 2 34 Towing hook P 6 12 Fog light switch P 2 22 Front side marker light P 8 29 Tire pressure P 8 33 Flat tire P 6 2 Tire chains P 8 38 Mirrors P 3 16 Door locks keyfob keys P 3 3 Trunk lid P 3 10 Interior trunk lid release P 3 11 Rear window defogger switch P 2 18 Fuel filler lid P 3 12 Rear combination light P 8 29 Illustrated table of contents 0 3 PASSENGER COMPARTMENT 0 4 Illustrated table of contents SS10006 SEDAN 1 ON OORA WwW PP Automatic anti glare mirror HomeLink P 3 16 2 40 Interior lights P 2 39 Sun visors P 3 15 Power windows P 2 34 Front seat P 1 2 Rear cup holders P 2 30 Interior trunk access P 1 8 Front cup holders P 2 29 9 Console box P 2 31 10 Rear seat P 1 7 11 LATCH system P 1 40 COUPE 1 Automatic anti glare mirror HomeLink P 3 16 2 40 Interior lights P 2 39 Sun visors P 3 15 Power windows P 2 34 Front seat P 1 2 Coat
11. a 30 psi 210 kPa Segan T145 90D16 60 psi 420 kPa Spare Conventional Front P225 50R17 93V 30 psi 210 kPa A Rear P235 50R17 95V 30 psi 210 kPa Conventional Front 225 45R18 91W 35 psi 240 kPa Coupe Rear 245 45R18 96W 35 psi 240 kPa T145 90D16 60 psi 420 kPa Spare T155 80R17 60 psi 420 kPa Conventional For option 9 8 Technical and consumer information DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Sedan Coupe Overall length in mm 186 5 4 736 182 2 4 628 Overall width in mm 69 0 1 753 71 5 1 815 Overall height in mm 57 7 1 467 54 8 1 393 Front tread in mm 59 1 1 500 1 60 4 1 535 Rear tread in mm 59 3 1 505 1 ae Foose Wheelbase in mm 112 2 2 850 Gross vehicle weight rating Ib kg Gross axle weight rating See the F M V S S certification label on the driver s side lock Front Ib kg pillar Rear Ib kg 1 For models with road wheel size 17 x 7JJ offset 1 75 in 45 mm 2 For models with road wheel size 17 x 8JJ offset 1 30 in 33 mm 3 For models with road wheel size 18 x 8JJ offset 1 18 in 30 mm WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING YOUR VEHICLE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY When planning to travel in another country you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehicle s engine Using fuel with too low an octane rating may cause engine damage All gasoline vehicles must be operated with unleaded engine gaso line Theref
12. e When foreign objects such as soot bird droppings tree sap metal particles or in sects get on the paint surfaces e When dust or mud builds up on the paint surfaces Whenever possible store or park your vehicle inside garage or in covered area When it is necessary to park outside park ina shady area or protect the vehicle with a body cover Be careful not to scratch the paint surface when putting on or removing the body cover WASHING Thoroughly rinse surface dirt off the vehicle with a wet sponge and plenty of clean water Clean the vehicle thoroughly using a mild soap such as Nissan Car Wash or a general pur 7 2 Appearance and care pose dishwashing liquid mixed with clean lukewarm never hot water AA CAUTION e Do not use strong household soap strong chemical detergents gasoline or solvents e Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or while the vehicle body is hot as the surface may become water spotted e Avoid using tight napped or rough cloths such as washing mitts Care must be taken when removing caked on dirt or other foreign sub stances so that the paint surface is not scratched or damaged Rinse the vehicle again with plenty of clean water Inside flanges seams and folds on the doors hatches and hood are particularly vulnerable to the effects of road salt Therefore these areas must be regularly cleaned Make sure that the drain holes in the lower edge of the door ar
13. 2 PTY SEEK tuning mode After selecting a PTY name push the SEEK button M or A within 10 sec onds Tuning to the PTY station will start If you do not push the SEEK button within the 10 second period the PTY mode will be canceled Heater air conditioner and audio systems 4 13 3 PTY SCAN tuning mode Push the SCAN tuning button to tune the PTY name station and stop at each broad casting station for 5 seconds Pushing the button again during this 5 second period will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain tuned to that station If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within 5 seconds SCAN tuning moves to the next station Cassette tape player operation Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON and then lightly insert the cassette tape into the tape door The cassette tape will be automatically pulled into the player The radio or CD will turn off if it is on and the cassette tape will begin to play AA CAUTION Do not force the cassette tape into the tape door This could cause player dam age If the system is turned off by pushing the ON OFF VOL control knob with the cassette tape still in the player the tape will resume playing when the system is turned back on 4 14 Heater air conditioner and audio systems TAPE e When the TAPE button is pushed with the system turned off and a tape loaded the system will come on and the tape will play e When the TAPE button is pushed with either the ra
14. Aavo IN S SDI1570 Map light Sedan Back up light E the clips L handle and X Q REM e XQ s Maintenance and do it yourself 8 31 Rear personal light Sedan SDI1399A 8 32 Maintenance and do it yourself Step light D MW Vanity mirror light if so equipped AY CIALA oS j O SD1I1400 i SDI1407 Trunk light License plate light E a Es WHEELS AND TIRES TIRE PRESSURE Tire inflation pressure Check the tire pressure of the tires including the spare often and always prior to long distance trips The recommended tire pressure specifications are shown on the Tire and Load ing Information label under the Recom mended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure heading The Tire and Loading Information label is affixed to the driver side center pillar Tire pressures should be checked regularly be cause e Most tires naturally lose air over time e Tires can lose air suddenly when driven over potholes or other objects or if the vehicle strikes a curb while parking The tire pressures should be check when the tires are cold The tires are considered COLD after the vehicle has been parked for 3 or more hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km at moderate speeds Incorrect tire pressure including under in flation may adversely affect tire life and vehicle handling AA WARNING e Improperly inflated tires can fail sud de
15. However the color and brightness will soon stabilize e The life of xenon headlights will be shortened by frequent on off operation It is generally desirable not to turn off the headlights for short intervals for example when the vehicle stops at a traffic signal Even when the daytime running lights are active Canada only the xenon headlights do not turn on This way the life of the xenon headlights is not reduced e If a xenon headlight bulb is close to SIC2227 burning out the brightness will drasti Type A Type B cally decrease the light will start blink HEADLIGHT SWITCH ing or the color of the light will become be ach reddish If one or more of the above Lighting signs appear contact an INFINITI dealer Turn the switch to the zva position The front park side marker tail license plate and instrument lights will come on urn the switch to the 0 position Headlights will come on and all the other lights remain on Instruments and controls 2 19 1C2229 Autolight system Autolight system if so equipped The autolight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically To set the autolight system Make sure the ignition key is in the ON posi tion and turn the headlight switch to the AUTO position The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off To cancel the autolight system Turn the switch to the OFF paz or g0 po
16. amp GF III e SAE 5W 30 viscosity oil is preferred for all ambient temperatures SAE 10W 30 vis cosity oil may be used for ambient tempera tures above 0 F 18 C See Capacities and recommended fuel lubricants in the 9 Technical and consumer information section for engine oil and oil filter recommendation COLD TIRE PRESSURES See Tire and Loading Information label affixed to the inside of the driver side center pillar NEW VEHICLE BREAK IN PROCEDURES RECOMMENDATION During the first 1 200 miles 2 000 km of vehicle use follow the recommendations out lined in the Break in schedule Information found in the 5 Starting and driving section of this Owner s Manual Follow these recommen dations for the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle ST10308 SO ON ore o NS Engine oil 8 10 Meters and gauges 2 3 Hood release 3 9 Seat 1 2 Seat belt 1 25 Key 3 2 Trunk release 3 11 Spare tire 6 4 8 42 Fuel 3 12 9 2 Audio system 4 6 Heater and air conditioner 4 3 Battery 8 16 12 13 Engine coolant 8 8 Windshield washer fluid 8 15
17. could result in serious personal in jury Check the pressure of all four tires Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Infor mation label to turn the low tire pres sure warning light OFF If you have a flat tire replace it with a spare tire as soon as possible e When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced the tire pressure will not be indicated and the low tire pressure warning system will not function Contact your INFINITI dealer as soon as possible for tire replace ment and or system resetting e Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol tire sealant into the tires as this may cause a malfunction of the tire pres sure sensors CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you have a flat tire follow the instructions below Stopping the vehicle iF ie Safely move the vehicle off the road away from traffic Turn on the hazard warning flashers 3 Park on a level surface and apply the A parking brake Shift the manual transmis sion into the R Reverse position auto matic transmission into the P Park posi tion Turn off the engine 5 Raise the hood to warn other traffic and to op signal professional road assistance person nel that you need assistance Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and stand in a safe place away from traffic and clear of the vehicle MCE0001 Blocking wheels Place suitable blocks at bo
18. including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device HOOD SPA1423 Pull the hood lock release handle A lo cated below the instrument panel the hood will then spring up slightly Raise the lever at the front of the hood with your fingertips and raise the hood Insert the assist bar into the slot in the front edge of the hood When closing the hood reset the assist bar to its original position then slowly close the hood and make sure it locks into place WARNING e Make sure the hood is completely closed and latched before driving Failure to do so could cause the hood to fly open and result in an accident e If you see steam or smoke coming from the engine compartment to avoid injury do not open the hood Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 9 TRUNK LID WARNING e Do not drive with the trunk lid open This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle See Precautions when starting and driving in the 5 Starting and driv ing section for exhaust gas e Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they could be seriously injured Keep the car locked with the trunk closed when not in use and prevent children s access to car keys 3 10 Pre driving checks and adjustments SPA1589A OPENER OPERATI
19. on the windows This may cause poor reception of the signals from the tire pressure sensors and the low tire pressure warning sys tem will not function properly FCC Notice Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received in cluding interference that may cause undes ired operation of the device AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLLOVER AA WARNING Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe and prudent manner may result in loss of control or an accident Be alert and drive defensively at all times Obey all traffic regulations Avoid excessive speed high speed cornering or sudden steer ing maneuvers These driving practices could cause you to lose control of your vehicle As with any vehicle a loss of control could result in a collision with other vehicles or objects or cause the vehicle to rollover particularly if the loss of control causes the vehicle to slide sideways Be attentive at all times and avoid driving when tired Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs including prescription or over the counter drugs which may cause drowsiness Always wear your seat belt See
20. or any similar material e The leather seats should be regularly coated with a leather wax like saddle soap Never use car wax e Never use fabric protectors unless recommended by the manufacturer e Donotuse glass or plastic cleaner on meter or gauge lens covers It may damage the lens cover Appearance and care 7 3 FLOOR MATS The use of Genuine INFINITI floor mats can extend the life of your vehicle carpet and make it easier to clean the interior No matter what mats are used be sure they are fitted for your vehicle and are properly positioned in the footwell to prevent interference with pedal operation Mats should be maintained with regular cleaning and replaced if they become excessively worn 7 4 Appearance and care Floor mat bracket p p P I a y A SAI0012 ih I Floor mat positioning aid Driver side only This model includes a front floor mat bracket to act as a floor mat positioning aid INFINITI floor mats have been specially designed for your vehicle model The driver s side floor mat has a grommet hole incorporated in it Simply position the mat by placing the floor mat bracket through the floor mat grommet hole while centering the mat in the floorpan contour Periodically check to make certain that the mats are properly positioned SEAT BELTS The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solu tion Allow the belts to d
21. or instrument panel Always use the seat belts The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sen sors that detect if the seat belts are fastened The air bag system moni tors the severity of a collision and then inflates the air bags based on belt usage Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injured when the supplemental front air bag inflates at belts and supplemental air bags 1 13 Safety Seats se 1 14 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags SS0100 WARNING Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms Some ex amples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the previous illustra tions Children may be severely injured or killed when the supplemental front air bags side air bags or curtain side impact air bags inflate if they are not properly restrained Preteens and children should be properly re strained in the rear seat if possible Also never install a rear facing child restraint in the front seat An inflating supplemental front air bag could se riously injure or kill your child For additional information see Child re straints later in thi
22. tance This may cause a premature tire malfunction which could result in a serious accident and personal in jury Failures caused by overloading are not covered by your warranty 9 16 Technical and consumer information TOWING A TRAILER Total trailer load Tongue load a load Tongue load 100 9 to 11 Total trailer load TI1011M Your new vehicle was designed to be used primarily to carry passengers and cargo Re member that towing a trailer will place addi tional loads on your vehicle s engine drive train steering braking and other systems An INFINITI Trailer Towing Guide US only is available from an authorized INFINITI dealer This guide includes information on trailer towing ability and the special equipment required for proper towing MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS Maximum trailer loads Never allow the total trailer load to exceed the value specified in the Towing Load Specification Chart found later in this section The total trailer load equals trailer weight plus its cargo weight Towing loads greater than specified or using improper towing equipment could adversely affect vehicle handling braking and perfor mance The ability of your vehicle to tow a trailer is not only related to the maximum trailer loads but also the places you plan to tow Tow weights appropriate for level highway driving may have to be reduced on very steep grades or in low traction situations for example
23. that may cause undesired operation of the device Maintenance and do it yourself 8 25 LIGHTS 8 26 Maintenance and do it yourself SDI1509 Sedan Front turn signal light Front fog light Headlight high beam and clearance light Headlight low beam Map light Rear personal light Front side marker light Step light Trunk light High mounted stop light if so equipped License plate light Back up light Rear combination light Turn signal Stop Tail Side marker Coupe 1 Front turn signal light clearance light 2 Front fog light Headlight high beam 3 Headlight low beam 4 Clearance light 5 Map light 6 Front side marker light 7 Step light 8 High mounted stop light if so equipped 9 Trunk light 10 License plate light 11 Rear combination light Turn signal Stop Tail Back up Side marker SDI1579 Maintenance and do it yourself 8 27 HEADLIGHTS Replacing If replacement is required see an authorized INFINITI dealer Xenon headlight bulb AA WARNING A HIGH VOLTAGE When xenon headlights are on they produce a high voltage To prevent an electric shock never attempt to modify or disassemble the headlight assembly Always have your xenon headlights re placed at an authorized INFINITI dealer For additional information see Head light and turn signal switch in the 2 Instruments and controls section Halogen headlight bulb A bulb
24. 11 Anti lock brake warning light 00 2 9 AWD all wheel drive warning light 2 10 Brake warning light 0 0 cee 2 10 Door open warning light vw 2 11 Low tire pressure warning light Seat belt warning light and chime a 2 11 Wearing HOMS cc cts race slits cent bs 2 9 Warning Hazard warning flasher switch 2 23 Warning Low tire pressure warning system 5 3 Warning Warning indicator lights and audible ROMUINOGIS 22 cerscecereti caristcrnenfacrsctenvn chaste tent dees 2 9 Warranty Emission control system Wan ANY aeset desai aeaaee asda ES 9 21 Washer switch Windshield wiper and washer SWATCH esas energe eee RREA Washing WV AXING Srta presene aa Aos Weights See dimensions and weights 9 8 Whee l tite SiZ6 sisi ieccciteiectcmiieca cect 9 8 Wheels and tires 8 33 Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels 7 3 Window washer flUid ccceeeteeeeeeeneees 8 15 Window s GIGANING karana E EET 7 3 Power WINCOWS vcniutaanananaraniaiai 2 34 Windshield wiper and washer switch 2 17 Wiper Windshield wiper and washer switch Wiper DIAd SS 2 csece czas cccerseosevsecceenenceenercees Anon NeadliGhts ceca 2 18 10 7 MEMO MEMO 10 9 MEMO 10 10 MEMO 10 11 MEMO 10 12 GAS STATION INFORMATION FUEL RECOMMENDATION Sedan models Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of
25. 18 CD EJECT button CD play button TAPE play button Audio display FM AM band select button SAT satellite radio band select button SEEK APS REW APS FF TRACK CHANGE button POWER on off button CD LOAD button Volume control button AUDIO BASS TREBLE FADER BAL ANCE SCV and NR Dolby Type A only button PTY Program type CAT Category but ton Type A only NR Dolby CAT Cat egory button Type B only RPT repeat play DISP Display button SCAN tuning button Station and preset FM AM SAT CD in sert or CD play select button AUTO P Automatic preset button TAPE EJECT button RADIO TUNE FF REW AUDIO Bass treble fader and balance SCV and NR Dolby Type A only ADJUSTING button FM AM SATELLITE RADIO WITH CASSETTE PLAYER AND COMPACT DISC CD CHANGER Audio main operation Head unit The radio has an FM diversity reception sys tem which employs two antennas printed on the rear window This system automatically switches to the antenna which is receiving less interference The tape deck employs a permalloy head which allows for improved reproduction of high frequency ranges Noise is also greatly re duced by the combined use of the Dolby NR Noise Reduction system The auto loudness circuit enhances the low frequency range au tomatically in both radio reception and tape and CD playback POWER on off Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON and then push the POWER on off
26. 4 Disconnect the negative battery ter minal 5 Securely close the hood To connect the negative battery termi nal perform the procedure in the following order Otherwise the window and the side roof panel may contact and be damaged 1 Unlock and open the driver side door Do not close the door 2 Open the hood 3 Connect the negative battery termi nal Then close the hood 4 Fully open the driver side door window 5 Close the driver side door and the win dow Sedan and coupe AA WARNING e Do not expose the battery to flames or electrical sparks Hydrogen gas generated by battery action is explo sive Do not allow battery fluid to contact your skin eyes fabrics or painted surfaces After touching a battery or battery cap do not touch or rub your eyes Thoroughly wash your hands If you get acid on your eyes skin or clothing immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention Do not operate the vehicle if the bat tery fluid is low Low battery fluid can cause a higher load on the battery which can generate heat reduce bat tery life and in some cases lead to an explosion When working on or near a battery always wear suitable eye protection and remove all jewelry Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after han dling Keep the battery out of the reach of children Ba Nia
27. AA WARNING e The three point belt on your vehicle is equipped with a locking mode retrac tor which must be used when install ing a child restraint e Failure to do so will result in the child restraint not being properly secured It could tip over or otherwise be un secured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision SSS0252A Front Facing outboard step 1 Front Facing center step 1 Front facing When you install a child restraint in a rear outboard or center seat follow these steps 1 Position the child restraint on the seat It can be placed in a front facing direction depending on the size of the child Adjust the head restraint to its highest position or remove it if the child restraint uses a top tether strap Always follow the restraint manufacturer s instructions Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 35 SSS0253A SSS0254A SSS0062A Front Facing step 2 Front Facing step 3 Front Facing step 4 2 Route the seat belt tongue through the child 3 Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt 4 Allow the belt to retract Pull up on the belt restraint and insert it into the buckle until is fully extended At this time the belt to remove any slack in the belt you hear and feel the latch engage retractor is in the automatic locking mode Be sure to follow the child restraint manu child restraint mode It reverts back to facturer s instru
28. Be sure to check the tire pressure regularly e If the vehicle is being driven at speeds of less than 20 MPH 32 km h the low tire pressure warning system may not operate correctly e Besure to install the specified size of tires to the four wheels correctly SET Cruise set switch indicator light The light comes on while the vehicle speed is controlled by the cruise control system If the light blinks while the engine is running it may indicate the cruise control system is not func tioning properly Have the system checked by your INFINITI dealer Z O High beam indicator light Blue This light comes on when the headlight high beam is on and goes out when the low beam is selected Nene Malfunction indicator lamp MIL If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running it may indicate a potential emission control mal function mn The malfunction indicator lamp may also come on steady if the fuel filler cap is loose or missing or if the vehicle runs out of fuel Check to make sure the fuel filler cap is installed and closed tightly and that the ve hicle has at least three gallons 14 liters of fuel in the fuel tank After a few driving trips the ENGINE lamp should turn off if no other potential emission control system malfunction exists Instruments and controls 2 13 Operation The malfunction indicator lamp will come on
29. HomeLink Universal Transceiver button has now been reprogrammed The new device can be activated by pushing the HomeLink button that was just programmed This proce dure will not affect any other programmed HomeLink buttons 2 44 Instruments and controls IF YOUR VEHICLE IS STOLEN If your vehicle is stolen you should change the codes of any non rolling code device that has been programmed into HomeLink Consult the Owner s Manual of each device or call the manufacturer or dealer of those devices for additional information When your vehicle is recovered you will need to reprogram the HomeLink Univer sal Transceiver with your new transmitter information FCC Notice This device complies with FCC rules part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation The transmitter has been tested and com plies with FCC and DOC MDC rules Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com pliance could void the user s authority to operate the device DOC ISTC 1763K1313 FCC I D CB2V67690 3 Pre driving checks and adjustments KOYS sesisccialssdedsssvacsaseesdevioesaseseanacsssevos inaina 3 2 Infiniti vehicle immobilizer system IVIS keys 3 2 TOONS oa xssececiccecaucpasvecsxicegustcecs fasse
30. If the warning light is blinking after the above operation have your vehicle checked by an INFINITI dealer as soon as possible 5 20 Starting and driving WARNING e Do not place an AWD equipped ve hicle on a two wheel dynamometer or raise two wheels off the ground and shift the transmission to any D drive or R reverse position Doing so may result in transmission damage or un expected vehicle movement which could result in serious vehicle dam age or personal injury Do not attempt to test an AWD equipped vehicle with two wheels on a two wheel dynamometer and the other two wheels raised Doing so may result in transmission damage or unexpected vehicle movement which could result in serious vehicle dam age or personal injury CAUTION Do not operate the engine on a free roller when any of the wheels are raised If the warning light comes on while driving there may be a malfunction in the AWD system Reduce the vehicle speed and have your vehicle checked by an INFINITI dealer as soon as pos sible Never drive on dry hard surface roads in the SNOW mode as this will over load the power train and may cause a serious malfunction If the warning light remains on after the above operation have your ve hicle checked by an INFINITI dealer as soon as possible The power train may be damaged if you continue driving with the warning light blinking rapidly PARKING PARKING ON HILLS T Downhill with
31. Orbitor Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 425 Technical and consumer information 9 21 e INFINITI Division Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii Ltd Consumer Affairs Department 2880 Kilihau Street Honolulu Hawaii 96819 9 22 Technical and consumer information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS US only If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to no tifying INFINITI f NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot be come involved in individual problems be tween you your retailer or INFINITI To contact NHTSA you may call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 You may also write to NHTSA U S De partment of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline You may notify INFINITI by contacting our Consumer Affairs Department toll free at 1 800 662 6200 In Hawaii call 808 836 0888 READINESS FOR INSPECTION MAINTENANCE I M TEST US only A vehicle equipped with All Wheel Drive AWD should never be tested using a two wheel dynamometer such as the dynamom eters used by some states for emissions test ing or simil
32. THE MANUAL This manual includes information for all options available on this model Therefore you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle All information specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing INFINITI reserves the right to change specifications or design at any time without notice IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see various symbols in this manual They are used in the following ways AA WARNING This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury To avoid or reduce the risk the procedures must be followed precisely AA CAUTION This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moder ate personal injury or damage to your vehicle To avoid or reduce the risk the procedures must be followed carefully SIC0697 If you see this symbol it means Do not do this or Do not let this happen 4 e If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustration it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle S 9 Z g Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action gt t Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention to an item in the illustra tion CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING QY INFINITI 2004 NISSAN MOTOR CO LTD TOKYO JAPAN All rights reserved No
33. at least 87 AKI Anti Knock Index number Research octane number 91 For improved vehicle performance INFINITI recommends the use of unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI number Research octane number 96 Coupe models Use unleaded premium gasoline with an oc tane rating of at least 91 AKI Anti Knock Index number Research octane number 96 If premium gasoline is not available unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI number Research octane number 91 may be temporarily used but only under the following precautions e Have the fuel tank filled only partially with unleaded regular gasoline and fill up with unleaded premium gasoline as soon as possible e Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt accel eration However for maximum vehicle perfor mance the use of unleaded premium gaso line is recommended CAUTION Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission con trol systems and may also affect war ranty coverage Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be used since this will damage the three way catalyst For additional information see Capacities and recommended fuel lubricants in the 9 Tech nical and consumer information section ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION e API Certification Mark e API grade SG SH Energy Conserving amp II or API grade SJ or SL Energy Conserving e ILSAC grade GF GF II
34. being caught in the sunroof occurs AA WARNING There are some small distances imme diately before the closed position which cannot be detected Make sure that all passengers have their hands etc in side the vehicle before closing the sun roof Tilting the sunroof Sedan To tilt up first close the sunroof then press and hold the UP side of the switch To tilt down the sunroof press and hold the DOWN side Tilting the sunroof Coupe To tilt up first close the sunroof then press the UP side of the switch and release it it need not be held To tilt down the sunroof press the DOWN side Sun shade Open or close the sun shade by sliding it backward or forward The shade will open automatically when the sunroof is opened However it must be closed manually Instruments and controls 2 37 If the sunroof does not close If the sunroof does not close or open automati cally use the following procedure to return sunroof operation to normal 2 38 Instruments and controls Sedan 1 Press the switch to the CLOSE UP side to tilt up the sunroof Release the switch when the sunroof is in the fully tilted up position 2 Press and hold the switch to the CLOSE UP side for approximately 10 sec onds until the sunroof moves automatically Continue to press and hold the switch while the sunroof operates automatically Do not release the switch 3 Release the switch when the sunroof stops 4 If the
35. button while the sys tem is off to call up the mode radio tape or CD which was playing immediately before the system was turned off When no CD or tape is loaded the radio will come on While the system is on pushing the POWER on off button turns the system off Volume conirol Push the volume control button VOL y down or A up to adjust the vol ume This vehicle has Speed sensitive Control Volume SCV for audio The audio volume changes as the driving speed changes AUDIO button BASS TREBLE FADER BALANCE SCV and NR Dolby Type A only Press the AUDIO button to change the select ing mode as follows BASS TREBLE FADER BALANCE SCV NR when cassette playing type A only Normal BASS To adjust Bass Treble Fader and Balance press the AUDIO button until the desired mode BASS TREBLE FADER or BALANCE ap pears in the display Press the TUNE wy or A button to adjust Bass and Treble to the desired level Use the or A button also to adjust Fader or Balance modes Fader adjusts the sound level between the front and rear speakers and Balance adjusts the sound between the right and left speakers To change the SCV mode to OFF LOW MID or HIGH press the x or A TUNE but ton To change the NR Dolby mode to OFF or ON press the xy or A TUNE button while cassette tape is playing When Dolby is ON the display indicates the JJ mark type A only Aft
36. can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Treadwear Treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on tire wear rate when tested under controlled conditions on specified government test courses For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 However relative tire performance de pends on actual driving conditions and may vary significantly from the norm due to varia tions in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B and C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance AA WARNING The traction grade assigned to your ve hicle tires is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not in clude acceleration cornering hydro planing or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B and C Temperature grades are A the highest B and C They represent a tire s resistance to heat build up and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sus tained hig
37. can be replaced from under the engine compartment without removing the headlight assembly Replacement should be done by an INFINITI dealer 8 28 Maintenance and do it yourself AA CAUTION High pressure halogen gas is sealed inside the halogen bulb The bulb may break if the glass envelope is scratched or the bulb is dropped When handling the bulb do not touch the glass envelope Do not touch the bulb Use the same number and wattage as originally installed Bulb no H1 55W Low beam HB2 60 55W High beam Fog light Do not leave the bulb out of the head light reflector for a long period of time as dust moisture and smoke may enter the headlight body and affect the performance of the headlight EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS Front turn signal Clearance light Front side marker light Rear combination light Turn signal Stop Tail Side marker light Back up light License plate light High mounted stop light Map light Rear personal light Sedan Step light Trunk light Vanity mirror light if so equipped Wattage W 21 LED Sedan LED Coupe 3 8 18 5 See an authorized INFINITI dealer for replacement Bulb No Sedan Coupe T10 T16 T10 Co REMOVE q INSTALL a MD10006 Replacement procedures All other lights are either type A B C or D When replacing a bulb first remove the lens and or cover Maintenance and do it yourself 8 29
38. complete harness for easy identification When selling your vehicle we request that you inform the buyer about the side air bag and curtain side impact air bag system and guide Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 21 the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner s Manual Pre tensioner seat belt system For front seats AA WARNING e The pre tensioner seat belt cannot be reused after activation It must be replaced together with the retractor as a unit e If the vehicle becomes involved in a frontal collision but the pre tensioner is not activated be sure to have the pre tensioner system checked and if necessary replaced by your INFINITI dealer e No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the pre tensioner seat belt system This is to prevent accidental activa tion of the pre tensioner seat belt or damage to the pre tensioner seat belt operation Tampering with the pre tensioner seat belt system may result in serious personal injury e Work around and on the pre tensioner system should be done by an authorized INFINITI dealer Instal lation of electrical equipment should also be done by an authorized INFINITI dealer Unauthorized electri cal test equipment and probing de vices should not be used on the pre tensioner seat belt system e If you need to dispose of the pre tensioner or scrap the vehicle con tact an authorized INFINITI dealer Correct
39. drive positioner system has two features e Entry exit function only available on mod els equipped with automatic transmission e Memory storage ENTRY EXIT FUNCTION This system is designed so that the driver s seat and steering column will automatically move when the automatic transmission selec tor lever is in the P Park position This allows the driver to get into and out of the driver s seat more easily This feature is not available on models equipped with manual transmission The driver s seat will slide backward e When the key is removed from the ignition switch e When the driver s door is opened with the key turned to LOCK e When the key is turned from ACC to LOCK with the driver s door open while the auto matic transmission selector lever is in the P Park position Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 17 The drivers seat will return to the previous position indi 3 Adjust the driver s seat steering column icator P g and outside mirrors to the desired positions by manually operating each adjusting switch For additional information see Seats in the Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags section and Steering wheel and Outside mirrors ear gt lier in this section During this step do not turn the ignition to any positions other than ON Cancel switch e When the key is inserted into the ignition switch e Wh
40. etc e Do not include the T type spare tire or any other small size spare tire in the tire rotation Maintenance and do it yourself 8 39 e For additional information regarding Wear indicator onma tor is visible the tire should be re tires refer to Important Tire Safety placed Information US or Tire Safety In formation Canada in the Warranty Information Booklet e Improper service of a spare tire may result in serious personal injury If it is necessary to repair the spare tire contact your INFINITI dealer e For additional information regarding tires refer to Important Tire Safety Information US or Tire Safety In formation Canada in the Warranty Information Booklet MDI0004 Tire wear and damage Replacing wheels and tires When replacing a tire use the same size A WARNING speed rating and load carrying capacity as originally equipped See Specifications in the e Tires should be periodically in 9 Technical and consumer information sec spected for wear cracking bulging tion for recommended types and sizes of tires or objects caught in the tread If ex and wheels cessive wear cracks bulging or deep cuts are found the tire should A WARNING be replaced e The use of tires other than those e The original tires have a built in tread recommended or the mixed Use of wear indicator When the wear indica 8 40 Maintenance and do it yourself tires of d
41. in such conditions can cause damage to the various mechanisms of the vehicle due to some overstress TIRE CHAINS Use of tire chains may be prohibited according to location Check the local laws before install ing tire chains When installing tire chains make sure they are of proper size for the tires on your vehicle and are installed according to the chain manufacturer s instructions Use only SAE class S chains Class S chains are used on vehicles with restricted tire to vehicle clearance Vehicles that can use Class S chains are designed to meet the SAE standard minimum clearances between the tire and the closest vehicle suspension or body component required to accommodate the use of a winter traction device tire chains or cables The minimum clearances are deter mined using the factory equipped tire size Other types may damage your vehicle Use chain tensioners when recommended by the tire chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit Loose end links of the tire chain must be secured or removed to prevent the possibility of whipping action damage to the fenders or undercarriage If possible avoid fully loading your vehicle when using tire chains In addi tion drive at a reduced speed Otherwise your vehicle may be damaged and or vehicle han dling and performance may be adversely af fected Tire chains must be installed only on the rear wheels and not on the front wheels Never install tire chains on a T ty
42. memory switch e when the parking brake is not applied M T models e when the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH 7 km h while the parking brake is applied M T models To restart the drive positioner system move the parking brake to off and on e when the engine is started while moving the automatic drive positioner M T models CANCEL SWITCH When the CANCEL side of the switch is pushed the automatic drive positioner system will not function When the AUTO side of the switch is pushed the system will function Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 19 MEMO 3 20 Pre driving checks and adjustments 4 Heater air conditioner and audio systems Ventilators isecaicss cersessuscecsteeesiscspnsipecisosevaebecieveaenieeses 4 2 AM radio reception ee eeeeseeesereeeeeeeeeeeeees Heater and air conditioner Automatic 0 200 4 3 Satellite radio reception Automatic operation ce eee eee eeeeeeeeeeteees 4 4 Audio operation precautions Manual operati ssiri saasa 4 4 FM AM satellite radio with cassette player and Dual zone button if so equipped 4 5 compact disc CD Changel cscssccsssessesceseee 4 11 Ambient temperature siisii 4 5 CD care and cleaning ceccsscsesesseesseesseesseeeees 4 16 Operating tips sss antisite nnn aires Steering switch for audio control if so In cabin microfilter CQUIPPEM cecsccesessessssesessesessesessecesseseeseseenesees 4 17 S
43. of emergency SCE0386 TOWING RECOMMENDED BY INFINITI Two wheel drive models INFINITI recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving rear wheels off the ground or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck as illustrated Automatic transmission model SCE0387 AA CAUTION e Never tow automatic transmission models with the rear wheels on the ground or four wheels on the ground forward or backward as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the transmission If it is necessary to tow the vehicle with the front wheels raised always use towing dollies under the rear wheels When towing rear wheel drive models with the front wheels on the ground or on towing dollies Turn the ignition key to the OFF posi tion and secure the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a rope or similar device Never secure the steering wheel by turning the ignition key to the LOCK position This may damage the steering lock mecha nism If you have to tow manual transmis sion models with the rear wheels on the ground or four wheels on the ground if you do not use towing dollies e Always release the parking brake e Move the transmission shift lever to the N Neutral position e Observe the following restricted tow ing speeds and distances for manual transmission models only e Speed Below 60 MPH 95 km h e Distance Less than 500 mi
44. of occupants in the front and rear outboard seating positions They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries However an inflating side air bag and curtain side impact air bag may cause abrasions or other injuries Supplemental side air bags and curtain side impact air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the side air bag Rear seat passengers should be seated as far away as practical from the door finishers and side roof rails The side air bags and curtain side impact air bag inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants Because of this the force of the side air bag and curtain side impact air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to or is against these air bag modules during infla tion The side air bag and curtain side impact air bag will deflate quickly after the collision is over After turning the ignition key to the ON position the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates The air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the systems are operational AA WARNING e Do not place any objects near the seatback of the front seats Also do not place any objects an umbrella bag etc between the front door fin isher and the front seat Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the side air
45. of time when the engine is off This will discharge the battery See Automatic seat positioner in the 3 Pre driving checks and adjustments for auto matic seat positioner operation Forward and e backward Reclining Forward and backward Sedan Moving the switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position 1 4 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags Reclining Sedan Move the recline switch backward until the desired angle is obtained To bring the seat back forward again move the switch forward and move your body forward The seatback will move forward The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit See Precau tions on seat belt usage later in this section Also the seatback may be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked Forward and backward Tilting Reclining SSS0267 Forward and backward Coupe Moving the switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position Tilting and reclining Coupe To recline the seatback pull the lever up and lean back To bring the seatback forward again pull the lever up and move your body forward The seatback will move forward To access the rear seat pull the lever up The reclining feature allows adjustm
46. on slippery boat ramps CAUTION Vehicle damage resulting from improper towing procedures are not covered by INFINITI warranties An INFINITI Trailer Towing Guide U S only containing in formation on trailer towing ability and the special equipment required may be obtained from an authorized INFINITI dealer Tongue load Keep the tongue load between 9 and 11 of the total trailer load within the maximum tongue load limits shown in the following Tow ing Load Specification Chart If the tongue load becomes excessive rearrange cargo to allow for proper tongue load zania Lf 77 Gross vehicle weight Gross axle weight T11012M Maximum gross vehicle weight maximum gross axle weight The gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle must not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating GVWR shown on the F M V S S cer tification label The gross vehicle weight equals the combined weight of the unloaded vehicle passengers luggage hitch trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment In addition front or rear gross axle weight must not exceed GAWR shown on the F M V S S certification label TOWING LOAD SPECIFICATION TOWING LOAD SPECIFICATION CHART Unit Ib kg MAXIMUM TOWING LOAD MAXIMUM TONGUE LOAD TOWING SAFETY Trailer hitch Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and trailer Make sure the trailer hitch is securely attached to the vehicle
47. opens the memory will be canceled In such a case reset the desired positions using the following procedures 1 Open and close the driver s door more than two times with the ignition key in the LOCK position 2 Reset the desired position using the previ ous procedure Selecting the memorized position 1 For vehicles equipped with automatic trans mission set the shift selector lever to the P Park position For vehicles equipped with manual trans mission place the shift lever in the N Neu tral position and set the parking brake 2 Turn the ignition ON 3 Push the memory switch 1 or 2 fully for at least 1 second The driver s seat will move to the memo rized position with the indicator light flash ing and then the light will stay on for approximately 5 seconds SYSTEM OPERATION The automatic drive positioner system will not work or will stop operating under the following conditions e when the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH 7 km h e when any two or more of the memory switches are simultaneously pressed while the automatic drive positioner is operating e when the adjusting switch for the driver s seat is turned on while the automatic drive positioner is operating e when the cancel switch is pushed to cancel e when the memory switch 1 or 2 is not pushed for at least 1 second e when the seat has already been moved to the memorized position e when no seat position is stored in the
48. or are having diffi culty programming your HomeLink buttons please refer to the HomeLink web site at www homelink com or call 1 800 662 6200 PROGRAMMING HomeLink FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS Prior to 1992 D O C regulations required hand held transmitters to stop transmitting af ter 2 seconds To program your hand held transmitter to HomeLink continue to press and hold the HomeLink button note steps 2 through 4 under Programming HomeLink while you press and re press cycle your hand held transmitter every 2 seconds until the indicator light flashes rapidly indicating successful programming NOTE If programming a garage door opener etc it is advised to unplug the device during the cycling process to prevent possible damage to the garage door opener compo nents OPERATING THE HomeLink UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER The HomeLink Universal Transceiver once programmed may now be used to activate the garage door etc To operate simply press the appropriate programmed HomeLink Univer sal Transceiver button The red indicator light will illuminate while the signal is being trans mitted PROGRAMMING TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS If the HomeLink does not quickly learn the hand held transmitter information e replace the hand held transmitter batteries with new batteries e position the hand held transmitter with its battery area facing away from the HomeLink surface e press and hold
49. point as illustrated Keep the re moved cover in a secure place to prevent loss or damage Then secure the child restraint with the rear seat belt or the LATCH system outboard positions as applicable Remove the head restraint from the seatback if equipped with an adjustable rear head re straint Store it in a secure place Position the top tether strap over the top of the seatback and secure it to the tether anchor bracket that provides the straightest installation Tighten the tether strap according to the manufactur er s instruction to remove any slack For best child restraint fit see the child re straint installation instructions in this section and the child restraint manufacturer s instruc tions Anchor point locations Anchor points are located on the rear parcel shelf finisher If you have any questions when installing a top strap child restraint on the rear seat consult your INFINITI dealer for details 1 42 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags love seat fully back SSS0300 INSTALLATION ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT e INFINITI recommends that child re straints be installed in the rear seat AA WARNING e Never install a rear facing child re straint in the front passenger seat Supplemental air bags inflate with great force A rear facing child re straint could be struck by the supple mental air bag in a crash and could seriously injure or kill your child
50. pre tensioner disposal proce dures are set forth in the appropriate INFINITI Service Manual Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury The front seat pre tensioner seat belt system activates in conjunction with the supplemental front air bag Working with the seat belt retrac tor it helps tighten the seat belt the instant the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of collisions helping to restrain front seat occu pants 1 22 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags The pre tensioner is encased with the seat belt s retractor These seat belts are used the same as conventional seat belts When the pre tensioner seat belt activates smoke is released and a loud noise may be heard The smoke is not harmful but care should be taken not to inhale it as it may cause irritation and choking Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly If any abnormality occurs in the pre tensioner seat belt system the supplemental air bag warning light will not come on will flash intermittently or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on after the ignition key has been turned to the ON or START position In this case the pre tensioner seat belt may not function properly They must be checked and repaired Take your vehicle to the nearest authorized INFINITI dealer When selling your vehicle we request that you inform the buyer about the pre tensioner seat belt system and gu
51. pressing the COMP switch 3 Continue to press the COMP switch for more than 5 seconds until the current zone entry number is displayed on the compass If any operations are not carried out for more than 5 seconds the display shows direction as normal 4 Press COMP switch repeatedly until the new zone entry number is displayed Once the desired zone number is displayed stop pressing the COMP switch and the dis play will show compass direction within a few seconds Instruments and controls 2 7 If a magnet is located near the driver side instrument panel the sensor is located inside or the vehicle is driven where the terrestrial magnetism is disturbed the compass display may not indicate the cor rect direction e The compass may not display correctly at the following places e under a bridge among buildings on an iron bridge inside a tunnel above a subway on a railway crossing in an underground parking lot near a huge vehicle e near a transformer substation If you carry out correction procedure at one of the above places the procedure may not be completed correctly e If air conditioner fan speed is maximum the compass display may shake This is nor mal Reduce the fan speed to avoid shaking the display Correction functions of the compass display If the direction is not shown correctly carry out correction procedure set out below 2 8 Instruments and controls Correction procedure 1 Pus
52. psi Coupe the low tire pressure warning light comes on and the chime sounds for about 10 seconds For additional information regarding the above warning see Warning indicator lights and au dible reminders in the 2 Instruments and controls section AA WARNING e If the low tire pressure warning light in the meter panel comes on while driving avoid sudden steering ma neuvers or abrupt braking reduce vehicle speed pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to an accident and could result in seri ous personal injury Check the pres sure for all four tires Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label to turn the 5 4 Starting and driving low tire pressure warning light OFF If you have a flat tire replace it with a spare tire as soon as possible See Flat tire in the 6 In case of emer gency section for changing a flat tire e When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced the low tire pres sure warning system will not func tion Contact your INFINITI dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and or system resetting e Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol tire sealant into the tires as this may cause a malfunction of the tire pres sure sensors CAUTION Do not place metalized film or any metal parts antenna etc
53. reverse function If the control unit detects something caught in a window as it moves up the window will be immediately lowered Instruments and controls 2 35 Sedan Type B OPEN Automatically A Automatically SIC2246 Coupe OPEN Automatically Automatically close open x SIC1979A The auto reverse function can be activated when a window is closed by automatic opera tion when the ignition key is in the ON position or for about 45 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the OFF position Depending on the environment or driving conditions the auto reverse function may be activated if an impact or load similar to something being caught in the window oc curs 2 36 Instruments and controls WARNING There are some small distances imme diately before the closed position which cannot be detected Make sure that all passengers have their hands etc in side the vehicle before closing the win dow AUTOMATIC ADJUSTING FUNCTION Coupe 4A CAUTION When the battery cable is removed from the battery terminal do not close either of the front doors The automatic win dow adjusting function will not work and the side roof panel may be dam aged The power window has an automatic adjusting function When the door is being opened the window is automatically lowered slightly to avoid contact between the window and the side roof panel When the door is close
54. seat belt warning light glows continuously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened it may indicate a malfunction in the system Have the system checked by an authorized INFINITI dealer Once the pre tensioner seat belt has activated it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the SS0134 retractor See your INFINITI dealer Removal and installation of the pre tensioner seat belt system compo nents should be done by an autho rized INFINITI dealer All seat belt assemblies including re tractors and attaching hardware should be inspected after any colli sion by your INFINITI dealer INFINITI recommends that all seat belt assem blies in use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was mi nor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly Seat belt assemblies not in use dur ing a collision should also be in spected and replaced if either dam age or improper operation is noted All child restraints and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision Always follow the re straint manufacturer s inspection in structions and replacement recom mendations The child restraints should be replaced if they are dam aged Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 27 CHILD SAFETY Children need adults to help protect them They need to be properly restrained The proper restraint depends on
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56. teries into close proximity to each other Do not allow the two vehicles to touch 4 Apply parking brake Move the shift lever to the N Neutral position On automatic transmission models move the selector lever to the P Park position Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems light heater air conditioner etc Remove vent caps on the battery if so equipped Cover the battery with an old cloth to reduce explosion hazard Connect jumper cables in the sequence as illustrated AA CAUTION e Always connect positive to posi tive and negative to body ground for example strut mounting bolt etc not to the battery e Make sure that cables do not touch moving parts in the engine compart ment and that clamps do not contact any other metal 5 Start the engine of the other vehicle and let it run for a few minutes 6 Keep the engine speed of the other vehicle at about 2 000 rpm and start your engine in the normal manner AA CAUTION Do not keep starter motor engaged for more than 10 seconds If the engine does not start right away turn the key off and wait 3 to 4 seconds before trying again In case of emergency 6 9 7 After starting your engine carefully discon nect the negative cable and then the posi tive cable Replace the vent caps if so equipped Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover the vent holes as it may be contaminated with corrosive acid
57. the rotation speed at each wheel and varies the brake fluid pressure to prevent each wheel from locking and sliding By preventing wheel lockup the system helps the driver maintain steering con trol and helps to minimize swerving and spin ning on slippery surfaces Using the system Depress the brake pedal and hold it down WARNING Do not pump the brake pedal Doing so may result in increased stopping dis tances Normal operation The anti lock brake system will not operate at speeds below 3 to 6 MPH 5 to 10 km h to stop the vehicle The speeds will vary accord ing to road conditions When the anti lock system senses that one or more wheels are close to locking up the actuator under the hood rapidly applies and releases hydraulic pressure like pumping the brakes very quickly While the actuator is working you may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise or vibration from the actuator under the hood This is normal and indicates that the anti lock system is working properly However the ABS operation may indicate that road conditions are hazardous and extra care is required while driving Self test feature The anti lock brake system consists of elec tronic sensors electric pumps and hydraulic solenoids controlled by a computer The com puter has a built in diagnostic feature that tests the system each time you start the engine and move the vehicle at a low speed in forward or reverse When t
58. the vehicle Do not use the gear shift in place of the parking brake When parking be sure the parking brake is fully en gaged Do not leave children unattended in a vehicle They could release the park ing brake and cause an accident CRUISE CONTROL AA WARNING Do not use the cruise control when driv ing under the following conditions e it is not possible to keep the vehicle at a set speed e in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in speed e on winding or hilly roads e on slippery roads rain snow ice etc e in very windy areas Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in an accident AA CAUTION On manual transmission models do not shift into N Neutral without depressing the clutch pedal when the cruise control is set Should this occur depress the clutch pedal and turn the main switch off immediately Failure to do so may cause engine damage PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL If the cruise control system malfunctions it cancels automatically The SET indicator light on the meter panel then blinks to warn the driver If the engine coolant temperature becomes excessively high the cruise control system will be canceled automatically If the SET indicator light blinks turn the cruise control main switch off and have the system checked by your INFINITI dealer The SET indicator light may blink when the cruise control main switch is turned on while pushing the RES ACC
59. to specification at each lubrication interval Adjust the tire pressure to the COLD pres sure COLD pressure After the vehicle has been parked for three hours or more or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km at moderate speeds COLD tire pressures are shown on the Tire and Loading Information label affixed to the driver side center pillar Sedan l CLD SCE0384A 5 Securely store the flat tire and jacking equipment in the vehicle 6 Place the spare tire cover and the trunk floor carpeting over the damaged tire 7 Close the trunk AA WARNING e Always make sure that the spare tire and jacking equipment are properly secured after use Such items can become dangerous projectiles in an accident or sudden stop e The T type spare tire and small size Spare tire are designed for emer gency use See Wheels and tires in the 8 Maintenance and do it yourself section If needed Roadside Assistance is available Please see your Warranty Information Booklet or Roadside Assistance D Card for the toll free number to call U S or Warranty Informa tion Booklet Canada In case of emergency 6 7 JUMP STARTING To start your engine with a booster battery the instructions and precautions below must be followed AA WARNING If done incorrectly jump starting can lead to a battery explosion resulting in severe injury or death It could also damage your vehicle Explosive h
60. turning corners Trailer lights Trailer lights should comply with federal and or local regulations When wiring the vehicle for towing connect the stop and tail light pickup into the vehicle electrical circuit Trailer brakes If your trailer is equipped with a braking sys tem make sure it conforms to federal and or local regulations and that it is properly in stalled AA WARNING Never connect a trailer brake system directly to the vehicle brake system Pre towing tips e Be certain your vehicle maintains a level position when a loaded and or unloaded trailer is hitched Do not drive the vehicle if it has an abnormal nose up or nose down condition check for improper tongue load overload worn suspension or other pos sible causes of either condition e Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load shifts while driving e Becertain your rear view mirrors conform to all federal state or local regulations If not install any mirrors required for towing be fore driving the vehicle Trailer towing tips In order to gain skill and an understanding of the vehicle s behavior you should practice turning stopping and backing up in an area which is free from traffic Steering stability and braking performance will be somewhat differ ent than under normal driving conditions Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load shift while driving Avoid abrupt starts acceleration or stops Avoid sharp turn
61. well as its emission and engine performance It is the owner s responsibility to make sure that the specified maintenance and the gen eral maintenance are performed As the vehicle owner you are the only one who can ensure that your vehicle receives the proper maintenance care You are a vital link in the maintenance chain Scheduled maintenance For your convenience both required and op tional scheduled maintenance items are de scribed and listed in your INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide You must refer to that guide to ensure that necessary mainte nance is performed on your INFINITI at regular intervals General maintenance General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during normal day to day operation They are essential for proper vehicle operation It is your responsibility to 8 2 Maintenance and do it yourself perform these maintenance procedures regu larly as prescribed Performing general maintenance checks re quires minimal mechanical skill and only a few general automotive tools These checks or inspections can be done by you a qualified technician or if you prefer an INFINITI dealer Where to go for service If maintenance service is required or your vehicle appears to malfunction have the sys tems checked and serviced by an authorized INFINITI dealer INFINITI technicians are well trained special ists and are kept up to date with the latest service inf
62. wheel which distributes the driving power to the other drive wheel If the vehicle is operated with the vehicle dynamic control system turned off all VDC and TCS functions will be turned off The ABLS system and ABS will still oper ate with the VDC system off If the ABLS system or the ABS is activated the slip indi cator light will blink and you may hear a clunk noise and or feel a pulsation in the brake pedal This is normal While the VDC system is operating you may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise or vibration from under the hood This is normal and indicates that the VDC system is working properly The computer has a built in diagnostic feature that tests the system each time you start the engine and move the vehicle forward or in reverse at a slow speed When the self test occurs you may hear a clunk noise and or feel a pulsation in the brake pedal This is normal and is not an indication of a malfunction AA WARNING e The vehicle dynamic control system is designed to help improve driving stability but does not prevent acci dents due to abrupt steering opera tion at high speeds or by careless or dangerous driving techniques Re duce vehicle speed and be especially careful when driving and cornering on slippery surfaces and always drive carefully If engine related parts such as muffler are not standard equipment or are extremely deteriorated the vehicle dynamic control off indicator light an
63. 1 3 to the floor and while hold ing crank the engine Release the key and the accelerator pedal when the engine starts e If the engine is very hard to start because it is flooded depress the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it Crank the engine for 5 to 6 seconds After cranking the engine release the accelerator pedal Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition key to START Release the key when the engine starts If the engine starts but fails to run repeat the above procedure AA CAUTION Do not operate the starter for more than 15 seconds at a time If the engine does not start turn the key off and wait 10 seconds before cranking again other wise the starter could be damaged 4 Warm up Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds after starting Do not race the engine while warming it up Drive at mod erate speed for a short distance first espe cially in cold weather In cold weather keep the engine running for a minimum of 2 3 minutes before shutting it off Starting and stopping the engine over a short period of time may make the vehicle more difficult to start DRIVING THE VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 5 speed automatic transmission The automatic transmission in your vehicle is electronically controlled by a transmission con trol module to produce maximum efficiency and smooth operation Shown on the following pages are the recom me
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65. 16 This number is the wheel or rim diameter in inches Two or three digit number 94 This num ber is the tire s load index It is a measure ment of how much weight each tire can support You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by law H Speed Rating The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of time The ratings range from 98 miles per hour MPH to 186 MPH You may not find this infor mation on all tires because it is not required by law 8 36 Maintenance and do it yourself DOT XX XX XXX XXXX SDI1607 TIN Tire Identification Number for new tire example DOT XX XX XXX XXXX 1 DOT Abbreviation for the Department of Transportation The symbol can be placed above below or to the left or right of the Tire Identification Num ber 2 Two digit code Manufacturer s identifica tion mark 3 Two digit code Tire size 4 Three digit code Tire type code Optional 5 Four digit code Date of Manufacture 6 Four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built For example the numbers 3103 means the 31st week of 2003 Tire ply composition and material The number of layers or plies of rubber coated fabric in the tire Tire manufacturers also must indicate the materials in the tire which include steel nylon polyester and others Maximum permissible inflation pressure This number
66. 332 Use the following steps to mount the license plate Before mounting the license plate confirm that the following parts are enclosed in the vinyl bag e License plate bracket e J nut x 2 e Screw x 2 e Screw grommet x 2 1 Temporarily place the license plate bracket and mark the pilot hole points A using holes while aligning the towing hook hole of the front bumper fascia 2 Remove the license plate bracket 3 Carefully drill two pilot holes using a 0 39 in 10 mm drill bit at the marked locations Be sure that the drill only goes through the fascia or damage to the nut may occur 4 Insert grommets into the hole on the fascia 5 Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the grommet hole to turn part 90 degrees 6 Insert a J nut into the license plate bracket before placing the license plate bracket on the fascia Technical and consumer information 9 13 7 Install the license plate bracket with screws 8 Install the license plate with bolts that are no longer than 0 55 in 14 mm 9 14 Technical and consumer information VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION AA WARNING e It is extremely dangerous to ride ina cargo area inside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed e Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts e Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
67. 58A Rear Facing center step 1 Rear Facing step 2 2 Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage Be sure to follow the child restraint manu facturer s instructions for belt routing 1 38 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags Rear Facing step 3 3 Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended At this time the belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode child restraint mode It reverts back to emergency locking mode when the belt is fully retracted SSS0259A SSS0260A Rear Facing step 4 4 Allow the belt to retract Pull up on the belt to remove any slack in the belt Rear Facing step 5 5 Before placing the child in the child re straint use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place It should not move more than 1 in 25 mm Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of the retractor If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor the belt is in the automatic locking mode Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use If the belt is not locked repeat steps 3 through 6 After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor the
68. ARNING e Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain condi tions You could be burned or seri ously injured if it is misused or mis handled Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near the vehicle when refuel ing e Fuel may be under pressure Turn the cap a third of a turn and wait for any hissing sound to stop to prevent fuel from spraying out and possible per sonal injury e Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 13 after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automatically Continued refueling may cause fuel overflow resulting in fuel spray and possibly a fire Use only an original equipment type fuel filler cap as a replacement It has a built in safety valve needed for proper operation of the fuel system and emission control system An in correct fuel filler cap can result in a serious malfunction and possible in jury An incorrect fuel filler cap could also cause the ne malfunction indi cator lamp to illuminate Do not fill a portable fuel container in the vehicle or trailer Static electricity can cause an explosion of flammable liquid vapor or gas in any vehicle or trailer To reduce the risk of serious injury or death when filling portable fuel containers Always place the container on the ground while filling Do not use electronic devices while filling Keep the pump nozzle in contact with t
69. Cy see Indicator light 1C2225 WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH B 4 Intermittent PULL to wash 4 Low speed Turn intermittent time control knob if so equipped High speed 1C2024 Security indicator light If Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System is mal functioning this light will remain on while the ignition key is in the ON position If the light still remains on and or the en gine will not start see your INFINITI dealer for Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System ser vice as soon as possible Please bring all Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System keys that you have when visiting your INFINITI dealer for service The windshield wiper and washer operates when the ignition key is in the ON position Push the lever down to operate the wiper Intermittent operation can be adjusted by turn ing the knob Also the intermittent operation speed varies in accordance with the vehicle speed e g When the vehicle speed is high the intermittent operation speed will be faster Pull the lever toward you to operate the washer Then the wiper will also operate two times Instruments and controls 2 17 AA WARNING In freezing temperatures the washer so lution may freeze on the windshield and obscure your vision which may lead to an accident Warm the windshield with the defroster before you wash the wind shield CAUTION The following could damage the washer system e Do not oper
70. D Check the fluid level in the reservoir If the fluid level is below the MIN line add Genuine Nissan Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 fluid up to the MAX line If fluid is added frequently the system should be thoroughly checked by your INFINITI dealer WINDOW WASHER FLUID SDI1388 Add fluid when the low washer fluid warning light comes on Add a washer solvent to the water for better cleaning In the winter season add a windshield washer antifreeze Follow the manufacturer s instructions for the mixture ra tio Maintenance and do it yourself 8 15 BATTERY e Keep the battery surface clean and dry Any corrosion should be washed off with a solution of baking soda and water e Make certain the terminal connections are clean and securely tightened e lf the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or longer disconnect the negative battery terminal cable to prevent discharging it Coupe AA CAUTION When the battery cable is removed from the battery terminal do not close either of front doors The automatic window adjusting function will not work and the side roof panel may be damaged To disconnect the negative battery ter minal perform the procedure in the follow ing order Otherwise the window and the side roof panel may contact and be dam aged 1 Close the windows 2 Open the hood 3 Close and lock all the doors 8 16 Maintenance and do it yourself
71. Diving iNe vehicle anane RA Automatic transmission seses 5 9 Manual transmission 5 14 Parking brake 0 5 15 Cruise COMO lisinin ve 5 16 Precautions on cruise control 5 17 Cruise control operations 0 eee Break in schedule 00 Increasing fuel economy ee AWD warning light if so equipped Parking parking on Hills eee eee eee eee Power SLCCHIAG iseccasiv sess seepescveiises iiis Brake Syston ann ia Braking precautions eee eee eens Anti lock brake system ABS 00 Vehicle dynamic control VDC system Cold weather driving seess Freeing a frozen door l0CK sessar IANUMCOZE iriodes iaia aaa Battery iniinis Siena tedveetiaaees Draining of coolant water 0 00 eee Tire equipment ee Special winter equipment Driving ON SNOW OF iC eee Engine block heater if so equipped 5 27 PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING AA WARNING e Do not leave children impaired adults or pets alone in your vehicle They could accidentally injure them selves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle Also on hot sunny days temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to people or animals Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they could be seriously injured Keep
72. E There will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge needle reaches E The B gt indicates that the fuel filler lid is located on the passenger s side of the vehicle Instruments and controls 2 5 COMPASS DISPLAY Center display Refer to the 4 Heater air conditioner and audio systems section Compass Ambient Heater and air temperature conditioner Outside CI 3H 15 COMP switch Compass df wi mm Wwe IN o LI AA 1C1842B Push COMP switch to turn the display on or off when the ignition key is in the ON position The heading direction will be displayed 2 6 Instruments and controls N north E east S south W west A vehicle direction The above example shows the display changes from East to East southeast If the compass unit does not receive any correct signal for 10 minutes the compass will display the bar Have the vehicle inspected by an INFINITI dealer Zone Variation Chart SIC 2243 Zone variation change procedure The difference between magnetic north and geographical north is known as variance In some areas this difference can sometimes be great enough to cause false compass read ings Follow these instructions to set the vari ance for your particular location if this hap pens 1 Establish your location on the zone map Record your zone number 2 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position while
73. EL COAST SET or CANCEL switch located on the steering wheel To properly set the cruise control system perform the preceding steps in the order indicated ere eS 2 GOASTISET SSD0297 1 RESUME or ACCEL switch 2 COAST or SET switch 3 ON OFF switch 4 CANCEL switch CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS The cruise control allows driving at a speed between 25 to 89 MPH 40 to 144 km h without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal To turn on the cruise control push the main switch on The CRUISE indicator light on the meter panel will come on To set at cruising speed accelerate your vehicle to the desired speed push the COAST SET switch and release it The SET indicator light will come on Take your foot off the accelerator pedal Your vehicle will main tain the set speed e To pass another vehicle depress the accelerator pedal When you release the pedal the vehicle will return to the previ ously set speed e The vehicle may not maintain the set speed when going up or down steep hills If this happens drive without the cruise control To cancel the preset speed follow either of these three methods a Push the cancel switch The SET indicator light will go out b Tap the brake pedal The SET indicator light will go out c Turn the main switch off Both the CRUISE indicator and SET indicator lights will go out e f you depress the brake pedal while push ing the RES ACCE
74. Foreword Your INFINITI represents a new way of think ing about vehicle design It integrates ad vanced engineering and superior craftsman ship with a simple refined aesthetic sensitivity associated with traditional Japanese culture The result is a different notion of luxury and beauty The car itself is important but so is the sense of harmony that the vehicle evokes in its driver and the sense of satisfaction you feel with the INFINITI from the way it looks and drives to the high level of retailer service To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to the fullest we encourage you to read this Owner s Manual immediately It explains all of the features controls and performance character istics of your INFINITI it also provides impor tant instructions and safety information A separate Warranty Information Booklet can be found in your Owner s literature portfolio Always carry it with you when you take your INFINITI to an authorized retailer The portfolio contents provide complete information about all warranties covering this vehicle the periodic mainte nance required to keep the warranties in effect as well as the INFINITI Roadside Assistance program Additionally a separate Customer Care and Lemon Law Information Booklet will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle as well as clarify your rights under your state s lemon law INFINITI is dedicated to providing a satisfying owners
75. However if you must install a front facing child restraint in the front pas senger seat move the passenger seat to the rearmost position A child restraint with a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat The three point belt in your vehicle is equipped with a locking mode retrac tor which must be used when install ing a child restraint Failure to use the retractor s locking mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured The child restraint could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 43 Move seat fully back SSS0301 Front facing me INSERT to SS0055 Front facing Pul to engage automatic locking mode SSS0113 Front facing If you must install a child restraint in the front seat follow these steps 1 Position the child restraint on the front passenger seat It should be placed in a front facing direction only Move the seat to the rearmost position Adjust the head restraint to its highest position Always fol low the child restraint manufacturer s in structions Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat 2 Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the l
76. INT ADJUSTMENT To raise the head restraint just pull it up To lower push the lock knob and push the head restraint down Adjust the head restraints so the center is level with the center of your ears AA WARNING Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident Do not remove them Check the adjust ment after someone else uses the seat 1 10 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT front seats WARNING e Always adjust the head restraints properly as specified in the previous section Failure to do so can reduce the effectiveness of the active head restraint e Active head restraints are designed to supplement other safety systems Always wear seat belts No system can prevent all injuries in any acci dent e Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks Doing so could im pair active head restraint function The head restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the oc cupant in a rear end collision The movement of the head restraint helps support the occu pant s head by reducing its backward move ment and helping absorb some of the forces that may lead to whiplash type injuries Active head restraints are effective for colli sions at low to medium speeds in which it is said that whiplash injury occurs most Active head restraints operate only in certain rea
77. L set switch and reset at the cruising speed turn the main switch off once and then turn it on again e The cruise control will automatically be can Starting and driving 5 17 celled if the vehicle slows down below approximately 8 MPH 13 km h e Depress the clutch pedal manual transmis sion or move the selector lever to the N Neutral position automatic transmission The SET indicator light will go out To reset at a faster cruising speed use one of the following three methods a Depress the accelerator pedal When the vehicle attains the desired speed push and release the COAST SET switch b Push and hold the RES ACCEL set switch When the vehicle attains the speed you desire release the switch c Push then quickly release the RES ACCEL set switch Each time you do this the set speed will increase by about 1 MPH 1 6 km h To reset at a slower cruising speed use one of the following three methods a Lightly tap the brake pedal When the ve hicle attains the desired speed push the COAST SET switch and release it b Push and hold the COAST SET switch Release the switch when the vehicle slows down to the desired speed 5 18 Starting and driving c Push then quickly release the COAST SET switch Each time you do this the set speed will decrease by about 1 MPH 1 6 km h To resume the preset speed push and re lease the RES ACCEL set switch The vehicle will resume the last set cruising
78. Motor Vehicle Safety Stan dards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Stan dards You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manu facturer s instructions for installation and use Larger children Children who are too large for child restraint systems should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided If the child s seating position has a shoulder belt that fits close to the face or neck the use of a booster seat commercially available may 1 28 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags help overcome this The booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned across the top middle portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck use the shoulder belt without the booster seat AA WARNING Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo areas while the vehicle is moving The child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident or a sudden stop PREGNANT WOMEN INFINITI recommends that pregnant women use seat belts The seat belt should be worn snug and always position the lap belt as low as possible around
79. OCK button is pushed neither the hazard indicator nor the horn oper ates Switching procedure Push the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the keyfob simultaneously for more than 2 sec onds to switch from one mode to the other When pushing the buttons to set hazard indi cator only mode the hazard indicator flashes 3 times When pushing the buttons to set hazard indi cator and horn mode the hazard indicator flashes once and the horn chirps once 3 6 Pre driving checks and adjustments OPERATION GUIDE MODE Push LOCK and UNLOCK buttons Switching indicator LOCK UNLOCK for more than 2 seconds to switch Maaren S INDICATOR HAZARD 3 times HAZARD twice Hazard indicator _ HAZARD INDICATOR HAZARD once HAZARD twice ree once mode AND HORM MODE HORN once HORN once SPA1260A Locking doors e When the LOCK button is pushed with all oa cae doors locked the hazard indicator flashes 1 Remove the ignition key 1 2 twice and the horn chirps once as a re 2 Close all doors 3 minder that the doors are already locked 3x Push the LOCK button on the keyfob 1 Doors lock with the keyfob while a key is in 4 All doors trunk lid and fuel filler lid will lock the ignition switch However the panic All doors will lock when the LOCK button alarm will not activate When the key is in the ignition switch on the keyfob is pushed even though a 5 Doors lock with the keyfob while the igni door rema
80. ON The trunk lid release switch is located at the bottom of the instrument panel To open slide the trunk lid release switch located at the bottom of the instrument panel or press the TRUNK button of the keyfob To close push the trunk lid down securely Cancel switch When the cancel switch located inside the glove box is OFF the trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid release switch When the cancel switch located inside the glove box is OFF the trunk lid can be opened with the TRUNK button of the keyfob Sedan PULL to release the lid 1 O SPA1591A SPA1561 Sedan INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE The interior trunk lid release mechanism pro vides a means of escape in the event of becoming locked inside the trunk The handle is located on the back side of the trunk lid inside the trunk compartment To open the trunk lid from the inside pull the release handle towards you until the lock releases and push up on the trunk lid The release lever is made of a material that glows in the dark after a brief exposure to ambient light SECONDARY TRUNK LID RELEASE The secondary trunk lid release mechanism allows opening of the trunk lid in the event of the loss of electrical power such as a dis charged battery The handle is located on the back side of the trunk lid inside the trunk compartment Sedan Access the handle through the interior trunk access hole rear seat arm
81. SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOUR D AUTRES DE Type B SE REPORTER AU MANUEL DU CONDUCTEUR SDI1574 Vehicle load limit See loading information in the Technical and consumer information section Tire and loading information label Seating capacity The maximum number of occupants that can be seated in the vehicle E f Original tire size The size of the tires originally installed on the vehicle at the factory 8 34 Maintenance and do it yourself Recommended cold tire inflation pressure Inflate the tires to this pressure when the tires are cold Tires are considered COLD after the vehicle has been parked for 3 or more hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km at moderate speeds The recom mended cold tire inflation is set by the manufacturer to provide the best balance of tire wear vehicle handling characteristics driveability tire noise etc based on the vehicle s GVWR Tire size refer to Tire labeling later in this section and Spare tire size or compact spare tire size if so equipped Checking the tire pressure 1 Remove the valve stem cap from the tire 2 Press the pressure gauge squarely onto the valve stem Do not press too hard or force the valve stem sideways or air will escape If the hissing sound of air escaping from the tire is heard while checking the pressure reposition the gauge to eliminate this leak age 3 Remov
82. XX amount equals 1 400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 Ibs 1 400 750 5 x 150 650 Ibs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle For safety that weight must not exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle LOADING TIPS e The GVW must not exceed GVWR or GAWR as specified on the F M V S S cer tification label e Do not load the front and rear axle to the GAWR Doing so will exceed the GVWR Technical and consumer information 9 15 AA WARNING e Properly secure all cargo to help pre vent it from sliding or shifting Do not place cargo higher than the seat backs In a sudden stop or collision unsecured cargo could cause per sonal injury e Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRs If you do parts on your vehicle can break or it can change the way your vehicle handles This could result in loss of control and cause personal injury e Overloading not only could shorten the life of your vehicle and the tires but also could lead to hazardous ve hicle handling and long braking dis
83. acement return the wiper arm to its original position Otherwise it may be damaged when the engine hood is opened e Make sure the wiper blade contacts the glass otherwise the arm may be damaged from wind pressure e Worn windshield wiper blades can damage the windshield and impair driver vision CLEANING If your windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if a wiper blade chatters when running wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with a washer solution or a mild detergent Your windshield is clean if beads do not form when rinsing with clear water Clean the blade by wiping it with a cloth soaked in a washer solution or a mild deter Maintenance and do it yourself 8 19 gent Then rinse the blade with clear water If your windshield is still not clear after cleaning the blades and using the wiper replace the blades 8 20 Maintenance and do it yourself REMOVE the wiper blade Lock pin REPLACING Replace the wiper blades if they are worn 1 Pull the wiper arm 2 Push the lock pin then remove the wiper blade 3 Insert the new wiper blade to the wiper arm until a click sounds Needle o small pin Adjustable washer Passenger s side only SDI1390A If necessary clean the windshield washer nozzle with a needle or small pin PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE PEDAL A 6 to 7
84. age from the dipstick hole while filling the engine with oil See Capacities and recommended fuel lubricants in the 9 Technical and con sumer information section for drain and refill capacity The drain and refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time Use these specifications for reference only Always use the dipstick to determine the proper amount of oil in the engine AA CAUTION When filling oil do not pull out the dipstick 10 Start the engine and check for leakage around the drain plug and the oil filter Correct as required 11 Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes Check the oil level with the dip stick Add engine oil if necessary After the operation fi Install the engine undercover into position as the following steps Pull the center of the small plastic clip out b Hold the engine undercover into position Insert the clip through the undercover into the hole in the frame then push the center of the clip in to lock the clip in place Install the other bolts that hold the under cover in place Be careful not to strip the bolts or over tighten them 2 Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground 3 Dispose of waste oil and filter properly AA WARNING e Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin can cer e Try to avoid direct skin contact with used oil If skin contact is made wash thoroughly with soap or hand c
85. ain side impact air bags are located in the side roof rails These sys tems are designed to meet voluntary guide lines to help reduce the risk of injury to out of position occupants However all of the information cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be followed The supplemental side air bags and curtain side impact air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity side collisions on the side of 1 20 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags the vehicle impacted although they may in flate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity side im pact They are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted They may not inflate in certain side collisions Vehicle dam age or lack of it is not always an indication of proper supplemental side air bag and curtain side impact air bag operation When the supplemental side air bag and cur tain side impact air bag inflate a fairly loud noise may be heard followed by release of smoke This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire Care should be taken not to inhale it as it may cause irritation and choking Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly Supplemental side air bags along with the use of seat belts help to cushion the impact force on the chest of the front occupants Curtain side impact air bags help to cushion the im pact force to the head
86. al based oils These oils must however meet the API quality and SAE viscosity ratings specified for your vehicle Oil additives INFINITI does not recommend the use of oil additives The use of an oil additive is not necessary when the proper oil type is used and maintenance intervals are followed Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been previously used should not be used Oil viscosity The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes with temperature Because of this it is impor tant that the engine oil viscosity be selected based on the temperatures at which the ve hicle will be operated before the next oil change The recommended SAE viscosity number chart shows the recommended oil viscosities for the expected ambient tempera tures Choosing an oil viscosity other than that recommended could cause serious engine damage Selecting the correct oil filter Your new vehicle is equipped with a high quality genuine NISSAN oil filter When replac ing use the genuine oil filter or its equivalent for the reason described in change intervals Technical and consumer information 9 5 Change intervals The oil and oil filter change intervals for your engine are based on the use of the specified quality oils and filters Oil and filter other than the specified quality or oil and filter change intervals longer than recommended could re duce engine life Damage to engines caused by improper maintenance or use of incorre
87. alified repair facility Windshield wiper blades Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly Maintenance and do it yourself 8 3 Inside the vehicle The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis such as when performing periodic maintenance cleaning the vehicle etc Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure the pedal does not catch or require uneven effort Keep the floor mat away from the pedal Automatic transmission P Park mecha nism On a fairly steep hill check that your vehicle is held securely with the selector lever in the P Park position without applying any brakes Brake pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure it has the proper distance under it when depressed fully Check the brake booster function Be sure to keep the floor mat away from the pedal Brakes Check that the brakes do not pull the vehicle to one side when applied Clutch pedal Make sure the pedal operates smoothly and check that it has the proper free play Parking brake Check that the lever has the proper travel and confirm that your vehicle is 8 4 Maintenance and do it yourself held securely on a fairly steep hill with only the parking brake applied Seats Check seat position controls such as seat adjusters seatback recliner etc to en sure they operate smoothly and that all latches lock securely in every position Check that the head restra
88. an e Always check for minor damage to the paint and repair it as soon as possible e Keep drain holes at the bottom of the doors open to avoid water accumulation e Check the underbody for accumulation of sand dirt or salt If present wash with water as soon as possible AA CAUTION e NEVER remove dirt sand or other debris from the passenger compart ment by washing it out with a hose Remove dirt with a vacuum cleaner or broom e Never allow water or other liquids to come in contact with electronic com ponents inside the vehicle as this may damage them Chemicals used for road surface de icing are extremely corrosive They accelerate corro sion and deterioration of underbody compo nents such as the exhaust system fuel and brake lines brake cables floor pan and fend ers In winter the underbody must be cleaned periodically For additional protection against rust and cor rosion which may be required in some areas consult your local INFINITI dealer Appearance and care 7 5 MEMO 7 6 Appearance and care 8 Maintenance and do it yourself Maintenance requirements 8 2 General maintenance eeceeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 2 Explanation of maintenance items 02 8 3 Maintenance precautions e eee eee eeeeee 8 5 Engine compartment check locations 0 00 8 7 Engine cooling SYStem siririn 8 8 Checking engine coolant level nesen 8 8 Changing engine coolant s
89. an frame fuel lines and around the exhaust system At the end of winter the underbody should be thor oughly flushed with plain water being careful to clean those areas where mud and dirt may accumulate For additional information see Cleaning exterior in the 7 Appearance and care section Windshield washer fluid Check that there is adequate fluid in the tank MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS When performing any inspection or mainte nance work on your vehicle always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle The following are general precautions which should be closely observed AA WARNING e Park the vehicle on a level surface apply the parking brake securely and block the wheels to prevent the ve hicle from moving For a manual transmission move the shift lever to N Neutral position For an automatic transmission move the selector lever to P Park position e Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or LOCK operation when performing any parts replacement or repairs e If you must work with the engine running keep your hands clothing hair and tools away from moving fans belts and any other moving parts It is advised to secure or remove any Maintenance and do it yourself 8 5 loose clothing and any jewelry such as rings watches etc before work ing on your vehicle e Always wear eye protection when ever you work on your vehicle e If you must
90. and prior see an authorized INFINITI dealer or contact DDS Distribution Services Ltd 20770 Westwood Road Strongsville OH 44136 1 800 247 5321 For current pricing and availability of genuine INFINITI Owner s Manuals for the 2004 model year and prior see an authorized 9 24 Technical and consumer information INFINITI dealer or contact DDS Distribution Services Ltd 20770 Westwood Road Strongsville OH 44136 1 800 247 5321 In Canada To purchase a copy of a genuine INFINITI Service Manual or Owner s Manual please contact your nearest INFINITI dealer For the phone number and location of an INFINITI dealer in your area call the INFINITI Satisfac tion Center at 1 800 361 4792 and a bilingual INFINITI representative will assist you Also available are genuine INFINITI Service and Owner s Manuals for older INFINITI models IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION Unfortunately accidents do occur In this un likely event there is some important informa tion you should know Many insurance compa nies routinely authorize the use of non genuine collision parts in order to cut costs among other reasons Insist on the use of Genuine Infiniti Collision Parts If you want your vehicle to be restored using parts made to INFINITI s original exacting specifications if you want to help it to last and hold its resale value the solution is simple Tell your insurance agent and your repair shop to only use Genuine Infi
91. aner housing filter c c cssseeeee 8 19 Air conditioner Air conditioner operation 0 ee 4 3 Air conditioner service 4 3 4 6 Air conditioner specification label 9 12 Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant recommendations 0 4 6 9 6 Heater and air conditioner automatic 4 3 In cabin microfilter 0 0 0 cece 4 5 Alcohol drugs andi driViNgi ssrsssroesrrreng 5 5 Ambient temperature Air conditioner 4 5 Anchor point locations Top tether stapes cis ccc ceccei ete ees tect cee ees wee 1 42 AMENN Aeaee iiancsadecevis ceceanecusesteeateey 4 17 Anti lock Brake System ABS cee 5 23 Anti lock brake warning light 0 0 ce 2 9 Appearance care Exterior appearance care 7 2 Interior appearance care eeeeeeeeeeeeeee 7 3 Armrest Rear armrest pocket ceeeee 2 32 Ashtrays See cigarette lighter and ASIA A E A ttveiteateattas Dies Audible reminders Audio operation precautions 4 8 AUGIOUSYSIOM ssaa ea NE hie 4 6 Autochanger Compact Disc CD 002 4 15 AUtolight SyStE Missus s 2 20 Automatic Anti glare inside mirror 0 c eee 3 16 Automatic adjusting function 0 00 2 36 Automatic sunroof 2 37 Automatic transmission fluid ATF 8 13 Automatic transmission position indicato Mea si seis E A e E E E 2 12 Drive POSION ieser ansien 3 17 Driving with automatic transmission
92. anual order information in the 9 Technical and consumer information section You should be aware that incomplete or im proper servicing may result in operating diffi culties or excessive emissions and could af fect your warranty coverage If in doubt about any servicing have it done by your INFINITI dealer ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS Fuse fusible link holder 1 2 3 4 5 Battery Engine oil filler cap Brake fluid reservoir Clutch fluid reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir oOOAN DOO FW YP Radiator filler cap 10 Engine oil dipstick 11 Air cleaner SDI1485 Maintenance and do it yourself 8 7 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high quality year round anti freeze coolant solution The antifreeze solution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors there fore additional cooling system additives are not necessary AA CAUTION When adding or replacing coolant be sure to use only a Genuine Nissan Long Life Antifreeze Coolant or equivalent with the proper mixture ratio of 50 antifreeze and 50 demineralized water distilled water The use of other types of coolant solutions may damage your engine cooling system Deminer alized Antifreeze water Outside temperature down to distilled water 8 8 Maintenance and do it yourself WARNING
93. ar equipment Make sure you inform test facility personnel that your vehicle is equipped with AWD before it is placed on a dynamometer Using the wrong test equip ment may result in transmission damage or unexpected vehicle movement which could result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury Due to legal requirements in some states areas your vehicle may be required to be in what is called the ready condition for an Inspection Maintenance I M test of the emis sion 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 Before taking the I M test drive the vehicle through the following pattern to set the vehicle to the ready condition If you cannot or do not want to perform the driving pattern an INFINITI dealer can conduct it for you A WARNING Always drive the vehicle in a safe and prudent manner according to traffic con ditions and obey all traffic laws Start the engine Allow the engine to idle until the engine coolant temperature gauge needle points between the C and H normal operating temperature Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH 88 km h then quickly release the accelerator pedal completely and keep it released for
94. aree 1 20 Switch AUtOliGhtS WiC esinsin 2 20 Fog light SWtG inersia 2 22 Hazard warning flasher switch Headlight switch Ignition switch Ignition switch automatic transmission IMOOENS sieri 5 6 5 9 Ignition switch manual transmission IOC CIS vac pee el tint aaa En 5 7 5 14 Power door lock switch eeceeseereeeeeee 3 4 Rear window and outside mirror defroster SWIC Min save cis sata gas ccavec casnedcsidedicctunlscvaccssvecces 2 18 SNOW Mode SWIECH eeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeee 2 25 TUM signal SWITCH siias a 2 22 Vehicle dynamic control VDC off SWIC A E E TE T TETE TT 2 25 T Tachometer eros ersen i 2 4 Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature QAUGS e A E TE TT TT 2 4 Theft Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System Engine Stait iskisi a216 Three way catalyst riisiin 5 3 Tilting steering wheel cece 3 15 Tire Flat UNG clits tase eset AT aha 6 2 Low tire pressure warning system 5 3 Pressure Low tire pressure warning Ce Greeperreerrereerecer rerrerrererre er precrererr erro 2 12 Uniform tire quality grading 0 9 20 Tires Spare tire anenai an a asea 8 42 Tire and loading information label 8 34 9 11 MSS CMANTS tses lads tate ee ont 8 38 Tire pressure 8 33 Tire rotation sa 8 39 Types of tires 8 37 Wheelitite SiZ O sissi eiiie 9 8 Wheels and tires 8 33 Top tether strap child restraints 1 41 Towin
95. at least 6 seconds Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a moment then drive the vehicle at a speed of 53 to 60 MPH 86 to 96 km h for at least 5 minutes 4 Stop the vehicle Leave the engine running 5 Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH 55 km h and maintain the speed for 20 seconds 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 at least 3 times 7 Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH 88 km h and maintain the speed for at least 3 min utes 8 Stop the vehicle Place the automatic trans mission selector lever in the P or N position or the manual transmission shift lever in the N position 9 Turn the engine off 10 Repeat steps 1 through 8 at least one more time If step 1 through 7 is interrupted repeat the preceding step Any safe driving mode is ac ceptable between steps Do not stop the en gine until step 7 is completed EVENT DATA RECORDERS Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of computers that monitor and control a number of systems to optimize performance and help service technicians with diagnosis and repair Depending on the equipment on your vehicle some of the computers monitor emission con trol systems braking systems and air bag systems just to name a few Some data about vehicle operation may be stored in the com puters for use during servicing Other data may be stored if a crash event occurs For example air bag readiness air bag perfor mance and seat belt use by the driver or pa
96. atch engage Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions for belt routing 1 44 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags 3 Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended At this time the belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode child restraint mode It reverts back to emergency locking mode when the belt is fully retracted Front facing Front PULL to tighten gt Front facing Check for a secure fit SS0302 4 Allow the belt to retract Pull up on the belt to remove any slack in the belt 5 Before placing the child in the child re straint use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place It should not move more than 1 in 25 mm 6 Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of the retractor If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor the belt is in the automatic locking mode 7 Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use If the lap belt is not locked repeat steps 3 through 6 After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor the automatic locking mode child restraint mode is canceled the seat belt only locks during a sudden stop or impact Safety Seats seat
97. ate the washer continu ously for more than 30 seconds e Do not operate the washer if the res ervoir tank is empty 2 18 Instruments and controls REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCH Indicator 7 Ge ss Q Alf his ONIOFF A C Sap SIC1831 To defog defrost the rear window glass and outside mirrors if so equipped start the en gine and push the switch on The indicator light will come on Push the switch again to turn the defroster off It will automatically turn off in approximately 15 minutes AA CAUTION When cleaning the inner side of the rear window be careful not to scratch or damage the rear window defroster HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH XENON HEADLIGHTS if so equipped AA WARNING A HIGH voLTacE e When xenon headlights are on they produce a high voltage To prevent an electric shock never attempt to modify or disassemble Always have your xenon headlights replaced at an authorized INFINITI dealer e Xenon headlights provide consider ably more light than conventional headlights If they are not correctly aimed they might temporarily blind an oncoming driver or the driver ahead of you and cause a serious accident If headlights are not aimed correctly immediately take your ve hicle to an authorized INFINITI dealer and have the headlights adjusted correctly When the xenon headlight is initially turned on its brightness or color varies slightly
98. automatic locking mode child restraint mode is canceled the seat belt only locks during a sudden stop or impact Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 39 lower anchor points right JA LATCH lower anchor points left SSS0191A lower anchor points EF SSS0223 LATCH LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN SYSTEM WARNING e Attach LATCH system compatible child restraints only at the locations shown If a child restraint is not se cured properly your child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident e Do not secure a child restraint in the center rear seating position using the child restraint lower anchors The child restraint will not be secured properly e The LATCH system anchors are de signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re straints Under no circumstance are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses Some child restraints include two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that can be 1 40 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags connected to two anchors located at certain seating positions in your vehicle This system is known as the LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren system This system may also be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system With this system you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor po
99. ays pull the cable straight out from the front of the vehicle Never pull on the vehicle at an angle Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part of the suspension steering brake or cool ing systems e Pulling devices such as ropes or can vas straps are not recommended for use in vehicle towing or recovery In case of emergency 6 15 MEMO 6 16 In case of emergency 7 Appearance and care Cleaning OXLOMOM ssiessccce esses sccuscetissccasescesscesarevoenseses 7 2 FIOOF MALS oi ise es cedeccyetesnesseter as dasctieetiieveiewseep nesses Washing Seat belts Waxing seerne ea e Ea aa aE EESE 7 2 Corrosion protection Removimg Spots eerste tiestewin 7 3 Most common factors contributing to vehicle lao clio olo j A 7 3 CONMOSION a a a tt tissteeeeati ets 7 5 GIASS 0 eeseessesseessessssseesteseeseesseesessenseesessseesenseensnans 7 3 Environmental factors influence the rate of Aluminum alloy wheelS 111111iiirrrrrssssseessssee CONOSION ae n aa a EEEE 7 5 Chrome parts To protect your vehicle from corrosion 7 5 Cleaning interior CLEANING EXTERIOR In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle it is important to care for it properly To protect the paint surfaces please wash your vehicle as soon as you can e After a rainfall to prevent possible damage from acid rain e After driving in coastal areas to prevent possible damage from sea salt
100. bag inflates Right after inflation several side air bag and curtain side impact air bag system components will be hot Do not touch them you may severely burn yourself No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of this side air bag and curtain side impact air bag system This is to prevent accidental inflation of the side air bag and curtain side impact air bag or damage to the side air bag and curtain side impact air bag sys tem Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle s electrical system suspension system or side panel This could affect proper operation of the supplemental side air bag and curtain side impact air bag system Tampering with the supplemental system may result in serious per sonal injury For example do not change the front seat by placing ma terial near the seatback or by install ing additional trim material such as seat covers around the side air bag e Work around and on the side air bag and curtain side impact air bag sys tem should be done by an authorized INFINITI dealer Installation of electri cal equipment should also be done by an authorized INFINITI dealer The SRS wiring harnesses should not be modified or disconnected Unautho rized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the side air bag system The SRS wiring harnesses are cov ered with yellow insulation either just before the harness connectors or over the
101. belts and supplemental air bags 1 45 2 Instruments and controls Instrument Panel c cccivicececcssesecceesdpecsvvaenssnescunsbesiateas 2 2 Meters and gaUgOS inmin nan 2 3 Speedometer and odometer s s 2 3 TACMOMOUGN aeiio nsa 2 4 Engine coolant temperature gauge 200 2 4 Fuel GAUGE ie iiscsscceseisinecestesctsctcesisvseioaenaseusssveneeit esas 2 5 Compass display 2 2 c0ss2i csaseescvtiueisssecnepeeteesvateeetiaeses 2 6 Warning indicator lights and audible reminders 2 9 GC MeCKing DUDS izira 2 9 Warning igMtS rsa taeg causreeeasiascarvcais 2 9 idicator IOMS a rrreerrreer ee 2 12 Audible reminders sesesssersrierrrrrerrrrerrrrenses 2 14 Security SYSIOMS iscisccsitiie dei nested 2 15 Vehicle security SySteM eee eee eee 2 15 INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System 2 16 Windshield wiper and washer switch 00 2 17 Rear window and outside mirror defroster ETATO g EE E E E ET 2 18 Headlight and turn signal switch 2 18 Xenon headlights if so equipped 2 18 Headligmt SWITCH izire nn RA Turn signal switch FOG GME SWE iana Hazard warning flasher sWitch ee 2 23 TIONS isenim sinpas iese aiaiai ea aa ieys 2 23 Heated seats if so equipped ee 2 24 Snow mode switch if so equipped 2 25 Vehicle dynamic control VDC off switch 0 2 25 MOCK AA T ET 2 26 Adjusting the Me iieiisiiiiireiisconisssisiiisss 2 26 POWer Otlet scicstevde
102. belts have a cinching mechanism for child restraint installa tion It is referred to as the automatic locking mode When the cinching mechanism is activated the 1 30 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags seat belt cannot be withdrawn again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted For additional information see Child restraints later in this section The automatic locking mode should be used only for child restraint installation During normal seat belt use by a passen ger the locking mode should not be acti vated If it is activated it may cause uncom fortable seat belt tension AA WARNING When fastening the seat belts be certain that seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position If they are not completely secured passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop forward The retractor should lock and re strict further belt movement If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any questions about belt opera tion see your INFINITI dealer PRESS to unfasten SSS0021 Unfastening the seat belts To unfasten the belt press the button on the buckle The seat belt will automatically retract Checking seat belt operation Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock belt movement using two separate methods e when the belt is pulled quickly from the retractor e when the vehicle slows down rapid
103. belts should always be correctly worn and the occupant seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel instrument panel and door finishers See Seat belts later in this section for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage After turning the ignition key to the ON position the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the systems are operational Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 11 Sit upright and well back SS0131 AA WARNING e The supplemental front air bags ordi narily will not inflate in the event of a side impact rear impact roll over or lower severity frontal collision Al ways wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents The seat belts and the supplemental front air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat Front air bags inflate with great force If you are unrestrained leaning forward sitting sideways or out of position in any way you are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash You may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the supplemen tal front air bag if you are up against it when it inflates Always sit back against the seatback and as far away as practical from the steering wheel 1 12 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags
104. both the HomeLink and hand held transmitter buttons without inter ruption e position the hand held transmitter 2 to 5 inches 50 to 127 mm away from the HomeLink surface Hold the transmitter in that position for up to 15 seconds If HomeLink is not programmed within that time try holding the transmitter in another position keeping the indicator light in view at all times If you continue to have programming difficul ties please contact the INFINITI Consumer Affairs Department The phone numbers are located in the Foreword of this Owner s Manual CLEARING THE PROGRAMMED INFORMATION Individual buttons cannot be cleared however to clear all programming press and hold the two outside buttons and release when the indicator light begins to flash approximately 20 seconds Instruments and controls 2 43 REPROGRAMMING A SINGLE HomeLink BUTTON To reprogram a HomeLink Universal Trans ceiver button complete the following 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button Do not release the button until step 4 has been completed 2 When the indicator light begins to flash slowly after 20 seconds position the hand held transmitter 2 to 5 inches 50 to 127 mm away from the HomeLink sur face 3 Press and hold the hand held transmitter button 4 The HomeLink indicator light will flash first slowly and then rapidly When the indicator light begins to flash rapidly re lease both buttons The
105. call while your vehicle is in motion the hands free cellular phone operational mode if so equipped is highly recommended Exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to ve hicle operation e If a conversation in a moving vehicle requires you to take notes pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle before doing so AA CAUTION Keep the antenna as far as possible away from the Engine Control Module ECM Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in 20 cm away from the Multiport Fuel Injection harness Do not route the antenna wire next to any harness Adjust the antenna standing wave ra tio as recommended by the manufac turer Connect the ground wire from the CB radio chassis to the body For details consult an authorized INFINITI dealer 5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving 00 5 2 Exhaust gas Carbon monoxide Three way CatalySt eee isipin Low tire pressure warning system 5 3 Avoiding collision and rollover 5 4 Drinking alcohol drugs and driving 200 5 5 AWD driving safety precautions 00 ee 5 5 Ignition SWIC Missierna 5 6 Automatic transmission eeeeeeeeeereererrerrerrsre 5 6 Manual transmission iieis 5 7 Key POSITIONS 2 csceisioccsiescdsercesisosstooenssvesseuscdasaceae 5 7 INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System 5 8 Before starting the engine Starting the GNG E spe aaa
106. cation of proper supplemental air bag operation The supplemental air bag system has dual stage inflators for both the driver and passen ger air bags The system monitors information from the crash zone sensor the diagnosis sensor unit and seat belt buckle sensors that detect if the seat belts are fastened inflator operation is based on the severity of a collision and whether the seat belts are being used Only one front air bag may inflate in a crash depending on the crash severity and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted This does not indicate improper performance of the system If you have any questions about the performance of your air bag system please contact your INFINITI dealer When the supplemental front air bag inflates a fairly loud noise may be heard followed by release of smoke This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire Care should be taken not to inhale it as it may cause irritation and choking Those with a history of a breath ing condition should get fresh air promptly Supplemental front air bags along with the use of seat belts help to cushion the impact force on the face and chest of the front occu pants They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries However an inflating front air bag may cause facial abrasions or other inju ries Front air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated
107. ce will decrease gradu ally with each depression as the vacuum is released from the booster If the brakes do not operate properly see your INFINITI dealer FUSES AA CAUTION Never use a fuse of higher or lower amperage rating than that specified on the fuse box cover This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire ENGINE COMPARTMENT If any electrical equipment does not operate check for an open fuse 1 Be sure the ignition key and headlight switch are OFF 2 Open the engine hood and remove the cover on the battery and the fuse fusible link holder 3 Remove the fuse fusible link holder cover 4 Remove the fuse with the fuse puller 5 If the fuse is open replace it with a new fuse Maintenance and do it yourself 8 23 6 If anew fuse also opens have the electrical system checked and repaired by your INFINITI dealer Fusible links If any electrical equipment does not operate and fuses are in good condition check the fusible links If any of these fusible links are melted replace only with genuine NISSAN parts 8 24 Maintenance and do it yourself SD11393 PASSENGER COMPARTMENT If any electrical equipment does not operate check for an open fuse 1 Be sure the ignition key and the headlight switch are OFF 2 Open the fuse box lid 3 Remove the fuse with the fuse puller 4 If the fuse is open replace it with a new fus
108. clicks under pulling force of at 45 Ib 200 N 8 to 4 notches type A 2 to 3 notches type B under depressing force of 44 Ib 196 N SDI1391E SDI1447 CHECKING PARKING BRAKE Lever type Pedal type From the released position depress the park ing brake pedal slowly and firmly and check the distance between the initial and final posi tion of the pedal If it is out of the range shown above see your INFINITI dealer From the released position pull the parking brake lever up slowly and firmly If the number of clicks is out of the range listed above see your INFINITI dealer Maintenance and do it yourself 8 21 Under depressing force of 110 Ib 490 N MT 3 54 in 90 mm or more AT 3 74 in 95 mm or more CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL With the engine running check the distance between the upper surface of the pedal and the metal floor If it is out of the range shown above see your INFINITI dealer Self adjusting brakes LDI0431 Your vehicle is equipped with self adjusting brakes The disc type brakes self adjust every time the brake pedal is applied 8 22 Maintenance and do it yourself 4A WARNING See your INFINITI dealer and have it checked if the brake pedal height does not return to normal Brake pad wear indicators The disc brake pads on your vehicle have audible wear indicators When a brake pad requires replacement it will make a high pitched scraping or screeching sound when the ve
109. cond time period the door is unlocked by the key or the keyfob or the ignition key is turned to ACC or ON the system will not activate Even when the driver and or passengers are in the vehicle the system will activate with all doors hood and trunk lid locked and ignition key off Turn the ignition key to ACC to turn off the system Vehicle security system operation The security system will give the following alarm e The headlights blink and the horn sounds intermittently e The alarm automatically turns off after ap proximately 50 seconds However the alarm reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with again The alarm can be shut off by unlocking a door with the key or by press ing the UNLOCK button on the keyfob The alarm is activated by e Opening the door without using the key or keyfob 2 16 Instruments and controls e Opening the trunk lid without using the keyfob e Opening the hood How to stop alarm The alarm will stop only by unlocking a door with the key or by pressing the UNLOCK button on keyfob The alarm will not stop if the ignition switch is turned to ACC or ON If the system does not operate as de scribed above have it checked by your INFINITI dealer INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM The Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System will not allow the engine to start without the use of the registered Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System key If the engine fails to start using the regis
110. ct oil and filter quality and or viscosity is not covered by the new INFINITI vehicle warran ties Your engine was filled with a high quality engine oil when it was built You do not have to change the oil before the first recommended change interval Oil and filter change intervals depend upon how you use your vehicle Op eration under the following conditions may require more frequent oil and filter changes e repeated short distance driving at cold out side temperatures e driving in dusty conditions e extensive idling e towing a trailer e stop and go rush hour traffic e aggressive driving 9 6 Technical and consumer information RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY NUMBER Outside Temperature Range Anticipated Before Next Oil Change GASOLINE ENGINE OIL 5W 30 PREFERRED TI1028 C SAE 5W 30 viscosity oil is preferred for all ambient temperatures SAE 10W 30 10W 40 viscosity oil may be used if the ambient temperature is above 0 F 18 C AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS The air conditioning system in this INFINITI vehicle must be charged with the refriger ant HFC 134a R 134a and the lubricant Nissan A C System Oil Type S or the exact equivalents AA CAUTION The use of any other refrigerant or lubri cant will cause severe damage to the air conditioning system and will require the replacement of all air conditioner sys tem components The refrigeran
111. ctions for belt routing emergency locking mode when the belt is fully retracted 1 36 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags SSS0255A Front Facing step 5 5 Before placing the child in the child re straint use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place It should not move more than 1 in 25 mm Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of the retractor If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor the belt is in the automatic locking mode Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use If the belt is not locked repeat steps 3 through 6 After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor the automatic locking mode child restraint mode is canceled the seat belt only locks during a sudden stop or impact SSS0256A Rear Facing outboard step 1 Rear facing When you install a child restraint in a rear outboard or center seat follow these steps 1 Position the child restraint on the seat The direction of the child restraint depends on the type of the child restraint and the size of the child Always follow the restraint manu facturer s instructions Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 37 SSS0046A SSS02
112. curb i U I UJ Uphill with curb B Uphill or downhill no curb Ye SS 2S SKK Q KR L SSZ SOON OS KX Je x Q OQ LS MSD0002 WARNING e Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass waste paper or rags They may ignite and cause a fire e Never leave the engine running while the vehicle is unattended e Never leave children unattended in the vehicle 1 Firmly apply the parking brake 2 Automatic transmission models Move the selector lever to the P Park position Manual transmission models Place the shift lever in the R Reverse position When parking on an uphill grade place the shift lever in the 1 Low gear position AA WARNING e Safe parking procedures require that both the parking brake be set and the transmission be placed into P Park for automatic transmission models or in an appropriate gear for manual transmission models Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to move un expectedly or roll away and result in an accident e Make sure the automatic transmis sion selector lever has been pushed as far forward as it can go and cannot be moved without depressing the button at the end of the lever 3 To help prevent the vehicle from rolling into the street when parked on a sloping drive way it is a good practice to turn the wheels as il
113. d the window is automatically raised slightly SUNROOF if so equipped N Z SIC1854 AUTOMATIC SUNROOF The sunroof will only operate when the ignition key is in the ON position The automatic sunroof is operational for about 45 seconds even if the ignition key is turned to the OFF position If the drivers door or the front passenger s door is opened during this period of about 45 seconds power to the sunroof is canceled Sliding the sunroof To fully open or close the sunroof press the switch to the CLOSE or OPEN side for less than 1 second and release it it need not be held The roof will automatically open or close all the way To stop the roof press the switch once more while it is opening or closing To open or close the sunroof and stop on the way press the switch to the CLOSE or OPEN side for more than 1 second The roof will stop when releasing the switch Auto reverse function When closing the sunroof If the control unit detects something caught in the sunroof as it moves to the front the sunroof will immediately open backward The auto reverse function can be activated when the sunroof is closed by automatic op eration when the ignition key is in the ON position or for about 45 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the OFF position Depending on the environment or driving conditions the auto reverse function may be activated if an impact or load similar to something
114. d ee eee 1 2 Front manual seat adjustment 0 ee 1 2 Front power seat adjustment if so equipped 1 4 Rear seat adjustment eceeseeeeseeenteeeereeees 1 7 Head restraint adjustment 00 we 1 10 Active head restraint front seats a 1 10 Supplemental restraint system eeeeseeseeee 1 11 Precautions on supplemental restraint SYSIGMs2ssi ceditscichess a aA rae EEEE Supplemental air bag warning labels ware Supplemental air bag warning light Seat Dells sisayin dedicat czas cteceatpaxesiepeteassd Precautions on seat belt usage hag SHl Sao sae Pregnant WOMEN 3 icisicssecseissczsessnsesiccessceaceavenesines 1 28 INJUFEO POISONS sasiscsrenesivcisieiniecviee tice 1 29 Three point type seat belt with retractor 1 29 Seat belt extenders ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeteneeeeees 1 32 Seat belt maintenance ecceeeeeeeeeteteeeeteees 1 32 Child ROSALIA ies esd ecccv cs ceviegeissencepees cases secesvlianeerpasse 1 33 Precautions on child restraints 0 c eeeee 1 33 Installation on rear seat outboard or center POSIIONS si i cena aT E t 1 35 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren SYSTEM Aisi rin rE A AE A AEEA 1 40 Top tether strap child restraint 0 cee eee 1 41 Installation on front passenger seat 1 43 SEATS SS0133 1 2 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT Forward and backward
115. d slip indicator light may come on If suspension parts such as shock absorbers struts springs and bush ings are not standard equipment or are extremely deteriorated the ve hicle dynamic control system may not operate properly and the vehicle dynamic control off indicator light may come on When driving on extremely inclined surfaces such as higher banked cor ners the vehicle dynamic control system may not operate properly or the vehicle dynamic control off indi cator light may come on Do not drive on these types of roads If wheels or tires other than the rec ommended ones are used the ve hicle dynamic control system may not operate properly or the vehicle dynamic control off indicator light may come on The vehicle dynamic control system is not a substitute for winter tires or tire chains on a snow covered road Starting and driving 5 25 COLD WEATHER DRIVING FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK To prevent a door lock from freezing apply de icer or glycerin to it through the key hole If the lock becomes frozen heat the key before inserting it into the key hole ANTIFREEZE In the winter when it is anticipated that the temperature will drop below 32 F 0 C check antifreeze to assure proper winter protection For additional information see Engine cooling system in the 8 Maintenance and do it yourself section BATTERY If the battery is not fully charged during ex tremely cold weather cond
116. d with state of the art electronic circuits to enhance radio reception These circuits are designed to ex tend reception range and to enhance the quality of that reception However there are some general characteris tics of FM AM and satellite radio signals that can affect radio reception quality in a moving vehicle even when the finest equipment is used These characteristics are completely normal in a given reception area and do not indicate any malfunction in your radio system Remember that a moving vehicle is not the ideal place to listen to a radio Because of the movement reception conditions will constantly change Buildings terrain signal distance and interference from other vehicles can work against ideal reception Described below are some of the factors that can affect your radio reception MAXIMUM SIGNAL DISTANCES 1 E H O ae a Se Oe ae ee a aA SAA0306 e FM 25 to 30 mile 40 to 48 km e AM 60 to 130 mile 97 to 209 km FM RADIO RECEPTION Range FM range is normally limited to 25 to 30 miles 40 to 48 km with monaural single channel FM having slightly more range than stereo FM External influences may some times interfere with FM station reception even if the FM station is within 25 miles 40 km The strength of the FM signal is directly related to the distance between the transmitter and re ceiver FM signals follow a line of sight path exhibiting many of the same characterist
117. derbody and suspension corrosion Before the winter period and again in the spring the underseal must be checked and if necessary re treated GLASS Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust film from the glass surfaces It is normal for glass to become coated with a film after the vehicle is parked in the hot sun Glass cleaner and a soft cloth will easily remove this film CAUTION When cleaning the inside of the window do not use sharp edged tools abrasive cleaners or chlorine based disinfectant cleaners They could damage the elec trical conductors radio antenna ele ments or rear window defogger ele ments ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS Wash regularly especially during winter months in areas where road salt is used Salt could discolor the wheel if not removed CHROME PARTS Clean all chrome parts regularly with a non abrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish CLEANING INTERIOR Occasionally remove loose dust from the inte rior trim plastic parts and seats using a vacuum cleaner or soft brush Wipe the vinyl and leather surfaces with a clean soft cloth dampened in mild soap solution then wipe clean with a dry soft cloth Before using any fabric protector read the manufacturer s rec ommendations Some fabric protectors con tain chemicals that may stain or bleach the seat material Use a cloth dampened only with water to clean the meter and gauge lens CAUTION e Never use gasoline thinner
118. dio or compact disc turned on and a tape loaded the compact disc or the radio will automatically be turned off and the tape will play e When the TAPE button is pushed with the TAPE playing the tape will play the pro gram recorded on the reverse side A N I N FF Fast Forward REW Rewind Push the N fast forward button to fast forward the tape To rewind the tape push the wv rewind button Either the FF or REW symbol illuminates on the right side of the display window To stop the FF or REW func tion press the A fast forward or y re wind again or the TAPE button N WV APS Automatic Program Search FF APS REW When the A APS FF button is pushed while the tape is being played the next pro gram will start to play from the beginning Push the J APS FF button several times to skip through programs The tape will advance the number of times the button is pushed up to nine programs When the X APS REW button is pushed once the program being played starts over from the beginning Push the APS REW button several times to skip back sev eral selections The tape will go back the number of times the button is pushed Either the FF or REW symbol flashes on the right side of the display window while searching for the selection This system searches for the blank intervals between selections If there is a blank interval within one program or there
119. door is locked either with the keyfob a key or the power door lock switch e The ignition switch is turned ON MAP LIGHT When the switch is pushed in the light will turn on When the switch is pushed again the light will turn off When the map light switch is in the ON position it will automatically turn off 30 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned to the OFF position To turn on the light again turn the ignition switch to the ON position The map personal and vanity mirror lights will automatically turn off 30 minutes after the latest operation of the following with the igni tion switch in the ACC or OFF position e Opening or closing any door e Locking or unlocking with the keyfob a key or the power door lock switch e Inserting or removing a key from the ignition switch These lights will turn on again when any of the above operations is performed after the lights have turned off automatically The lights will turn off 30 minutes after the latest operation of the above as well CAUTION e Turn off the map personal and vanity mirror lights when you leave the ve hicle e Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped This could result in a discharged battery Instruments and controls 2 39 Left hand side VANITY MIRROR LIGHT if so equipped SIC1859 REAR PERSONAL LIGHT The rear personal light has a three position swi
120. e Turn off the engine Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean Reinsert it all the way 8 10 Maintenance and do it yourself 5 Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level It should be between the H and L marks If the oil level is below the L mark remove the oil filler cap and pour recom mended oil through the opening Do not overfill 6 Recheck oil level with dipstick It is normal to add some oil between oil maintenance intervals or during the break in period depending on the severity of operating conditions AA CAUTION Oil level should be checked regularly Operating with insufficient amount of oil can damage the engine and such dam age is not covered by warranty CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER Change the engine oil and filter according to the maintenance intervals shown in the INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide Vehicle set up 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake 2 Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature 3 Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes 4 Raise and support the vehicle using a suit able floor jack and safety jack stands e Place the safety jack stands under the vehicle jack up points e A suitable adapter should be attached to the jack stand saddle 5 Remove the plastic engine undercover a Remove the small plastic clip at the cen
121. e 5 If anew fuse also opens have the electrical system checked and repaired by your INFINITI dealer KEYFOB BATTERY REPLACEMENT Suitable tool ft y ACY ees SS SPA1374A Replace the battery as follows 1 Open the lid using a suitable tool 2 Replace the battery with a new one Recommended battery CR2025 or equiva lent Make sure that the side faces the bottom case 3 Close the lid securely 4 Push the keyfob button two or three times to check its operation See your INFINITI dealer if you need any assistance for replacement If the battery is removed for any reason other than replacement perform step 4 above e Be careful not to touch the circuit board and the battery terminal e An improperly disposed battery can harm the environment Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal e The keyfob is water resistant however if it gets wet immediately wipe it com pletely dry e When changing batteries do not let dust or oil get on the keyfob FCC Notice Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This de vice may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received including interference
122. e following lights will come on BRAKE OF ty ENGINE AWD The following lights come on briefly and then go off gS ABS or u If any light fails to come on it may indicate a burned out bulb or an open circuit in the elec VDC SLIP CHECK oF trical system Have the system promptly WARNING LIGHTS ABS or Anti lock brake warning light If the light comes on while the engine is running it may indicate the anti lock brake system is not functioning properly Have the system checked by your INFINITI dealer repaired If an abnormality occurs in the system the anti lock function will cease but the ordinary brakes will continue to operate normally If the light comes on while you are driving contact your INFINITI dealer for repair cheng Automatic transmission check warning light When the ignition switch is turned ON the light comes on for 2 seconds If the light blinks for approximately 8 seconds it may indicate the automatic transmission system is not function ing properly Have your INFINITI dealer check Instruments and controls 2 9 and repair the transmission AWD AWD All wheel drive warning light AWD models The awp warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to ON It turns off soon after the engine is started If the AWD system malfunctions or the diam eter of the front and the rear wheels are different the warnin
123. e Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot Serious burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from the radiator Wait until the engine and radiator cool down e See If your vehicle overheats in the 6 In case of emergency section e The radiator is equipped with a pres sure cap To prevent engine damage use only a genuine NISSAN radiator cap CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank when the engine is cold If the coolant level is below MIN add coolant up to the MAX level If the reservoir tank is empty check the coolant level in the radiator when the engine is cold If there is insufficient coolant in the radiator fill the radiator with coolant up to the filler opening and also add it to the reservoir tank up to the MAX level If the engine cooling system frequently requires coolant have it checked by your INFINITI dealer Radiator cap f 2 oie l N 5 CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT e Major cooling system repairs should be performed by your INFINITI dealer The service procedures can be found in the appropriate INFINITI Service Manual SDI0114 e Improper servicing can result in reduced heater performance and engine overheat ing AA WARNING e To avoid being scalded never change the coolant when the engine is hot e Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot Serious burns co
124. e box P 8 23 Tilting steering wheel lock lever P 3 15 Ignition switch steering lock P 5 6 Cigarette lighter P 2 27 Ashtray P 2 27 Pocket Radio cassette player P 4 6 CD player P 4 8 Hazard warning flasher switch P 2 23 Heated seat switch P 2 24 Snow mode switch if so equipped P 2 25 Power outlet P 2 26 Glove box P 2 30 Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner s Manual METERS AND GAUGES N s T SIC1828 o A wWnDnD N O Warning Indicator lights P 2 9 Speedometer P 2 3 Tachometer P 2 4 Engine coolant temperature gauge P 2 4 Automatic transmission position indicator P 5 9 Odometer Total Twin trip P 2 3 Reset knob for trip odometer P 2 3 Fuel gauge P 2 5 Illustrated table of contents 0 7 ENGINE COMPARTMENT LOCATIONS 0 8 Illustrated table of contents 3 4 5 SDI1485 VQ35DE Fuse fusible link holder P 8 23 Battery P 8 16 Engine oil filler cap P 8 10 Brake fluid reservoir P 8 14 Clutch fluid reservoir P 8 14 Power steering fluid reservoir P 8 13 Engine coolant reservoir P 8 8 Windshield washer fluid reservoir P 8 15 Radiator filler cap P 8 9 10 Engine oil dipstick P 8 10 11 Air cleaner P 8 19 oOOAN Oa FW YP 1 Safety Seats seat belts and supple mental air bags SOAS iina a ee
125. e button is released the compact disc will return to normal play speed A M APS Automatic Program Search FF APS REW When the A APS FF button is pushed while the compact disc is being played the program after the present one will start to play from its beginning Push several times to skip through programs The compact disc will ad vance the number of times the button is pushed When the last program on the com pact disc is skipped through the first program Heater air conditioner and audio systems 4 15 will be played When the v APS REW button is pushed the program being played returns to its beginning Push several times to skip back through programs The compact disc will go back the number of times the button is pushed CD PLAY select button To change CD push the CD play select button 1 to 6 SCAN SCAN tuning When the SCAN tuning button is pushed for less than 1 5 seconds while the CD is being played the beginning of all the CD programs in each track will be played for 10 seconds in sequence When the SCAN tuning button is pushed for more than 1 5 seconds while the CD is being played the first program in all the CDs will be played for 10 seconds Pushing the button again during this 10 sec ond period will stop SCAN tuning If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within 10 seconds SCAN tuning moves to the next disc program RPT REPEAT RPT Whe
126. e open Spray water under the body and in the wheel wells to loosen the dirt and wash away road salt Avoid leaving water spots on the paint surface by using a damp chamois to dry the vehicle WAXING Regular waxing protects the paint surface and helps retain new vehicle appearance Polish ing is recommended to remove built up wax residue and to avoid a weathered appearance before re applying wax If you wish to wax your vehicle only use a wax specified for use over clear coats such as Nissan Liquid or Spray Wax Your INFINITI dealer can assist you in choosing the proper product e Wax your vehicle only after a thorough washing Follow the instructions supplied with the wax e Do not use a wax containing any abrasives cutting compounds or cleaners that may damage the vehicle finish e lf the surface does not polish easily use a road tar remover and wax again Machine compounding or aggressive pol ishing on a base coat clear coat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks REMOVING SPOTS Remove tar and oil spots industrial dust in sects and tree sap as quickly as possible from the surface of the paint to avoid lasting dam age or staining Special cleaning products are available at your INFINITI dealer or any auto motive accessory store UNDERBODY In areas where road salt is used in winter the underbody must be cleaned regularly This will prevent dirt and salt from building up and causing un
127. e potential maximum vehicle speed Never exceed the maximum speed rating of the tire If you operate your vehicle in snowy or icy 8 38 Maintenance and do it yourself conditions INFINITI recommends the use of snow or all season tires on all four wheels For additional traction on icy roads studded tires may be used However some provinces and states prohibit their use Check local state and provincial laws before installing 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 All wheel drive models AA CAUTION e Always use tires of the same size brand construction bias bias belted or radial and tread pattern on all four wheels Failure to do so may result in a circumference difference between tires on the front and rear axles which will cause excessive tire wear and may damage the transmission trans fer case and differential gears e ONLY use spare tires specified for the AWD model If excessive tire wear is found it is recom mended that all four tires be replaced with tires of the same size brand construction and tread pattern The tire pressure and wheel alignment should also be checked and cor rected as necessary Contact your INFINITI dealer Tire chains must be installed only on the rear wheels and not on the front wheels Do not drive with tire chains on paved roads which are clear of snow Driving with chains
128. e the gauge 4 Read the tire pressure on the gauge stem and compare it to the specification shown on the Tire and Loading Information label Add air to the tire as needed If too much air is added press the core of the valve stem briefly with the tip of the gauge stem to release pressure Recheck the pressure and add or release air as needed 6 Install the valve stem cap 7 Check the pressure of all other tires includ ing the spare Refer to the Wheels and tires section SDI1575 P215 60R16 94H P 215 6 R 16 94 H tttttt t 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SDI1606 TIRE LABELING Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides the tire identification number TIN for safety standard certification The TIN can be used to identify the tire in case of a recall Tire size example P215 60R16 94H 1 P The P indicates the tire is designed for passenger vehicles Not all tires have this information 2 Three digit number 215 This number gives the width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge 3 Two digit number 60 This number known as the aspect ratio gives the tire s ratio of height to width 4 R The R stands for radial Maintenance and do it yourself 8 35 5 6 Two digit number
129. e will be shown on the center display The ambient temperature sensor is located in front of the radiator The sensor may be af fected by road or engine heat wind direction and other driving conditions The display may differ from the actual outside temperature or the temperature displayed on various signs or billboards OPERATING TIPS When the engine coolant temperature and outside air temperature are low the air flow from the foot outlets may not operate for a maximum of 150 seconds However this is not a malfunction After the coolant temperature warms up the air flow from the foot outlets will operate normally HA1011 The sensor on the instrument panel helps maintain a constant temperature do not put anything on or around this sensor IN CABIN MICROFILTER The air conditioning system is equipped with an in cabin microfilter which collects dirt pol len dust etc To make sure air conditioner heats defogs and ventilates efficiently re place the filter in accordance with the mainte nance schedule in the INFINITI Service and maintenance guide To replace the filter con tact your INFINITI dealer The filter should be replaced if air flow Heater air conditioner and audio systems 4 5 decreases significantly or if windows fog up easily when operating the heater or air conditioning system 4 6 Heater air conditioner and audio systems SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER The air conditioning system in you
130. eck lubrication fre quently Lights Clean the headlights on a regular basis Make sure that the headlights stop lights tail lights turn signal lights and other lights are all operating properly and installed securely Also check headlight aim Road wheel nuts lug nuts When checking the tires make sure no wheel nuts are miss ing and check for any loose wheel nuts Tighten if necessary Tires Check the pressure with a gauge often and always prior to long distance trips If necessary adjust the pressure in all tires including the spare to the specified pressure Check carefully for damage cuts or excessive wear Tire rotation Sedan The tires should be rotated every 7 500 miles 12 000 km to minimize tire wear variation Coupe The tires cannot be rotated Tire wheel alignment and balance If the vehicle should pull to either side while driving on a straight and level road or if you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear there may be a need for wheel alignment If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway speeds wheel balancing may be needed e For additional information regarding tires refer to Important Tire Safety Information US or Tire Safety Information Canada in the Warranty Information Booklet Windshield Clean the windshield on a regu lar basis Check the windshield at least every six months for cracks or other damage Have a damaged windshield repaired by a qu
131. ector lever from P Park N Neutral or any drive position to R Reverse N Neutral Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged The engine can be started in this position You may shift to N Neutral and restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is moving Starting and driving 5 11 D Drive Use this position for all normal forward driving Manual shift mode When the selector lever is shifted from D to the manual shift gate with the vehicle stopped or while driving the transmission enters the manual shift mode Shift range can be se lected manually In the manual shift mode the shift range is displayed on the position indicator in the meter Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows E 4M OM gM 4M 5M 5M 5th Use this position for all normal forward driving 4M 4th For driving up or down long slopes where engine braking would be advantageous 3 3rd and 2 2nd Use for hill climbing or engine braking on downhill grades 1M 1st Use this position when climbing steep hills 5 12 Starting and driving slowly or driving slowly through deep snow sand or mud or for maximum engine braking on steep downhill grades e Remember not to drive at high speeds for extended periods of time in lower than 4 range This reduces gas mileage e When shifting up move the selector lever to the up side Shifts to higher range e When shifting down move the selector leve
132. ector lever lock lAs O scatter e a EEE thal EE 5 13 D Daytime running light system 2 22 Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster SWITCN a cseinccceccacaese cin cnccnapvactanieca ceeds 2 18 Dimensions and weights 0 0 ce eee 9 8 Door open warning light 0c 2 11 Dive DONS ices ncceseutensute cece aa sdeh cheatin aes 8 18 Drive positioner Automatic 0 ccereeeeee 3 17 Driving Cold weather driving 0 cee 5 26 Driving with automatic transmission 5 6 5 9 Driving with manual transmission 5 7 5 14 Precautions when starting and driving 5 2 E Economy Fuels aeo a aei 5 19 Emission control information label 9 11 Emission control system warranty 00 9 21 Engine Before starting the engine 5 8 Break in schedule 0cseceeeeee 5 18 Capacities and recommended fuel JUDPIGCAINS drena ia ras eaen 9 2 Changing engine coolant 000 c ee 8 9 Changing engine oil and filter 8 11 Checking engine coolant level 0 00 8 8 Checking engine oil level 8 10 Coolant temperature gauge we 2 4 Engine block heater cceeeeee 5 27 Engine compartment check locations 8 7 Engine cooling system eee eee 8 8 Engine Oil scicetucurvescarecscnicacancccrecsertecasinese 8 10 Engine oil and oil filter recommendation 9 5 Engine Oil ViSCOSity aiana 9 5 Engine serial number 0 cee 9 10 Engine speci
133. elect button will change the band as follows SAT1 SAT2 SAT1 No satellite radio reception is available and NO SAT is displayed when the SAT button is pressed unless optional satellite receiver and antenna are installed and an XM or 4 12 Heater air conditioner and audio systems SIRIUS satellite radio service subscription is active When SAT band select button is pushed while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON posi tion the radio will come on at the channel last played The last channel played will also come on when the POWER button is turned to ON If another audio source is playing when the SAT band select button is turned to ON the other audio source will automatically be turned off and the last channel played will come on WV N TUNE Tuning WARNING The radio should not be tuned while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation Use these buttons for manual tuning To move quickly through the channels hold either of the TUNE buttons down for more than 0 5 sec onds v N SEEK tuning For AM and FM radio Push the SEEK button M or A to tune from high to low or low to high frequencies and stops at the next broadcasting station For satellite radio Push the SEEK button M or N to seek channels of the next or previous category SCAN SCAN tuning Push the SCAN tuning button to tune from low to high freq
134. emains on after approximately 7 seconds e The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently e The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all Under these conditions the supplemental front air bags supplemental side air bags curtain side impact air bags and or pre tensioner seat belt may not operate properly They must be checked and repaired Take your vehicle to the nearest authorized INFINITI dealer AA WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning light is on it could mean that the supplemen tal front air bag supplemental side air bag curtain side impact air bag sys tems and or pretensioner seat belt will not operate in an accident Repair and replacement procedure The supplemental front air bags supplemental side air bags curtain side impact air bags and pre tensioner seat belts are designed to acti vate on a one time only basis As a reminder unless it is damaged the supplemental air bag warning light will remain illuminated after infla tion has occurred Repair and replacement of these systems should be done only by an authorized INFINITI dealer When maintenance work is required on the vehicle the supplemental front air bags side air bags curtain side impact air bags related parts and pre tensioner seat belt should be pointed out to the person conducting the main tenance The ignition key should always be in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside the veh
135. en the driver s door is closed with the key turned to LOCK e When the key is turned from ACC to ON while the automatic transmission selector lever is in the P Park position 4 Push the SET switch and within 5 seconds push the memory switch 1 or 2 fully for at least 1 second SPA1431 The indicator light for the pushed memory switch will come on and stay on for approxi mately 5 seconds after pushing the switch After the indicator light goes off the se lected positions are stored in the selected memory 1 or 2 MEMORY STORAGE Two positions for the drivers seat can be stored in the automatic drive positioner memory Follow these procedures to use the memory system If memory is stored in the same memory 3 18 Pre driving checks and adjustments 1 For vehicles equipped with automatic trans mission set the shift selector lever to the P Park position For vehicles equipped with manual trans mission place the shift lever in the N Neu tral position and set the parking brake Turn the ignition ON switch the previous memory will be de leted Confirming memory storage e Turn the ignition ON and push the SET switch If the main memory has not been stored the indicator light will come on for approximately 0 5 seconds When the memory has stored in position the indicator light will stay on for approximately 5 sec onds e lf the battery cable is disconnected or if the fuse
136. encil as illustrated te Volume control switch VOL 4 Down POWER on off switch MODEXCOWER Up AN MODE select switch Memory change Seek and APS switch Down V SAA0567 STEERING SWITCH FOR AUDIO CONTROL if so equipped The audio system can be operated using the controls on the steering wheel POWER on off switch With the ignition key turned to the ACC or ON position push the POWER switch to turn the audio system on or off MODE select switch Push the mode select switch to change the mode in the sequence of AM FM1 FM2 SAT1 if so equipped SAT2 if so equipped CD and Tape Volume control switches Push the volume control switch to increase or decrease the volume Vv A N Tuning Memory change radio Push the tuning switch wy or A for less than 1 5 seconds to change the radio fre quency Seek tuning radio Push the tuning switch y or A for more than 1 5 seconds to seek the next or previous radio station APS Automatic Program Search FF APS REW tape and CD Push the tuning switch xy or A for less 1 5 seconds to return to the beginning of the present program or skip to the next program Push several times to skip back or skip through programs This system searches for the blank intervals between selections If there is a blank interval within one program or there is no interval between programs the system may not stop in the des
137. ent of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit See Precau tions on seat belt usage later in this section Also the seatback may be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked The drivers seatback can also be tilted for ward by firmly pulling the strap Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 5 Walk in mechanism Coupe I SSS0218 Seatback lever Coupe front passenger side The seatback lever can be used in the same way as the reclining lever on the side of the seat from the driver s seat 1 6 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental When the seatback lever or the reclining lever on the side of the seat is pulled upward the seatback will tilt down moving the seat forward This makes it easier to get in and out of the rear seat To return the seat to its original position raise the seatback and lock the seat The seat will return to its original position The front passenger seat will stop at 7 in 175 mm from its front most position to retain space for the rear passenger CAUTION e When returning the seat to its original position confirm the seat and seat back are locked properly e Be careful not to pinch your hand or foot or bump your head when operat ing the walk in seat The seatback will fold down rapidly e Do not put any objects in front or rear of the seat They may be pinched and damaged a
138. epa rate batteries are required If the vehicle s battery is discharged or is disconnected HomeLink will retain all programming Once the HomeLink Universal Transceiver is programmed retain the original trans mitter for future programming procedures i e new vehicle purchases Upon sale of the vehicle the programmed HomeLink Universal Transceiver buttons should be erased for security purposes For addi tional information refer to Programming HomeLink later in this section AA WARNING Do not use the HomeLink Universal Transceiver with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by fed eral safety standards These stan dards became effective for opener models manufactured after April 1 1982 A garage door opener which cannot detect an object in the path of a closing garage door and then auto matically stop and reverse does not meet current federal safety stan dards Using a garage door opener without these features increases the risk of serious injury or death During programming your garage door or gate may open or close Make sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate that you are programming Your vehicle s engine should be turned off while programming the HomeLink Universal Transceiver PROGRAMMING HomeLink To program your HomeLink Transceiver to operate a garage door gate or entry door opener home or office lighti
139. er air conditioner and audio systems Pushing the AUTO ECON button changes op erations as follows while the A C button indi cator is on AUTO ECON AUTO Heating A C off The air conditioner does not activate When you need to heat only use this mode 1 Push the AUTO button AUTO will be displayed 2 Push the A C button to turn off the air conditioner The A C button indicator will turn off 3 Push the temperature set button to set the desired temperature e The temperature of the passenger compart ment will be maintained automatically Air flow distribution and fan speed are also controlled automatically e Do not set the temperature lower than the outside air temperature Otherwise the sys tem may not work properly e Not recommended if windows fog up Dehumidified defrosting or defogging 1 Push the DEF button lt j on The indica tor light on the button will come on 2 Push the temperature set button to set the desired temperature e To quickly remove ice from the outside of the windows push the manual fan control button A and set to the maximum position e As soon as possible after the windshield is clean push the AUTO button to return to the auto mode e When the DEF button lt j is pushed the air conditioner will automatically be turned on at outside temperatures above 23 F 5 C to defog the windshield and the air recirculate mode will automatically be turned off Outside a
140. er 10 seconds the radio cassette tape or CD display reappears Once the sound quality is set to the desired level press the AUDIO button repeatedly until the radio cassette tape or CD display appears Dolby noise reduction manufactured under li cense from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Cor poration Dolby NR and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Metal or chrome tape usage The cassette player will be automatically set to high performance play when playing a metal or chrome cassette tape FM AM radio operation FM AM band select Pushing the FM AM band select button will change the band as follows AM FM1 FM2 AM FM AM Heater air conditioner and audio systems 4 11 When FM AM band select button is pushed while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON the radio will come on at the station last played The last station played will also come on when the POWER button is turned to ON If another audio source is playing when the FM AM band select button is turned to ON the other audio source will automatically be turned off and the last radio station played will come on The FM stereo indicator ST will glow during FM stereo reception When the stereo broad cast signal is weak the radio will automatically change from stereo to monaural reception Satellite radio operation if so equipped SAT Satellite channel select Pushing the SAT band s
141. er from P Park to R Reverse N Neutral D Drive or Manual shift mode position Push the button to shift into P Park or R Reverse All other positions can be selected without pushing the button AA WARNING Apply the parking brake if the selector lever is in any position while the engine is not running Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll away and result in serious per sonal injury and or property damage If the key is turned to OFF or ACC for any reason while the vehicle is in R Reverse N Neutral or any D Drive position the key cannot be turned to LOCK and be removed from the ignition switch Move the selector lever to P Park position then the key can be turned to LOCK P Park Use this selector position when the vehicle is parked or when starting the engine Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped The brake pedal must be depressed and the selector lever button pushed in to move the selector lever from N Neutral or any drive position to P Park Apply the parking brake When parking on a hill apply the parking brake first then move the lever to the P Park position AA CAUTION Use this position only when the vehicle is completely stopped R Reverse Use this position to back up Always be sure the vehicle is completely stopped before se lecting R Reverse The brake pedal must be depressed and the selector lever button pushed in to move the sel
142. er s side AA WARNING The card holder should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation COAT HOOK Coupe AA CAUTION Avoid hanging heavy goods on the hook STOWING GOLF BAGS Normally two standard golf bags can be stowed in the trunk Insert the top of the golf bag into left side of the trunk room 4 then put the bag forward Insert the top of the 2nd golf bag into right side of the trunk room and pull it in all the way Depending on their sizes in some cases it may not be possible to store two golf bags Instruments and controls 2 33 WINDOWS POWER WINDOWS WARNING e Make sure that all passengers have their hands etc inside the vehicle while it is in motion and before clos ing the windows Use the window lock switch to prevent unexpected use of the power windows e Do not leave children unattended in side the vehicle They could unknow ingly activate switches or controls and become trapped in a window Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents The power windows operate when the ignition key is in the ON position and for about 45 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the OFF position If the drivers door or the front passenger s door is opened during this period of about 45 seconds power to the windows is canceled 2 34 Instruments and controls Sedan Power door lock switch Main switch PUSH Driver side DOWN PULL UP
143. erviced e You suspect that exhaust fume is entering into the passenger com partment e You notice a change in the sound Don reath haust gas it contains o nonbreathe ex g of the exhaust system colorless and odorless carbon mon 5 2 Starting and driving e You have had an accident involv ing damage to the exhaust system underbody or rear of the vehicle THREE WAY CATALYST The three way catalyst is an emission control device installed in the exhaust system Ex haust gas in the converter is burned at high temperatures to help reduce pollutants AA WARNING e The exhaust gas and the exhaust sys tem are very hot Keep people ani mals or flammable materials away from the exhaust system compo nents e Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass waste paper or rags They may ignite and cause fire CAUTION e Do not use leaded gasoline Deposits from leaded gasoline seriously re duce the three way catalyst s ability to help reduce exhaust pollutants Keep your engine tuned up Malfunc tions in the ignition fuel injection or electrical systems may cause over rich fuel flow into the three way cata lyst causing it to overheat Do not keep driving if the engine misfires or if noticeable loss of performance or other unusual operating conditions are detected Have the vehicle in spected promptly by an authorized INFINITI dealer Avoid driving with an extremely low f
144. ervicing air CONILONET sssssssessssesesssssseseeseseeee as Antennas nitiekiast Gan iia Antanas 4 17 JAUCIOSVSUCIN vao eriin 4 6 Car phone or CB radio essssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssese 4 18 FM radio reception eee eeeeseeeeeeeereeeeeeeaeees 4 7 VENTILATORS Front Rear if so equipped SAA0563 SAA0564A Adjust the air flow direction of ventilators Open or close and adjust the air flow direction of ventilators R This symbol indicates that the vents are closed when the vent lever is moved left front or down rear This symbol indicates that the vents are open when the vent lever is moved right front or up rear Ml 4 2 Heater air conditioner and audio systems HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER Automatic AA WARNING e The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is run ning on e Do not leave children impaired adults or pets alone in your vehicle AUTO AN On hot sunny days temperatures in ECON EMP a closed vehicle could quickly be Ny come high enough to cause severe or sO A MODE AC e OFF a2 possibly fatal injuries to people or animals e Do not use the recirculation mode for long periods as it may cause the interior air to become stale and the 11 10 9 8 7 6 windows to fog up e Positioning of the heating or air con ditioning controls sho
145. essure lower than 25 psi Sedan 28 psi Coupe the light will illuminate and the chime will sound for about 10 seconds For additional information see Low tire pres sure warning system in the 5 Starting and driving section and Flat tire in the 6 In case of emergency section AA WARNING e If the light does not come on with the key switch turned ON have the ve hicle checked by an INFINITI dealer as soon as possible If the light comes on while driving avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt braking reduce vehicle speed pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to an accident and could result in serious personal in jury Check the tire pressure for all four tires Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pres sure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label to turn the low tire pressure warning light OFF If the light still comes on while driving after adjusting the tire pressure a tire may be flat If you have a flat tire replace it with a spare tire as soon as possible e When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced the low tire pres sure warning system will not func tion Contact your INFINITI dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and or system resetting CAUTION e The low tire pressure warning system is not a substitute for the regular tire pressure check
146. fications 00 0 c cee 9 7 If your vehicle overheats ccccceeeee 6 10 Starting the engine ee 5 9 Event data recorders Exhaust gas Carbon monoxide 00 5 2 F F M V S S certification label 9 10 Filter Air cleaner housing filter ee 8 19 Changing engine oil and filter 8 11 Flashers See hazard warning flasher switch a 229 Flat tire we 6 2 Flat tire Low tire pressure warning system 5 3 Floor Mat Cleaning scccecetece cei cece teienncces 7 4 Fluid Automatic transmission fluid ATF 8 13 Brake and clutch fluid i Brake fluid is saioz renon Capacities and recommended fuel NWS FICANTS 2 secretes ceeecedssceusevescnedezscevesesteusserss 9 2 Engine COGAN neie 8 8 Engine oil i Power steering fluid 0c cee 8 13 Window washer fluid ee eeeeeeeeeeeees 8 15 FM AM SATELLITE radio with cassette player and compact disc CD changer 4 11 Fog light SWite heiser Front manual seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment ce Fuel Capacities and recommended fuel IUBTICAN S disee ec cttesicvessccsaacsteeattccsasevststacazeccued 9 2 filler cap 3 13 filler lidssns a teneees eevee 3 12 F elkecoNOMyi arnir os 5 19 Fuel octane rating 9 3 9 4 Fuel recommendation cecceeeeereeeeeee 9 3 GU GC ese sete E T 2 5 USCS etcetera crete eGteet cans cea etiectie vies 8 23 FUSIDIG INKS sernir 8 24 Ga
147. fied on the Tire and Loading Information label See Vehicle iden tification in the 9 Technical and 5 24 Starting and driving consumer information section for Tire and Loading Information label location VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL VDC SYSTEM When driving on slippery surfaces or suddenly avoiding obstacles on roads the vehicle might swerve or slip With the vehicle dynamic con trol VDC system sensors detect these move ments and control the braking and engine output to help improve vehicle stability while driving When the vehicle dynamic control system is operating the slip indicator in the instru ment panel blinks When only the traction control system TCS portion of the vehicle dynamic con trol system is operating the slip indicator will also blink If the slip indicator blinks the vehicle is under slippery conditions Be sure to drive carefully See Slip indicator light and Ve hicle dynamic control off indicator light in the 2 Instruments and controls section Indicator light If a malfunction occurs in the system the SLIP and 2 indicator lights come on in the instrument panel As long as these warning lights are on the traction control function is canceled The VDC system uses a Active Brake Limited Slip system to improve vehicle traction The ABLS system works when one of the driving wheels is spinning on a slippery sur face The ABLS system brakes the spinning
148. flasher mas aed Instruments and controls 2 23 HEATED SEATS if so equipped nate when low or high is selected e Any liquid spilled on the heated seat The heater is controlled by a thermostat 5 E F should be removed immediately with i X Ri automatically turning the heater on and off y Erani The indicator light will remain on as long as a dryicioth the switch is on e When cleaning the seat never use For front passenger 3 When the vehicle s interior is warmed or PTR thinner or any similar ma side seat before you leave the vehicle be sure to turn i a the switch to the off position center e If any abnormalities are found or the heated seat does not operate turn A CAUTION the switch off and have the system checked by your INFINITI dealer Indicator light e The battery could run down if the seat ROT anyer Sie sea SIC 1839 heater is operated while the engine is The front seats are warmed by built in heaters SoS The switches located on the center console e Do not use the seat heater for ex can be operated independently of each other tended periods or when no one is 1 Start the engine using the seat e Do not put anything on the seat which insulates heat such as a blanket e For low heat press the gt Low side cushion seat cover etc Otherwise of the switch the seat may become overheated e For high heat press the C High e Do not place anything hard or heavy ide of the switch on the sea
149. g TOW TUCK TOWING o Sosia 6 11 Towing a trailer ax 916 Towing load specification chart 9 17 MOWING SAlOty oerein veee 9 17 Trailer towing Transceiver HomeLink Universal TrANSCEIVE eaii a 2 41 Transmission 10 6 Automatic transmission fluid ATF 8 13 Driving with automatic transmission 5 6 5 9 Driving with manual transmission 5 7 5 14 Transmission selector lever lock NOLS AS Oinonen siani aA 5 13 Transmitter See remote keyless entry SYSTEM asirni 3 5 Traveling or registering your vehicle in another COUNTY eass e iaaea aneka aena eaaa e n EANN ESEE 9 9 Trunk Access through rear Seat 1 8 Interior trunk lid release uu 3 11 Secondary trunk lid release eee 3 11 TUKA SIGNA SWIT Merset tet eens 2 22 U Underbody cleaniN guen nirricuriesseieatisirsesn 7 3 Uniform tire quality grading 0 9 20 Vv Vanity mirror hohti e eee 2 40 Vehicle Dimensions and weights 0 c cee Identification number VIN Loading information 00 cee Recovery freeing a stuck vehicle 6 14 SEGUY SYSIOM disoren iis iiie 2 15 Vehicle dynamic control VDC off SWITCH apesan iea EAT 2 25 Vehicle dynamic control VDC system 5 24 VenW ALOIS weteicccsstech sti cavigtethetlenistonetiae eee 4 2 Ww Walk in mechanism sesser cienia 1 6 Warning labels Air bag warning labels 1 23 Warning light Air bag warning light 0 1 23 2
150. g Card in your Owner s Literature Portfolio provide the Toll Free Number to call for assistance Roadside Assistance is provided 24 hours a day 365 days a year for 4 years from the date sold to give emergency roadside help in the event of mechanical or nonmechanical trouble s such as flat tires out of gas dead battery lost keys mechanical breakdown accident etc 6 2 In case of emergency FLAT TIRE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM The low tire pressure warning system monitors the pressure of all tires except the spare tire by sending a signal from a sensor that is installed in each wheel If the vehicle is being driven with a very low tire pressure lower than 25 psi Sedan 28 psi Coupe the low tire pressure warning system will activate and warn you of it by the low tire pressure warning light in the meter panel This system will acti vate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above 20 MPH 32 km h For more details refer to Warning indicator lights and audible reminders in the 2 Instruments and controls section and Low tire pressure warning sys tem in the 5 Starting and driving section WARNING e If the low tire pressure warning light comes on while driving avoid sud den steering maneuvers or abrupt braking reduce vehicle speed pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to an accident and
151. g a turn your trailer wheels will be closer to the inside of the turn than your vehicle wheels To compensate for this make a larger than normal turning radius during the turn Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect 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 If swaying does occur firmly grip the steering wheel steer straight ahead and immediately but gradually re duce vehicle speed This combination will help stabilize the vehicle Never increase speed e 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 e To maintain engine braking efficiency and electrical charging performance do not use sixth gear manual transmission or fifth position automatic transmission e Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently This could cause the brakes to overheat resulting in reduced braking efficiency When towing a trailer transmission oil fluid should be changed more fre quently For additional information see the 8 Maintenance and do it yourself section earlier in this manual FLAT TOWING Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is sometimes called flat t
152. g light will either remain illuminated or blink See AWD warning light in the 5 Starting and driving section AA CAUTION e If the warning light comes on while driving there may be a malfunction in the AWD system Reduce the vehicle speed and have your vehicle checked by an INFINITI dealer as soon as pos sible e Do not drive on dry hard surface roads in the SNOW mode e If the AWD warning light blinks on when you are driving 2 10 Instruments and controls e blinks rapidly about twice a sec ond Pull off the road in a safe area and idle the engine The driving mode will change to 2WD to prevent the AWD system from malfunctioning If the warning light turns off you can drive again e blinks slowly about once every 2 seconds Pull off the road in a safe area and idle the engine Check that all tire sizes are the same tire pressure is correct and tires are not worn If the warning light is still on after the above operations have your vehicle checked by an INFINITI dealer as soon as possible Brake warning light This light functions for both the parking brake and foot brake systems BRAKE OF Parking brake indicator When the ignition key is in the ON position the light comes on when the parking brake is applied Low brake fluid warning light The light warns of a low brake fluid level If the light comes on while the engine is running with the park
153. gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI number Research octane number 91 may be temporarily used but only under the following precautions e Have the fuel tank filled only partially with unleaded regular gasoline and fill up with unleaded premium gasoline as soon as possible e Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt accel eration However for maximum vehicle perfor mance the use of unleaded premium gaso line is recommended A amp A CAUTION Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission con trol devices and systems and could also affect the warranty coverage Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be used since this will damage the three way catalyst Reformulated gasoline Some fuel suppliers are now producing refor mulated gasolines These gasolines are spe cially designed to reduce vehicle emissions INFINITI supports efforts towards cleaner air and suggests that you use reformulated gaso line when available Gasoline containing oxygenates Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol MTBE and methanol with or without advertising their pres ence INFINITI does not recommend the use of fuels of which the oxygenate content and the fuel compatibility for your INFINITI cannot be readily determined If in doubt ask your service station manager If you use oxygenate blend gasoline please take the following precautions as the usage of suc
154. ght switch is turned to the OFF position and turn to the paz or Z position CAUTION e Be sure to turn the light switch to the OFF position when you leave the ve hicle for extended periods of time otherwise the battery will go dead e Never leave the light switch on when the engine is not running for ex tended periods of time even if the headlights turn off automatically BRIGHTEN A P s DARKEN SIC0922 Instrument brightness control The instrument brightness control operates when the light switch is in the AUTO paz or 2D position Turn the control to adjust the brightness of instrument panel lights and clock except power window switch lights When the control is turned upward until it stops the light intensity will be at maximum When the control is turned downward until it stops the light will be turned off Instruments and controls 2 21 Daytime running light system Canada only The headlights automatically illuminate at a reduced intensity when the engine is started with the parking brake released The daytime running lights operate with the headlight switch in the OFF position or in the pa position Turn the headlight switch to the ZC position for full illumination when driving at night If the parking brake is applied before the engine is started the daytime running lights do not illuminate The daytime running lights illu minate once the parking brake is released The dayti
155. h COMP switch for about 10 seconds The direction bar starts blinking Turn off electrical equipment such as lights hazard indicator air conditioner etc Then drive the vehicle slowly less than 3 MPH 5 km h and turn the vehicle one or more times in an open and safe area When the compass displays the direction the proce dure is completed WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS ABS or Anti lock brake warning light AT Automatic transmission check warning CHECK light AWD All wheel drive warning light AWD AWD models BRAKE or Brake warning light Charge warning light Ath Door open warning light 557 Engine oil pressure warning light Low washer fluid warning light A Seat belt warning light Os F ee ry Supplemental air bag warning light fr M Automatic transmission position indica cm tor light CRUISE Cruise main switch indicator light Low tire pressure warning light SET Cruise set switch indicator light O High beam indicator light Blue SERVICE ENGIN ion indi NGINE Malfunction indicator lamp MIL SLIP Slip indicator light VDC Vehicle dynamic control off indicator OFF light GD Turn signal hazard indicator lights CHECKING BULBS Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition key to ON without starting the engine Th
156. h fuels may cause vehicle performance problems and or fuel system damage e The fuel must be unleaded and have an octane rating no lower than that recom mended for unleaded gasoline e If an oxygenate blend excepting a methanol blend is used it should con tain no more than 10 oxygenate MTBE may however be added up to 15 e If a methanol blend is used it should contain no more than 5 methanol me thyl alcohol wood alcohol It should also contain a suitable amount of appro priate cosolvents and corrosion inhibi tors If not properly formulated with ap propriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors such methanol blends may cause fuel system damage and or ve hicle performance problems At this time sufficient data is not available to ensure that all methanol blends are suit able for use in INFINITI vehicles If any driveability problems such as engine stalling and hard hot starting are experienced Technical and consumer information 9 3 after using oxygenate blend fuels immediately change to a non oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a low blend of MTBE Take care not to spill gasoline during refu eling Gasoline containing oxygenates can cause paint damage Aftermarket fuel additives INFINITI does not recommend the use of any aftermarket fuel additives i e fuel injector cleaner octane booster intake valve deposit removers etc which are sold commercially Many of these additives intended for gum varn
157. h temperature can cause tire mate rial to degenerate reducing tire life Excessive temperatures can lead to sudden tire failure Grade C corresponds to a performance level which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades A and B represent higher levels of performance on laboratory test wheels than the minimum required by law WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combina tion can cause heat buildup and pos sible tire failure EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Your INFINITI is covered by the following emission warranties For US e Emission Defects Warranty e Emissions Performance Warranty See Warranty Information Booklet for de tails For Canada Emission Control System Warranty Details of these warranties may be found with other vehicle warranties in your Warranty In formation Booklet Warranty and Roadside Assistance Information Canada only that comes with your INFINITI If you did not re ceive a Warranty Information Booklet War ranty and Roadside Assistance Information Canada only or it has become lost you may obtain a replacement by writing to e INFINITI Division Nissan North America Inc Consumer Affairs Department P O Box 47038 Gardena CA 90247 6838 e Nissan Canada Inc 5290
158. he TRUNK button is pushed on keyfob for longer than 0 5 seconds 3 8 Pre driving checks and adjustments Suitable tool X y ACY ees side up 5S SPA1374A BATTERY REPLACEMENT Replace the battery as follows 1 Open the lid using a suitable tool 2 Replace the battery with new one Recommended battery CR2025 or equiva lent Make sure that the side faces the bottom case 3 Close the lid securely 4 Push the keyfob button two or three times to check its operation See your INFINITI dealer if you need any assistance for replacement If the battery is removed for any reason other than replacement perform step 4 to check its operation e Be careful not to touch the circuit board and the battery terminal e An improperly disposed battery can harm the environment Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal e The keyfob is water resistant however if it gets wet immediately wipe it com pletely dry e When changing batteries do not let dust or oil get on the keyfob FCC Notice Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This de vice may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received
159. he container while filling 3 14 Pre driving checks and adjustments Use only approved portable fuel containers for flammable liquid Never pour fuel into the throttle body to attempt to start your vehicle AA CAUTION If fuel is spilled on the car body flush it away with water to avoid paint dam age Tighten until the fuel filler cap clicks Failure to tighten the fuel filler cap properly may cause the ane mal function indicator lamp MIL to illu minate If the Ne lamp illuminates because the fuel filler cap is loose or missing tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle The ane lamp should turn off after a few driving trips If the en lamp does not turn off after a few driving trips have the vehicle inspected by an au thorized INFINITI dealer e For additional information see the Malfunction indicator lamp MIL in the 2 section Instruments and controls STEERING WHEEL TILT OPERATION Pull the lock lever down and adjust the steer ing wheel up or down to the desired position Push the lock lever back into place to secure the steering wheel position AA WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving You could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident SUN VISORS Extension sun visor Main sun visor SPA1592 AA CAUTION Store the main sun visor after storing the extension sun visor Pre driving checks and adj
160. he ignition key is ON 9 Engine oil pressure warning light This light warns of low engine oil pressure If the light flickers or comes on during normal driving pull off the road in a safe area stop the engine immediately and call an INFINITI dealer or other authorized repair shop The engine oil pressure warning light is not designed to indicate a low oil level Use the dipstick to check the oil level See Engine oil in the 8 Maintenance and do it yourself section AA CAUTION Running the engine with the engine oil pressure warning light on could cause serious damage to the engine almost immediately Turn off the engine as soon as it is safe to do so Low washer fluid warning light This light comes on when the washer tank fluid is at a low level Add washer fluid as neces sary See Window washer fluid in the 8 Maintenance and do it yourself section 4 Seat belt warning light and chime The light and chime remind you to fasten seat belts The light illuminates whenever the igni tion key is turned to ON and will remain illuminated until the drivers seat belt is fas tened See Seat belts in the 1 Safety Seats restraints and supplemental air bags section for precautions on seat belt usage AY Supplemental air bag warning light After turning the ignition key to the ON posi tion the supplemental air bag warning light wi
161. he self test occurs you may hear a clunk noise and or feel a pulsation in the brake pedal This is normal and is not an indication of any malfunction If the computer senses any malfunction it switches the anti lock brake system OFF and turns on the ABS warning light in the instrument panel The brake system will then behave normally but without anti lock assistance If the light comes on during the self check or while you are driving you should take your vehicle to your INFINITI dealer for repair at your earliest convenience AA WARNING The anti lock brake system is a sophis ticated device but it cannot prevent ac Starting and driving 5 23 cidents resulting from careless or dan gerous driving techniques It can help maintain vehicle control during braking on slippery surfaces but remember that the stopping distance on slippery sur faces will be longer than on normal surfaces even with the anti lock sys tem Stopping distances may also be longer on rough gravel or snow covered roads or if you are using tire chains Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you Ultimately the responsibility for safety of yourself and others rests in the hands of the driver Tire type and condition of tires may also affect braking effectiveness e When replacing tires install the specified size of tires on all four wheels e When installing a spare tire make sure it is the proper size and type as speci
162. hicle information such as Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR month and year of manufacture Vehicle Identification Number VIN etc Re view it carefully ST10317 ST10368 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL The emission control information label is at tached as shown TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL The cold tire pressures are shown on the Tire and Loading Information label affixed to the driver side center pillar Technical and consumer information 9 11 ST10306 INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER COVER ST10307 AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION LABEL The air conditioner specification label is affixed inside of the hood as shown 9 12 Technical and consumer information Use the following steps to mount the bumper cover Before mounting the bumper cover confirm that the following parts are enclosed in the vinyl bag e Front bumper cover e J nut x 2 e Screw x 2 1 Temporarily place the bumper cover and mark on the J nut inserting place 2 Remove the bumper cover 3 Insert a J nut into the backside of the bumper fascia 4 Install the bumper cover with screws INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE SY 5 ge amp Mounting holes E License plate n I OA SS Flat blade screwdriver Bumper OA Screw grommet Screw grommet crew ST10
163. hicle is in motion whether or not the brake pedal is depressed Have the brakes checked as soon as possible if the wear indi cator sound is heard Under some driving or climate conditions oc casional brake squeak squeal or other noise may be heard Occasional brake noise during light to moderate stops is normal and does not affect the function or performance of the brake system Proper brake inspection intervals should be followed For additional information see the appropriate maintenance log shown in the INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide High performance sports brake pads occa sionally make squeaks squeals or other brak ing noises because of their very high friction coefficient These occasional brake noises are normal but if they continue see your INFINITI dealer BRAKE BOOSTER Check the brake booster function as follows 1 With the engine off press and release the brake pedal several times When brake pedal movement distance of travel re mains the same from one pedal application to the next continue on to the next step 2 While depressing the brake pedal start the engine The pedal height should drop a little 3 With the brake pedal depressed stop the engine Keeping the pedal depressed for about 30 seconds the pedal height should not change 4 Run the engine for one minute without depressing the brake pedal then turn it off Depress the brake pedal several times The pedal travel distan
164. hip experience for as long as you own your car Should you have any questions regarding your INFINITI or your INFINITI dealer please contact our Consumer Affairs department at 1 800 662 6200 In Hawaii 1 808 836 0888 Oahu number In Canada 1 800 361 4792 Thank you READ FIRST THEN DRIVE SAFELY Before driving your vehicle please read your Owner s Manual carefully This will ensure familiarity with controls and main tenance requirements assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle AA WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA TION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers e Never drive under the influence of al cohol or drugs e Always observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for condi tions e Always use your seat belts and appro priate child restraint systems Preteen children should be seated in the rear seat e Always provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle e Always review this Owner s Manual for important safety information MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified Modi fication could affect its performance safety or durability and may even violate governmental regulations In addition damage or performance problems result ing from modifications may not be covered under INFINITI warranties WHEN READING
165. hook P 2 33 Interior trunk access P 1 8 Parking brake MT models P 5 15 Front cup holders P 2 29 10 Console box P 2 31 11 Rear cup holders P 2 29 2 Rear seat P 1 7 3 LATCH system P 1 40 OOAN DaBR WwW PP k SS10007 Illustrated table of contents 0 5 INSTRUMENT PANEL 1 2 8 45 6 78 18 19 2021 2223 24 26 27 910111213 14 15 28 29 30 31 32 S10017 a4 aor ON Headlight fog light and turn signal switch P 2 18 Steering switch for audio control P 4 17 Driver supplemental air bag P 1 11 Horn P 2 23 Meters gauges P 2 3 Cruise control main set switch P 5 16 0 6 Illustrated table of contents oo N Windshield wiper washer switch P 2 17 Center ventilator P 4 2 Center display Compass P 2 6 Air con onn P 4 3 Ambient temperature ear indo and outside mirror if so equipped defogger switch P 2 18 Heater air conditioner control P 4 3 Clock P 2 26 Navigation system if so equipped Security indicator light P 2 15 Passenger supplemental air bag P 1 11 Upper glove box Except for Navigation system equipped models P 2 31 Side window defogger Side ventilator P 4 2 Hood lock release handle P 3 9 Instrument brightness control switch P 2 21 Trunk lid release switch P 3 11 VDC Vehicle Dynamic Control OFF switch P 2 25 Outside mirror remote control P 3 16 Fus
166. icle 1 24 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags AA WARNING e Once the supplemental front air bag side air bag or curtain side impact air bag has inflated the air bag module will not function again and must be replaced Additionally if any of the supplemental front air bags inflate the activated pre tensioner seat belt must also be replaced The air bag module and pre tensioner seat belt system should be replaced by an au thorized INFINITI dealer The air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belt system cannot be repaired The supplemental front air bag and side air bag curtain side impact air bag systems and pre tensioner seat belt system should be inspected by an authorized INFINITI dealer if there is any damage to the front end or side portion of the vehicle If you need to dispose of these supplemental systems or scrap the vehicle contact an authorized INFINITI dealer SEAT BELTS PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT Correct disposal procedures are set USAGE forth in the appropriate INFINITI Ser vice Manual Incorrect disposal pro If you are wearing your seat belt properly cedures could cause personal injury djusted and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced INFINITI strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive even if your seating positi
167. ics as light For example they will reflect off objects Fade and drift As your vehicle moves away from a station transmitter the signals will tend to fade and or drift Static and flutter During signal interference from buildings large hills or due to antenna position usually in conjunction with increased distance from the station transmitter static or flutter can be heard This can be reduced by adjusting the treble control counterclockwise to reduce treble response Multipath reception Because of the reflective characteristics of FM signals direct and re flected signals reach the receiver at the same time The signals may cancel each other resulting in momentary flutter or loss of sound AM RADIO RECEPTION AM signals because of their low frequency can bend around objects and skip along the ground In addition the signals can be bounced off the ionosphere and bent back to earth Because of these characteristics AM signals are also subject to interference as they travel from transmitter to receiver Fading Occurs while the vehicle is passing through freeway underpasses or in areas with many tall buildings It can also occur for sev eral seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in areas where no obstacles exist Static Caused by thunderstorms electrical Heater air conditioner and audio systems 4 7 power lines electric signs and even traffic lights SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION When the satellite rad
168. ide the buyer to the appro priate sections in this Owners Manual WARNING SRS AIR BAG The warning labels are located on the surface of the sunvisors WARNING SRS SIDE AIR BAG The warning label is attached as shown if so equipped SPA0945B 0e SPA1097 SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS Warning labels about the supplemental air bag system are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustration SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light dis playing inthe instrument panel monitors the circuits of the supplemental front air bag supplemental side air bag and curtain side impact air bag systems and pre tensioner seat belt The circuits monitored by the air bag warning light are the diagnosis sensor unit satellite sensors front air bag modules side air bag modules curtain side impact air bag modules pre tensioner seatbelt and all related wiring After turning the ignition key to the ON posi Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 23 tion the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational If any of the following conditions occur the supplemental front air bag supplemental side air bag and curtain side impact air bag sys tems and pre tensioner seat belt need servic ing e The supplemental air bag warning light r
169. ifferent brands construction bias bias belted or radial or tread patterns can adversely affect the ride braking handling ground clearance body to tire clearance tire chain clearance speedometer calibration headlight aim and bumper height Some of these effects may lead to accidents and could result in serious personal injury If the wheels are changed for any reason always replace with wheels which have the same offset dimen sion Wheels of a different offset could cause early tire wear possibly degraded vehicle handling character istics and or interference with the brake discs Such interference can lead to decreased braking efficiency and or early brake pad wear When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced the low tire pres sure warning system will not func tion Contact your INFINITI dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and or system resetting For models with the low tire pressure warning system Do not install a deformed wheel or tire even if it has been repaired Such wheels or tires could have structural damage and could malfunction with out warning The use of retread tires is not recom mended For additional information regarding tires refer to Important Tire Safety Information US or Tire Safety In formation Canada in the Warranty Information Booklet AA CAUTION Always use tires of the same size brand construction bias bias belted or radial and
170. in one of two ways e Malfunction indicator lamp on steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected Check the fuel filler cap If the fuel filler cap is loose or missing tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle The ne lamp should turn off after a few driving trips If the IONE lamp does not turn off after a few driving trips have the vehicle inspected by an authorized INFINITI dealer You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the retailer e Malfunction indicator lamp blinking An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission control system To reduce or avoid emission control system damage a Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH 72 km h b Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration c Avoid steep uphill grades d If possible reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed The malfunction indicator lamp may stop blinking and come on steady Have the vehicle inspected by an autho 2 14 Instruments and controls rized INFINITI dealer You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the retailer CAUTION Continued vehicle operation without having the emission control system checked and repaired as necessary could lead to poor driveability reduced fuel economy and possible damage to the emission control system SUP Slip indicator light This indicator will blink when the VDC system or the traction control system is operating thus ale
171. ing brake not applied stop the vehicle and perform the following 1 Check the brake fluid level Add brake fluid as necessary See Brake fluid in the 8 Maintenance and do it yourself section AA WARNING e Your brake system may not be work ing properly if the warning light is on Driving could be dangerous If you judge it to be safe drive carefully to the nearest service station for re pairs Otherwise have your vehicle towed because driving it could be dangerous e Pressing the brake pedal with the engine stopped and or low brake fluid level may increase your stopping dis tance and braking will require greater pedal effort as well as greater pedal travel e If the brake fluid level is below the MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir do not drive until the brake system has been checked by an INFINITI dealer 2 If the brake fluid level is correct have the warning system checked by an INFINITI dealer Charge warning light If the light comes on while the engine is running it may indicate that the charging sys tem is not functioning properly Turn the en gine off and check the alternator belt If the belt is loose broken missing or if the light remains on see your INFINITI dealer immediately AA CAUTION Do not continue driving if the belt is loose broken or missing Ag Door open warning light This light comes on when any of the doors are not closed securely while t
172. ing cold weather or rainy days the player may malfunction due to the hu midity If this occurs remove the CD and dehumidify or ventilate the player com pletely e The player may skip while driving on rough roads e The CD player sometimes cannot func tion when the compartment temperature is extremely high Decrease the tem perature before use COMPACT e Only use high quality 4 7 inches 12 cm round discs that have the COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO logo on the disc or packaging e Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight e CDs that are of poor quality dirty scratched covered with fingerprints or that have pin holes may not work prop erly e The following CDs may not work prop erly e Copy control compact discs CCCD e Recordable compact discs CD R e Rewritable compact discs CD RW e Do not use the following CDs as they may cause the CD player to malfunction 3 1 in 8 cm discs with an adapter CDs that are not round CDs with a paper label CDs that are warped scratched or have abnormal edges Heater air conditioner and audio systems 4 9 Type A 8 eo ol Qo E Ten l FMi B B B O SoS 7 letters e 14 1312 SAA0782 Type B i ee ol oe o 3 t l FM ad a 2 S C 11 aya Chos Q LZ E Ls DE is 15 14 1312 SAA0783 4 10 Heater air conditioner and audio systems 12 13 14 15 16 17
173. ink blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns solid HomeLink has picked up a rolling code garage door opener signal You will need to proceed with the next steps to train the HomeLink to complete the programming which may require a ladder and another person for convenience 6 Press and release the smart or learn program button located on the garage door openers motor to activate the training mode This button is usually located near the antenna wire that hangs down from the motor If the wire originates from under a light lens you will need to remove the lens to access the program button NOTE Once you have pressed and released the program button on the garage door open er s motor and the training light is lit you have 30 seconds in which to perform step 7 Use the help of a second person for convenience to assist when performing this step 7 Quickly within 30 seconds of pressing and releasing the garage door opener program button firmly press and release the HomeLink button you ve just pro grammed Press and release the HomeLink button up to three times to complete the training 8 Your HomeLink button should now be programmed To program the remaining HomeLink buttons for additional door or gate openers follow steps 2 8 only NOTE Do not repeat step one unless you want to clear all previously programmed HomeLink buttons If you have any questions
174. ins open and or the ignition key tion switch is in the ON position However is in any position the switching indicators will not function 5 The hazard indicator flashes twice and the 3 Doors lock with the keyfob while any door horn chirps once is open However the switching indicators will not function ee to lock LOCK button A t PUSH to unlock UNLOCK butti utton PUSH to open the trunk lid S TRUNK button PUSH to operate the panic alarm PANIC button SPA1433 sh Unlocking doors 1 Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob once e The drivers door and fuel filler lid unlock e The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors are completely closed with the igni tion key in any position except in the ON position e The interior light timer activates and the interior light comes on for 30 seconds when the interior light switch is at the DOOR position with the ignition key in any position except in the ON position 2 Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob again within 5 seconds e All doors unlock e The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors are completely closed All doors will be locked automatically unless one of the following operations is performed within 1 minute of pressing the UNLOCK but ton e opening any door e opening trunk lid e turning the ignition switch to the ON posi tion The interior light can be turned off without waiting for 30 seconds by t
175. ints 8 Installation on front passenger seat 1 43 Installation on rear seat outboard or center POSTON cles as Gets ite s Ease alee 1 35 Precautions on child restraints 1 33 Top tether strap anchor point locations 1 42 With top tether strap 1 41 GIGS AlCl Y oc cc feces eset rets 1 28 Child safety rear door lOCK c cee 3 5 Chimes Audible reminders e ceeceereeeeereeeeees 2 14 Seat belt warning light and chime 2 11 Cigarette lighter and ashtray ceeeeeee 2 27 Circuit breaker Fusible link cceeeeeeee 8 24 Cleaning exterior and interior 7 2 7 3 COCK EEEE E E ee hea E Seceesceanp eters tens 2 26 Clutch fluid 8 14 Coat hook 2 33 Cold weather driving 5 26 Compact Disc CD changer operation 4 15 Compass isplay srera n 2 6 CONSOlE BOX vsspiicsissi esise seiere 2 31 Controls Heater and air conditioner controls AULOMALIC eposini 4 3 Coolant Capacities and recommended fuel UDr CAM Sissies esenea aderoi 9 2 Changing engine coolant 0 ee 8 9 Checking engine coolant level 0 8 8 Corrosion protection cccseceseeeseeeeeteeeeees 7 5 Cruise control 5 16 Cup holder Curtain side impact air bag system See supplemental side air bag and curtain side impact aij pag Syste ecw chs eck ele le 1 20 10 2 CVT Transmission sel
176. ints move up and down smoothly and that the locks if so equipped hold se curely in all latched positions Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt system For example buckles anchors ad justers and retractors operate properly and smoothly and are installed securely Check the belt webbing for cuts fraying wear or damage Steering wheel Check for changes in the steering conditions such as excessive free play hard steering or strange noises Warning lights and chimes Make sure that all warning lights and chimes are operating properly Windshield defroster Check that the air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in sufficient quantity when operating the heater or air conditioner Windshield wiper and washer Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not streak Under the hood and vehicle The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically For example each time you check the engine oil or refuel Battery Check the fluid level in each cell It should be between the MAX and MIN lines Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe conditions require frequent checks of the battery fluid level Brake and clutch fluid level Make sure that the brake and clutch fluid levels are between the MAX and MIN lines on the reservoir Engine coolant level Check the coolant level when the engine is cold Engine drive belts Make sure that no be
177. ints that are used with LATCH system compatible child restraints Check your child restraint for a label stating that it is compatible with the LATCH system This information may also be in the child restraint owner s manual If you have such a child restraint refer to the illustration for the rear seating positions equipped with LATCH system anchors which can be used to secure the child restraint The LATCH system anchors are located at the rear of the seat cushion near the seatback A label is attached to the seatback to help you locate the LATCH system anchors Some child restraints may also require the use of a top tether strap See Top tether strap child restraint later in this section for installa tion instructions When installing a child restraint carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraint When you install a LATCH system compatible is securely held in place It should not move child restraint to the lower anchor attachments more than 1 in 25 mm in the rear seat follow these steps 4 Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use AA WARNING Inspect the lower anchors by inserting your fingers into the lower anchor area and feeling to make sure there are no obstructions over the LATCH system anchors such as seat belt webbing or seat cushion material The child re straint will not be secured properly if the LATCH sy
178. io is first installed or the battery has been replaced the satellite radio may not work properly This is not a malfunc tion Wait more than 10 minutes with satellite radio ON for satellite radio to receive all of the necessary data AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS Cassette player e To maintain good quality sound INFINITI recommends using cassette tapes of 60 minutes or shorter in length e Cassette tapes should be removed from the player when not in use Store cas settes in their protective cases and away from direct sunlight heat dust mois ture and magnetic sources e Direct sunlight can cause the cassette to become deformed The use of deformed cassettes may cause the cassette to jam in the player e Do not use cassettes with labels which are peeling and loose If used the label 4 8 Heater air conditioner and audio systems could jam in the player e If a cassette has loose tape insert a pencil through one of the cassette hubs and rewind the tape firmly around the hubs Loose tape may cause tape jam ming and wavering sound quality e Over a period of time the playback head capstan and pinch roller may col lect a tape coating residue as the tape is played This residue accumulation can cause weak or wavering sound and should be removed periodically with a head cleaning tape If the residue is not removed periodically the player may need to be disassembled for cleaning Compact Disc CD player e Dur
179. ipped with a short throw shifter manual transmission To ensure smooth gear changes fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever If the clutch pedal is not fully depressed before the transmission is shifted a gear noise may be heard Transmission damage could occur 5 14 Starting and driving Start the vehicle in 1st gear and shift to 2nd 3rd 4th 5th and 6th gear in sequence accord ing to the vehicle speed To back up depress the shift lever and then move it to the R Reverse position after stop ping the vehicle completely If it is difficult to move the shift lever into R Reverse or 1 Low gear shift to N Neutral and then release the clutch pedal once Fully depress the clutch pedal again and shift into R or 1 Suggested up shift speeds Shown below are suggested vehicle speeds for shifting into a higher gear These sugges tions relate to fuel economy and vehicle per formance Actual up shift speeds will vary ac cording to road conditions the weather and individual driving habits For normal acceleration in low altitude areas less than 4 000 ft 1 219 m Gear change MPH km h 1st to 2nd 8 13 2nd to 3rd 16 26 3rd to 4th 25 40 4th to 5th gt 45 5th to 6th 3 53 For quick acceleration in low altitude areas or in high altitude areas over 4 000 ft 1 219 m Gear change MPH km h 1st to 2nd 15 24 2nd to 3rd 25 40 3rd to 4th 40 64 4th to 5th 45 72 5th t
180. ir bags The automatic forwarding and reversing will not work or stop under the following condi tions When the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH 7 km h When the seat belt is fastened When the selector lever is not in the P Park position Automatic transmission model s driver s seat or the parking brake is not applied Manual transmission mod el s driver s seat When the door is closed When the slide adjusting switch is oper ated SSS0185 SSS0184 Seat lifter Driver s seat Lumbar support Driver s seat Pull the switch up or push it down to adjust the The lumbar support feature provides lower angle and height of the seat cushion back support to the driver Move the lever up or down to adjust the seat lumbar area REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT Reclining if so equipped Pull the reclining lever and position the seat back at the desired angle Release the reclin ing lever after positioning the seat at the desired angle AA WARNING e Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined This can be dangerous The shoulder belt will not Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 7 be against your body In an accident you could be thrown into it and re ceive neck or other serious injuries You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal inju ries e For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion the seat should be up
181. ir is drawn into the passenger compartment to improve the defogging per formance MANUAL OPERATION Fan speed control Push the fan control button Y or A to manually control the fan speed Push the AUTO button to return to automatic control of the fan speed Fresh air Push the fresh air button x to draw outside air into the passenger compartment The indi cator light on the button will come on Air recirculation Push the air recirculation button to recir culate interior air inside the vehicle The indi cator light on the button will come on The air recirculation button will not be acti vated when the air conditioner is in DEF mode Air flow control MODE Pushing the MODE button selects the air outlet to 74 Air flows from center and side ventila tors spd Air flows from center and side ventila tors and foot outlets Air flows mainly from foot outlets MA Air flows from defroster and foot out lets To turn the system off Push the OFF button DUAL ZONE BUTTON if so equipped You can set the temperature of the driver and front passenger sides individually Pushing the DUAL zone button changes the setting position as follows Driver Passenger Driver Passenger If selecting the Driver Passenger position again after the temperature is individually set the display will show the temperature set for the driver side AMBIENT TEMPERATURE The outside ambient temperatur
182. ircum stances please note that the gears in the automatic transmission will be locked in 4th gear If the vehicle is driven under extreme con ditions such as excessive wheel spinning and subsequent hard braking the fail safe system may be activated This will occur even if all electrical circuits are functioning properly In this case turn the ignition key OFF and wait for 3 seconds Then turn the key back to the ON position The vehicle should return to its normal operating con dition If it does not return to its normal operating condition have your INFINITI dealer check the transmission and repair if necessary SSD0363 Shift lock release If the battery charge is low or discharged the selector lever may not be moved from the P Park position even with the brake pedal depressed To move the selector lever apply the parking brake depress the brake pedal and push the shift lock release button The selector lever can be moved to N Neutral This allows the vehicle to be moved if the battery is dis charged If the lever cannot be moved out of P Park have your INFINITI dealer check the automatic transmission system as soon as possible Starting and driving 5 13 SSD0287 MANUAL TRANSMISSION Shifting To change gears or when up shifting or down shifting fully depress the clutch pedal shift into the appropriate gear then slowly and smoothly release the clutch This vehicle is equ
183. ired or expected location FF REW tape or CD Push the tuning switch y or N for more than 1 5 seconds to rewind or fast forward the tape or to change the playing disc up or down To stop the FF or REW function press the w or A button for more than 1 5 sec onds again ANTENNA Window antenna The antenna pattern is printed inside the rear window AA CAUTION e Do not place metalized film near the rear window glass or attach any metal parts to it This may cause poor re ception or noise e When cleaning the inside of the rear window be careful not to scratch or damage the rear window antenna Lightly wipe along the antenna with a dampened soft cloth Heater air conditioner and audio systems 4 17 Satellite radio antenna if so equipped Satellite radio performance may be affected if cargo carried on the roof rack blocks the satellite radio signal If possible do not put cargo over the satellite radio antenna 4 18 Heater air conditioner and audio systems CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO When installing a CB ham radio or car phone in your INFINITI be sure to observe the fol lowing cautions otherwise the new equipment may adversely affect the Engine control sys tem and other electronic parts WARNING e A cellular telephone should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving e If you must make a
184. is no interval between programs the system may not stop in the desired or expected location SCAN SCAN tuning Push the SCAN tuning button while playing a tape and it will stop at the next tape program for 5 seconds Pushing the button again during this 5 second period will stop SCAN tuning and the tape program is continued If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within 5 seconds SCAN tuning moves to the next tape program oo Dolby NR Noise Reduction Type B only Push the Dolby NR QA button for Dolby NR encoded tapes to reduce high frequency tape noise The indicator will come on Dolby noise reduction manufactured under li cense from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Cor poration Dolby NR and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Metal or chrome tape usage The cassette player will be automatically set to high performance play when playing a metal or chrome cassette tape 4 TAPE EJECT When this button is pushed with the tape loaded the tape will be ejected When the tape is ejected while it is being played the system will be turned off Compact disc CD changer operation Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON posi tion push the LOAD button and insert the compact disc into the slot with the label side facing up The compact disc will be guided automatically into the slot and start playing After loading the disc the number of track
185. is the greatest amount of air pressure that should be put in the tire Do not exceed the maximum permissible infla tion pressure Maximum load rating This number indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire When replacing the tires on the vehicle always use a tire that has the same load rating as the factory installed tire Term of tubeless or tube type Indicates that the tire requires an inner tube tube type or not tubeless The word radial The word radial is shown if the tire has radial structure 8 Manufacturer or Brand name Manufacturer or Brand name is shown Other tire related terminology In addition to the many terms that are defined throughout this section Intended Outboard Sidewall is 1 the sidewall that contains a whitewall bears while lettering or bears manu facturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire or 2 the outward racing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle TYPES OF TIRES AA WARNING e When changing or replacing tires be sure all four tires are of the same type i e summer all season or snow and construction An INFINITI dealer may be able to help you with information about tire type size speed rating and availability e Replacement tires may ha
186. ish or deposit removal may contain active solvent or similar ingredients that can be harm ful to the fuel system and engine Octane rating tips In most parts of North America you should use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 or 91 AKI Anti Knock Index number However you may use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating as low as 85 AKI number in these high altitude areas over 4 000 ft 1 219 m such as Colorado Montana New Mexico Utah Wyoming northeastern Nevada south ern Idaho western South Dakota western Nebraska and that part of Texas which is directly south of New Mexico 9 4 Technical and consumer information Using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than stated above can cause persistent heavy spark knock Spark knock is a metallic rapping noise If se vere this can lead to engine damage If you detect a persistent heavy spark knock even when using gasoline of the stated octane rating or if you hear steady spark knock while holding a steady speed on level roads have your dealer correct the condi tion Failure to correct the condition is misuse of the vehicle for which INFINITI is not responsible Incorrect ignition timing will result in knocking after run or overheating This in turn may cause excessive fuel consumption or damage to the engine If any of the above symptoms are encountered have your vehicle checked at an INFINITI dealer or other competent service facili
187. itions the battery fluid may freeze and damage the battery To maintain maximum efficiency the battery should be checked regularly For additional information see Battery in the 8 Mainte nance and do it yourself section DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER If the vehicle is to be left outside without antifreeze drain the cooling system by open ing the drain plug located under the radiator Refill before operating the vehicle See En gine cooling system in the 8 Maintenance 5 26 Starting and driving and do it yourself section for changing engine coolant TIRE EQUIPMENT 1 SUMMER tires are of a tread design to provide superior performance on dry pave ment However the performance of these tires will be substantially reduced in snowy and icy conditions If you operate your vehicle on snowy or icy roads INFINITI recommends the use of MUD amp SNOW or ALL SEASON tires on all four wheels Please consult your INFINITI dealer for the tire type size speed rating and availability information 2 For additional traction on icy roads studded tires may be used However some prov inces and states prohibit their use Check local state and provincial laws before in stalling 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 if desired Make sure they are of proper size for the tires on
188. ive beyond the performance of the tires even with AWD engaged Accelerating quickly sharp steering maneuvers or sudden braking may cause loss of control e Always use tires of the same type size brand construction bias bias belted or radial and tread pattern on all four wheels Install tire chains on the rear wheels when driving on slip pery roads and drive carefully e This vehicle is not designed for off road rough road use Do not drive on sandy or muddy roads that tires may get stuck in e Do not place an AWD equipped ve hicle on a two wheel dynamometer or Starting and driving 5 5 raise two wheels off the ground and shift the transmission to any D drive or R reverse position Doing so may result in transmission damage or un expected vehicle movement which could result in serious vehicle dam age or personal injury e Never operate the accelerator pedal with any wheels raised and the other wheels on the ground while jacking up or with any wheels on a roller and the other wheels on the ground Oth erwise the vehicle could lurch for ward or backward e When a wheel is off the ground due to an unlevel surface do not spin the wheel excessively 5 6 Starting and driving IGNITION SWITCH Automatic transmission model OFF SSD0083 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The ignition switch includes an anti theft steer ing lock device On automatic transmission models the ignition lock is designed so tha
189. key ring to avoid interference from other devices BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE e Make sure the area around the vehicle is clear e Make sure the periodical maintenance is being performed e Make sure all windows and lights are clean e Make sure of the proper inflation of tires and their conditions e Make sure to lock all doors e Make sure to adjust seats and head re straints e Make sure to adjust inside and outside mirrors e Make sure to fasten seat belts and direct all passengers to do likewise e Make sure to check the operation of warn ing lights when the key is turned to the ON 3 position STARTING THE ENGINE 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Automatic transmission Move the selector lever to P or N P preferred The starter is designed so that the starter does not operate unless the selector lever is in either one of the above positions Manual transmission Move the shift lever to the N position Depress the clutch pedal fully to the floor The starter is designed so that it does not operate unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed 3 Turn the ignition switch to START 4 to crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal Release the key when the engine starts If the engine starts but fails to run repeat the above procedure e f the engine is very hard to start in ex tremely cold weather or when restarting depress the accelerator pedal a little ap proximately
190. l Differential gear oil Genuine Nissan Manual Transmission Fluid MTF HQ Multi 75W 85 or API GL 4 Viscosity SAE 75W 85 or 75W 90 API GL 5 Viscosity SAE 80W 90 5 Transfer fluid Genuine Nissan Matic D ATF Continental U S and Alaska or CANADA NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 Power steering fluid PSF Power steering fluid PSF Brake and clutch fluid tion Refill to the proper oil level according to the instruc tions in the 8 Maintenance and do it yourself sec Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent 10 Genuine Nissan Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid 7 or equivalent DOT 3 U S FMVSS No 116 Multi purpose grease Air conditioning system refrigerant ta NLGI No 2 Lithium soap base HFC 134a R 134a 9 Air conditioning system lubricants NISSAN A C System Oil Type S or exact equivalent Windshield washer fluid Genuine Nissan Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner amp Antifreeze Fluid or equivalent Pt 3 3 4 B 6 10 For Canada Nissan Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF DEXRON 4Il MERCON For additional information see later in this section for fuel recommendation For additional information see later in this section for engine oil and oil filter recommendation For additional information see later in this section for recommended SAE viscosity number Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine Nissan Matic J ATF will cause deterio
191. leaner as soon as possible AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID If checking or replacement is required we recommend your INFINITI dealer for servicing The specified automatic transmission fluid is also described on caution labels located in the engine compartment POWER STEERING FLUID HOT MAX yy HOT mnr Toon MAX ae MIN Front SD11408 Check the fluid level in the reservoir tank The fluid level should be checked using the HOT range at fluid temperatures of 122 to 176 F 50 to 80 C or using the COLD range at fluid temperatures of 32 to 86 F 0 to 30 C Maintenance and do it yourself 8 13 BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID SDI1569 BRAKE FLUID Check the fluid level in the reservoir Q If the fluid is below the MIN line or the brake warning light comes on add Genuine Nissan Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 fluid up to the MAX line If fluid must be added frequently the system should be thoroughly checked by your INFINITI dealer AA WARNING Use only new fluid Old inferior or con 8 14 Maintenance and do it yourself taminated fluid may damage the brake system Do not add synthetic brake fluid The use of improper fluids can damage the brake system and affect the vehicle s stopping ability CAUTION Do not spill the fluid on painted sur faces This will damage the paint If fluid is spilled wash with water Clutch fluid reservoir SDI1478 CLUTCH FLUI
192. les 800 km If the speed or distance must necessarily be greater remove the propeller shaft before tow ing to prevent damage to the transmission All wheel drive models INFINITI recommends that towing dollies be used when towing your vehicle or the vehicle be placed on a flat bed truck as illustrated CAUTION Never tow AWD models with any of the wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the power train In case of emergency 6 13 SCE0488 SCE0396A 6 14 In case of emergency VEHICLE RECOVERY Freeing a stuck vehicle After removing the front license plate or the bumper cover securely install the towing hook Q Located with jacking tools Reinstall the license plate on the lower fitting point Coupe AA WARNING e Stand clear of a stuck vehicle e Do not spin your tires at high speed This could cause them to explode and result in serious injury Parts of your vehicle could also overheat and be damaged CAUTION Tow chains or cables must be at tached only to the main structural members of the vehicle Use the towing hook only not other parts of the vehicle Otherwise the vehicle body will be damaged Use the towing hook only to free a vehicle stuck in sand snow mud etc Never tow a vehicle for a long distance using only the tow hook The towing hook is under tremen dous force when used to free a stuck vehicle Alw
193. lighter to its original position after use Instruments and controls 2 27 STORAGE sic1843 SIC1971 INSTRUMENT POCKET Except for SUNGLASSES HOLDER Navigation system equipped The sunglasses holder can be opened by models pushing the button 2 28 Instruments and controls Front Automatic transmission model PULL UP to remove the inside tray Front amp a PUSH to 3 g open an SIC1845A Front Manual transmission model F SIC2214 Manual transmission model Console box SIC2215A CUP HOLDER WARNING The cup holder should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation Front Automatic transmission model For larger cups remove the inside tray Front Manual transmission model Slide the lid rearward and push the button of the stopper to set up Instruments and controls 2 29 Rear if So equipped SIC 1846 NA Bottle holder N SIC2028 SIC1849 CAUTION e Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup holder is being used to prevent spilling the drink If the liquid is hot it can scald you or your pas senger e Use only soft cups in the cup holder Hard objects can injure you in an accident 2 30 Instruments and controls Soft bottle holder CAUTION The bottle holder should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle opera
194. ll illuminate The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational If any of the following conditions occur the supplemental front air bag supplemental side air bag and curtain side impact air bag sys Instruments and controls 2 11 tems and pre tensioner seat belt need servic ing and your vehicle must be taken to your nearest INFINITI dealer e The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds e The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently e The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all Unless checked and repaired the Supplemen tal Restraint System and or the pre tensioner seat belt may not function properly For addi tional information see Supplemental restraint system in the 1 Safety Seats restraints and supplemental air bags section AA WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning light is on it could mean that the supplemen tal front air bag supplemental side air bag and curtain side impact air bag sys tems and or pre tensioner seat belt sys tem will not operate in an accident 2 12 Instruments and controls INDICATOR LIGHTS mj M Automatic transmission position indicator light When the ignition key is turned to the ON position the indicator in the tachometer shows the automatic transmission selector lever po sition See Driving with automatic tra
195. lt is frayed worn cracked or oily Engine oil level Check the level after park ing the vehicle on a level location and turning off the engine Wait at least 10 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan Exhaust system Make sure there are no loose supports cracks or holes If the sound of the exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of exhaust fumes immediately locate the trouble and correct it See Precautions when starting and driving in the 5 Starting and driving section for exhaust gas Carbon mon oxide Fluid leaks Check under the vehicle for fuel oil water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has been parked for a while Water dripping from the air conditioner after use is normal If you should notice any leaks or if gasoline fumes are evident check for the cause and have it corrected immediately Power steering fluid level and lines Check the level when the fluid is cold and the engine is turned off Check the lines for proper attach ment leaks cracks etc Radiator and hoses Check the front of the radiator and clean off any dirt insects leaves etc that may have accumulated Make sure the hoses have no cracks deformation dete rioration or loose connections Underbody The underbody is frequently ex posed to corrosive substances such as those used on icy roads or to control dust It is very important to remove these substances other wise rust will form on the floor p
196. lustrated HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB Turn the wheels into the curb and move the vehicle forward until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb Starting and driving 5 21 e HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB Turn the wheels away from the curb and move the vehicle back until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb e HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL NO CURB Turn the wheels toward the side of the road so the vehicle will move away from the center of the road if it moves 4 Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position and remove the key 5 22 Starting and driving POWER STEERING The power assisted steering is designed to use a hydraulic pump driven by the engine to assist steering If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks you will still have control of the vehicle However much greater steering effort is needed espe cially in sharp turns or at low speeds AA WARNING If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving the power assist for the steering will not work Steering will be much harder to operate BRAKE SYSTEM BRAKING PRECAUTIONS The brake system has two separate hydraulic circuits If one circuit malfunctions you will still have braking at two wheels Vacuum assisted brake The brake booster aids braking by using en gine vacuum If the engine stops you can stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal However greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be required to
197. ly You can check their operation as follows e grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly Shoulder belt height adjustment For Sedan front seats The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best suited for you See Precautions on seat belt usage earlier in this section To lower pull the release button and then move the shoulder belt an chor to the desired position so that the belt passes over the shoulder Release the adjust ment button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position To raise move the adjuster up to the desired position while pulling the button Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 31 AA WARNING e After adjustment release the adjust ment button and try to move the shoulder belt down to make sure it is securely fixed in position e The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident SS0222 Shoulder belt guide Coupe The shoulder arm can be adjusted to allow easier access to the shoulder belt The arm can also be folded down to allow rear seat passengers easier access SEAT BELT EXTENDERS If because of body size or driving position it is not possible to properly fit the lap shoulder belt and fasten it an extender is available The extender adds approxima
198. me running lights will remain on until the ignition switch is turned off AA WARNING When the daytime running light system is active tail lights on your vehicle are not on It is necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights Failure to do so could cause an accident injuring yourself and others 2 22 Instruments and controls 1C2231 SIC1836A TURN SIGNAL SWITCH Turn signal Turn signal Move the lever up or down to signal the turning direction When the turn is completed the turn signals cancel automatically Lane change signal To indicate a lane change move the lever up or down to the point where lights begin flash ing FOG LIGHT SWITCH To turn the fog lights on turn the headlight switch to the g0 position then turn the switch to the p position To turn them off turn the switch to the OFF position The headlights must be on and the low beams selected for the fog lights to operate The fog lights automatically turn off when the high beam headlights are selected HAZARD WARNING FLASHER HORN SWITCH PUSH The flasher can be actuated with the ignition ONORE switch either off or on SIC1447 SIC1838 Push the switch on to warn other drivers when To sound the horn push on or near the horn you must stop or park under emergency con marks of the steering wheel ditions All turn signal lights will flash Some state or provincial laws may prohibit the use of the hazard warning
199. n case of emergency section The low tire pres sure warning system will activate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above 20 MPH 32 km h Maintenance and do it yourself 8 33 p TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION q orana TIRE SIZE PNEU ET INFORMATION DE CHARGEMENT A TAILLE DU PNEU DORIGINE A TOTAL AVANT P XXX XX R XX froma X REAR The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XX kg or XX Ibs Le poids combin d occupants et de cargaison ne devrait jamais exc der XX kg ou XX Ibs gow TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE PRESSION DE GONFLAGE DES PNEUS FROIDS XXX kPa XX PSI AD9TIONAL Bel XXX kPa XX PSI COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE PRESSION DE GONFLAGE DES PNEUS FROIDS SEATING CAPACITY NOMBRE DE PLACES COMPACT SPARE TIRE ROUE COMPACTE DE SECOURS pT XXX XXRXX NOMBRE DE PLACES The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XX kg or XX Ibs Le poids combin d occupants et de cargaison ne devrait jamais exc der XX kg ou XX Ibs COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE PRESSION DE GONFLAGE DES PNELIS FRONS ORIGINAL TIRE SIZE TAILLE DU PNEU D ORIGINE P XXX XX RXX XXX kPa XX PSI O POX HK RXK 70 KPa PS COMPACT SPARE TIRE COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE DE ROUE COMPACTE DE SECOURS PRESSION DE GONFLAGE DES PNEUS FRODS T XXX XX RXX XXX kPa XX PSI TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION A PNEU ET INFORMATION DE CHARGEMENT SEATING CAPACITY
200. n steering maneuvers e Do not use cruise control on slippery roads e 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 An engine block heater to assist extreme cold temperature starting is available through your INFINITI dealer AA WARNING Do not use your heater with an un grounded electrical system or two pronged cheater adapters You can be injured by an electrical shock if you use an ungrounded connection Starting and driving 5 27 MEMO 5 28 Starting and driving 6 In case of emergency Roadside assistance program 6 2 let MIG cs See ets ss Pese E 6 2 Low tire pressure warning system 6 2 C anging a Nat tire sexes cercescchcesenis tyecnsncadessss 6 2 Jump StA Giannena reves 6 8 PUSA STAMINO 3 ciiceccassestasscessedeoes caseesdes dd tuettvaetsdes If your vehicle overheats Towing your Vehicle ee eee Towing recommended by INFINITI Vehicle recovery Freeing a stuck vehicle ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Every new INFINITI comes with a 4 year unlimited mileage Roadside Assistance plan In the event of a roadside emergency Roadside Assistance Service is available to you Please refer to your Warranty Booklet U S or Warranty amp Roadside assistance information booklet Canada for details Both the Warranty Booklet and Roadside Assistance Callin
201. n the RPT button is pushed while the 4 16 Heater air conditioner and audio systems compact disc is played the play pattern can be changed as follows C ALL CD RPT 1CD RPT poraa 1CD RANDOM ALL RANDOM 4 CD EJECT When the CD EJECT button is pushed with the compact disc loaded the compact disc will be ejected To eject the discs selected by the CD select button push the EJECT button for less than 1 5 seconds To eject all the discs push the EJECT button for more than 1 5 seconds When this button is pushed while the compact disc is being played the compact disc will come out and the system will turn off If the compact disc comes out and is not removed it will be pulled back into the slot to protect it except 3 1 in 8 cm diameter compact discs CD IN indicator CD IN indicator appears on the display when the CD is loaded with the system on SAA0451 CD CARE AND CLEANING e Handle a CD by its edges Never touch the surface of the disc Do not bend the disc e Always place the discs in the storage case when they are not being used e To clean a disc wipe the surface from the center to the outer edge using a clean soft cloth Do not wipe the disc using a circular motion Do not use a conventional record cleaner or alcohol intended for industrial use e A new disc may be rough on its inner and outer edges Remove the rough edges us ing the side of a pen or p
202. nded operating procedures for this trans mission Follow these procedures for maxi mum vehicle performance and driving enjoyment Starting the vehicle After starting the engine fully depress the foot brake pedal and push the selector lever button before shifting the selector lever to the R Reverse N Neutral D Drive or Manual shift mode position Be sure the vehicle is fully stopped before attempting to shift the selector lever This automatic transmission model is de signed so that the foot brake pedal must be depressed before shifting from P Park to any drive position while the ignition switch is ON The selector lever cannot be moved out of the P Park position and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition key is Starting and driving 5 9 turned to the LOCK OFF or ACC position or if the key is removed from the switch 1 Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and push the selector lever button to shift into a driving gear 2 Release the parking brake and foot brake then gradually start the vehicle in motion 5 10 Starting and driving Main gate f P Selector lever type B R Manual H S Ut tT ow Selector lever D amp M To move the selector lever B Push the button while depressing the brake pedal Push the button Just move the selector lever Shifting After starting the engine fully depress the brake pedal and shift the selector lev
203. ng you need to be at the same location as the device Note Garage door openers manufactured after 1996 have rolling code protection To pro gram a garage door opener equipped with rolling code protection you will need to use a ladder to get up to the garage door opener motor to be able to access the smart or learn program button Instruments and controls 2 41 Indicator light Orange 1C2247 1C2248 To begin press and hold the 2 outer HomeLink buttons to clear the memory until the indicator light blinks slowly after 20 seconds Release both buttons Position the end of the hand held transmit ter 1 3 inches away from the HomeLink surface 2 42 Instruments and controls 3 Using both hands simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink button you want to program and the hand held trans mitter button DO NOT release the buttons until step 4 has been completed Hold down both buttons until the indicator light on the HomeLink flashes changing from a slow blink to a rapidly flashing blink This could take up to 90 seconds When the indicator light flashes rapidly both buttons may be released The rapidly flashing light indicates successful program ming To activate the garage door or other programmed device press and hold the programmed HomeLink button releasing when the device begins to activate 5 If the indicator light on the HomeL
204. ngine Oil ViSCOSILY anrs 9 5 Outside mirror COnMtOl sssiissisiisiesiisrssisorssiincnes 3 16 Outside MIMOMS cscs ier ead ciao 3 16 Overheat If your vehicle overheats 6 10 Owner s Manual Service Manual order INFORMATION AEn E alist eidiay nae dees 9 24 P Parking Brake Ch tkK inssin 8 21 Parking brake check 5 15 Parking brake operation 5 15 Parking on hills 5 15 Parking parking on hills 5 21 Phone Car phone or CB radio 4 18 Power Front seat adjustment eeeeseereeeeeee 1 4 Power door 1OCK iics 20 2c0c2issceeseesiccrienn usc 3 3 Power outlet cieie 2 26 Power steering fluid 0 0 0 cece 8 13 Power steering system 5 22 Power windows 0 2 34 Pre tensioner seat belt system 1 22 Precautions Audio OPCTALION s iicssassassascazeascadeascnneattodensenns 4 8 Braking precautions eee 5 22 Child restraints coscia dsini Cruise control Maintenanee wiisee nee sendensite nieces Seat belt usage Supplemental restraint system 006 1 11 When starting and driving ee 5 2 PUSH STAINING ccrcscceresccsrenccsnencssrancsereacserecccensncss 6 10 R Radio Car phone or CB radio 4 18 Readiness for inspection maintenance I M test US ORIW ier eter wentieaeanherie ies etic 9 22 Rear armrest pocket c csssseeeeeeeeeee 2 32 Rear power POINt airliners 2 26 Rear seat adjustment eee 1 7 Rear window and out
205. niti Collision Parts INFINITI does not warrant non Infiniti parts nor does Infiniti s warranty apply to dam age caused by a non genuine parts Using Genuine Infiniti Parts can help protect your personal safety preserve your warranty protection and maintain the resale value of your vehicle And if your vehicle was leased using Genuine Infiniti Parts may prevent or limit unnecessary excess wear and tear ex penses at the end of your lease INFINITI designs its hoods with crumple zones to minimize the risk that the hood will penetrate the windshield of your vehicle in an accident Non genuine imitation parts may not provide such built in safety features Also non genuine parts often show premature wear rust and corrosion Why should you take a chance In over 40 states the law says you must be advised if non genuine parts are used to repair your vehicle And some states provinces have enacted laws that restrict insurance compa nies from authorizing the use of non genuine collision parts during the new vehicle warranty These laws help protect you so you can take action to protect yourself It s your right 10 Index A ABS Anti lock brake system 0 0 ce 5 23 Air bag system Side and curtain See supplemental side air bag and curtain side impact air DAG SYSTEM eerren kariai antes ase 1 20 Air bag warning labels snsnenenneneneneeeeneane 1 23 Air bag warning light 00 0 1 23 2 11 Air cle
206. nly and cause an accident The vehicle weight capacity is indi cated on the Tire and Loading Infor mation label Do not load your vehicle beyond this capacity Overloading your vehicle may result in reduced tire life unsafe operating conditions due to premature tire failure or unfa vorable handling characteristics and could also lead to a serious accident Loading beyond the specified capac ity may also result in a malfunction of other vehicle components Before taking a long trip or whenever you heavily load your vehicle use a tire pressure gauge to ensure that the tire pressures are at the specified level Do not drive your vehicle over 85 MPH 137 km h unless it is equipped with high speed rated tires Driving faster than 85 MPH 137 km h may result in tire malfunction loss of con trol and possible injury e For additional information regarding tires refer to Important Tire Safety Information US or Tire Safety In formation Canada in the Warranty Information Booklet Low tire pressure warning system The low tire pressure warning system monitors the tire pressure of all tires except the spare tire by sending a signal from a sensor that is installed in each wheel For more details refer to Low tire pressure warning light in the 2 Instruments and controls section Low tire pressure warning system in the 5 Starting and driving section and Flat tire in the 6 I
207. nsmis sion in the 5 Starting and driving section CRUISE Cruise main switch indicator light The light comes on when the cruise control main switch is pushed The light goes out when the main switch is pushed again When the cruise main switch indicator light comes on the cruise control system is operational 1 Low tire pressure warning light This light warns of low tire pressure INFINITI s low tire pressure warning system is a tire pressure monitoring system It monitors tire pressure of all tires except the spare When the tire pressure monitoring system warning light is lit one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated You should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure as indi cated on the vehicle s tire information placard Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Each tire includ ing the spare should be checked monthly when cold and set to the recommended infla tion pressure as specified in the vehicle plac ard and owner s manual The recommended inflation pressure may also be found on the Tire and Loading Information label Low tire pressure warning If the vehicle is being driven with a very low tire pr
208. ntrols 2 3 Changing the display Pushing the reset knob changes the display as follows TRIP A TRIP B TRIP A Resetting the trip odometer Pushing the reset knob for more than 1 second resets the trip odometer to zero 2 4 Instruments and controls yi 7 XN 1 x I r x1000r min ren _ O O Red 5 zone E M nee transmission position indicator DO NOT REV engine into red zone SIC1827 1 Se Normal range SIC1829 TACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm AA CAUTION When engine speed approaches the red zone shift to a higher gear 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 will vary with the outside air temperature and driving condi tions Low fuel warning light SIC1900 FUEL GAUGE The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank The gauge may move slightly during braking turning acceleration or going up or down hill The gauge needle is designed to move to the E Empty position when the ignition key is turned to the OFF position Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis ters Empty The low fuel warning light comes on when the fuel tank is getting low Refuel as soon as it is convenient preferably before the gauge reaches
209. o 6th 50 80 Suggested maximum speed in each gear Downshift to a lower gear if the engine is not running smoothly or if you need to accelerate Do not exceed the maximum suggested speed shown below in any gear For level road driving use the highest gear suggested for that speed Always observe posted speed limits and drive according to the road condi tions which will ensure safe operation Do not over rev the engine when shifting to a lower gear as it may cause engine damage or loss of vehicle control Gear MPH km h tst 35 56 2nd 60 96 3rd 85 136 4th 2 5th 6th PARKING BRAKE Automatic transmission model To apply Fully depress the parking brake pedal To release 1 Firmly apply the foot brake 2 Depress the parking brake pedal and the parking brake will be released 3 Before driving be sure the brake warning light goes out Starting and driving 5 15 PUSH to release gt PULL to apply PD1001M Manual transmission model To apply Pull the lever up To release f 2 Firmly apply foot brake While pulling up on the lever slightly push the button and lower completely Before driving be sure the brake warning light goes out 5 16 Starting and driving AA WARNING Be sure the parking brake is fully released before driving Failure to do so can cause brake failure and lead to an accident Do not release the parking brake from outside
210. o not drive over obstacles Also do not drive the ve hicle through an automatic car wash since it may get caught 9 Technical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel lubricants 9 2 Fuel recommendation e cesseseeseeeseeesereeeees 9 3 Engine oil and oil filter recommendation 9 5 Recommended SAE viscosity numbet 9 6 Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant FECOMMENCALIONS siccava 9 6 SPecCificatiOns jw siiesssstssccssi relies eeeteoe sentence ers 9 7 ENQING iiir attendees 9 7 Wheels and tires 20 0 eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeteceeenereneeaees 9 8 Dimensions and weights eseese 9 8 When traveling or registering your vehicle in another COUNTY ciectiztistccistdeccnsdtastadpaidacitidshesteatsscscananvieteutiiendend Vehicle identification ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Vehicle identification number VIN plate Vehicle identification number Chassis number 9 9 Engine serial NUMDE c ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 9 10 F M V S S certification label 9 10 Emission control information label 9 11 Tire and Loading Information label 9 11 Air conditioner specification label 0 9 12 Installing front bumper COVE eee 9 12 Installing front license plate Vehicle loading information TEMS xs casctera tess E sie Vehicle load capacity Loading tips Towing a trailer oo Maximum load limits Towing load specification
211. oll free number to call U S or Warranty Informa tion Booklet Canada TOWING YOUR VEHICLE When towing your vehicle all State Provincial in Canada and local regulations for towing must be followed Incorrect towing equipment could damage your vehicle Towing instruc tions are available from an authorized INFINITI dealer Local service operators are generally familiar with the applicable laws and proce dures for towing To assure proper towing and to prevent accidental damage to your vehicle INFINITI recommends having a service opera tor tow your vehicle It is advisable to have the service operator carefully read the following precautions WARNING e Never ride in a vehicle that is being towed e Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by a tow truck AA CAUTION e When towing make sure that the transmission axles steering system and powertrain are in working condi In case of emergency 6 11 tion If any unit is damaged dollies must be used e Always attach safety chains before towing For information about towing your vehicle be hind a recreational vehicle RV refer to Flat towing in the 9 Technical and consumer information section of this manual If needed Roadside Assistance is available Please see your Warranty Information Booklet or Roadside Assistance D Card for the toll free number to call U S or Warranty Informa tion Booklet Canada 6 12 In case
212. omatic transmission or the key is Starting and driving 5 7 pushed in while turning the key between ACC and LOCK ACC Accessories 2 This position activates electrical accessories when the engine is not running ON Normal operating position 3 This position activates ignition system in addi tion to electrical accessories START 4 This position activates the starter motor start ing the engine INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System will not allow the engine to start without the use of the registered INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System key If the engine fails to start using the registered INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System key it may be due to interference caused by another INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System key an automated toll road device or automated pay ment device on the key ring Restart the en gine using the following procedures 5 8 Starting and driving 1 Leave the ignition switch in the ON position for approximately 5 seconds 2 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position and wait approximately 10 sec onds 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 again 4 Restart the engine while holding the device which may have caused the interference away from the registered INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System key If this procedure allows the engine to start INFINITI recommends placing the registered INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System key on a separate
213. on includes a supplemental air bag Most states provinces or territories require that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 25 1 pa i SSS0136 WARNING Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times Children should be properly restrained and if appropriate in a child restraint The belt should be properly adjusted to a snug fit Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest Never run the belt behind your back under your arm or across your neck The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder 1 26 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible around the hips not the waist A lap belt worn too high could increase the risk of internal injuries in an accident Be sure the seat belt tongue is se curely fastened to the proper buckle Do not wear the belt inside out or twisted Doing so may reduce its ef fectiveness Do not allow more than one person to use the same belt Never carry more people in the ve hicle than there are seat belts If the
214. on lowers fuel economy Use the air conditioner only when necessary When cruising at highway speeds it is more economical to use the air conditioner and leave the windows closed to reduce drag AWD WARNING LIGHT if so equipped Warning light Comes on or blinks when Rel There is a malfunction in the all wheel drive system 7 EN Comes on The power train oil temperature rises abnormally The difference in wheel rotation is large Blinks slowly SSD0336 The AWD warning light is located in the meter The AWD warning light comes on when the key switch is turned to ON It turns off soon after the engine is started If any malfunction occurs in the AWD system Starting and driving 5 19 while the engine is running the warning light will come on The warning light may blink rapidly about twice per second while trying to free a stuck vehicle due to high power train oil temperature The driving mode may change to 2 wheel drive If the warning light blinks rapidly during operation stop the vehicle with the engine idling in a safe place immediately Then if the light goes off after a while you can continue driving A large difference between the diameters of front and rear wheels will make the warning light blink slowly about once per two sec onds Pull off the road in a safe area and idle the engine Check that all tire sizes are the same tire pressure is correct and tires are not worn
215. opened with the headlight switch on unless the ignition key is in the ON position Make sure to turn the light switch off when you leave the vehicle Brake pad wear warning The disc brake pads have audible wear warn ings When a brake pad requires replacement it will make a high pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in motion whether or not the brake pedal is depressed Have the brakes checked as soon as possible if the warning sound is heard SECURITY SYSTEMS 1C2132 Indicator light 1C2225 Your vehicle has two types of security sys tems as follows e Vehicle Security System e Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System The security condition will be shown by the security indicator light VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM The vehicle security system provides visual and audio alarm signals if parts of the vehicle are disturbed How to activate the vehicle security system 1 Close all windows The system can be activated even if the windows are open 2 Remove the key from the ignition switch 3 Close and lock all doors hood and trunk lid Lock all doors by pressing the LOCK button on the keyfob When using the keyfob the hazard indicators flash twice to indicate all doors are locked Instruments and controls 2 15 4 Confirm that the SECURITY indicator light comes on The SECURITY indicator light glows for about 30 seconds and then blinks The system is now activated If during this 30 se
216. ore avoid taking your vehicle to areas where appropriate fuel is not available When transferring the registration of your vehicle to another country state province or district it may be necessary to modify the vehicle to meet local laws and regulations The laws and regulations for motor vehicle emission control and safety standards vary according to the country state province or district therefore vehicle specifications may differ When any vehicle is to be taken into an other country state province or district and registered its modifications transpor tation and registration are the responsibil ity of the user INFINITI is not responsible for any inconvenience that may result VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ST10038 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VIN PLATE vehicle registration The vehicle identification number plate is at tached as shown This number is the identifi cation for your vehicle and is used in the VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Chassis number The number is stamped as shown Technical and consumer information 9 9 Front ST10303 STI0186A Coupe ST10330 ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The number is stamped on the engine as shown 9 10 Technical and consumer information F M V S S CERTIFICATION LABEL The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards F M V S S certification label is affixed as shown This label contains valuable ve
217. ormation through technical bulletins service tips and in dealership information sys tems They are completely qualified to work on INFINITI vehicles before work begins You can be confident that your INFINITI dealer s service department performs the best job to meet the maintenance requirements on your vehicle in a reliable and economic way GENERAL MAINTENANCE During the normal day to day operation of the vehicle general maintenance should be per formed regularly as prescribed in this section If you detect any unusual sounds vibrations or smell be sure to check for the cause or have your INFINITI dealer perform it promptly In addition you should notify your INFINITI dealer if you think the repairs are required When performing any checks or maintenance work closely observe the Maintenance pre cautions later in this section EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS Additional information on the following items with is found later in this section Outside the vehicle The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time unless otherwise specified Doors and engine hood Check that all doors and the engine hood operate properly Also ensure that all latches lock securely Lubricate hinges and latches if necessary Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials ch
218. otherwise your ve hicle could be damaged or involved in an accident AA CAUTION e The T type spare tire should be used only for an emergency It should be replaced by a standard tire at the first opportunity e Drive carefully while the T type spare tire is installed Avoid sharp turns and abrupt braking while driving 8 42 Maintenance and do it yourself Periodically check the T type spare tire inflation pressure and always keep it at 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 bar With the T type spare tire installed do not drive your vehicle at speeds faster than 50 MPH 80 km h When driving on roads covered with snow or ice the T type spare tire should be used on the front wheel and the original tire used on the rear wheels drive wheels Use tire chains only on the rear two original tires Sedan Tire tread of the T type spare tire will wear at a faster rate than the original tire Replace the T type spare tire as soon as the tread wear indicators appear Do not use the T type spare tire on other vehicles Do not use more than one T type spare tire at the same time Do not tow a trailer while the T type spare tire is installed AA CAUTION e Do not use tire chains on a T type spare tire Tire chains will not fit prop erly on the T type spare tire and may cause damage to the vehicle Because the T type spare tire is smaller than the original tire ground clearance is reduced To avoid dam age to the vehicle d
219. ous mechanisms of the vehicle due to some overstress 4 For all wheel drive If you install snow tires they must also be the same size brand construction and tread pattern on all four wheels SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT It is recommended that the following items be carried in the vehicle during winter e a scraper and stiff bristled brush to remove ice and snow from the windows and wiper blades e a sturdy flat board to be placed under the jack to give it firm support e a shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow drifts e extra window washer fluid to refill the res ervoir tank DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE AA WARNING e 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 a lot less traction or grip under these conditions Try to avoid driving on wet ice until the road is salted or sanded e Whatever the condition drive with caution Accelerate and slow down with care If accelerating or down shifting too fast the drive wheels will lose even more traction e Allow more stopping distance under these conditions Braking should be started sooner than on dry pavement e Allow greater following distances on slippery roads e 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 actually on the ice and avoid any sudde
220. owing This method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle behind a recreational vehicle such as a motor home Technical and consumer information 9 19 AA CAUTION e Failure to follow these guidelines can result in severe transmission dam age e Whenever flat towing your vehicle always tow forward never backward e DO NOT tow any automatic transmis sion vehicle with all four wheels on the ground flat towing Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal transmission parts due to lack of transmission lu brication e For emergency towing procedures re fer to Towing Recommended by INFINITI in the In case of emer gency section of this manual Automatic transmission To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST be placed under the towed vehicle s drive wheels Always follow the dolly manu facturer s recommendations when using their product 9 20 Technical and consumer information Manual transmission e Always tow with the manual transmission in Neutral e After towing 500 miles start and idle the engine with the transmission in Neutral for two minutes Failure to idle the engine after every 500 miles of towing may cause dam age to the transmission s internal parts UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING DOT Department Of Transportation Quality Grades All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades Quality grades
221. part of this Owner s Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system or trans mitted in any form or by any means electronic me chanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co Ltd Table of Contents Illustrated table of contents Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental Instruments and controls Pre driving checks and adjustments Heater air conditioner and audio systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do it yourself Technical and consumer information 0 Illustrated table of contents EXt MOM cisiescevscaveieasy rerna asais tariptin esiin 0 2 Instrument panel eisccseccccesecssiasescesdesocsconsssenscseseuneeses 0 6 Soda Meiera E AE 0 2 Meters and Gauges cescesesesseseeeeeneeeseneneeeeeeeees 0 7 COUPO AN stead 0 3 Engine compartment locations eee 0 8 Passenger compartment e cceeseseeseeesreeeereeees 0 4 OGM arsen aa a aE E cect TENEN 0 4 EXTERIOR Q 2 Illustrated table of contents SS10004 SEDAN Engine hood Page 3 9 Headlight and turn signal switch P 2 18 Windshield wiper and washer switch P 2 17 Windshield P 8 19 Sunroof P 2 37 Power windows P 2 34 Towing hook P 6 12 Fog light switch P 2 22 Front side marker light P 8 29 Tire pressure P 8 33 Flat tire P 6 2 Tire chains P 8 38 Mirrors P 3 16
222. pe spare tire TEMPORARY USE ONLY Do not use the chains on dry roads Driving with chains in such conditions can cause damage to the various mechanisms of the vehicle due to some overstress Sedan Front a 4 wheels DI0048 C CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES Tire rotation Sedan INFINITI recommends rotating the tires every 7 500 miles 12 000 km See Flat tire in the In case of emergency section for tire replac ing procedures As soon as possible tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque with a torque wrench Wheel nut tightening torque 80 ft lb 108 N m The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to specification at all times It is recommended that wheel nuts be tightened to specification at each tire rotation interval Tire rotation Coupe Tires cannot be rotated on this vehicle as front tires are a different size from rear tires and the direction of the wheel rotation is fixed for each tire A pin is on the front brake rotor to prevent the rear wheels from being installed in place of the front wheels The spare tire can be installed in place of the front and rear wheels When installing the spare tire in the front wheel the hole in the spare tire wheel must be aligned with the pin on the brake rotor WARNING e After rotating the tires adjust the tire pressure e Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driven for 600 miles 1 000 km also in cases of a flat tire
223. r INFINITI vehicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with the environment in mind This refrigerant will not harm the earth s ozone layer How ever special charging equipment and lubricant are required when servicing your NISSAN air conditioner Using improper refrigerants or lu bricants will cause severe damage to your air conditioning system See Capacities and rec ommended fuel lubricants in the 9 Technical and consumer information section for air con ditioning system refrigerant and lubricant rec ommendations Your INFINITI dealer will be able to service your environmentally friendly air conditioning system AA WARNING The air conditioner system contains re frigerant under high pressure To avoid personal injury any air conditioner ser vice should be done only by an experi enced technician with proper equip ment AUDIO SYSTEM Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON and press the POWER FM or AM button to turn on the radio If you listen to the radio with the engine not running the key should be turned to the ACC position Radio reception is affected by station signal strength distance from radio transmitter build ings bridges mountains and other external influences Intermittent changes in reception quality normally are caused by these external influences Using a cellular phone in or near the ve hicle may influence radio reception quality Radio reception Your radio system is equippe
224. r end collisions After the collision the head restraints return to their original positions Properly adjust the active head restraints as described in the previous section SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System SRS section contains important information con cerning the driver and passenger front impact supplemental air bags front seat side impact supplemental air bags curtain air bags and front seat pre tensioner seat belts Supplemental front impact air bag system This system can help cushion the impact force to the face and chest of the driver and front passenger in certain frontal collisions Supplemental side impact air bag system This system can help cushion the impact force to the chest area of the driver and front pas senger in certain side impact collisions The front seat side impact supplemental air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted Supplemental curtain side impact air bag system This system can help cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in front and rear outboard seating positions in certain side impact collisions The curtain side impact air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted These supplemental restraint systems are de signed to supplement the crash protection provided by the driver and passenger seat belts and are not a substitute for them Seat
225. r the registration process these compo nents will only recognize keys coded into the Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System IVIS dur ing registration Any key that is not given to your dealer at the time of registration will no longer be able to start your vehicle Do not allow the immobilizer system key which contains an electrical transponder to come into contact with salt water This could affect system function DOORS AA WARNING e Always have the doors locked while driving Along with the use of seat belts this provides greater safety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent persons from being thrown from the vehicle This also helps keep children and others from unintention ally opening the doors and will help keep out intruders e Before opening any door always look for and avoid oncoming traffic e Do not leave children unattended in side the vehicle They could unknow ingly activate switches or controls Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents SPA1421 LOCKING WITH KEY Power The power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors trunk lid and fuel filler lid e Turning the door key cylinder to the front of the vehicle will lock all doors trunk lid and fuel filler lid e Turning the door key cylinder to the rear of the vehicle once will unlock the driver s door Turning the door key cylinder to the rear of the vehicle again within 5 seconds
226. r to the down side Shifts to lower range e Moving the selector lever rapidly to the same side twice will shift the ranges in succession e When canceling the manual shift mode return the selector lever to the D position The transmission returns to the normal driving mode e In the manual shift mode the transmis sion may not shift to the selected gear This helps maintain driving performance and reduces the chance of vehicle dam age or loss of control Sedan type A e In the manual shift mode the transmis sion may shift up automatically over the selected range if the engine is revved up to a hazardous speed When vehicle speed decreases the transmission au tomatically shifts down and shifts to 1st gear before the vehicle comes to a stop Sedan type B and Coupe In the manual shift mode the transmission automatically shifts down to 1st gear be fore the vehicle comes to a stop When accelerating again it is necessary to shift up to the desired range Accelerator downshift In D position For passing or hill climbing fully depress the accelerator pedal to the floor This shifts the transmission down into the lower gear de pending on the vehicle speed Fail safe When the fail safe operation occurs the next time the key is turned to the ON position the oft light will blink for approximately 8 sec onds after coming on for 2 seconds While the vehicle can be driven under these c
227. rage door opener HomeLink Universal Transceiver Gas cap GAUGE sia ceetsacearsnceersncseteeceeniecsensnctennccs Engine coolant temperature gauge 2 4 Fuelkgalge senienas tie ecient eco 2 5 COD OMOL Etec cctecscosics catesctctecentacssessescousesceste 2 3 SPCCUOMECIS Ns ayrini oann 2 3 Tachometer General maintenance 0 c cece 8 2 GIOVE POX E PETEA 2 30 Glove Dox UPPOl cccseccceseccesneecteneccesnatceeteccens 2 31 GIOVE DOK OCK cuz ccceusiic tet anccess cesepstcereececenaneses 2 30 H Hazard warning flasher switch Head restraints armii Headlights Bulb replacement c eee 8 28 Headlight switch 2 19 Xenon headlights 2 18 Heated seats 2 24 Heater Engine coolant heater cee 5 27 Heater and air conditioner automatic 4 3 HomeLink Universal Transceiver 2 41 HOO releas Erian ENA Hook Coat hook How to stop alarm Vehicle security c cece 2 16 l lgnition SWILCM i s2eccictes cies ctetcoetades tsZeoetetercteteetnd 5 6 Automatic transmission models 5 6 5 9 KEY POSINIONS issant 5 7 Manual transmission models 5 7 5 14 Immobilizer system we 2 16 IN CAbIN microfilter nrinn 4 5 Indicator QMS nienn 2 12 Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System Engine Staite coatesi orioniks Inside automatic anti glare mirror Inspection maintenance I M test Instrument brightness Con
228. ration in driveability and automatic transmission durability and may damage the automatic transmission which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty For hot climates viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures always above 0 C 32 F DEXRON III MERCON or equivalent may als be used Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact an INFINITI dealer for more information regarding suitable fluids including recommended brand s of DEXRON II MERCON automatic transmission fluid Available in mainland US through your INFINITI dealer For additional information see Engine oil in the 8 Maintenance and do it yourself section for changing engine oil 9 For additional information see Vehicle identification in this section for air conditioner specification label 9 2 Technical and consumer information or equivalent ATF may also be used FUEL RECOMMENDATION Sedan models Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI Anti Knock Index number Research octane number 91 For improved vehicle performance INFINITI recommends the use of unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI number Research octane number 96 Coupe models Use unleaded premium gasoline with an oc tane rating of at least 91 AKI Anti Knock Index number Research octane number 96 If premium gasoline is not available unleaded regular
229. rd type SPA1420B A key number plate is supplied with your keys Record the key number and keep it in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle If you lose your keys see an INFINITI dealer for duplicates by using the key number 3 2 Pre driving checks and adjustments A key number is necessary when you have lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate from If you still have a key your INFINITI dealer can duplicate it INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM IVIS KEYS You can only drive your vehicle using the master or valet keys which are registered to the Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System compo nents in your vehicle These keys have a transponder chip in the key head The master key can be used for all the locks The valet key cannot be used for glove box lock To protect belongings when you leave a key with someone give them the valet key only Never leave these keys in the vehicle Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System KEY Master and Valet keys If you still have a key the key number is not necessary when you need extra Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System keys Your INFINITI dealer can duplicate it As many as 5 IVIS keys can be used with one vehicle You should bring all IVIS keys that you have to your INFINITI dealer for registration This is be cause the registration process will erase the memory of all key codes previously registered into the Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System Afte
230. re belt assembly should be replaced CHILD RESTRAINTS PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS AA WARNING Infants and small children should al ways be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the ve hicle Failure to use a child restraint can result in serious injury or death Infants and small children should never be carried on your lap It is not possible for even the strongest adult to resist the forces of a severe acci dent The child could be crushed be tween the adult and parts of the ve hicle Also do not put the same seat belt around both your child and your self Never install a rear facing child re straint in the front seat An inflating supplemental air bag could seriously injure or kill your child A rear facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat e INFINITI recommends that the child restraint be installed in the rear seat According to accident statistics chil dren are safer when properly re strained in the rear seat than in the front seat e An improperly installed child re straint could lead to serious injury or death in an accident In general child restraints are designed to be installed with the lap portion of a three point type seat belt In addition this vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint lower anchor system referred to as the LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren system Some child restraints include two rigid or webbing mounted at
231. rest Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 11 SPA1698 To open the trunk lid from the rear seat pull the release handle towards front of vehicle until the lock releases Return the handle to the original position by securing the latch Otherwise it may cause water to leak into the trunk Coupe Access the handle from the rear seat Fold down the rear seatback by pulling the strap located at center bottom of the seatback sideways Q To open the trunk lid from the rear seat 3 12 Pre driving checks and adjustments pull the release handle towards front of vehicle until the lock releases FUEL FILLER LID Sedan PUSH SPA1427B OPENING THE FUEL FILLER LID To open the fuel filler lid unlock the fuel filler lid lock by using one of the following opera tions then push the right hand side of the lid Sedan the left hand side of the lid Coupe e Press the unlock button on the keyfob once e Insert the key into the door lock cylinder and turn the door key cylinder to the rear of the vehicle e Press the power door lock switch to the unlock position To lock close the fuel filler lid and lock the doors Coupe Front SPA1562 Cap holder SPA1428A Coupe SPA1563 FUEL FILLER CAP The fuel filler cap is a ratcheting type Tighten the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are heard Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder while refueling AA W
232. right Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly See Seat belts later in this section for precautions on seat belt usage e After adjustment check to be sure the seat is securely locked SSS0186 Armrest if so equipped Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal 1 8 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags UNLOCK Mast key SSS0187 Interior trunk access Sedan Pull the partition down to access the trunk from the rear seat The partition can be locked using the mas ter key to prevent unauthorized access Remove the key while opening or closing the partition Otherwise the partition may be dam aged SS0219 Coupe Pull the handle on the left side of the trunk and push the seatback forward to access the trunk from the rear seat AA WARNING Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shifting Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks In a sudden stop or collision unsecured cargo could cause personal injury When raising the seatback make sure to lock the seatback The pop up knob on the seat back will latch in when the seatback is locked Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 9 ADJUST J PUSH to SS0125 The center of the head restraint is level with the center of your ears SSS0178 HEAD RESTRA
233. rn off the air conditioner switch Open all the windows move the heater or air condi 6 10 In case of emergency tioner temperature control to maximum hot and fan control to high speed 3 If engine overheating is caused by climbing a long hill on a hot day run the engine at a fast idle approximately 1 500 rpm until the temperature gauge indication returns to normal 4 Get out of the vehicle Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the radiator before opening the hood Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen before pro ceeding 5 Open the engine hood AA WARNING If steam or water is coming from the engine stand clear to prevent getting burned 6 Visually check if the cooling fan is running The radiator hoses and radiator should not leak water If coolant is leaking or the cooling fan does not run stop the engine AA WARNING e Be careful not to allow your hands hair jewelry or clothing to come into contact with or to get caught in the cooling fan or drive belt e The engine cooling fan can start at any time when the coolant tempera ture is high 7 After the engine cools down check the coolant level in the reservoir tank with the engine running Add coolant to the reservoir tank if necessary Have your vehicle re paired at the nearest INFINITI dealer If needed Roadside Assistance is available Please see your Warranty Information Booklet or Roadside Assistance D Card for the t
234. rting the driver to the fact that the road surface is slippery and the vehicle is nearing its traction limits Ope Vehicle dynamic control off indicator light The light comes on when the vehicle dynamic control off switch is pushed to OFF This indicates the vehicle dynamic control system and traction control system are not operating When the vehicle dynamic control off indicator light and slip indicator light come on with the vehicle dynamic control system turned on this light alerts the driver to the fact that the vehicle dynamic control system s fail safe mode is operating i e the vehicle dynamic control sys tem may not be functioning properly Have the system checked by your INFINITI dealer If an abnormality occurs in the system the vehicle dynamic control system function will be can celed but the vehicle is still driveable For additional information see Vehicle dynamic control system VDC in the 5 Starting and driving section of this manual 15 Turn signal hazard indicator lights The light flashes when the turn signal switch lever or hazard switch is turned on AUDIBLE REMINDERS Key reminder chime The chime will sound if the driver s side door is opened while the key is left in the ignition switch ignition switch is turned off Remove the key and take it with you when leaving the vehicle Light reminder chime The chime will sound when the front door is
235. run the engine in an enclosed space such as a garage be sure there is proper ventilation for exhaust gases to escape e Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by a jack If it is nec essary to work under the vehicle support it with safety stands e Keep smoking materials flame and sparks away from fuel and the bat tery e On gasoline engine models with the Multiport Fuel Injection MFI System the fuel filter or fuel lines should be serviced by an INFINITI dealer be cause the fuel lines are under high pressure even when the engine is off 8 6 Maintenance and do it yourself CAUTION e Do not work under the hood while the engine is hot Turn off the engine and wait until it cools down e Never connect or disconnect either the battery or any transistorized com ponent connector while the ignition key is on e Never leave any engine or automatic transmission related component har ness connector disconnected while the ignition key is on e Avoid direct contact with used engine oil and coolant Improperly disposed engine oil engine coolant and or other vehicle fluids can hurt the envi ronment Always conform to local regulations for disposal of vehicle fluid This 8 Maintenance and do it yourself sec tion gives instructions regarding only those items which are relatively easy for an owner to perform A genuine INFINITI Service Manual is also available See Owners Manual Service M
236. ry completely before using them WARNING Do not allow wet belts to roll up in the retractor NEVER use bleach dye or chemical solvents since these may se verely weaken the seat belt webbing CORROSION PROTECTION MOST COMMON FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO VEHICLE CORROSION e The accumulation of moisture retaining dirt and debris in body panel sections cavities and other areas e Damage to paint and other protective coat ings caused by gravel and stone chips or minor traffic accidents ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INFLUENCE THE RATE OF CORROSION Moisture Accumulation of sand dirt and water on the vehicle body underside can accelerate corro sion Wet floor coverings will not dry com pletely inside the vehicle and should be re moved for drying to avoid floor panel corrosion Relative humidity Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of high relative humidity especially those areas where the temperatures stay above freezing and where atmospheric pollution exists and road salt is used Temperature A temperature increase will accelerate the rate of corrosion to those parts which are not well ventilated Air pollution Industrial pollution the presence of salt in the air in coastal areas or heavy road salt use will accelerate the corrosion process Road salt will also accelerate the disintegration of paint surfaces TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM CORROSION e Wash and wax your vehicle often to keep it cle
237. s acuetieecitecesstgdsecdicelidastdesctbeee 2 26 Cigarette lighter and ashtray accessory 2 27 AS 0 fc 0 eer er epee peer erereerRSerreceere ere errrere irene errr erere 2 28 Instrument pocket Except for Navigation system equipped models ceeseseseesereeeeeeneeeetees 2 28 Sunglasses holder 2 28 Cup NOld erinrar 2 29 GIOVE DOX E ened anc eee 2 30 Upper glove box Except for Navigation system equipped Mod lS rssi iiinis 2 31 Console BOX iiie ipininta niaaa 2 31 Rear armrest POCKGH cc0cs0 sinsesccee sasaceaven evince 2 32 Card holder drivers side 2 33 Coat Nook COUpe sii tesscvescescesisessccsovtastercnescetees 2 33 SLOWING GON Dag Ssss ieee aa 2 33 WING OWS cocarro aeee raea a aaa aae eana EEEE 2 34 Pwer WINDOWS siisi isia iaiia 2 34 Automatic adjusting function Coupe 2 36 INSTRUMENT PANEL 1 2 8 45 6 78 18 19 2021 2223 24 26 910111213 14 15 28 29 30 31 32 S10017 DNAN Headlight fog light and turn signal switch Steering switch for audio control Driver supplemental air bag Horn Meters gauges Cruise control main set switch Windshield wiper washer switch 2 2 Instruments and controls Center ventilator Center display Compass Air conditioner Ambient temperature Rear window and outside mirror if so equipped defogger switch 10 Heater air conditioner control Clock Navigation system if so equipped
238. s on the disc and the play time will appear on the display If the radio or tape is already operating it will automatically turn off and the compact disc will play AA CAUTION Do not force the compact disc into the slot This could damage the player If the system has been turned off while the compact disc was playing pushing the ON OFF VOL control knob will start the com pact disc 3 1 in 8 cm diameter compact discs can also be used without an adapter LOAD CD LOAD To insert a CD in the CD changer push the LOAD button for less than 1 5 seconds Select the loading slot by pushing the CD insert select button 1 to 6 then insert the CD To insert 6 CDs to the CD changer in succes sion push the LOAD button for more than 1 5 seconds The inserted slot numbers will illuminate on the display DISC PLAY When the DISC CD play button is pushed with the system off and the compact disc loaded the system will turn on and the com pact disc will start to play When the DISC button is pushed with the compact disc loaded with the tape or the radio playing the tape or radio will automatically be turned off and the compact disc will start to play AN N FF Fast Forward REW Rewind When the A fast forward or y rewind button is pushed while the compact disc is being played the compact disc will play while fast forwarding or rewinding When th
239. s or lane changes Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed Always block the wheels on both vehicle and trailer when parking Parking on a slope is not recommended however if you must do so and if your vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission first apply the parking brake and block the wheels and then move the transmission selector lever into the P Park position If you move the selector lever to the P Park position be fore applying the parking brake and block ing the wheels transmission damage could occur When going down a hill shift into a lower gear and use the engine braking effect When going up a long grade downshift the transmission to a lower gear and reduce speed to reduce chances of engine over loading and or overheating However for long steep grades do not stay in 1st or 2nd gear when driving above 35 MPH 56 km h If the engine coolant rises to an extremely high temperature when the air conditioning system is on turn off the air conditioner Coolant heat can be additionally vented by opening the windows switching the fan control to high and setting the temperature control to the HOT position Trailer towing requires more fuel than nor mal circumstances Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles 800 km Have your vehicle serviced more often than at intervals specified in the recommended maintenance schedule in the INFINITI Ser vice and Maintenance Guide When makin
240. s section Do not lean against the door SSS0101 Do not lean against the door SS0188 AA WARNING Supplemental side air bag and curtain side impact air bag The supplemental side air bag and curtain side impact air bag ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact rear impact rollover or lower severity side collision Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents The seat belts the supplemental side air bag and curtain side impact air bag are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat The side air bag and curtain side impact air bag inflate with great force Do not allow anyone to place their hand leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front seat or near the side roof rails Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seat or rear outboard seats to extend their hand out of the win dow or lean against the door Some examples of dangerous riding posi tions are shown in the previous illus trations When sitting in the rear seat do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat If the supplemental side air bag inflates you may be seriously in jured Be especially careful with chil dren who should always be properly restrained Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 15 SS0159 SSS0162 e Do not use seat covers on the front sea
241. sO open to close Rear left n passenger side lt pce ay Lock button Front passenger side Rear right passenger side 1C2245 Coupe Main switch PUSH DOWN Lock button Driver side oe es ae wes UP to close gs Taon KS N RS TGA Power door gs eer side SIC1978A Main power window switch driver s side To open or close the window push down or pull up the switch and hold it The main switch driver side switches will open or close all the windows Sedan Front passenger side PULL UP to close f PUSH DOWN to open nan SIC1852A Coupe Front passenger side PULL UP to close PUSH DOWN to open SIC1892B Sedan Type A OPEN Automatically A E Automatically open SIC1853B Passenger side power window switch The passenger side switch will open or close only the corresponding window To open or close the window hold the switch down or up Locking passenger s windows When the lock button is pushed in only the driver side window can be opened or closed Push it in again to cancel Automatic operation For front door windows or all door windows if so equipped To fully open or close the window completely press or lift the switch and release it it need not be held The window will automatically open or close all the way To stop the window just press or lift the switch in the opposite direction Auto
242. side mirror defroster switch Registering your vehicle in another country 9 9 Remote keyless entry system ccee 3 5 Reporting safety defects US only 9 22 Roadside assistance program cceeee 6 2 ROOYEN iccescecies there eles cress naeracem ieee 5 4 S Safety Ghild seat Dels aiii nrniiei tesoiras 1 28 Reporting safety defects US only 9 22 TOWING SALCLY crierai carvcensivencs 9 17 Satellite radio operation ee 4 12 Seat Belt warning light Belt warning light and chime Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment 000 1 2 Front power seat adjustment 1 4 Rear seat adjustment c ceceeeeereeeeeeee 1 7 Seat belt s Child SAEY a ose helt 1 28 Infants and small children 00 c 1 28 Injured POrSONS 60 cceneccensecenecernecerneecees 1 29 Larger ChilOnen cies crc entcts ented 1 28 Pre tensioner seat belt system 0 1 22 Precautions on seat belt usage i Pregnant WOMOMsisi cineris 1 28 Seat belt cl anihg siasii 7 4 Seat belt extenders 0 0 eeeeeeeeetereeeeeee 1 32 Seat belt maintenance eeeeeeeeeees 1 32 Seat DeltS inzer ua aa E 1 25 Three point type with retractor 1 29 Seat s Driver side Memory ccce eee 3 18 Heated Seats aiiis 2 24 Cel See iet Seana E eure sees eee ees 1 2 Secondary trunk lid release ceeeeeeeeee 3 11 Security system Vehicle security system 2
243. sition 2 20 Instruments and controls The autolight system can turn on the head lights automatically when it is dark turn off the headlights when it is light and keep the head lights on for up to 45 seconds after you turn the key to OFF and open any door then close all the doors If the ignition switch is turned OFF and one of the doors is opened and this condition is continued the headlights remain ON for five minutes SS A Photo sensor for autolight SIC1230B Be sure not to put anything on top of the photo sensor located on the top left hand side of the instrument panel The photo sensor controls the autolamp if it is cov ered the photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and the headlights will illuminate SIC 2230 Headlight beam select To select the low beam put the lever in the neutral position as shown To select the high beam push the lever forward Pull it back to select the low beam Pulling the lever toward you will flash the headlight high beam Battery saver system e When the headlight switch is in the pa or g0 position while the ignition switch is in the ON position the lights including the front fog light will automatically turn off 5 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned to the OFF position e When the headlight switch remains in the cpaz Or g0 position after the lights auto matically turn off the lights will turn on for 5 minutes when the headli
244. snsencciavnncninacinenccnns 2 9 2 12 Xenon headlights 2 18 Lights Exterior and interior light replacements oeenn eere E 8 29 Loading information See vehicle loading IMPOFIMALIOM eaaa 9 14 Lock DOOM OCKS At kosnya 3 3 GIOVE DOX JOCK csciaceccizs cxerseoreveaccevmetecreenzes 2 30 Power dOOMlOCK cccisccrscccarsscsrscceansecetecceansn 3 3 Trunk lid lock opener lever 3 10 Low tire pressure warning light 2 12 Low tire pressure warning system 5 3 6 2 M Maintenance Batto fy iseenese General maintenance cee Inside the vehicle 0 c c cess Maintenance precautions eeeeeeeeeees Maintenance requirements Outside the vehicle ccc ce eee e eee Seat belt maintenance 0 ee 10 4 Malfunction indicator lamp MIL 0 2 13 Manual front seat adjustment 1 2 Meters and Gauges cccccecesssseeeeeneeeees 2 3 Meters and gauges Instrument brightness CONMOl at ccteec icv iit wai eters deat 2 21 Mirror Automatic anti glare inside mirror 3 16 Outside mirror CONtrOl c eeeeeeeereeeeeee 3 16 Outside M OS ses ssccsseeesessceasieeceteceissecr 3 16 N New vehicle break in ceseeceeereeeeeneeeeee Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System o OJOMEtET aie centers AREE 2 3 Oil Capacities and recommended fuel lUDriCaMtS 44 4a a he 9 2 Changing engine oil and filter 8 11 Checking engine oil level 8 10 Engine Oilarraren 8 10 E
245. speed when the vehicle speed is over 25 MPH 40 km h BREAK IN SCHEDULE AA CAUTION During the first 1 200 miles 2 000 km follow these recommendations to obtain maximum engine performance and en sure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle Failure to follow these recommendations may result in shortened engine life and reduced en gine performance e Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed either fast or slow Do not run the engine over 4 000 rpm e Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear e Avoid quick starts e Avoid hard braking as much as possible e Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles 800 km INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY Accelerate slowly and smoothly Maintain cruising speeds with a constant accelerator position Drive at moderate speeds on the highway Driving at high speed will lower fuel economy Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking Maintain a safe distance behind other ve hicles Use a proper gear range which suits road conditions On level roads shift into high gear as soon as possible Avoid unnecessary engine idling Keep your engine tuned up Follow the recommended periodic mainte nance schedule Keep the tires inflated at the correct pres sure Low pressure will increase tire wear and waste fuel Keep the front wheels in correct alignment Improper alignment will cause not only tire wear but also lower fuel economy Air conditioner operati
246. ssdniey caccoedenss specu ictexd 3 3 MOCKING WIT KOY rrena aa 3 3 Windows open close with key cee 3 3 Locking with inside lock KnOb ce eee 3 4 Locking with power door lock Switch 3 4 Child safety rear door lock Sedan 0 3 5 Remote keyless entry system sereen 3 5 How to use the remote keyless entry system 3 5 Battery replacement 0 cece seeeeeeereeeereeees TOO A E T TAUNK eliene aasin aaa Opener operation Interior trunk lid release Secondary trunk lid release eeeeeeeeeeeeeee 3 11 Ue PING F ING E A ET T E Opening the fuel filler lid Fuerer Capes ee reresrt reer prerrre eer Steering Wheel seccvcacecssceedecesaacecacersessepenncessecepcecenecs Tilt operation SUN VISONS rere k enea rA EGES Min ONS write nahin a TES Automatic anti glare inside mirror if so CQUID POO incsssnst ainin 3 16 Outside MINOMS 42 1 5 inansa 3 16 Automatic drive positioner if so equipped 3 17 Automatic drive positioner operation 3 17 Entry exit function Memory storage System operation Cancel SWItCh c ceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteaeeteaeeeeaes KEYS Silver at Silver Master key 1 With built in transponder chip axa Master key 2 With built in transponder chip Black PM INFINITI Valet key With built in transponder chip Key number plate Wallet key Key case Ca
247. ssenger may be recorded depending on vehicle equipment These types of systems are sometimes called Event Data Recorders Special equipment can be used to access the electornic data that may be stored in the vehicle s computers sounds are not re corded INFINITI and dealers have equipment to access some of this data others may also have this equipment The data may be re trieved during routine vehicle servicing or for special research It might also be accessed with the consent of the vehicle owner or les see in response to a request by law enforce ment or as otherwise required or permitted by law Technical and consumer information 9 23 OWNER S MANUAL SERVICE MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION A genuine INFINITI Service Manual is the best source of service and repair information for your vehicle Filled with wiring diagrams illus trations and step by step diagnostic and ad justment procedures this manual is the same one used by the factory trained technicians working at authorized INFINITI dealerships Also available are genuine INFINITI Owner s Manuals and genuine INFINITI Service and Owner s Manuals for older INFINITI models In the USA For current pricing and availability of genuine INFINITI Service Manuals for the 2000 model year and later contact Tweddle Litho Company 1 800 450 9491 www nissan techinfo com For current pricing and availability of genuine INFINITI Service Manuals for the 1999 model year
248. stem anchors are obstructed Sedan TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD 1 To install the LATCH system compatible RESTRAINT child restraint adjust the height of the child restraint LATCH system anchor attach A WARNING ments to the anchor points on the rear seat 2 Insert the anchor attachments into the an e The child restraint anchor point is chor points If the child restraint is equipped designed to withstand only those with a top tether see Top tether strap child loads imposed by correctly fitted restraint later in this section for installation A child restraints Under no circum instructions stance are they to be used for adult 3 After attaching the child restraint and before seat belts or harnesses placing the child in it use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side and tug it forward to make sure that the child restraint Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 41 Coupe e After removing a rear seat head re straint for top tether installation store it securely to prevent it from causing injury to passengers or dam age to the vehicle in case of sudden braking or an accident Always re place it and adjust properly when top tether is no longer in use If your child restraint has a top tether strap it must be secured to the anchor point provided behind its position First adjust the seatback so that it is upright if so equipped Remove the anchor cover from the anchor
249. stop the vehicle and the stopping distance will be longer Wet brakes When the vehicle is washed or driven through water the brakes may get wet As a result your braking distance will be longer and the vehicle may pull to one side during braking To dry brakes drive the vehicle at a safe speed while lightly tapping the brake pedal to heat up the brakes Do this until the brakes return to normal Avoid driving the vehicle at high speeds until the brakes function correctly Using the brakes Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving This will cause overheating of the brakes increases wear on the brake lin ings and pads and reduces gas mileage To help save the brakes and to prevent the brakes from overheating reduce speed and downshift to a lower gear before going down a slope or long grade Overheated brakes may reduce braking performance and could result in loss of vehicle control AA WARNING e While driving on a slippery surface be careful when braking accelerating or downshifting Abrupt braking or accelerating could cause the wheels to skid and result in an accident e If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving the power assist for the brakes will not work Braking will be harder ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ABS The anti lock brake system controls the brakes at each wheel so the wheels will not lock when braking abruptly or when braking on slippery surfaces The system detects
250. sunroof does not operate properly after step 4 repeat the procedure starting with step 1 Coupe 1 Press the switch to the CLOSE UP side to tilt up the sunroof 2 Release the switch when the sunroof is in the fully tilted up position 3 Press and hold the switch to the CLOSE UP side for approximately 10 sec onds until the sunroof automatically closes 4 Release the switch when the sunroof stops 5 Press and hold the switch to the CLOSE UP side for approximately 4 sec onds until the sunroof moves automatically Continue to press and hold the switch while the sunroof operates automatically Do not release the switch 6 Release the switch when the sunroof stops 7 If the sunroof does not operate properly after step 6 repeat the procedure starting with step 1 Have your INFINITI dealer check and repair the sunroof INTERIOR LIGHT INTERIOR LIGHT The interior light has a two position switch When the switch is in the door position the light will illuminate when a door is opened The light will stay on for about 30 seconds when e The doors are unlocked by the keyfob a key or the power door lock switch while all doors are closed e The driver s door is opened and then closed while the key is removed from the ignition switch e The key is removed from the ignition switch while all doors are closed The light will turn off while the 30 second timer is activated when e The driver s
251. t the key cannot be turned to LOCK and re moved until the selector lever is moved to the P position If the selector lever is not returned to P posi tion the key cannot be moved toward LOCK When removing the key from the ignition make sure the selector lever is in the P posi tion When the key cannot be turned toward the LOCK position proceed as follows to remove the key 1 Move the selector lever into the P position 2 Turn the ignition key slightly in the ON direction 3 Turn the key toward the LOCK position 4 Remove the key If the key is removed from the ignition switch the selector lever cannot be moved from the P position The selector lever can be moved if the ignition switch is in the ON position and the foot brake pedal is depressed There is an OFF position in between LOCK and ACC although it does not show on the lock cylinder When the ignition is in OFF the steering wheel is not locked In order to lock the steering wheel it must be turned about 1 6 of a turn counterclockwise from the straight up position To lock the steering wheel turn the key to the LOCK position Remove the key To unlock the steering wheel insert the key and turn it gently while rotating the steer ing wheel slightly right and left AA WARNING Never remove or turn the key to the LOCK position while driving The steer ing wheel will lock This may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and co
252. t HFC 134a R 134a in your INFINITI vehicle will not harm the earth s ozone layer Although this refrigerant does not affect the earth s atmosphere certain govern mental regulations require the recovery and recycling of any refrigerant during automotive air conditioning system service Your INFINITI dealer has the trained technicians and equip ment needed to recover and recycle your air conditioning system refrigerant Contact your INFINITI dealer when servicing your air conditioning system SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Model VQ35DE Type Gasoline 4 cycle Cylinder arrangement 6 cylinder V slanted at 60 Bore x Stroke in mm 3 760 x 3 205 95 5 x 81 4 Displacement cu in cm 213 45 3 498 Firing order 1 2 3 4 5 6 Idle speed rpm Bests ae Nebel Ignition timing B T D C degree rpm ie sero oe CO percentage at idle speed No air Standard PLFR5A 11 Spark plug F Service option PLFR4A 11 PLFR6A 11 Spark plug gap Normal in mm 0 043 1 1 Camshaft operation Timing chain 1 Cylinder number The spark ignition system of this vehicle meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regula tions Technical and consumer information 9 7 WHEELS AND TIRES Road wheel Type Position Size aaa mm Sedan Aluminum 17 x7JJ 1 75 45 17 x 7 1 2JJ_ 1 18 30 Coupe Aluminum es ee 1 30 83 KE Tire Type Position Size Pressure Cold Conventional
253. t or pierce it with a pin or e Forno heat the switch has a center OFF similar object This may result in position between low and high damage to the heater 2 Select heat range The indicator light in the switch will illumi 2 24 Instruments and controls SNOW MODE SWITCH if so equipped SIC 2329 VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL VDC OFF SWITCH VDC OFF SIC1832 For driving or starting the vehicle on snowy roads or slippery areas push the SNOW mode switch to the ON position and then the indi cator light in the switch will illuminate When the SNOW mode is activated engine output is controlled to reduce wheel spin CAUTION When turning the vehicle in SNOW mode on paved roads you may feel a braking effect This is a normal condition of the AWD model The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC System ON for most driving conditions If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow the VDC system reduces the engine output to reduce wheel spin The engine speed will be reduced even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor If maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck vehicle turn the VDC system off To cancel the Vehicle Dynamic Control Sys tem VDC push the VDC OFF switch to turn off the system The YPF indicator will come on Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the engine to turn ON the system See Vehicle dynamic control system VDC in the 5 S
254. tachments that can be connected to these lower anchors For details see LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren SYSTEM later in this section Child restraints for infants and children of various sizes are offered by several manufac turers When selecting any child restraint keep the following points in mind e Choose only a restraint with a label certify ing that it complies with Federal Motor Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 33 Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 e Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle s seat and seat belt system e lf the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle place your child in the child re straint and check the various adjustments to be sure the child restraint is compatible with your child Always follow all recom mended procedures All US states and Canadian provinces re quire that infants and small children be restrained in approved child restraints at all times while the vehicle is being oper ated WARNING e Improper use of a child restraint can result in increased injuries for both the infant or child and other occu pants in the vehicle e Follow all of the child restraint manu facturer s instructions for installation and use When purchasing a child restraint be sure to select one which will fit your child and vehicle It may not be possible
255. tart ing and driving section Instruments and controls 2 25 CLOCK Adjusting knob SIC1855 POWER OUTLET Automatic transmission model SIC1840A to remove SIC 2330 If the power supply is disconnected the clock will not indicate the correct time Readjust the time ADJUSTING THE TIME To adjust the time turn the adjusting knob 2 26 Instruments and controls The power outlet is for powering electrical accessories such as cellular telephones AA CAUTION e Use caution as the socket and plug may be hot during or immediately after use e This power outlet is not designed for use with a cigarette lighter unit e Do not use with accessories that ex ceed a 12 volt 120W 10A power draw Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical accessory Use this power outlet with the engine running If the engine is stopped this could result in a discharged bat tery Avoid using when the air conditioner headlights or rear window defogger is on Before inserting or disconnecting a plug be sure to turn off the power CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ASHTRAY accessory GS PUSH PusH PULL to remove lt 4 A Q PUSH to PULL to open remove S1C1841 The cigarette lighter operates when the igni tion switch is in the ACC or ON position Push the lighter in all the way When the lighter is heated it will spring out Return the
256. tbacks They may interfere with supplemental side air bag inflation 1 16 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags SSS0189A Supplemental air bag systems 5 Supplemental curtain side impact air bag modules 6 Diagnosis sensor unit Seat belt pre tensioner 8 Satellite sensors 1 Crash zone sensor 2 Supplemental front air bag modules 3 Supplemental side air bag modules 4 Supplemental curtain side impact air bags N Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 17 Coupe SS0221 The driver supplemental air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel the front passenger supplemental air bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove box These systems are designed to meet optional certification requirements under U S regula tions They are also permitted in Canada The optional certification allows front air bags to be designed to inflate somewhat less forcefully than previously However all of the informa tion cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be followed The front 1 18 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact They may not inflate in certain frontal collisions Vehicle damage or lack of it is not always an indi
257. tch When the switch is in the door position the light will illuminate when the door is opened When the personal light switch is in the ON position it will automatically turn off 30 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned to the OFF position To turn on the light again turn the ignition switch to the ON position 2 40 Instruments and controls The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when the cover on the vanity mirror is opened When the vanity mirror light stays on it will automatically turn off 30 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned to the OFF position To turn on the light again turn the ignition switch to the ON position TRUNK LIGHT The light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened When the trunk lid is closed the light will go off When the trunk light stays on it will automati cally turn off 30 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned to the OFF position To turn on the light again turn the ignition switch to the ON position HomeLink UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER if so equipped The HomeLink Universal Transceiver pro vides a convenient way to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand held transmitters into one built in device HomeLink Universal Transceiver e Will operate most Radio Frequency RF devices such as garage doors gates home and office lighting entry door locks and security systems e Is powered by your vehicle s battery No s
258. tely 8 inches 200 mm of length and may be used for either the driver or front passenger seating position See 1 32 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags your INFINITI dealer for assistance if the ex tender is required AA WARNING e Only INFINITI belt extenders made by the same company which made the original equipment belts should be used with INFINITI belts e Adults and children who can use the standard seat belt should not use an extender Such unnecessary use could result in serious personal in jury in the event of an accident e Never use seat belt extenders to in stall child restraints If the child re straint is not secured properly the child could be seriously injured in a collision or a sudden stop SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE e To clean the seat belt webbings apply a mild soap solution or any solution recom mended for cleaning upholstery or carpets Then brush the webbing wipe it with a cloth and allow it to dry in the shade Do not allow the seat belts to retract until they are com pletely dry If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of the seat belt anchors the seat belts may retract slowly Wipe the shoulder belt guide with a clean dry cloth Periodically check to see that the seat belt and the metal components such as buckles tongues retractors flexible wires and anchors work properly If loose parts deterioration cuts or other damage on the webbing is found the enti
259. ter point of the undercover b Then remove the other bolts that hold the undercover in place AA CAUTION Make sure the correct lifting and support points are used to avoid vehicle dam age Engine oil and filter 1 2 ao Place a large drain pan under the drain plug Remove the oil filler cap Remove the drain plug with a wrench and completely drain the oil AA CAUTION Be careful not to burn yourself as the engine oil is hot e Waste oil must be disposed of properly Maintenance and do it yourself 8 11 Check your local regulations Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench Remove the oil filter by turning it by hand Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface with a clean rag Be sure to remove any old rubber gasket remaining on the mounting surface of the engine Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a slight resistance is felt then tighten additionally more than 2 3 turn Oil filter tightening torque 11 to 15 ft lb 14 7 to 20 5 N m Clean and re install the drain plug with a new washer Securely tighten the drain plug with a wrench Drain plug tightening torque 22 to 29 ft lb 29 to 39 N m Do not use excessive force Refill engine with recommended oil and install the cap securely 8 12 Maintenance and do it yourself CAUTION The dipstick must be inserted in place to prevent oil spill
260. tered Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System key it may be due to interference caused by another Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System key an automated toll road device or automated pay ment device on the key ring Restart the en gine using the following procedures 1 Leave the ignition switch in the ON position for approximately 5 seconds 2 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position and wait approximately 10 sec onds 3 Repeat step 1 and 2 again 4 Restart the engine while holding the device which may have caused the interference separate from the registered Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System key If this procedure allows the engine to start INFINITI recommends placing the regis tered Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System key on a separate key ring to avoid inter ference from other devices Statement related to section 15 of FCC rules for Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer Sys tem CONT ASSY BCM ANT ASSY IMMOBILIZER This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the follow ing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must ac cept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired op eration of the device CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EX PRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFAC TURE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT d
261. th the front and back of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up In case of emergency 6 3 SCE0382A Getting the spare tire and tools Remove jacking tools 1 and spare tire 2 from the storage area located inside the trunk as illustrated If spacers are equipped remove them before removing the spare tire 6 4 In case of emergency Sedan SCE0383A SCE0424A Jack up point and placing jack Jacking up vehicle and removing the damaged tire Carefully read the caution label attached to the jack body and the following instruc tions 1 Place the jack directly under the jack up point as illustrated above so that top of the jack contacts the vehicle at the jack up point Align the jack head between the two notches in the front or the rear as shown Also fit the groove of the jack head between the notches as shown The jack should be used on level firm ground 2 Loosen each wheel nut one or two turns by turning counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench Do not remove the wheel nuts until the tire is off the ground Carefully raise the vehicle until the tire clears the ground To lift the vehicle se curely hold the jack lever and rod with both hands as shown above Remove the wheel nuts and then remove the tire WARNING e Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack e Use onl
262. the car locked with the trunk closed when not in use and prevent children s access to car keys EXHAUST GAS Carbon monoxide AY WARNING oxide Carbon monoxide is danger ous It can cause unconsciousness or death If you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle drive with all windows fully open and have the vehicle inspected immediately Do not run the engine in closed spaces such as a garage Do not park the vehicle with the en gine running for an extended period of time Keep the trunk lid closed while driv ing otherwise exhaust gas could be drawn into the passenger compart ment If you must drive with the trunk lid open follow these precautions e Open all the windows e Set the air recirculation switch OFF and the fan control at high to circulate the air If electrical wirings or other cable connections must pass to a trailer through the seal of the trunk lid or the body follow the manufacturer s rec ommendation to prevent carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle If a special body or other equipment is added for recreational or other us age follow the manufacturer s rec ommendation to prevent carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle Some recreational vehicle appli ances such as stoves refrigerators heaters etc may also generate car bon monoxide The exhaust system and body should be inspected by a qualified mechanic whenever e Your vehicle is raised while being s
263. the child s size Generally infants up to about 1 year and less than 20 Ib 9 kg should be placed in rear facing child restraints Front facing child re straints are available for children who outgrow rear facing child restraints AA WARNING Infants and children need special pro tection The vehicle s seat belts may not fit them properly The shoulder belt may come too close to the face or neck The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones In an accident an improperly fitting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury Always use appropriate child restraints All US states and provinces of Canada require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children See Child restraints later in this section In addition there are many types of child restraints available for larger children which should be used for maximum protection INFINITI recommends that all preteens and children be restrained in the rear seat if possible According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat This is especially important because your vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys tem air bag system for the front passen ger See Supplemental Restraint System earlier in this section for precautions Infants and small children INFINITI recommends that infants and small children be placed in child restraints that com ply with Federal
264. the hips not the waist Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest Never run the lap shoulder belt over your abdominal area Contact your doctor for specific recommendations INJURED PERSONS INFINITI recommends that injured persons use seat belts depending on the injury Check with your doctor for specific recommendations i Sa A N X INSERT to N 4 POSITION fasten aa gt _ SSS0018 THREE POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 29 low on the hips INSERT to fasten POSITION low on the hips SSS0061 Fastening the seat belts 1 Adjust the seat See Seats earlier in this section 2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until it clicks The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact A slow pulling motion will permit the belt to move and allow you some freedom of movement in the seat If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its fully retracted position firmly pull the belt and release it Then smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor 3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug on the hips as shown 4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the retractor to take up extra slack Make sure the shoulder belt is routed over your shoul der and across your chest The front passenger and rear seat
265. the load limit Exampl sampa Occupants Load limit 1 400 Ib R T 640 kg Example 2 a Occupants Load limit 1 400 Ib 640 kg 150 Ib x 4 600 Ib 70 kg 150 Ib 150 Ib 300 Ib 30 Ib 70 kg 70 kg 140 kg 15 kg Z R R3 EEA 30 Ib x 4 120 Ib 280 kg 15 kg Luggage Available cargo C and luggage load capacity 1 070 Ib 485 kg Luggage Available cargo and luggage load capacity 680 Ib cue 300 kg STI0365 VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY Do not exceed the load limit of your vehicle shown as The combined weight of occupants and cargo on the Tire and Loading Informa tion label Do not exceed the number of occu pants shown as Seating Capacity on the Tire and Loading Information label To get the combined weight of occupants and cargo add the weight of all occupants then add the total luggage weight to the value Examples are shown in the illustration Steps for determining correct load limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX pounds on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the X
266. tion GLOVE BOX When locking or unlocking the glove box use the master key The glove box may be opened by pulling the handle AA WARNING Keep glove box lid closed while driving to help prevent injury in an accident or a sudden stop SIC 1848 Automatic transmission model 4 PUSH UP to open Coin pocket Power outlet Tray f JPTE SIC2226 Manual transmission model PULL UP to remove the inside tray A UPPER GLOVE BOX Except for Navigation system equipped models AA WARNING Keep upper glove box lid closed while driving to help prevent injury in an acci dent or a sudden stop CONSOLE BOX WARNING The center console box should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation Instruments and controls 2 31 Coupe manual transmission model 2 32 Instruments and controls 1C2216 Coupe manual transmission model If you prefer comfortable shifter operation remove the console lid 1 Remove the original hinge mask Attach a cloth when using a screw driver 2 Loosen 3 screws and remove the lid 3 Install the replacement hinge mask and latch cover equipped with coupe manual transmission model SIC1850 REAR ARMREST POCKET The pocket can store a first aid kit etc CAUTION Do not use for heavy articles CSS SIC 2332 PUSH to open gt SIC2077 CARD HOLDER Driv
267. to help avoid personal injury or property damage due to sway caused by crosswinds rough road surfaces or passing trucks 1 000 454 110 49 Technical and consumer information 9 17 CAUTION e Do not use axle mounted hitches e The hitch should not be attached to or affect the operation of the impact absorbing bumper e Do not modify the vehicle exhaust system brake system etc to install a trailer hitch e To reduce the possibility of additional damage if your vehicle is struck from the rear where practical remove the hitch and or receiver when not in use e After the hitch is removed seal the bolt holes to prevent exhaust fumes water or dust from entering the pas senger compartment e Regularly check that all hitch mount ing bolts are securely mounted Tire pressures e When towing a trailer inflate the vehicle tires to the recommended cold tire pressure indicated on the Tire and Loading Informa 9 18 Technical and consumer information tion label located on the driver side center pillar e Trailer tire condition size load rating and proper inflation pressure should be in ac cordance with the trailer and tire manufac turers specifications Safety chain Always use a suitable chains between your vehicle and the trailer The safety chains should be crossed and should be attached to the hitch not to the vehicle bumper or axle Be sure to leave enough slack in the chains to permit
268. to properly install some types of child restraints in your vehicle If the child restraint is not anchored properly the risk of a child being injured in a collision or a sudden stop greatly increases Adjustable seatbacks should be posi tioned to fit the child restraint but as upright as possible After attaching the child restraint test it before you place the child in it Tilt it from side to side Try to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place The child restraint should not move more than 1 in 25 mm If the restraint is not secure tighten the belt as necessary or put the restraint in another seat and test it again For a front facing child restraint check to make sure the shoulder belt does not go in front of the child s face 1 34 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags or neck If it does put the shoulder belt behind the child restraint If you must install a front facing child re straint in the front seat see instruc tions later in this section e When your child restraint is not in use store it in the trunk or keep it secured with a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown around in case of a sudden stop or accident CAUTION Remember that a child restraint left in a closed vehicle can become very hot Check the seating surface and buckles before placing your child in the child restraint INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT OUTBOARD OR CENTER POSITIONS
269. tread pattern on all four wheels Failure to do so may result in a circumference difference between tires on the front and rear axles which will cause excessive tire wear and may damage the transmission trans fer case and differential gears AWD models Wheel balance Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle han dling and tire life Even with regular use wheels can get out of balance Therefore they should be balanced as required Wheel balance service should be performed with the wheels off the vehicle Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle could lead to me chanical damage For additional information regarding tires refer to Important Tire Safety Information US or Tire Safety Information Canada in the INFINITI Warranty Information Booklet Care of wheels e Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle to maintain their appearance e Clean the inner side of the wheels when the wheel is changed or the underside of the vehicle is washed Maintenance and do it yourself 8 41 e Do not use abrasive cleaners when wash ing the wheels e Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or corrosion Such damage may cause loss of pressure or poor seal at the tire bead e INFINITI recommends that the road wheels be waxed to protect against road salt in areas where it is used during winter Spare tire TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire T type Observe the following precautions if the T type spare tire must be used
270. trol cece Instrument panelerna eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 2 2 Instrument pocket Except for Navigation SYSTEM iieiea E EE 2 28 Interior light iessicigisnssisoriispemasisariisnnnaa 2 39 Interior light replacement ee 8 29 Interior trunk lid release 3 11 J JUMP Starti wecsciedescinscssdecdencsnedeessnecsteanesens 6 8 K Keyless entry See remote keyless entry SYSTEM ousus eao E ecommerce 3 5 Label Air conditioner specification label Label Emission control information label Label F M V S S certification label Labels Air bag warning labels 0 ee 1 23 Engine serial number 0 0 cee 9 10 Vehicle identification number VIN 9 9 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for GHIIGRON es scssasvessensassansessaanscapvesanaseanieaes 1 40 License plate Installing front license plate 9 13 Light Air bag warning light 0 0 1 23 AWD warning lights ccs iccasseccastecceseeceasensce 5 19 Bulb replacement cccceeeeeeeee 8 26 Fogilight Switehiss cctv eatin 2 22 Headlight Switch 0 2 cc scsi eee 2 19 Headlights Bulb replacement 00 00 8 28 Interior ight cccen cccenscccinecceenacaeinacceanseceenencees 2 39 Mapilightitccinccnactacchndennd 2 39 Rear personal light c csesseeeeeees 2 40 Replacement ysics ni 8 26 TRUNK ght 2 40 Vanity mirror light isiin 2 40 Warning indicator lights and audible PEMIRGONS wvscccsnccnscna
271. ty However now and then you may notice light spark knock for a short time while accelerating or driving up hills This is no cause for concern because you get the greatest fuel benefit when there is light spark knock for a short time under heavy engine load API certification mark FOR GASOLINE ENGINES API service symbol ST10367 ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION Selecting the correct oil It is essential to choose the correct quality and viscosity oil to ensure satisfactory engine life and performance INFINITI recommends the use of a low friction oil energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel economy and con serve energy Oils which do not have the specified quality label should not be used as they could cause engine damage Only those engine oils with the American Pe troleum Institute API certification mark on the front of the container should be used This type of oil supersedes the existing API SG SH or SJ and Energy Conserving amp Il categories If you cannot find engine oil with the API certification mark use an API grade SG SH Energy Conserving amp Il or API grade SJ or SL Energy conserving oil An oil with a single designation SG or SH or in combination with other categories for example SG CC or SG CD may also be used if one with the API certification mark cannot be found An ILSAC grade GF I GF II GF III oil can also be used INFINITI recommends miner
272. uel level Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire damag ing the three way catalyst Do not race the engine while warming it up Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the engine LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM The low tire pressure warning system monitors pressure of all tires except the spare tire by sending a signal from a sensor that is installed in each wheel Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by the vehicle s operation and the outside temperature Low outside temperature can lower the temperature of the air inside the tire which can cause a lower tire inflation pressure This may cause the low tire pressure warning light to illuminate If the warning light illuminates in low ambient temperatures as described above check the tire pressure for all four tires Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pres sure shown on the Tire and Loading Informa tion label to turn the low tire pressure warning light OFF The low tire pressure warning system will activate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above 20 MPH 32 km h Also this system may not detect a sudden drop in tire pressure for example a flat tire while driving Frequently check the tire pressure and adjust the pressure of each tire properly Starting and driving 5 3 Low tire pressure warning If the vehicle is being driven with an extremely low tire pressure lower than 25 psi Sedan 28
273. uencies and stops at each broad casting station for 5 seconds Pushing the button again during this 5 seconds period will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain tuned to that station If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within 5 seconds SCAN tuning moves to the next station RPT DISP Display mode of satellite radio e Pushing the RPT button will display addi tional information about the satellite radio broadcast for example Artist name Title e Keep pushing the RPT button and it will change the information of the satellite radio broadcast to be displayed as follows CH Number CH Name Artist Name Song Title CH Number Station memory operations Twelve stations channels can be set for the FM band six for FM1 six for FM2 twelve for satellite radio six for SAT1 six for SAT2 and six stations can be set for the AM band 1 Tune to the desired station using the SEEK SCAN or TUNE button 2 Select the desired station channel and keep pushing any of the desired station channel memory buttons 1 to 6 until a beep sound is heard The radio mutes when the select button is pushed 3 The channel indicator will then come on and the sound will resume Memorizing is now complete 4 Other buttons can be set in the same manner If the battery cable is disconnected or if the fuse blows the radio memory will be erased In that case reset the desired stations
274. uld be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from the radiator e Avoid direct skin contact with used coolant If skin contact is made wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible e Keep coolant out of reach of children and pets 1 Open radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator and remove radiator filler cap e Be careful not to allow coolant to con tact drive belts e Waste coolant must be disposed of properly Check your local regulations 2 Close the radiator drain plug securely after the coolant is drained 3 Fill the radiator slowly with the proper mix ture of antifreeze solution and demineral ized water distilled water Fill the reservoir tank up to the MAX level Then install the radiator filler cap 4 Start the engine and warm it up until it reaches normal operating temperature Then race the engine 2 or 3 times under no load Watch the engine coolant tempera ture gauge for signs of overheating 5 Stop the engine After it completely cools down refill the radiator up to the filler opening Fill the reservoir tank up to the MAX level Check the drain plug for any sign of leakage 6 Recheck the coolant level after the vehicle has been driven for a day Maintenance and do it yourself 8 9 ENGINE OIL SDI1402 CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL Te Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake Run the engine until it reaches operating temperatur
275. uld not be done SAA0569 while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation 1 DEF button 6 Temperature set button 2 Rear window defroster button Refer to the 7 DUAL zone button if so equipped 2 Instruments and controls section 8 OFF button Start the engine and operate the controls to 3 Fresh air button 9 A C button activate the air conditioner 4 Air recirculation button 10 Manual air flow control button 5 AUTO ECON button 11 Manual fan control button Heater air conditioner and audio systems 4 3 AUTOMATIC OPERATION Cooling and or dehumidified heating AUTO This mode may be normally used all year round as the system automatically works to keep a constant temperature Air flow distribu tion and fan speed are also controlled auto matically 1 Push the AUTO ECON button on AUTO will be displayed 2 If the A C button indicator is off push the A C button to activate air conditioner The A C button indicator will come on 3 Push the temperature set button to set the desired temperature e Adjust the temperature to about 75 F 24 C for normal operation e The temperature of the passenger compart ment will be maintained automatically Air flow distribution and fan speed are also controlled automatically Economical operation ECON Economical operation reduces some load to the engine to improve the fuel economy It allows higher humidity than normal operation 4 4 Heat
276. uld result in serious vehicle damage and or personal injury Manual transmission model To remove the key TURN the key to LOCK while pushing the key in SSD0082C MANUAL TRANSMISSION The ignition switch includes an anti theft steer ing lock device On manual transmission models the ignition lock is designed so that the key cannot be turned to LOCK and removed unless the key is pushed in while turning the key between ACG and LOCK In order for the steering wheel to be locked it must be turned about 1 6 of a turn clockwise from the straight up position To lock the steering wheel turn the key to the LOCK position Remove the key To unlock the steering wheel insert the key and turn it gently while rotating the steer ing wheel slightly right and left AA WARNING Never remove or turn the key to the LOCK position while driving The steer ing wheel will lock This may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and could result in serious vehicle damage and or personal injury KEY POSITIONS The ignition switch includes an anti theft steer ing lock device LOCK Normal parking position 0 The ignition key can only be removed when the ignition switch is in this position OFF 1 The engine can be turned off without locking the steering wheel The ignition lock is designed so that the key cannot be turned to LOCK and removed until the selector lever is moved to the P position for aut
277. upplemental front air bag system may result in serious personal injury Tampering includes changes to the steering wheel and the instrument panel as sembly by placing material over the steering wheel pad above the dash board or by installing additional trim material around the air bag system Work around and on the supplemen tal front air bag system should be done by an authorized INFINITI dealer Installation of electrical equip ment should also be done by an au thorized INFINITI dealer The yellow and orange Supplemental Restraint System SRS wiring and connectors should not be modified or discon nected Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the air bag system Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 19 e A cracked windshield should be re placed immediately by a qualified re pair facility A cracked windshield could affect inflation of the supple mental air bag system e The SRS wiring harness connectors are yellow and orange for easy iden tification When selling your vehicle we request that you inform the buyer about the supplemental front air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner s Manual ea i Si SSS0190 Supplemental side air bag and curtain side impact air bag systems The supplemental side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats The supplemental curt
278. upright as far as practical away from the steering wheel or instrument panel The supplemental front air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants Because of this the force of the front air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to or is against the air bag module during inflation The air bag will deflate quickly after the colli sion is over After turning the ignition key to the ON position the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational AA WARNING Do not place any objects on the steer ing wheel pad or on the instrument panel Also do not place any objects between any occupant and the steer ing wheel or instrument panel Such objects may become dangerous pro jectiles and cause injury if the supple mental front air bag inflates Right after inflation several air bag system components will be hot Do not touch them you may severely burn yourself No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the supplemental front air bag sys tem This is to prevent accidental inflation of the air bag or damage to the air bag system Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle s electrical system suspension system or front end structure This could affect proper operation of the supplemental air bag system Tampering with the s
279. urning the ignition switch to the ON position or by locking the doors with the keyfob Opening the windows Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob The driver s door and fuel filler lid will unlock Continue to press the UNLOCK button for more than 3 seconds All the door windows will start to lower Continue to press the UNLOCK button until windows are fully open To stop the windows lowering operation re lease the UNLOCK button To start the windows lowering operation press the UNLOCK button again for more than 3 seconds The rear door windows will operate 0 5 sec onds after the front windows operation if so equipped Releasing the trunk lid 1 Push the TRUNK button on the keyfob for longer than 0 5 seconds when the ignition key is in any position except the ON posi tion 2 The trunk lid opens The trunk lid cannot be opened by operating the keyfob when the ignition key is in the ON position Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threat ened you may activate the alarm to call atten tion as follows 1 Push the PANIC button on the keyfob for longer than 0 5 seconds with the key removed from the ignition key cylinder 2 The theft warning alarm and headlights will Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 7 stay on for 30 seconds 3 The panic alarm stops when e It has run for 30 seconds or e The LOCK or the UNLOCK button on key fob is pressed or e The PANIC or t
280. using a seat belt properly TERMS It is important to familiarize yourself with the following terms before loading your vehicle e Curb Weight actual weight of your vehicle vehicle weight including standard and optional equipment fluids emergency tools and spare tire assembly This weight does not include passengers and cargo e GVW Gross Vehicle Weight curb weight plus the combined weight of passengers and cargo GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating maximum total combined weight of the un loaded vehicle passengers luggage hitch trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment This information is located on the F M V S S label GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating maxi mum weight load limit specified for the front or rear axle This information is lo cated on the F M V S S label GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating The maximum total weight rating of the vehicle passengers cargo and trailer Vehicle Capacity Weight Load limit Total load capacity maximum total weight limit specified of the load passengers and cargo for the vehicle This is the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo that can be loaded into the vehicle If the vehicle is used to tow a trailer the trailer tongue weight must be included as part of the cargo load This information is located on the Tire and Loading Information label Cargo capacity permissible weight of cargo the subtracted weight of occupants from
281. ustments 3 15 MIRRORS description in the 2 Instruments and controls section AUTO indicator light Green SPA1709 AUTOMATIC ANTI GLARE INSIDE MIRROR if so equipped The inside mirror is designed so that it auto matically changes reflection according to the intensity of the headlight of the following ve hicle AUTO OFF When the inside mirror is in the AUTO position excessive glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you will be reduced When the switch of the inside mirror is in the OFF position the inside mirror will operate nor mally For HomeLink Universal Transceiver see the 3 16 Pre driving checks and adjustments a CZ OUTSIDE MIRRORS AA WARNING SPA1390 Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than they appear Be careful when moving to the right Using only this mirror could cause an accident Use inside mirror or glance over your shoulder to properly judge distances to other objects The outside mirror adjustment will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position Turn the control knob right or left to select the right or left outside mirror then adjust by tilting the control knob MPA0008 Foldable outside mirrors Fold the outside mirror by pushing it toward the rear of the vehicle AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER if so equipped AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER OPERATION The automatic
282. ve a lower speed rating than the factory equipped tires and may not match the potential maximum vehicle speed Never exceed the maximum speed rating of the tire e For additional information regarding tires refer to Important Tire Safety Information US or Tire Safety In formation Canada in the Warranty Information Booklet All season tires INFINITI specifies all season tires on some models to provide good performance for use all year round including snowy and icy road Maintenance and do it yourself 8 37 conditions All season tires are identified by ALL SEASON and or M amp S on the tire sidewall Snow tires have better snow traction than all season tires and may be more appropriate in some areas Summer tires INFINITI specifies summer tires on some mod els to provide superior performance on dry roads Summer tire performance is substan tially reduced in snow and ice Summer tires do not have the tire traction rating M amp S on the tire sidewall If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy or icy conditions INFINITI recommends the use of snow or all season tires on all four wheels Snow tires If snow tires are needed it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size and load rating to the original equipment tires If you do not it can adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Generally snow tires will have lower speed ratings than factory equipped tires and may not match th
283. vehicle To unlock pull the inside lock knob up to the UNLOCK position 3 4 Pre driving checks and adjustments LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH All doors will be locked when the power door lock switch is moved to the LOCK position with the driver s or front passenger s door open Then close the door and all doors will be locked Lockout protection When the power door lock switch driver or front passenger is moved to the lock position with the key in the ignition and any door open all doors will lock and unlock automatically This helps to prevent the keys from being accidentally locked inside the vehicle CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK Sedan Child safety rear door lock helps prevent rear doors from being opened accidentally espe cially when small children are in the vehicle When the levers are in the LOCK position the rear doors can be opened by the out side door handles only REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM It is possible to lock unlock all doors trunk lid and fuel filler lid and activate the panic alarm by using the keyfob from outside the vehicle Before locking the doors make sure the key is not left in the vehicle The keyfob can operate at a maximum dis tance of approximately 33 ft 10 m away from the vehicle The operating distance depends upon the conditions around the vehicle As many as 5 keyfobs can be used with one vehicle For information about purchase and use of additional ke
284. will unlock all doors and the fuel filler lid WINDOWS OPEN CLOSE WITH KEY To open all door windows turn the door key cylinder to the rear of the vehicle and hold the key for about 1 second To stop opening return the door key cylinder to the neutral position by turning the key To close all door windows turn the door key cylinder to the front of the vehicle and hold the key for about 1 second To stop closing return the door key cylinder to the neutral position by turning the key The rear door windows if equipped will operate 0 5 seconds after the front windows operation The door windows will open or close while turning the driver s door key This function will operate after the ignition switch is off and 45 seconds have passed or until either of the front doors is opened In the event of an obstruction such as a hand in the way of door windows the auto reverse function will activate Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 3 ims SPA1422 Sedan Driver s side q LOCK UNLOCK SF 4 Front passenger s side Lock hy UNLOCK CS Coupe Driver s side LOCK UNLOCK vA AS Passenger s side N LOCK A XS SPA1505A UNLOCK N LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB To individually lock the doors push the inside lock knob down to the LOCK position then close the door When locking the door using inside lock knob be sure not to leave the key inside of the
285. y the jack provided with your vehicle to lift the vehicle Do not use the jack provided with your vehicle on other vehicles The jack is designed only for lifting your vehicle during a tire change In case of emergency 6 5 6 6 In case of emergency SCE0039 Installing the spare tire The spare tire is designed emergency use See specific instructions under the head ing Wheels and tires in the 8 Mainte nance and do it yourself section 1 Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between the wheel and hub 2 Carefully put the wheel on and tighten the wheel nuts finger tight Coupe models When replacing a front tire make sure the hole in the spare tire wheel is aligned with the pin on the brake rotor 3 With the wheel nut wrench tighten wheel nuts alternately and evenly until they are tight D Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground Then with the wheel nut wrench tighten the wheel nuts securely in the sequence illustrated Lower the vehicle completely Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driven for 600 miles 1 000 km also in cases of a flat tire etc As soon as possible tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque with a torque wrench Wheel nut tightening torque 80 ft lb 108 N m The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to specification at all times It is recom mended that wheel nuts be tightened
286. ydrogen gas is always present in the vicinity of the battery Keep all sparks and flames away from the battery Do not allow battery fluid to come into contact with eyes skin cloth or painted surfaces Battery fluid is a corrosive sulphuric acid solution which can cause severe burns If the fluid should come into contact with anything immediately flush the con tacted area with water Keep battery out of the reach of children 6 8 In case of emergency e The booster battery must be rated at 12 volts Use of an improperly rated battery can damage your vehicle Whenever working on or near a bat tery always wear suitable eye protec tors for example goggles or indus trial safety spectacles and remove rings metal bands or any other jew elry Do not lean over the battery when jump starting Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery It could explode and cause serious injury If needed Roadside Assistance is available Please see your Warranty Information Booklet or Roadside Assistance D Card for the toll free number to call U S or Warranty Informa tion Booklet Canada Booster cable connecting order Vehicle being jump started SCE0426 AA WARNING Always follow the instructions below Failure to do so could result in damage to the charging system and cause per sonal injury 1 If the booster battery is in another vehicle position the two vehicles to bring their bat
287. yfobs contact your INFINITI dealer The keyfob will not function when e the battery is completely discharged e the distance between the vehicle and the keyfob is more than 33 ft 10 m The panic alarm will not activate when the key is in the ignition switch CAUTION The following conditions or occurrences may damage the keyfob e Do not allow the keyfob to become wet e Do not drop the keyfob e Do not strike the keyfob sharply against another object e Do not place the keyfob for an ex tended period in an area where tem peratures exceed 140 F 60 C If a keyfob is lost or stolen INFINITI recommends erasing the ID code of that keyfob This will prevent the keyfob from unauthorized use to unlock the vehicle For information regarding the erasing procedure contact an authorized INFINITI dealer HOW TO USE THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM Setting hazard indicator and horn mode The factory setting of the remote keyless entry system is in hazard indicator and horn mode In hazard indicator and horn mode when the LOCK button is pushed the hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once When Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 5 the UNLOCK button is pushed the hazard indicator flashes once If horn chirps are not necessary the system can be switched to hazard indicator mode In hazard indicator mode when the LOCK button is pushed the hazard indicator flashes twice When the UNL
288. your vehicle and are installed according to the chain manufacturer s suggestions However some provinces and states pro hibit their use Check local state and pro vincial laws before installing tire chains Use only SAE Class S chains Class S chains are used on vehicles with restricted tire to vehicle clearance Vehicles that can use Class S chains are designed to meet the SAE standard minimum clearances be tween the tire and the closest vehicle sus pension or body component required to accommodate the use of a winter traction device tire chains or cables The minimum clearances are determined using the fac tory equipped tire size Other types may damage your vehicle Use chain tensioners when recommended by the tire chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit Loose end links of the tire chain must be secured or removed to prevent the possibility of damage to the fenders or underbody If possible avoid fully loading your vehicle when using tire chains In addition drive at a reduced speed Otherwise your vehicle may be damaged and or vehicle handling and performance may be adversely af fected Never install tire chains on TEMPO RARY USE ONLY spare tires Do not use tire chains on dry roads Tire chains must be installed only on the rear wheels and not on the front wheels Do not drive with tire chains on paved roads which are clear of snow Driving with chains in such conditions can cause damage to the vari

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