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1. Wheels and tires Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels 7 4 Wheel tire size Window washer fluid Window s Power windows Windshield wiper and washer switch Wiper RE 8 17 Windshield wiper and washer switch 2 16 GAS STATION INFORMATION FUEL RECOMMENDATION Unleaded gasoline at least 87 AKI 91 RON For further details such as gashol see Fuel recommendation in the 10 Technical and consumer information section AX CAUTION Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control devices and systems and could also affect the warranty cover age 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 10 Technical and consumer information section ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDA TION e API Certification Mark e API grade SG SH Energy conserving amp or API grade SJ Energy Conserving e LSAC grade GF amp GF II e SAE 5W 30 viscosity oil is preferred for all ambient temperatures See Capacities and recommended fuel lubricants in the 10 Technical and con sumer information section for engine oil and oil filter recommendation COLD TIRE PRESSU RES See tire placard affixed to the center console lid NEW VEHICLE BREAK IN PR
2. 2 20 Heated seats if so equipped 2 21 Power outlet cigarette lighter ACCESSORY riesce vss Storage ates donis Cup holders Glove box Console box Windows Power windows Sunroof if so 2 26 Automatic Adjusting the time Clock operation Clock priority mode Vanity mirror lights TUNK NON Integrated HomeLink Universal Transceiver if so 2 29 Programming HomeLink 2 30 Programming HomeLink for Canadian CUSEOITIB S aret n rtt 2 31 Operating the integrated HomeLinke Universal 2 31 Programming problem diagnosis 2 31 Clearing the programmed information 2 32 Rolling code programming 2 32 Reprogramming a single HomeLink 2 33 If your vehicle is stolen 2 33 Infiniti communicator if so equipped 2 34 Infiniti communicator purpose 2 34 Infiniti communicator outline 2 34 Safe operating recommendations 2 35 Quick summary uae 2 35 FUNCTIONS
3. 5170006 The vehicle identification number plate is attached as shown This number is the iden tification for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle registration 10 23 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER NUMBER Chassis number 5170076 The number is stamped on the engine as The number is stamped as shown shown 10 24 F M V S S CERTIFICATION LABEL 5170077 The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards F M V S S certification label is affixed as shown This label contains valuable vehicle 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 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION EMISSION CONTROL INFOR TIRE PLACARD AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICA MATION LABEL 5S TION LABEL 5170078 9170001 amp 5170089 The cold tire pressure is shown on the tire The emission control information label is placard affixed to the center console lid The label is affixed inside of the hood as attached as shown shown 10 25 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION License plate bracket Mounting ficles Flatbrade on screwdriver Bumper A MAT Rear surface of the license plate ee CDS
4. INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS the operator that the assistance request was initiated in error and the call will be terminated e f the vehicles theft warning system was activated for more than seven seconds the Infiniti Communicator system contacts the Infiniti Response Center The Infiniti Re sponse Center operator will come online t and request the password from the occu pant If no password or an incorrec password is provided the operator will contact the police and provide them with the latest current vehicle location Choose a password that will not be easy for someone else to figure out All other aspects of your service will be identical regardless of your password deci sion STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR CELLULAR PHONE Models with Infiniti Commu nicator Volume up switch Volume down switch SII0247 You can receive phone calls and also adjust the volume during the conversation To re ceive a phone call press the ae send end switch The audio system automatically turns off auto mute during the call Press the 225 send end switch to end the call The audio system will automatically turn on in about four seconds 2 45 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS SWITCH OPERATIONS Z Send end e When a call is received press the send end switch to permit conver sation e At the completion of the conversation press the g send end switch to termi nate the call Volum
5. Observe the following precautions if the T type spare tire must be used otherwise your vehicle could be damaged or involved in an accident WARNING e The T type spare tire should be used only for emergency It should be replaced by the standard tire at the first opportunity Drive carefully while the T type spare tire is installed Avoid sharp turns and abrupt braking while driving e Periodically check the T type DO IT YOURSELF spare tire inflation pressure and always keep it at 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 bar Always keep the pressure of the full size spare tire if so equipped at the recommended pressure for standard tires as indicated on the tire placard For tire placard location see Tire placard in the 10 Technical and consumer information sec tion 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 rear wheel and the original tire used on the front wheels drive wheels Use tire chains only on the front two original tires Tire tread of the T type spare tire will wear at a faster rate than the original tire Replace the T type spare lire 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 AX CAUTION Do
6. 5 22 Cold weather driving is Freeing a frozen door lock 5 24 Anti fTGGz0 titi 5 24 Battery iu Draining of coolant Tire Special winter equipment ios Driving on snow OF Engine block heater if so equipped 5 26 STARTING AND DRIVING PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING 5 2 WARNING Do not leave children impaired adults or pets alone in your ve hicle They could accidentally in jure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the ve hicle 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 the car locked with the trunk closed when not in use and pre vent children s access to car keys EXHAUST GAS Carbon monox ide WARNING Do not breathe exhaust gases they contain colorless and odorless car bon monoxide Carbon monoxide is dangerous It can cause uncon sciousness or death e f you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle drive with all windows fully open and have the vehicle inspected immediately e Do not run the engine in clos
7. 9 2 perform these procedures regularly as pre scribed These checks or inspections can be done by yourself a qualified technician or if you prefer your INFINITI dealer Periodic maintenance The maintenance items listed in this part are required to be serviced at regular intervals However under severe driving conditions additional or more frequent maintenance will be required Where to go for service If maintenance service is required or your vehicle appears to malfunction have the Systems checked and tuned by an authorized INFINITI dealer INFINITI technicians are well trained special ists and are kept up to date with the latest service information through technical bulle tins service tips and in dealership training programs They are completely qualified to work on INFINITI s vehicles before they work on your vehicle rather than after they have worked on it 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 do it promptly In addition you should notify your INFINITI dealer if you think that repairs ar
8. Genuine Nissan Brake Fluid 4 or equivalent DOT 3 US FMVSS No 116 NLGI No 2 Lithium soap base Air conditioning system refrigerant HFC 134a R 134a 7 Air conditioning system lubricants 1 For additional information see later in this paragraph for fuel recommendation 2 For additional information see later in this paragraph for engine oil and oil filter recommendation 3 For additional information see later in this paragraph for recommended SAE viscosity number INFINITI A C System Oil Type S or exact equivalent 4 Dexron Wf AMercon c ar equivalent may also 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 Ill Mercon M automatic transmission fluid 5 Available in mainland US through your INFINITI dealer 6 For additional information see Engine oil in the 8 Do it yourself section for changing engine oil 7 For additional information see Vehicle identification in this section for air conditioner specification label 8 Genuine Nissan PSFII Canada Nissan Automatic Transmission fluid Dexron Ill Mercon 10 14 or equivalent ATF may also be used FUEL RECOMMENDATION Your vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI Anti Knock Index number Research octane number 91 AQ CAUTION Using a fuel other
9. e extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri ously injured or killed 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 using a seat belt properly TERMS It is important to familiarize yourself with the following terms before loading your vehicle Curb Weight actual weight of your ve hicle vehicle weight including standard and optional equipment fluids emergency tools and spare tire assembly This weight does not include passengers and cargo GVW Gross Vehicle Weight curb weight plus the combined weight of passengers and cargo GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating maximum total weight load limit speci fied for the vehicle GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating maxi mum weight load limit specified for the front or rear axle DETERMINING VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY The load capacity of this vehicle is determined by weight not by available cargo space For example a luggage rack bike carrier cartop carrier or similar equipment does not increase load carrying capacity of your vehicle 10 27 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION To determine vehicle load capacity Vehicle weight can be determined by using a commercial grade scale found at places such as a truck stop gravel quarry grain elevator
10. possible damage to the garage door opener components OPERATING THE INTEGRATED HomeLink UNIVERSAL TRANS CEIVER The Integrated HomeLink Universal Trans ceiver once programmed may now be used to activate the garage door etc To operate simply press the appropriate programmed Integrated HomeLink Universal Transceiver button The red indicator light will illuminate while the signal is being transmitted PROGRAMMING PROBLEM 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 2 31 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS battery area facing away from the HomeLink surface press and hold both the HomeLink and hand held transmitter buttons without in terruption 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 Owners Manual CLEARING THE PROGRAMMED INFORMATION Individual buttons cannot be cleared however 2 32 to clear all programming p
11. recte terns 2 36 Function and description 2 38 Infiniti Communicator indicator COSCHIPUON 2 41 Payment for Infiniti Communicator use 2 42 System limitations 2 42 False activations and password SOlECHONG oen eerte 2 44 Steering wheel switch for cellular phone Models with infiniti Communicator 2 45 Switch operations 2 46 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL Headlight and turn signal switch P 2 17 Instrument brightness control P 2 18 Outside mirror remote control P 3 16 Trunk lid release button P 3 1 Steering switch for cellular phone if so equipped P 2 45 Hood release handle P 3 10 Fuse box cover P 8 21 T Tilting steering wheel lock lever P 3 15 Cruise control set switch P 5 17 Ignition switch steering lock P 5 5 Cruise control main switch P 5 17 Windshield wiper washer switch P 2 16 Driver supplemental air bag P 1 7 Rear window and outside mirror defogger if so equipped switch P 2 17 Meters gauges P 2 3 Hazard warning flasher switch P 2 20 Heater air conditioner control P 4 3 Ventilator P 4 2 Passenger supplemental air bag P 1 7 Glove box P 2 24 Radio cassette player CD player clock P 4 6 ez 12 volt DC cigarette lighter accessory P 2 22 my _ seat switch if so equipped P 2
12. sition Otherwise it may be damaged when the engine hood is opened Make sure the wiper blade contacts 8 17 DO IT YOURSELF the glass otherwise the arm may be damaged from wind pressure Lu J Windshield washer nozzle Needie or small pin SID0036 If you wax the surface of the hood be careful not to let wax get into the washer nozzle This may cause clogging or im proper windshield washer operation If 8 18 wax gets into the nozzle remove it with a needle or small pin PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE PEDAL CHECKING PARKING BRAKE 6 to 7 clicks under pulling force of 44 lb 196 N 101052 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 CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL A T models 3 in 75 mm or more M T models Under depressing force of 2 3 4 in 70 mm or more 410 b 490 101053 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 Your vehicle is equipped with self adjusting brakes The disc type brakes self adjust every time the brake pedal is applied WARNING See your INFINITI dealer and have it checked if the brake pedal height does not return to normal Brake pad wear indic
13. tana New Mexico Utah Wyoming northeast 10 16 ern Nevada southern Idaho western South Dakota western Nebraska and that part of Texas which is directly south of New Mexico 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 severe 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 condition Failure to correct the condition is misuse of the ve hicle for which INFINITI is not respon sible Incorrect ignition timing will result in knock ing 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 facility 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 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION API certification mark API service symbol 5170025 ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION Selecting the correct oil It is essential to
14. unless the vehicle is being monitored in case of theft or in duress situations When stolen vehicle tracking and alarm notification are used with the optional handset connected some indications are at times sent to the handset When the audio mode is switched to the data mode on completion of the call a beeping or hissing noise may be heard The noise occurs because the call is being made through the modem What you hear is the modem switching between voice and data modes This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction If battery power is lost for any reason during a call to the Infiniti Response go INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Center Infiniti Communicator will auto matically attempt to redial the Response Center when battery power is restored INFINITI COMMUNICATOR INDICATOR DESCRIPTION NO z REDIAL service All indicators are EJ ON e All indicators are turned ON for up to 30 seconds when the ignition key is turned from OFF to ON This is normal operation If there is a fault in the system the Mayday emergency and Information button indicators remain ON and the system may not work correctly If only the m Mayday emergency button indicator is ON when the ignition is turned from OFF to ON and the button was not pressed the Infiniti Communicator system may not be working correctly 43 Mayday emergency but ton indicator
15. Never remove or turn the key to the LOCK position while driving The steering wheel will lock This may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and could result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury KEY POSITIONS The switch includes an anti theft steering lock device LOCK Normal parking position 0 The ignition key can only be removed when the switch is in this position OFF 1 The engine can be turned off without locking the steering wheel ACC Accessories 2 This position activates electrical accessories such as the radio when the engine is not running ON Normal operating position 3 This position turns on the ignition system and the electrical accessories START 4 This position activates the starter motor starting the engine INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBI LIZER SYSTEM The Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System will not allow the engine to start without the use of the registered Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer Sys tem 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 payment device on the key ring Restart the engine using the following procedures 1 Leave the ignition switch in the ON posi tion for approximately 5 seconds 2 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position and wait approximately 5
16. STARTING AND DRIVING Cold engine idle speed is high so use caution when shifting into a forward or reverse gear before the engine has warmed up Never shift to P or R while vehicle is moving This could cause an accident On slippery roads do not down shift This may cause a loss of control AX CAUTION When stopping the vehicle on an up hill grade do not hold the vehicle by depressing the accelerator pedal The foot brakes should be used for this purpose Shifting gt t PUSH button to shift SHIFT without pushing button PUSH N Button NU PPP 2 2 al nll 5150045 Push the button to shift into P R or from D to 2 All other positions can be selected without pushing the button P Park Use this selector position when the vehicle is parked or when starting the engine Always be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop For maximum safety depress the brake pedal then push in the select lever button and move the lever to the P Park position Apply the Brake pedal depressed gt 7 parking brake applied SIS0038 parking brake When parking on a hill apply the parking brake first then shift the lever into the P Park position depressed Parking brake applied 5150039 R Reverse Use this position to back up Always be sure the vehicle is completely stopped With the brake pedal depressed push in the sel
17. Start the engine and warm it up until the radiator fan operates Then race the engine two or three times under no load Watch the coolant temperature gauge for signs of overheating 7 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 DO IT YOURSELF 8 Check the radiator drain plug and the drain plug on the engine block for any sign of leakage ENGINE OIL CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL 101041 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply parking brake 2 Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature 3 Turn off the engine Wait more than 10 8 7 DO IT YOURSELF minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan Overfull SID0146 Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean Reinsert it all the way 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 Recheck oil level with dipstick 8 8 It is normal to add some oil between oil maintenance intervals or during the break in period depending on the se verity of operating conditions AX CAUTION Oil level should be checked regu larly Operating with insufficient amount of oil can damage the en gine and such damage is not cov ered by warranty
18. brake pedal firmly Since the braking force is controlled delicately by electronic control wheel lock up is minimized and steering operation remains normal Brake pedal kickback remains minimal and smooth pedal feel is ensured even when the ABS is operating Fail safe Anti lock brake control system If the ABS control unit detects a malfunction in 10 10 any of the system electrical circuits it will de activate the anti lock function by cutting electrical power to the ABS actuator The braking system will then work as usual without the anti lock function If the control unit stops the ABS system operation the ABS warning lamp will glow This will aid your INFINITI dealership techni cian in diagnosis of the problem SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM Supplemental front air bag and supplemental side air bag sys tems Supplemental front air bags are designed to inflate in certain types of frontal collisions and supplemental side air bags are designed to inflate in certain types of side collisions Supplemental front air bags help cushion the impact force to the front occupants face and chest in certain types of frontal collisions in conjunction with the seat belts Supplemental side air bags help cushion the impact force to the front occupants head and chest area in certain types of side collisions When supplemental air bags receive a signal from the diagnosis sensor unit for certain types of
19. displayed 2 Push the temperature set button or A to set the desired temperature e Adjust the temperature set button to about 75 F 24 C for normal operation yo 1 The temperature of the passenger compart ment will be maintained automatically Air flow distribution and fan speed are also controlled automatically Heating ECON The air conditioner does not activate When ECO o A need to heat only use this mode ush the ECON Economy button on will be displayed 2 ush the temperature set button to set the desired temperature Thet men mperature of the passenger compart will be maintained automatically Air flow distribution and fan speed are also controlled automatically Do not set the temperature lower than the outside air temperature Otherwise the sys tern may not work properly N ot recommended if windows fog up Dehumidified defogging 1 Push the DEF button lt gt The indi cator light on the button will come on Push the temperature set button or A to set the desired temperature To quickly remove ice or fog from the outside of the windows push the manual fan control button 55 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 When the DEF button gy is pushed the air conditioner will automatically be turn
20. insects leaves etc that may have accumulated Make sure the hoses have no cracks deformation deteriora tion or loose connections Brake and clutch fluid levels Make sure that the brake and clutch fluid levels are be tween the MAX and MIN lines on the reservoir Battery Check the fluid level in each cell It should be between the MAX and MIN lines Engine drive belts Make sure that no belt is frayed worn cracked or oily Engine oil level Check the level on the dipstick after parking the vehicle on a level spot and turning off the engine Power steering fluid level and lines Check the level in the reservoir tank with the engine off Check the lines for proper attach ment leaks cracks etc Automatic transaxle fluid level Check the level on the dipstick after putting the se lector lever in the P Park position with the en gine idling 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 MAINTENANCE 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 pan frame fuel l
21. or a scrap metal recycling facility 1 Determine the curb weight of your vehicle 2 Compare the curb weight amount to the GVWR specified for your vehicle to deter mine how much more weight your vehicle can carry 3 After loading cargo and passengers re weigh your vehicle to determine if either GVWR or GAWR for your vehicle is ex ceeded If GVWR is exceeded remove cargo as necessary If either the front or rear GAWR is exceeded shift the load or remove cargo as necessary LOADING TIPS e he GVW must not exceed GVWR or 10 28 GAWR as specified on the F M V S S certification label e Do not load the front and rear axle to the GAWR Doing so will exceed the GVWR WARNING e 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 col lision unsecured cargo could cause personal injury Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRs If you do paris 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 can shorten the life of your vehicle Failures caused by overloading are not covered by your warranly TOWING A TRAILER Total trailer load Tongue load e JP aL d J CH Tongue load Tos maler mad 100 90115 ITIOO1 Your new
22. seconds 3 Repeat step 1 and 2 again 4 Restart the engine while holding the device STARTING AND DRIVING 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 registered Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System key on a separate key ring to avoid interference from other devices Statement related to section 15 of FCC rules for Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System CONT ASSY IMMOBILIZER This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules 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 un desired operation 5 7 STARTING AND DRIVING BEFORE STARTING THE EN GINE Make sure the area around the vehicle is clear Maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically e g each time you check engine oil Check that all windows and lights are clean Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition Also check tires for proper inflation Lock all doors Position seat and adjust head restraints Adjust inside and outside mirrors Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to do likewise Check the operation of warning lights when key is turned to the ON 3 position 5 8 STARTING THE ENGINE 1 Apply the
23. should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder 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 securely fastened to the proper buckle Do not wear the belt inside out or twisted Doing so may reduce its effectiveness Do not allow more than one per son to use the same belt Never carry more people in the vehicle than there are seat belts SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS If the seat belt warning light glows continuously while the ig nition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fas tened it may indicate a malfunc tion in the system Have the sys tem checked by your INFINITI dealer Once the pre tensioner seat belt has activated it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor See your INFINITI dealer Removal and installation of the pre tensioner seat belt system components should be done by an authorized INFINITI dealer All seat belt assemblies including retractors and attaching hardware should be inspected after any col 1 26 lision by your INFINITI dealer INFINITI recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use dur ing a collision be replaced unless the collision was minor and the belts show no damage and con tinue to operate properly Seat belt assemblies not
24. specified size of tires on all four wheels e When installing a spare tire make sure it is the proper size and type as specified on the tire placard See Vehicle identifica tion in the 10 Technical and consumer information section for tire placard location STARTING AND DRIVING 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 ANTI FREEZE In the winter when it is anticipated that the temperature will drop below 32 F 0 C check anti freeze ethylene glycol base to assure proper winter protection For additional information see Engine cooling system in the 8 Do it yourself section BATTERY If the battery is not fully charged during extremely cold weather conditions the battery fluid may freeze and damage the battery To maintain maximum efficiency the battery should be checked regularly For additional 5 24 information see Battery in the 8 Do it yourself section DRAINING OF COOLANT WA TER If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti freeze drain the cooling system by open ing the drain valves located under the radiator and on the engine block Refill before operat ing the vehicle See Engine cooling system in the 8 Do it yourself section for changing engine coolant T
25. tain types of collisions thereby restraining seat occupants 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 ensioner 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 If any abnormal and choking ity occurs in the pre tensioner system the seat belt warning light will flash intermittently after the ignition key is turned to the ON or START position In this case the pre tensioner seat belt will not function prop erly When selling your vehicle we request that you inform the buyer about the pre tensioner seat belt system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owners Manual SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS WARNING SRS AIR BAG AND SIDE AIR BAG The warning labeis are located on the surface of the sunvisor and on the inside of driver s and front passenger s side center pillar 5180090 Warning labels about the supplemental air bag System are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustration SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT AIR BAG SIPO108 The supplemental air bag warning light dis playing AIR BAG in the instrument panel monitors the circuits of the supplemental fro
26. wax e Never use fabric protectors un less recommended by the manu facturer e Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on meter or gauge lens covers It may damage the lens cover FLOOR MATS The use of genuine 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 opera tion Mats should be maintained with regular clean ing and replaced if they become excessively worn Floor mat positioning aid Driver side only Floor mat bracket 2 a SIA0004 Your INFINITI model includes a front floor mat bracket to act as a floor mat positioning aid INFINITI floor mats have been specially de signed for your vehicle model The driver s side floor mat has a grommet hole incorpo rated 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 solution Allow the belts to dry completely before using them WARNING Do not allow wet belts to roll up in the retractor NEVER use bleach dye or APPEARANCE AND CARE chemical solvents since thes
27. which means as you step on the throttle of your INFINITI to move into freeway traffic a voltage signal is sent to the ECM Engine Control Module instantly and the ECM responds just as quickly to provide mor fuel by allowing the port fuel injectors to stay open precise milliseconds longer The result is smooth acceleration without stumble or hesitation Sequential multiport fuel injec tion system Your INFINITI engine uses a separate fuel injector for each cylinder These are placed into the intake ports so that they can spray atomized fuel under pressure into the intake air stream These injectors are controlled sequentially which means that they operate in each cylinder according to the firing order Each injector opens to spray its carefully metered amount of fuel just before the intake valve of the cylinder opens Constant pressure Fuel injector operation depends upon a supply of fuel that is always maintained at a constant pressure in relation to the pressure in the engine intake manifold Under pressure the fuel travels through the line through a large and efficient fuel filter mounted under the hood and into a fuel rail which feeds the injectors Fuel flows into the bases of the TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION injectors where it is available to flow out of the injector nozzles and into the intake ports when the injectors are opened electrically by signals from the ECM By allowing more
28. 1 465 Option Rear tread in mm 57 3 1 455 Wheelbase in mm 102 4 2 600 Gross vehicle weight rating lb kg Gross axle weight rating See the F M V S S certi fication label on the driv Front Ib kg er s side lock pillar Rear Ib kg 10 22 WHEN TRAVELING OR REG ISTERING 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 cetane rating may cause engine damage All gasoline vehicles must be operated with unleaded engine gasoline Therefore 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 regu lations The laws and regulations for motor vehicle emission control and safety standards vary according to the country state province or TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION 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 trans portation and registration are the re sponsibility of the user INFINITI is not responsible for any inconvenience that may result VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VIN PLATE
29. 15 000 miles 24 000 km or 12 months 2 an the filter becomes clogged the vehicle speed cannot be increased as the driver wishes In such an event replace the ilter 3 After 60 000 miles 96 000 km or 48 months replace every 30 000 miles 48 000 km or 24 months x Maintenance items and intervals with are recommended by INFINITI for reliable vehicle operation The owner need not perform such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability Other maintenance items and intervals are required MAINTENANCE Schedule 2 Abbreviations Inspect Correct or replace if necessary MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL Miles x 1 000 7 5 15 22 5 30 37 5 45 52 5 60 Perform at number of miles kilometers or months whichever comes first 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 Chassis and body maintenance Brake lines amp cables Brake pads amp discs Manual transaxle oil amp automatic transaxle fluid Steering gear linkage axle amp suspension parts Tire rotation See NOTE 1 Exhaust system Front drive shaft boots Supplemental air bag system See NOTE 2 Ventilation air filter R R R R Automatic Speed Control Device ASCD vacuum hoses NOTE 1 Refer to Tire rotation under the General maintenance heading earlier in this section 2 Inspect the supplemental air bag system 10 years after t
30. 21 _ the page indicated in parentheses for operating details 5110249 Cup holder P 2 23 METERS AND GAUGES Warning Indicator lights Fuel gauge INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Speedometer Indicator lights Tachometer Warning Indicator lights vil y P 610 80 5 ioo 130 gs 140 160100 180 200 120 5 N x1000r min Odometer Twin trip Reset knob for trip odometer Engine coolant temperature gauge odometer 910250 2 3 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS SPEEDOMETER AND ODOM ETER Speedometer Reset knob SII0204A Odometer Twin trip odometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed Odometer Twin trip odometer The odometer twin trip odometer are dis played when the ignition key is in the ON position The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven 2 4 The twin trip odometer records the distance of individual trips Reset knob Li ODO e 1 PUSH TRIP A nn TRIP mm 510181 Changing the display Pushing the reset knob changes the display as follows ODO TRIP TRIP B ODO Resetting the trip odometer Pushing the reset knob for more than 1 second resets the trip odometer to zero TACHOMETER x1000r min y Red zone DO NOT REV engine into red zone 5110251 The tachometer indicates engine speed revolutions per minute r min A
31. 5 Check for a secure fit 5180048 5 Before placing the child in the child restraint 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 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 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 TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RE STRAINT REMOVE the cover PUSH Pad Anchor points SIR0107 f your child restraint has a top tether strap it must be secured to the provided anchor point First secure the child restraint with the lap portion of the rear seat belt Remove the anchor cover to which the tether strap stretches straight to Op Secure the top tether strap to the anchor bracket Keep the removed cover in a secured 1 39 SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS place to prevent loss or damage to the INSTALLATION ON FRONT cover PASSENGER SEAT WARNING The child r
32. 8 in 20 cm away from the MFI harness Do not route the antenna wire next to any harness Adjust the antenna standing wave ratio as recommended by the manufacturer Connect the ground wire from the CB radio chassis to the body For details consult your INFINITI dealer Precautions when starting and driving 5 2 Exhaust gas Carbon monoxide Three way catalyst Avoiding collision and rollover Drinking alcohol drugs and driving 5 4 Ignition switch Automatic transmission Manual transmission Key positions Infiniti vehicle immobilizer Before starting the engine Starting the Driving the vehicle Automatic transmission Manual transmission Parking brake Cruise COMBO use rc oec Precautions on cruise control 5 16 5 STARTING AND DRIVING Cruise control operations 5 17 Break in schedule 5 18 Increasing fuel economy 5 18 Parking parking on hills 5 20 Power steering 5 21 Brake 51 wae 5 21 Brake 5 21 Anti lock brake system ABS
33. CHANGING ENGINE OIL SID0197 Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes 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 If oil filter is to be changed remove and replace it at this time See later in Engine oil for changing engine oil filter AX CAUTION Be careful not to burn yourself as the engine oil is hot Waste oil must be disposed of properly Check your local regulations 7 Clean and re install the drain plug and new washer Securely tighten the drain plug with a wrench Drain plug tightening torque 22 to 29 ft Ib 29 to 39 N m Do not use excessive force 8 co Refill engine with recommended oil and install the cap securely See Capacities and recommended fuel lubricants in the 10 Technical and consumer 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 when the proper amount of oil is in the engine Start the engine Check for leakage around the drain plug Correct as required 10 Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes Check the o
34. DOT 3 fluid up to the MAX line If fluid must be added frequently the system should be thoroughly checked by your INFINITI dealer WARNING Use only new fluid Old inferior or contaminated fluid may damage the brake and clutch systems The use of improper fluids can damage the brake system and affect the vehicle s stopping ability AX CAUTION Do not spill the fluid on painted sur faces This will damage the paint If fluid is spilled wash with water WINDOW WASHER FLUID 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 anti freeze Follow the manufacturer s instructions for the mixture ratio DO IT YOURSELF WARNING Anti freeze is poisonous and should be stored carefully in marked con tainers out of the reach of children AX CAUTION Do not substitute engine anti freeze coolant for window washer solution This may result in damage to the paint 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 DO IT YOURSELF e f the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or longer disconnect the negative battery terminal cable to prevent discharge WARNING e Do not expose the battery to flames or electrical sparks
35. EST i 2 es 92 Y J nut S cu Felt tip pen DRAW MARK where to drill the hole Screw SIT0079 10 26 INSTALLING FRONT LI CENSE PLATE 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 nutx 2 e Screw X 2 e Screw grommet x 2 1 Temporarily place the license plate bracket while aligning part of the front bumper with part B of the rear surface of the license plate bracket 2 To determine where to drill the hole mark along both sides of the mounting hole by using a felt tip pen 3 Remove the license plate bracket and connect the arcs to form ovals Mark the point in the center of each oval These are the pilot drilling locations Carefully drill two pilot holes using a 0 39 in 10 mm drill bit at the marked loca tions Be sure that the drill only goes through the fascia or damage to the nut may occur Insert grommets into the hole on the fascia Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the grommet hole to add 90 turn onto the part Insert a J nut into the license plate bracket before placing the license plate bracket on the fascia Install the license plate bracket with Screws Install the license plate with bolts that are no longer than 0 55 in 14 mm TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION VEHICLE LOADING INFOR MATION WARNING
36. Hy drogen gas generated by battery action is explosive 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 the acid contacts your eyes skin or clothing immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention e When working on or near a bat tery always wear suitable eye protection and remove all jewelry e Battery posts terminals and re lated accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling e Keep the battery out of the reach of children Cell Plug MAX 101096 Check the fluid level in each cell It should be between the MAX and MIN 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 1 Remove the cell plugs 2 Add distilled water up to the MAX level 3 Tighten cell plugs If jump starting is necessary see Jump starting 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 DRIVE BELTS Alternator Water pump Power in steering pump M Crankshaft Air conditioner pulley compressor 5100160 Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or lock position The engine could ro tate unexpectedly 1 Visually i
37. It should also contain a suitable amount of appropriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors If not prop erly formulated with appropriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors such methanol blends may cause fuel system damage and or vehicle per formance problems At this time suf ficient data is not available to ensure that all methanol blends are suitable for use in INFINITI vehicles If any undesirable driveability problems such as engine stalling and hard hot starting are experienced after using oxygenate blend fuels immediately change to a non oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a low blend of MTBE 10 15 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION Take care not to spill gasoline during re fueling Gasoline containing oxygen ates can cause paint damage Aftermarket fuel additives INFINITI does not recommend the use of any 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 varnish or deposit removal may contain active solvent or similar ingredients that can be harmful 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 Mon
38. It must be replaced together with the re tractor as a unit e fthe 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 re placed by your INFINITI dealer No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the pre tensioner seat belt system This is to prevent accidental activation of the pre tensioner seat belt or damage to the pre tensioner seat belt opera tion Tampering with the pre tensioner seat belt system may result in serious personal injury Work around and on the preten sioner system should be done by an authorized INFINITI dealer In stallation of electrical equipment should also be done by an autho rized INFINITI dealer Unautho rized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the pre tensioner seat belt system If you need to dispose of the pre tensioner or scrap the ve hicle contact an authorized INFINITI dealer Correct pre tensioner disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate INFINITI Service Manual Incor rect 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 retractor it helps tighten the seat belt the instant the vehicle becomes involved in cer SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
39. Please see your Warranty Information Booklet or Roadside Assistance 1 0 Card for the toll free number to call Vehicle being jump started Jumper cable connecting order O SIE0034 cause personal injury WARNING 1 If the booster battery is in another vehicle position the two vehicles to bring their batteries into close proximity to each other Always follow the instructions below Failure to do so could result in dam age to the charging system and IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Do not allow the two vehicles to touch 2 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 3 Remove vent caps on the battery if so equipped Cover the battery with an old cloth to reduce explosion hazard 4 Connect jumper cables in the sequence as illustrated AX CAUTION e Always connect positive to positive and negative to body ground For example strut mounting bolt etc not to the 6 9 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY battery e Make sure that cables do not touch moving parts in the engine compartment and that clamps do 7 After starting your engine carefully dis connect the negative cable and then the positive cable Replace the vent caps if so equipped Be sure to dispose of the cl
40. The master key and wallet key can be used for all locks When the key case with the wallet key is placed into your wallet be careful not to apply excessive force to the wallet as it or other cards could be damaged The security key cannot be used for the trunk lid or glove box locks To protect belongings when you leave a key with someone give them the security key only Never leave these keys in the vehicle Record the key number on the key number plate supplied with your keys and keep it in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle INFINITI does not record any key number so it is very important to keep track of your key number plate A key number is only necessary when you have lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate from If you still have a key this key can be duplicated by your INFINITI dealer nfiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System KEY Master and Security keys The key number is necessary when you need extra Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System keys As many as 5 Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System keys can be used with one vehicle New keys must be registered to the Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System components in your vehicle by your INFINITI dealer At this time you should bring all Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System keys that you have to your INFINITI dealer for registration This is be cause the registration process will erase all memory of the Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System componen
41. a sloping drive way it is a good practice to turn the wheels as illustrated HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB CD Turn the wheels into the curb and move the vehicle forward until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb 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 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 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 WARNING If the engine is not running or is STARTING AND DRIVING turned off while driving the power assist for the steering will not work Steering will be much harder to op erate BRAKE SYSTEM BRAKING PRECAUTIONS The brake system has two separate hydraulic circuits If one circuit develops a problem you will still have braking at two wheels Vacuum assisted brake The brake booster aids braking by using engine vacuum If the engine stops you can stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal However greater foot pressur
42. and chime The light and chime remind you to fasten seat belts The light illuminates whenever the ignition key is turned to ON and will remain illuminated until the drivers seat belt is 2 9 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS fastened At the same time the chime will sound for about 6 seconds unless the driver s seat belt is securely fastened If the seat belt warning light blinks there may be something wrong with the pre tensioner seat belt In this case the pre tensioner will not operate properly Have it checked by your INFINITI dealer For additional information see Supplemental restraint system in the 1 Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems section Supplemental air bag warning light After turning the ignition key to the ON position the supplemental air bag warning light will illuminate The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about seconds if the supplemental front air bag and supplemental side air bag systems are opera tional If any of the following conditions occur the 2 10 supplemental air bag and supplemental side air bag need servicing and your vehicle must be taken to your nearest authorized 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
43. be drawn into the cylinders 10 5 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION Idle air control system so the mixture is always correct The idle speed of an engine may be affected ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYS by a number of conditions For example a TEM cold engine is inclined to run sluggishly at idle as well as under load Such accessories as air conditioning and power steering may ORO engine OUR idle and bring the idle If the control unit detects a problem it stores speed down Accessories that draw a large the information for retrieval by an experienced amount of current from the alternator such as INFINITI technician at your dealership So headlamps window defoggers radiator fans diagnosis and repair even of this sophisti etc increase the load on the engine So to cated system may b iade easier and mot provide smooth idle under all conditions and accurate to provide the best overall fuel economy the engine control system gives computer con trolled automatic idle speed control Using the information provided by the sensors the ECM calculates the best idle speed and brings it about through the IACV AAC valve which allows more or less air into the intake manifold Because the air is measured by the mass air flow sensor the injectors always follow along with the correct pulse duration The ECM has an on board diagnostic system function which monitors all of the engine control system and components for problem
44. checked and repaired by your INFINITI dealer 1 Be sure the ignition key and headlight switch are OFF 2 Open the fuse box lid 3 Remove the fuse with the fuse puller 4 f the fuse is open replace it with a new fuse DO IT YOURSELF MULTI REMOTE CONTROLLER BATTERY REPLACEMENT REMOVE the battery SIP0265 DO IT YOURSELF Replace the battery as follows 1 Open the lid using a suitable tool 2 Replace the battery with a new one Recommended battery Sanyo CR2025 or equivalent 3 Close the lid securely 4 Push the remote controller 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 An improperly disposed battery can harm the environment Always con firm local regulations for battery dis posal e The remote controller is water proof however if it does get wet immedi 8 22 ately wipe completely dry e When changing batteries do not let dust or oil get on the controller FCC Notice Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer compli ance 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 interfe
45. 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 conserve 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 Petroleum 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 II categories If you cannot find engine oil with the API certification mark use an API grade SG SH Energy Conserving amp 1 or API grade SJ 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 amp GF II oil can also be used Mineral based or synthetic type oils may be used in your INFINITI vehicle These oils must however meet the API quality and SAE vis cosity ratings specified for your vehicle Do not mix mineral based and synthetic type oils in the engine at the same time Oil additives NFINITI does not recommend the use of oil additives The use of an oil additive is not necessary when the proper oil type is used 10 17 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION and maintenance interva
46. distance from radio transmitter buildings bridges mountains and other ex ternal influences Intermittent changes in re ception 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 INFINITI radio system is equipped with state of the art electronic circuits to enhance radio reception These circuits are designed to extend reception range and to enhance the quality of that reception However there are some general characteris tics of both FM and AM 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 INFINITI radio system Remember that a moving vehicle is not the ideal place to listen to a radio Because of the movement reception conditions will con stantly change Buildings terrain signal dis tance and interference from other vehicles can work against ideal reception Described below are some of the factors that can affect your radio reception HEATER AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEMS MAXIMUM SIGNAL DISTANCES et 27 p i e FM 25 to 30 mile 40 to 48 km e AM 60 to 130 mile 97 to 209 km eer FM RADIO RECEPTION Range FM range is normally limited to 25 to 30 mi
47. doing so It is important that you read this Owner s Manual thoroughly to ensure the safe opera tion of your Infiniti Communicator system e The safest calls are those made when the vehicle is stopped QUICK SUMMARY e J Mayday emergency and Information dialing can take place when the ignition key is in the ON position or about 3 minutes after it is turned OFF e There will be a delay of at least 25 seconds from the time the 9 Mayday emer gency or Information button is pressed until a Infiniti Response Center operator answers the call During the delay Infiniti Communicator is making the connection and transmitting vehicle data to the Infiniti Response Center If the cellular lines or landlines are busy the delay may be longer Voice communication with the Infiniti Re sponse Center is all done through a hands free microphone Audio is heard through the right front door speaker To adjust the speaker volume push the vol ume up down switch in the steering switch for the cellular phone All indicators s show the condition of the system transmitting redialing etc For details see Infiniti Communicator indicator de scription later in this section e All indicators fil 2 35 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS i when OFF to System lluminate for up to 30 seconds he ignition switch is turned from ON and the Infiniti Communicator perfor
48. each depression as the vacuum is released from the booster f the brakes do no NFINITI dealer CLUTCH PEDAL operate properly see your 0 35 to 0 63 in P 9 10 16 mm 101054 8 19 DO IT YOURSELF Press the pedal by hand and be sure the free travel is within the limits shown above If free travel is too little or too much see your INFINITI dealer FUSES AX CAUTION Never use a fuse of higher amperage rating than that specified on the fuse box cover This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire ENGINE COMPARTMENT SID0153 If any electrical equipment does not operate check for an open fuse 1 Be sure the ignition key and headlight switch are OFF Open the engine hood Remove the fusible link cover Remove the fuse with the fuse puller e co PP If the fuse is open replace it with a new fuse 6 If a new fuse also opens have the electri cal system checked and repaired by your INFINITI dealer Fusible links SID0154 f the 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 INFINITI parts PASSENGER COMPARTMENT Fuse puller PuL XEM open Spare fuses SID0155 f any electrical equipment does not operate check for an open fuse 5 f a new fuse also opens have the electri cal system
49. facing PULL to tighten SIR0062 Front facing 5 Check lor a secure fit 5180042 3 Pull 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 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 restraint 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 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 SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS 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 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 Rear facing WARNING e The three point belt on your ve hicle is equipped with a locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child restraint e Failure to do so will resu
50. front passenger in certain frontal collisions Supplemental side air bag system This system can help cushion the impact force t the head and the chest area of the driver an front passenger in certain side impact colli sions The supplemental side air bag is designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted CX These supplemental restraint systems are de 1 7 SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS signed to supplement the crash protection provided by the driver and front passenger seat belts and are not a substitute for them Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the driver and front passenger seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel instrument panel and front door finish ers 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 supple mental air bag warning light will turn off 51 upright well back 5180092 after about 7 seconds if the system is erational WARNING e The supplemental front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact rear im 1 8 pact roll over or lower severity frontal collision Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL
51. function allows the verified owner of the car to contact the Infiniti Response Center to attempt to locate the stolen car If you have not done so the Infiniti Response Center operator will help you file a stolen vehicle report with the appropriate police department A stolen ve hicle report is often required before the authorities will dispatch police officers to the vehicle location Call the Infiniti Response Center by telephone Refer to your Infiniti Communicator Card for the Infiniti Response Center telephone number The Infiniti Con sumer Affairs department can also provide the telephone number for the Infiniti Response Center Keep this number where it will be available when your vehicle is stolen In order to find the location of your stolen car the ignition switch must be in the ON position If the Infiniti Response Center successfully lo cates your vehicle the operator has the ability to covertly hear what is happening inside the vehicle The Infiniti Response Center operator will report any important information to the authorities If you have any concerns about 2 37 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS this feature you should contact the Infiniti Response Center Alarm notification If the vehicle s theft warning system is acti vated and stays on for more than 7 seconds the Infiniti Communicator system automati cally contacts the Infiniti Response Center Alarm notification functions regardless of the ig
52. in this section WARNING e Do not use the Integrated HomeLink Universal Transceiver with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse fea tures as required by federal safety standards These standards be came 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 automatically stop and reverse does not meet current federal safety standards Using a garage door opener without these features increases the risk of se rious injury or death During programming your ga rage door or gate may open or close Make sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate that you are pro gramming Your vehicle s engine should be turned off while programming the Integrated HomeLink Universal Transceiver Type with rolling codes 2 PROGRAMMING HomeLink 1 With the ignition key in the OFF position press and hold the two outside buttons and release when the indicator light begins to flash approximately 20 seconds This procedure erases the factory set default codes and does not have to be followed when programming additional hand held transmitters 2 Hold the end of the hand held transmitter from the device you wish to train ap proximately 2 to 5 inches 50 to 127 mm away from the surface of HomeLink keeping the indicator light in view 3 Usi
53. is ejected the play pattern will automatically change to no mark A CD EJECT When the CD EJECT button is pushed with the compact disc loaded the compact disc will be ejected 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 CD IN indicator This light comes on when the compact disc is loaded HEATER AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEMS CD care and cleaning c c 51 0082 e Handle a CD by its edges Never touch the surface of the disc 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 disc may be rough on the inner and outer edges Remove the rough edges by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pen or pencil as illustrated ANTENNA Power antenna The antenna will automatically extend when the radio is turned on and retract when Switched off If the radio is left on the antenna will retract and extend with the ignition key OFF ON operation AX CAUTION e Before turning the radio on make sure that there is no one near the antenna outlet and there is enough space for
54. it to extend e To prevent damage be sure that antenna is fully retracted before the vehicle enters an automated car wash HEATER AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEMS e Dirt and other foreign matter on the power antenna rod may inter rupt its operation Clean the rod periodically with a damp cloth This type of cleaning is especially important during the winter sea sons in areas where road salt and other chemicals may be spread on road surfaces and splashed onto the antenna rod CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO When installing a CB radio or a car phone in your INFINITI be sure to observe the follow ing 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 If you must make a call while your vehicle is in motion the hands free cellular phone operational mode if so equipped is highly recom mended Exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to vehicle operation If a conversation in a moving vehicle requires you 1o take notes pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle before doing so AX CAUTION Keep the antenna as far as pos sible away from the Electronic Control Unit including radio Keep the antenna wire more than
55. label Filter Air cleaner housing filter Flashers See hazard warning flasher switch 2 20 oio eo pen qum 6 2 Floor tat clearilfig recens 7 4 Fluid Automatic transmission fluid ATF 8 10 Brake and clutch 8 12 Capacities and recommended fuel lubricants 10 14 Engine coolant Engine oil Power steering fluid Window washer fluid Front fog light switch Front manual seat adjustment Front power Seat 1 4 Fuel Capacities and recommended fuel lubricants 10 14 FINCK Capri ptt encre ta 3 13 Filler lid 9 13 Filler lid and cap 3 13 Filler lid opener lever Fuel economy Fuel octane rating Fuel recommendation Garage door opener Integrated HomeLink Universal Transceiver Engine coolant temperature gauge Fuel gauge Odometer Speedometer Tachometer General maintenance Glove box Glove box lock INDEX Hazard warning flasher 2 20 Head restraints Headlamps Bulb replacement Headlights Bulb 8 24 Headlight switch Heated seats Heater Engine coolant heater 5 26 Heater and air conditioner automatic if so equipped Hom
56. lever to P Park Be sure the ignition key is OFF or LOCK when performing any parts replacement or repairs Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic engine cooling fan It may come on at any time without warning even if the ignition key is in the OFF position and the engine is not running To avoid injury always disconnect the negative battery cable before working near the fan If you must work with the engine running keep your hands cloth ing hair and tools away from moving fans belts and any other moving parts It is advisable to secure or re move any loose clothing and any jewelry such as rings watches etc before working on your vehicle Always wear eye protection whenever you work on your ve hicle If you must run the engine in an enclosed space such as a garage be sure there is proper ventilation for exhaust gases to escape Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by a jack If it is necessary to work under the vehicle support it with safety stands Keep smoking materials flame and sparks away from fuel and the battery On gasoline engine models with the Multiport Fuel Injection MFI System the fuel filter or fuel lines should be serviced by a INFINITI dealer because the fuel lines are under high pressure even when the engine is off AX CAUTION Do not work under the hood while the engine is hot Turn off the en gine and wait until it cools down Never conn
57. light and chime Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment 1 3 Front power seat 14 Seat belt s Child safety Infants and small children Injured persons Larger children Pre tensioner seat belt system Precautions on seat belt usage 11 6 Pregnant women Seat belt cleaning Seat belts Three point type with retractor balls Sedis eui 1 2 Seats Heated seals 2 21 Security system Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System Engine start Security system See theft warning Servicing air conditioner Shift lock release Shifting Automatic 11 510 Manual transmission 2 Shoulder belt height adjustment For front seats Side air bag system See supplemental side air bag Spark plugs Speedometer Starting Before starting the 5 8 Jump starting Precautions when starting and driving Push starting Starting the engine Steering Power steering 8 12 Power steering system 5 21 Steering wheel switch for cellular phone 2 19 Tilting steering 3 15 unroof Automatic sunroof upplemental air bag warning labels upplemental air ba
58. 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 between you your dealer or INFINITI To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washing ton 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 0848 READINESS FOR INSPECTION MAINTENANCE I M TEST US only Due to legal requirements in some states and Canadian Provinces your vehicle may be required to be in what is called the ready condition for an Inspection Maintenance 1 test of the emission control system The vehicle is set to the ready condition when it is driven through certain driving patterns 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
59. next broadcasting station SCAN tuning Qm Push the SEEK SCAN tuning button xz or A for more than 1 5 seconds SCAN fM T tuning begins from high to low or low to high 4 t l hl frequencies and stops at each broadcasting indicator will come on station for 10 seconds Pushing the button ee 7 SPAM 4 12 Station memory operations Twelve stations can be set for the FM band six for FM1 six for FM2 Six stations can be set for the AM band 1 Tune to the desired station using the SEEK SCAN or TUNE button Push the desired station select button for more than 1 5 seconds For example in the diagram ch2 is to be memorized The radio mutes when the select button is pushed The indicator ch2 will then come on and the sound will resume Memorizing is now complete 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 can celled In that case reset the desired stations HEATER AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEMS 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 AX CAUTION Do not force the cassette tape into the tape door This could cause
60. nuts alterna tight ely and evenly until they are Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground Then with the wheel nut wrench tighten the wheel nuts se curely in the sequence as illustrated WARNING e Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose or come off This could cause an accident e Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts This could cause the nuts to become loose As soon as possible tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque with a torque wrench Wheel nut tightening torque 72 to 87 ft Ib 98 to 118 N m Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pres sure COLD pressure After vehicle has been parked for three hours or more or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km COLD tire pressures are shown on the tire placard affixed to the inside of the driver s side center pillar WARNING Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driven for 600 miles 1 000 km also in cases of a flat tire etc Stowing the damaged tire and tools SIE0043 Securely store the damaged tire and jacking equipment in the vehicle WARNING Always make sure that the spare tire and jacking equipment are properly secured after use Such items can become dangerous pro jectiles in an accident or sudden stop The T type spare tire and small size spare tire are designed for emergency use See Tires and wh
61. objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instru ment panel Such objects may be come dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the supplemental 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 system 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 electri cal system suspension system or front end structure This could affect proper operation of the supplemental air bag system Tampering with the supplemental front air bag system may result in serious personal injury Tamper ing includes changes to the steer ing wheel and the instrument panel assembly by placing mate rial over the steering wheel pad and above the dashboard or by installing additional trim mate rial such as seat covers around the air bag system Work around and on the supple mental front air bag system SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS should be done by an authorized INFINITI dealer Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by an authorized INFINITI dealer The SRS wiring har nesses should not be modified or disconnected Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the a
62. of the front occupants They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries However an inflating side air bag may cause abrasions or other injuries The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and xau seated upright as far as practical away from side air bag Since the ide air bags inflate quickly in order to help otect the front occupants the force of the ide air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to or is ce coco 1 17 SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS against the side air bag module during infla tion The side 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 supple mental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is op erational WARNING e Do not place any objects near the seatback of the front seats Also do not place any objects an um brella bag etc between the front door finisher and the front seat Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the supplemental side air bag inflates Right after inflation several supplemental side 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 side air bag system This is to prevent a
63. on hills Parking parking on hills Password Infiniti Communicator Periodic maintenance schedules Personal light eee Power Front seat adjustment Power door lock Power steering fluid Power steering system Power windows Pre tensioner seat belt system Precautions Braking precautions sssini 5 21 Cruise control precautions Maintenance precautions On child restraints On seat belt usage On supplemental restraint system Precautions when starting and driving Push starting Radio AM FM radio with cassette 4 6 AM FM radio with cassette player and compact disc AM FM radio with comp Cassette player operation CB radio or car phone Compact disc CD player operation 4 6 Readiness for inspection maintenance I M test USA 10 34 Rear door lock Child safety rear door lock 3 4 Rear window and outside mirror defogger switch 2 17 Registering your vehicle in another country 10 23 Remote keyless entry See multi remote control SYSTEMI icc tech ed 3 5 INDEX Reporting safety defects USA only Roadside assistance program cs comte tant Safety Child Seat bells tens Reporting safety defects USA only Towing safety Seat Belt extenders Belt maintenance Belt warning light Belt warning
64. once If hazard and horn chirp mode is not neces sary you can switch to normal mode by following the switching procedure 3 5 PRE DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS In normal mode when the LOCK button is pushed the hazard indicator flashes twice When the UNLOCK button is pushed neither the hazard indicator nor the horn operates Switching procedure Push the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the multi remote controller simultaneously for more than 2 seconds to switch from one mode to the other When pushing the buttons to set normal mode the hazard indicator flashes 3 times When pushing the buttons to set hazard and horn chirp mode the hazard indicator flashes once and the horn chirps once 3 6 OPERATION GUIDE MODE fPush LOCK and UNLOCK buttons Switching indicator LOCK UNLOCK or more than 2 seconds to switch Hazard and horn chirp NORMAL HAZARD 3 times HAZARD twice No operation HAZARD AND nud HORN CHIRP HAZARD once HORN once HAZARD twice HORN once HAZARD once SIP0247 Locking doors 1 Remove the ignition key 1 2 Close all the doors 2 3 Push the LOCK button on the multi remote controller 4 All the doors will lock All of the doors will lock when the LOCK button on the multi remote controller is pushed even though a door remains open and or the ignition key is in the ON position 5 The hazard indicator flashes twice and the hor
65. placing objects over the GPS tenna installed inside the vehicle and do not place portable telephones and hand 2 39 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS held wireless units near the Infiniti Com municator antennas Also keep the front and or rear windshield free of snow and ice Since the strength of radio waves from the GPS satellites is relatively small signal quality may drop resulting in poor or no signal reception Contract with Infiniti Response Center Since your phone number and cellular phone programming are not known before your car is purchased your telephone must be properly programmed to be able to contact the Infiniti Response Center from your car You may want to ask your INFINITI retailer to help you setup the Infiniti Communicator system When you move or change your cellular phone number please contact the Infiniti Response Center at 888 870 9898 to have the contents of the service contract changed This 2 40 is necessary for Infiniti Communicator to function properly When selling your car ending your service contract with Infiniti Response Center or transferring service please contact the Infiniti Response Center at 888 870 9898 Activation You must complete the activation process as soon as possible after service contract is completed Simply press either the Mayday emergency Information button to begin the activation process An Infiniti Response Center operator will ve
66. play E da FF Fast Forward REW Rewind When the pp fast forward or qq re wind button is pushed while the compact disc is being played the compact disc will play while fast forwarding or rewinding When the button is released the compact disc will return to normal play speed APS Automatic Program Search FF APS REW When the pi APS FF button is pushed while the compact disc is being played the program next to the present one will start to play from its beginning Push several times to skip through programs The compact disc will advance the number of times the button is pushed When the last program on the compact disc is skipped through the first 3 1 gt Pl 144 program will be played When the APS REW button is pushed the pro gram 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 peng PROG Program When the PROG button is pushed while the compact disc is being played the play pattern will change as follows no mark All the programs will be played repeatedly in sequence 1 Only one program the one being played when the PROG button is pushed will be repeated RANDOM Programs will be played at random not following the sequence on the compact disc The same program may be repeated twice When the compact disc
67. position Push the right or left end of the switch to select the right or left side mirror then adjust WARNING Objecis 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 Foldable outside mirrors IPD073M Push the outside mirror backward to fold it 4 HEATER AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEMS VeritilalOIS icc 4 2 Heater and air conditioner Automatic 4 3 Automatic operation 4 4 Manual 4 5 Operating 4 5 Servicing air conditioner 4 6 Audio Systerm uiui terns 4 6 Dcum 4 6 FM radio reception 4 7 AM radio 4 8 FM AM radio with cassette player and compact disc CD player Bose 4 9 iore tede ei fiebat tenis 4 17 HEATER AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEMS VENTILATORS LEN ST Open or close and adjust the air flow direc tion of ventilators x This symbol indicates that the vents are closed when the vent switch is mo
68. see your Warranty Information Booklet or Roadside Assistance D Card for the toll free number to call TOWING RECOMMENDED BY INFINITI SIE0036 NFINITI recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving front wheels off the ground as illustrated AX CAUTION Always release the parking brake when towing with the rear wheels on the ground When towing manual transmis sion models with the front wheels on the ground If you do not use a towing dolly Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and secure the steering wheel in the straight ahead posi tion with a rope or similar device Never place the ignition key in the LOCK position This will result in damage to the steering lock mechanism Move the shift lever to the N Neutral position IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Automatic transmission model SIE0035 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY AQ CAUTION e Never tow automatic transmission models with the front wheels on the ground as this may cause se rious and expensive damage to the transmission If it is necessary to tow the vehicle with the rear wheels raised always use towing dollies under the front wheels e Never tow an automatic transmis sion model from the rear that is backward with four wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the transmission VEHICLE RECOVERY Freeing a stuck vehicl
69. slope ice or slippery areas This is hazardous e Never change tires if oncoming traffic is close to your vehicle Wait for professional road assistance If needed Roadside Assistance is available Please see your Warranty Booklet or Roadside Assistance D Card for the toll free number to call Blocking wheels e Qj 2 ICEO01 Place suitable blocks at both the front and back of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up WARNING Be sure to block the wheel as the ve hicle may move and could cause per sonal injury IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Getting the spare tire and tools Mul Jack rod m os N SIE0041 6 3 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Jacking up vehicle and removing the damaged tire Jack up point and Pe de SIE0006 Carefully read the caution label at tached to the jack body and the following instructions SIE0042 Remove jacking tools and spare tire from the storage area located inside the trunk as illustrated 6 4 SIE0001 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 us
70. than that specified could adversely affect the emission control devices and systems and could also affect the warranty cover age 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 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION 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 presence INFINITI does not recommend the use of fuels of which 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 such fuels may cause vehicle performance problems and or fuel system damage e The fuel should be unleaded and have an octane rating no lower than that rec ommended for unleaded gasoline e f an oxygenate blend excepting a methanol blend is used it should contain no more than 10 oxygen ate MTBE may however be added up to 15 If a methanol blend is used it should contain no more than 5 methanol methyl alcohol wood alcohol
71. the converter are burned at high temperatures to help reduce pollutants WARNING e The exhaust gas and the exhaust system are very hot Keep people STARTING AND DRIVING animals or flammable materials away from the exhaust system components 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 AX CAUTION Do not use leaded gasoline Deposits from leaded gasoline se riously reduce the three way cata lyst s ability to help reduce ex haust pollutants Keep your engine tuned up Mal functions in the ignition fuel in jection or electrical systems can cause overrich fuel flow into the 5 3 STARTING AND DRIVING 5 4 three way catalyst causing it to overheat Do not keep driving if the engine misfires or if notice able loss of performance or other unusual operating conditions are detected Have the vehicle in spected promptly by an autho rized INFINITI dealer Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire damaging the three way catalyst Do not race the engine while warming it up Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the engine AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLLOVER 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 regula
72. the programmed HomeLink button Press and release the HomeLink button a second time to com plete the training process Some garage door openers may require you to do this procedure a third time to complete the training The garage door opener should now recognize the Integrated HomeLink Universal Trans ceiver and activate when the HomeLink button is pressed The remaining two buttons may now be programmed if not yet pro grammed follow steps 2 through 4 in the Programming HomeLink procedures ear lier in this section REPROGRAMMING A SINGLE HomeLink BUTTON To reprogram an Integrated HomeLink Uni versal Transceiver button complete the fol lowing 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button Do not release the button until step 4 has been completed INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 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 release both buttons The Integrated HomeLink Universal Trans ceiver button has now been reprogrammed The new device can be activated by pushing the HomeLink button that was just pro grammed This procedure will not affect any other programmed HomeLink but
73. to location Check the local laws before installing 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 sugges tions Use only SAE class S chains 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 vehic when using tire chains In addition drive at reduced speed Otherwise your vehicle ma be damaged and or vehicle handling an lt CD e performance may be adversely affected Never install tire chains on a T type spare tire Do not use tire chains on dry roads CHANGING TIRES AND WHEELS Tire rotation Front om Cc 4 wheels 101069 INFINITI recommends that tires be rotated every 7 500 miles 12 000 km Wheel nut tightening torque 72 to 87 ft lb 98 to 118 N m DO IT YOURSELF See Flat tire in the 6 In case of emergency section for tire replacing procedures 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 etc e Do not include the T type sp
74. used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation AX CAUTION The cigarette lighter socket is a power source for the cigarette lighter INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS element only The use of the ciga rette lighter socket as a power source for any other accessory is not recommended STORAGE CUP HOLDERS u PULL to remove 77 Front 5110207 Front N lt SII0234A Rear seat armres t SII0208 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS WARNING The cup holder should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation AX CAUTION 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 passenger Use only soft cups in the cup holder Hard objects can injure you in an accident GLOVE BOX iN UNLOCK mg P E RL dent or a sudden stop CONSOLE BOX Card holder i pe PULL open X PSS 0196 When locking or unlocking the glove box use the master key The glove box may be opened by pulling the handle WARNING Keep glove box lid closed while driv ing to help prevent injury in an acci CE holder SII0209 WARNING The card holder should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation
75. used with one vehicle For information con cerning the purchase and use of additional remote controllers contact your INFINITI dealer The multi remote controller will not function when e the battery is dead e ihe distance between the vehicle and the remote controller is over 33 ft 10 m PRE DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS The panic alarm will not activate when the key is in the ignition switch AX CAUTION The following conditions or occur rences will damage the remote con troller e Do not allow the remote controller lo become wet e drop the remote controller e Do not strike the remote controller sharply against another object e Do not place the remote controller for an extended period in an area where temperatures exceed 140 F 60 C If a multi remote controller is lost or stolen INFINITI recommends eras ing the ID code of that controller This will prevent the controller from unauthorized use to unlock the ve hicle For information regarding the erasing procedure please contact an authorized INFINITI dealer HOW TO USE MULTI REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM Setting hazard and horn chirp mode This vehicle is set in hazard and horn chirp mode when you first receive the vehicle In hazard and horn chirp mode when the LOCK button is pushed the hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once When the UNLOCK button is pushed the hazard indicator flashes
76. 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 vehicles engine drive train steering braking and other systems Information on trailer towing ability and the special equipment required should be ob tained from your INFINITI dealer He can obtain an INFINITI Trailer Towing Guide for you MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS Maximum trailer loads Never allow the total trailer load to exceed 1 000 lb 454 kg The total trailer load equals trailer weight plus its cargo weight Towing loads greater than 1 000 Ib 454 kg or using improper towing equipment could adversely affect vehicle handling braking and performance 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 on slippery boat ramps TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION WARNING Vehicle damage and or personal in jury resulting from improper towing procedures are not covered by INFINITI warranties A Nissan Trailer Towing Guide U S only containing information 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 1196 of the total trailer load If t
77. will not be able to locate your car outside of the continental United States Inoperative if cellular system is busy The number of available cellular lines is limited in a particular area and varies accord ing to call volume Once the call volume reaches the maximum any additional calls cannot be processed When Infiniti Commu nicator encounters such a situation the sys tem attempts to dial for up to two hours This time varies greatly depending on the cellular network and cellular signal strength The system resets to ready when the system completes the dialing attempts You can press the button again if you still need to contact the Infiniti Response Center After several failed attempts the system will quit dialing and eturn to normal mode Cellular PIN features Some local cellular providers offer custom INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS phone numbers that are assigned a Persona Identification Number PIN The cellula phone user is required to enter the PIN any time a phone call is made The Infiniti Communicator system is not compatible with the PIN feature A PIN requirement on your cellular phone will cause the Infiniti Commu nicator system to be inoperative When com pleting your service contract with your cellular provider ask your carrier to assign you a number that does not require a PIN Special cellular features Some cellular providers offer special features such as call waiting voice mail
78. 5 miles 8 km repeated short trips of less than 10 miles 16 km with outside tempera tures remaining below freezing operating in hot weather in stop and go rush hour traffic extensive idling and or low speed driving for long distances such as police taxi or door to door delivery use driving in dusty conditions driving on rough muddy or salt spread roads towing a trailer using a camper or a car top carrier SCHEDULE 2 Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 2 if none of the driving conditions shown in Schedule 1 apply to your driving habits MAINTENANCE Schedule 1 Abbreviations R Replace Inspect Correct or replace if necessary the mileage intervals only MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL Perform at number of miles Miles x 1 000 3 75 7 5 11 25 15 18 75 22 5 26 25 30 33 75 37 5 41 25 45 48 75 52 5 56 25 60 kilometers or months which x 1 000 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 ever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 48 Emission control system maintenance Drive belts See NOTE 1 I Air cleaner filter See NOTE 2 R R EVAP vapor lines IF It Fuel lines I P Fuel filter See NOTE 3 Engine coolant See NOTE 4 R Engine oil R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Engine oil filter Use part No 15208 65F00 or equivalent R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Spark plugs Use PLATINUM TIPPED type Replace ev
79. 8 Releasing the trunk lid 1 Push the trunk button on the multi remote controller for longer than 0 5 second with the key removed from the key cylinder 2 The trunk lid opens The trunk lid will not open when the trunk lid cancel lever is in the CANCEL position It can be opened only with the key See Trunk lid later in this section for cancel lever Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threat ened you may activate the alarm to call attention as follows 1 Push the PANIC button on the remote controller for longer than 0 5 seconds 2 The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay on for 30 seconds 3 The panic alarm stops when e t has run for 30 seconds or e The LOCK or the UNLOCK button is pressed or e The panic button is pushed on the multi remote controller for longer than 0 5 sec onds BATTERY REPLACEMENT REMOVE the battery SIP0265 Replace the battery as follows PRE DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 1 Open the lid using a suitable tool 2 Replace the battery with a new one Recommended battery Sanyo CR2025 or equivalent Make sure that the G side faces the bot tom case 3 Close the lid securely 4 Push the remote controller 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
80. ADING THE MANUAL This manual includes information for all options available on this model There fore you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle All information specifications and illustra tions 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 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 AX CAUTION This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle To avoid or reduce the risk the procedures must be fol lowed carefully SII0151 f you see this symbol it means Do not do this or Do not let this happen QV INFINITI 2000 NISSAN MOTOR CO LTD TOKYO JAPAN All rights reserved No part of this Owner s Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co Ltd CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Engine Exhaust some of its constitu ents and certain v
81. AIR BAG SYSTEMS Sit upright and weil back 5180093 e The seat belts and the supplemen tal front air bags are most effec tive 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 and may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the supplemental front air bag if you are up against it when it inflates Always sit back against the seat back and as far away as practical from the steering wheel or instru ment panel Always use the seat belts Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel Placing them in side the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injured when the supplemental front air bag inflates 1 9 SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS 5180006 5180007 5180008 SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS 5180009 5180010 5180011 SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS information see Child re A WARNING straints later in this section e Never let children ride unre Strained or extend their hands or face out of the window Do not at tempt to hold them in your lap or arms Some examples of danger ous riding positions are shown in the previous illustrations Children may be severel
82. CAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION 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 possible causes of either condition e Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load shifts while driving e Be certain your rear view mirrors conform to all federal state or local regulations If not install any mirrors required for towing before 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 per formance will be somewhat different 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 turns 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 block the wheels and apply the park ing brake and then move the transmission selector lever into the P Park position If you move the selector lever to the P Park position
83. Communicator Mayday emergency button indicator light if e so equipped Infiniti Communicator Information button indicator light if so equipped Sane Malfunction indicator lamp MIL SOON Overdrive off indicator light eo Turn signal hazard indicator light burned out bulb or an open circuit in the electrical system Have the system repaired promptly INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS WARNING LIGHTS ABS Or amp Anti lock brake warning light After turning the ignition key to the ON position the anti lock brake warning light will illuminate The anti lock brake warning light will turn off after about 1 second if the system iS operational If the light comes on while the engine is running it may indicate there is something wrong with the anti lock portion of the brake system Have the system checked by your INFINITI dealer However if the light illumi nates while starting the engine it does not indicate a system malfunction 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 driv ing contact your INFINITI dealer for re pair 2 8 OF sec Brake warning light This light functions for both the parking brake and the foot brake systems Parking brake indicator When the ignition key i
84. Communicator will not be able to terminate the transmission You may have to repress the button if you still need to contact the Infiniti Response Center If there is a natural disaster such as an earthquake all of the Infiniti Response Center phone lines may become busy The Infiniti Communicator system in your vehicle will not attempt to recontact the Infiniti Response Center Priority Infiniti Response Center dialing If you are using the optional cellular phone and the supplemental air bag inflates or the Mayday or the Information button is pressed your phone transmission will be cut so the Infiniti Communicator system can contact the Infiniti Response Center Roaming If you have chosen a local cellular provider for your optional handset and the company that you have contracted with for your cellular phone does not have a roaming agreement for the area where your vehicle is within the 48 contiguous states it may not be possible to use the lines of a different cellular phone company Therefore it is possible that Infiniti Communicator will not be able to contact the Infiniti Response Center Data transmission During transmission to the Infiniti Response Center data will be collected on the type of call vehicle location direction and speed at the time of activation Global Positioning System func tions The Global Positioning System GPS is used to obtain the vehicle location GPS
85. ELF Fog light Trunk light High mounted stop light i i PUSH backwards and PULL to remove Then turn it over to remove the bulb N SID0169 License plate light 4 S J Y 1 PUSH 10 remove 8 30 WHEELS AND TIRES If you have a flat tire see Flat tire in the 6 In case of emergency section TIRE PRESSURE Maximum inflation pressure Max inflation pressure 101002 Do not exceed the maximum inflation pres sures shown on the side wall of the tire Tire inflation pressure Periodically check the tire pressure including spare Incorrect tire pressure may adversely affect tire life and vehicle handling Tire pressure should be checked when 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 COLD tire pressures are shown on the tire placard affixed to the inside of the driver s side center pillar WARNING e Improperly inflated tires can fail suddenly and cause an accident The vehicle capacity weight is indicated on the tire placard Do not load your vehicle beyond this capacity Overloading your ve hicle may result in reduced tire life unsafe operating conditions due to premature tire failure or unfavorable handling characteris DO IT YOURSELF tics and could also lead to a serious accident L
86. ELT USAGE Yo ur chances of being injured or killed in an accident and or the severity of injury may be gre belt atly reduced if you are wearing your seat and it is properly adjusted INFINITI strongly encourages you and all of your pas eve sengers to buckle up every time you drive if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag Most states provinces or territories re quire that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Sit upright and well back SIRO102 1 23 SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Sit upright and well back j SIR0125 SIR0016 SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS 5180014 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 ap propriate in a child restraint The belt should be properly ad justed 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 in jury 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
87. FO REWORD Your INFINITI represents a new way of thinking about vehicle design It integrates advanced engi neering and superior craftsmanship with a simple refined aesthetic sensitivity associated with tradi tional Japanese culture The result is a different notion of luxury and beauty The car itself is important but so also is the sense of harmony that the vehicle evokes in its driver and the sense of satisfaction you feel with the INFINIT from the way it looks and drives to the high level of dealer service To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to th fullest we encourage you to read this Owner s Manual immediately It explains all of the features controls and performance characteristics of your INFINITI it also provides important instructions and safety information A separate Warranty Information Booklet is to be found in your Owner s literature port folio Always carry it with you when you take your INFINITI to an authorized dealer The portfolio contents provide complete infor mation about all warranties covering this vehicle the periodic maintenance 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 own
88. IRE 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 stud ded 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 3 Tire chains may be used if desired Make sure they are of proper size for the tires on your vehicle and are installed according to the chain manufacturers suggestions Tire chains cables cannot be installed on P195 65R15 size tires Installation of tire chains cables on P195 65R15 size tires will cause damage to the vehicle If you plan to use tire chains cables you STARTING AND DRIVING should install P195 60R15 size tires on SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT your vehicle mE vehicle will have a lot less trac It is recommended that the following items be tion or grip under these condi Use of tire chains may be prohibited accord carried in the vehicle during winter tio
89. ND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Pregnant women 1 27 Injured persons Three point type seat belt with rae aie 1 28 Center of rear seat 1 31 Seat belt extenders wae 1 32 Seat belt 1 32 Child restraints 1 32 Precautions on child restraints 1 32 Installation on rear seat center or outboard POSITIONS eritis Top tether strap child restraint T Installation on front passenger seat 1 40 SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SEATS Sit upright and well back 5180091 WARNING e Do not ride a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined 1 2 This can be dangerous The shoul der belt will not be against your body In an accident you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal inju ries For most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion the seat should be upright Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly See Pre cautions on seat belt usage later in this section SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS FRONT MANUAL SEAT AD JUSTMENT WARNING e Do not adjust the driver s seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operat
90. NDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEMS outlets will operate normally Passenger sie Passenger side The sensor on the instrument panel helps maintain a constant temperature do not put anything on or around this sensor SERVICING AIR CONDI TIONER The air conditioning system in your INFINITI vehicle is charged with a new refrigerant designed with the environment in mind This new refrigerant will not harm the earth s ozone layer However special charging 4 6 equipment and lubricant are required whe servicing your INFINITI air conditioner Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will cause severe damage to your air conditioning system See Capacities and recommended fuel lubricants in the 10 Technical and consumer information section for air conditioning sys tem refrigerant and lubricant recommendations Your INFINITI dealer will be able to service your environmentally friendly air conditioning System WARNING The air conditioner system contains refrigerant under high pressure To avoid personal injury any air condi tioner service should be done only by an experienced technician with proper equipment AUDIO SYSTEM RADIO Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON and press the power on switch 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
91. O CEDURES RECOMMENDATION During the first 1 000 m vehicle use follow the recommendations lined in the Break in sc found in the 5 Starting an hedule Inform iles 1 600 km of out ation d driving section of this Owner s Manual Follow these recommen dations for the future reliab your new vehicle Failu e to follow ility and economy of hese recommendations may result in vehicle dam age or shortened engine ife Engine coolant 8 5 Meters and gauges 2 3 Trunk release 3 11 Hood release 3 10 Seat 1 2 Seat belt 1 22 Key 3 2 Fuel 3 13 10 14 Window washer fluid 8 13 Engine oil 8 8 Audio system 4 6 Heater and air conditioner 4 3 Spare tire 6 3 5170093
92. PH 40 to 144 km h without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal SIS0049 Set switch x PUSH and RELEASE AU RESUME set or ACCEL set NX PUSH for CANCEL PUSH ang RELEASE AST SET 5150050 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 you vehicle to the desired speed push th COAST SET switch and release it The SET in dicator light will come on Take your foot o the accelerator pedal Your vehicle will main tain the set speed gt R e To pass another vehicle depress th accelerator pedal When you release th STARTING AND DRIVING 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 indi cator 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 pushing the RES ACCEL 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 cancelled if the
93. RNING 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 driving section for exhaust gas 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 pre vent children s access to car keys PRE DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS OPENER OPERATION Opener location The trunk lid release button is located in the instrument panel To open the trunk lid slide he release button To close push the trunk lid down securely PRE DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Cancel lever SIPO061 KEY OPERATION LOCK UNLOCK BUE LE SIP0250 When the lever is in the CANCEL position the trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid release button It can be opened only with the key To open the trunk lid turn the key clockwise To close lower and push the trunk lid down securely PRE DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS FUEL FILLER LID FUEL FILLER CAP OPENER OPERATION WARNING e Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain conditions You could be burned or seriously injured if it is misused or mishandled Always stop the engine and do not sm
94. 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 CENTER OR OUTBOARD POSI TIONS Front facing WARNING e The three point belt on your ve hicle is equipped with a locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child re straint e Failure to do so will result in the child restraint not being properly SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS secured It could tip over or other wise be unsecured and cause in jury to the child in a sudden stop or collision When you install a child restraint in a rear outboard or center seat follow these steps Front facing Outboard 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 manufacturer s instructions Front facing Center 5180118 Front facing Qo INSERT to fasten 5180043 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 SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Front facing 3 Pull to engage automatic locking mode SIR0039A Front
95. Unless checked and repaired the supplemen tal restraint system may not function properly For additional information see Supplemental restraint system in the 1 Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems section WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning light is on it could mean that the supplemental air bag or supplemen tal side air bag system will not oper ate in an accident INDICATOR LIGHTS ceruse Cruise main switch indica tor light The light comes on when the cruise control main switch is ON SET Cruise set indicator light The light comes on while the vehicle speed is controlled by the cruise control system If the ight flickers while the engine is running it may indicate there is something wrong with the cruise control system Have the system checked by your INFINITI dealer zO 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 reaL Infiniti Communicator re dial indicator light if so equipped After turning the ignition key to the ON position the redial indicator light will illumi nate for up to 30 seconds and then turn off This indicator light comes on when the initial connection is not successful The Infiniti Communicator is attempting to redial to con tact the Infiniti Response Center The redial indicator may blink before the button
96. 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 flame if the engine back fires If it is not there and the en gine backfires you could be burned Do not drive with the air cleaner removed and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner removed Never pour fuel into the throttle body or attempt to start the en gine with the air cleaner re moved Doing so could result in serious injury WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES 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 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 DO IT YOURSELF REPLACING KEEP PUSHING PUSH t0 remove E Lock pin 1 Pull the wiper arm 2 Push the lock pin then remove the wiper A CAUTION blade 3 Insert the new wiper blade to the wiper arm until a click sounds After wiper blade replacement re turn the wiper arm to its original po
97. WINDOWS POWER WINDOWS WARNING Make sure that all passengers have their hands etc inside the vehicle before closing the win dows Use the window lock switch to prevent unexpected use of the power windows Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle They could unknowingly activate switches or controls and become trapped in a window Unattended children INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS could become involved in serious accidents Lock button Driver side Rear left passenger side pou ior rani Front passenger side Ec e P di p Rear right we passenger side D 5110197 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 driver s door or the front passenger s door is opened during this period of about 45 seconds power to the windows is canceled 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 Passenger switch a CLOSE oN E The passenger side switch will open or close only the corresponding window To open or close the window hold the switch down or up 5110198 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 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Auto
98. X CAUTION When engine speed approaches the red zone shift to a higher gear Op erating the engine in the red zone may cause serious engine damage ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA TURE GAUGE Normal range 5110228 The gauge indicates the engine coolant tem perature The engine coolant temperature will vary with the outside air temperature and driving con ditions INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS AX CAUTION If the gauge indicates engine coolant temperature over the normal range stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible If the engine is overheated continued operation of the vehicle may seriously damage the engine See If your vehicle overheats in the 6 In case of emergency section FUEL GAUGE Full WF Empty SII0229 The gauge indicates the approximate fuel leve in the tank The gauge may move slightly during braking turning acceleration or going up or down hill The gauge needle is designed to remain in approximately the same position even when the ignition key is turned OFF Refill the fuel tank before the gauge reg isters Empty 2 5 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 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 E There will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge needle reaches E CAUTION e f the vehicle runs out of fuel the SOF malfunction in
99. a ee illuminate when low or high is selected Do not place anything hard or p The heater is controlled by a thermostat heavy on the seat or pierce it with Mies automatically turning the heater on and off a pin or similar object This may u The indicator light will remain on as long result in damage to the heater P ad i _ i as the switch is on Any liquid spilled on the heated 110195 TOA 3 When the vehicle s interior is warmed or seat should be removed immedi The front seats are warmed by built in heaters before you leave the vehicle be sure to ately with a dry cloth The switches located on the center console turn the switch off e When cleaning the seat never can be operated independently of each other use gasoline thinner or any 1 Start the engine A CAUTION similar materials e f any abnormalities are found or Neat yange Do not use the seat heater for ex the heated seat does not operate e For low heat press the rear of the tended periods or when no one is us turn the switch off and have the A switch ing the seat system checked by your INFINITI INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS dealer e The battery could run down if the seat heater is operated while the engine is not running POWER OUTLET CIGARETTE LIGHTER Accessory Power outlet Cigarette lighter accessory PULL to PUSH to remove heat SII0206A Power outlet The power outlet is for powering electrica accessories such
100. a roadside emergency Road side Assistance Service is available to you Please refer to your Warranty Booklet for details Both the Warranty Booklet and Road side Assistance Calling Card in your Owner s Literature Portfolio provide the Toll Free Num ber to call for assistance Roadside Assistance is provided 24 hours a day 365 days a year for four 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 FLAT TIRE CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you have a flat tire follow the instructions below Stopping the vehicle 1 Safely move the vehicle off the road away from traffic 2 Turn on the hazard warning flashers 3 Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake Shift the manual transmis sion into the R Reverse position auto matic transmission in the P Park posi tion 4 Turn off the engine 5 Raise the hood to warn other traffic and to signal professional road assistance per sonnel that you need assistance 6 Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and stand in a safe place away from traffic and clear of the vehicle WARNING e Make sure that the parking brake is securely applied and the manual transmission is shifted into R Reverse or the automatic transmission into P Park e Never change tires when the ve hicle is on a
101. above e An improperly disposed battery can harm the environment Always con firm local regulations for battery dis posal The remote controller is water proof however if it does get wet immedi ately wipe completely dry e When changing batteries do not let dust or oil get on the controller FCC Notice Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer compli ance 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 re ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation of the de vice 3 9 PRE DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS HOOD 51 0216 1 Pull the hood lock release handle located below the instrument panel the hood will then spring up slightly 2 Pull the lever at the front of the hood with your fingertips and raise the hood 3 When closing the hood 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 Ifyou see steam or smoke coming from the engine compartment to avoid injury do not open the hood TRUNK LID WA
102. al Pulling the lever toward you will turn on the headlight high beam 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 spa 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 illuminate once the parking brake is released The daytime running lights will remain on until the ignition switch is turned off INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS WARNING When the daytime running light sys tem is active tail lights on your ve hicle are not on It is necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights Fail ure to do so could cause an accident injuring yourself and others TURN SIGNAL SWITCH Turn signal Turn signal Lane change signal switch Lane change Left 5110040 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 flashing FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH SII0163 To turn the fog lights on turn the headlight switch to the g posi
103. ard and backward Forward and backward 5180081 Moving the switch forward backward wil slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Reclining Driver s seat Reclining 5180082 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 FOLDING REAR SEAT Interior trunk access PULL and FOLD DOWN C d SIPO032A The trunk can be readily accessible from the rear seat for loading and unloading as shown WARNING e When returning the seatbacks to the upright position be certain that they are completely secured in the latched position If they are not completely secured in the latched position passengers may be injured in an accident or sud den stop e Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage area or on the rear seat when it is in the fold down posi tion Use of these areas by pas sengers without proper restraint can be extremely dangerous in an accident or sudden stop 1 5 SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS 1 6 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 Closely supervise children
104. are tire or any other small size spare tire in the tire rotation DO IT YOURSELF Tire wear and damage Wear Location indicator mark 101004 WARNING e Tires should be periodically in spected for wear cracking bulg ing or objects caught in the tread If excessive wear cracks bulg ing or deep cuts are found the tire should be replaced e The original tires have a built in tread wear indicator When the wear indicator is visible the tire should be replaced Improper service for a T type spare tire may result in serious personal injury If it is necessary to repair the T type spare tire contact your INFINITI dealer Replacing tires and wheels When replacing a tire use the same size speed rating and load carrying capacity as originally equipped See Specifications in the 10 Technical and consumer information section for recommended types and sizes of tires and wheels WARNING e The use of tires other than those recommended or the mixed use of tires of different brands construc tion bias bias belted or radial or tread patterns can adversely af fect the ride braking handling ground clearance body to tire clearance tire chain clearance speedometer calibration head light aim and bumper height Some of these effects may lead to accidents and could result in seri ous personal injury If the wheels are changed for any reason always replace with wheels which hav
105. as cellular telephones 2 22 AX CAUTION Use caution as the outlet and plug may be hot during or immediately after use Do not use the cigarette lighter in the power outlet It may pop out and burn or otherwise damage the interior Do not use with accessories that exceed a 12 volt 120W 10A power draw Do not use double adapters or more than one elec trical accessory Use this power outlet with the engine running If the engine is Stopped this could result in a discharged battery e Avoid using when the air condi tioner headlights or rear window defogger is on e Before inserting or disconnecting a plug be sure to turn off the power switch of electrical acces sory being used or the ACC power of the vehicle Push the plug in as far as it will go If good contact is not made the plug may overheat or the in ternal temperature fuse blow e When not in use be sure to close the cap Do not allow water to contact the outlet Cigarette lighter Accessory The cigarette lighter unit including the socket is an accessory A genuine INFINITI cigarette lighter unit can be purchased from an authorized INFINITI retailer 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 springs out Return the lighter to its original position after use WARNING The cigarette lighter should not be
106. at the same time Redial and no ser vice indicators ON NO REDIAL SERVICE Infiniti Communicator was activated inside of cellular phone transmission range but the vehicle was driven out of cellular phone transmission range Infiniti Communicator lost the signal so it tries to redial Infiniti Communicator will attempt to reestablish con tact for 30 minutes Redial and no ser vice indicators al ternating ON and OFF Infiniti Communicator is contacting the Infiniti Response Center when Infiniti Communicator is in demonstration mode The Infiniti Re sponse Center will not provide service until the setup procedures are com pleted NO REDIAL SERVICE PAYMENT FOR INFINITI COM MUNICATOR USE It is the owner s responsibility to maintain an active account with the cellular provider and Infiniti Response Center If either account is inactive Infiniti Communicator will not oper ate SYSTEM LIMITATIONS The Infiniti Communicator system relies on the cellular network The Infiniti Communica tor system is subject to the same limitations that affect cellular phone operation Since Infiniti Communicator is powered by the vehicle s battery if the battery is removed damaged or discharged the system will not work Service area Service is provided in the 48 contiguous states Service is not available in Alaska Hawaii Canada or Mexico The Infiniti Re sponse Center
107. ators 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 vehicle is in motion whether or not the brake pedal is depressed Have the brakes checked as soon as possible if the wear indicator sound is heard Under some driving or climate conditions occasional 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 informa tion see Periodic maintenance schedules in the 9 Maintenance section for maintenance intervals 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 DO IT YOURSELF about 30 seconds the pedal height should not change 4 Run the engine for 1 minute without depressing the brake pedal then turn it off Depress the brake pedal several times The pedal travel distance will decrease gradu ally with
108. automatic transmission Transmission selector lever lock release Avoiding collision and rollover Battery saver system Battery replacement See multi remote control SYSTE 3 9 Before starting the engine Belts See drive belts 11 Index Brake Anti lock brake system 5 22 Brake and clutch fluid Brake booster Brake pedal Brake pedal check Parking brake check Parking brake operation Bulb check instrument panel Bulb replacement Capacities and recomm Car phone or CB radio Cassette tape operation Catalytic converter Three way catalyst Cellular phone Switch operation Steering wheel switch Child restraints Installation on front passenger seat INDEX Installation on rear seat center and outboard position Precautions on child restraints With top tether strap hild safety a hild safety rear door lock igarette lighter ircuit breaker Fusible link eaning exterior and interior OM C2 C2 2 Cold weather driving Compact disc CD player operation Compact spare tire Console box Controls Audip conttols emm teres Audio controls rear Audio controls steering wheel Heater and air conditioner controls automatic 4 3 Coolant Capacities and recommended fuel lubricants Changing engine coola
109. before blocking the wheels and applying the parking brake transmission damage could occur When going down a hill shift into a lower gear and use the engine braking effect When ascending a long grade downshift 10 31 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION the transmission to a lower gear and reduce speed to reduce chances of engine overloading and or overheating 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 e Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal 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 When making 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 10 32 e Crosswinds and rough roads will ad versely affect vehicle trailer handling pos sibly 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 reduce
110. blinking The Mayday emergency button was pressed nfiniti Communicator is trying to acquire an available cellular channel 43 Mayday emergency but ton indicator ON The Mayday emergency button was pressed System is connected to a cell and is commu nicating information to the Infiniti Response Center Information button indi cator blinking The Information button was pressed Infiniti Communicator is trying to acquire an avail able cellular channel Information button indi cator ON The Information button was pressed System is connected to a cell and is communicating 2 41 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS information to the Infiniti Response Center nena Redial indicator ON blinking The initial connection was not successful nfiniti Communicator is attempting to redial to contact the Infiniti Response Center The redial indicator may blink before the button indicator blink No service indicator ON SERVICE Cellular phone is outside of cellular phone transmission range Infiniti Communicator will not be able to contact the Infiniti Response Center until the phone is inside of cellular phone transmission range If you choose the optional handset the Infiniti Communicator system s No service indicator and the handset display are not synchronized The handset and Infiniti Communicator system No service in dicator do not turn on or off
111. by an extremely high temperature gauge reading or if you feel a lack of engine power detect abnormal noise etc take the following steps 1 Move the vehicle safely off the road apply the parking brake and move the shift lever to the N Neutral position automatic transmission to the P Park position Do not stop the engine Turn off the air conditioner switch Open the windows move the heater or air onditioner temperature control to maxi um hot and fan contro to high speed 30 2 If engine overheating is caused by climb ing a long hill on a hot day run the engine at a fast idle approximately 1 500 rpm until the temperature gauge indication re turns to normal Get out of the vehicle Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the radia tor before opening the hood Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen before proceeding 5 Open the engine hood WARNING If steam or water is coming from the engine stand clear to prevent getting burned IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 6 Visually check if the cooling fan is run ning The radiator hoses and radiator should not leak water If coolant is leaking or the cooling fan does not run stop the engine WARNING e Becareful notto 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 temp
112. call forward ing etc These features can interfere with Infiniti Communicator system operation Cellular airwave interference At times you may hear someone other than the Infiniti Response Center operator talking This is caused by cellular airwave interference and is not caused by an Infiniti Communicator system malfunction Generally if you are driving the interference will go away If cellular airwave interference occurs when the Infiniti Communicator system is transmitting data to the Infiniti Response Center the Infiniti Communicator system automatically switches to voice communications There may be cases where cellular airwave interference may pre vent the Infiniti Communicator System from completing the connection to the Infiniti Re sponse Center Security The Infiniti Communicator system uses the cellular phone network Conversations and data transmissions are not secure Third parties may be able to listen to your conver sation Aftermarket accessories When installing a CB radio or car phone in your INFINITI be sure to observe the follow ing cautions Otherwise the new equipment 2 43 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS may adversely affect the Multiport Fuel Injec tion system Infiniti Communicator system or other electronic parts Potentially inoperative if the ve hicle is in an accident If you are involved in an accident Infiniti Communicator may also be damaged Since Infiniti Communica
113. can conduct it for you WARNING Always drive the vehicle in a safe and prudent manner according to traffic conditions and obey all traffic laws 1 Start the engine when the engine coolant lemperature gauge needle points to C Allow the engine to idle until the gauge needle points between the C and H nor mal operating temperature 2 Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH 88 km h then quickly release the accelerator TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION pedal completely and maintain it released for 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 Stop the vehicle Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH 55 km h and maintain the speed for 20 seconds Repeat steps 4 and 5 at least three times Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH 88 km h and maintain the speed for at least 3 minutes Stop the vehicle shift lever in the P or N position Rev the engine up between 2 500 and 3 500 rpm and hold it for 3 consecutive minutes then release the accelerator pedal completely 10 Wait 5 second at idle 11 Rev the engine up between 2 000 and 3 000 rpm and maintain it for 5 consecu tive minutes 12 Turn the engine off 13 Repeat steps 1 through 8 at least more time If step 1 through 7 is interrupted repeat the preceding step Any safe driving mode is acceptable between st
114. ccidental inflation of the side air bag or damage to the side air bag system Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle s electri cal system suspension system or side panel This could affect proper operation of the supple mental side air bag system Tampering with the supplemental side air bag system may result in serious personal injury Tamper ing includes changes to the front seals assembly by placing mate rial near the seatback of the front seat or by installing additional trim material around the side air bag system Work around and on the supple menial side air bag system should be done by an authorized INFINITI dealer Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by an authorized INFINITI dealer The SRS wiring har nesses should not be modified or disconnected Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the side air bag system The SRS wiring harnesses are SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS covered with yellow insulation ei ther just before the harness con nectors or over the complete har ness for easy identification When selling your vehicle we request that you inform the buyer about the supplemental side air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owners Manual Pre tensioner seat belt system For front seats WARNING e The pre tensioner seat belt cannot be reused after activation
115. chains on a T type spare tire slick and very hard to drive on The Do not use tire chains on dry roads 4 extra window washer fluid to refill the reservoir tank STARTING AND DRIVING 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 sudden steering maneuvers Do not use cruise control on slip pery roads Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases under your vehicle Keep snow clear of the exhaust pipe and from around your vehicle ENGINE BLOCK HEATER if so equipped An engine block heater to assist extreme cold temperature starting is available through your INFINITI dealer 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 6 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Roadside assistance program 6 2 If your vehicle overheats TIL Bs rotes Towing your vehicle Changing a flat tire Towing recommended by INFINITI Jump starting Vehicle recovery Freeing a stuck Push starting se Vell Cle cett ruht IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Every new INFINITI comes with a four year unlimited mileage Roadside Assistance plan In the event of
116. chors ad justers and retractors operate properly and smoothly and are installed securely Check the belt webbing for cuts fraying wear or damage Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure the pedal does not catch or require uneven effort Keep the floor mats away from the pedal Clutch pedal Make sure the pedal operates smoothly and check that it has the proper free play Brakes Check that the brakes do not pull the vehicle to one side when applied Brake pedal and booster 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 floor mats away from the pedal Parking brake Check that the lever has the proper travel and make sure that the vehicle is held securely on a fairly steep hill when only the parking brake is applied Automatic transaxle P Park position mechanism On a fairly steep hill check that the vehicle is held securely with the selector lever in the P Park position without applying any brakes 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 Windshield washer fluid Check that there is adequate fluid in the tank Engine coolant level Check the coolant level when the engine is cold Radiator and hoses Check the front of the radiator and clean off any dirt
117. cle Operation under the following conditions may require more frequent oil and filter changes repeated short distance driving at cold outside temperatures driving in dusty conditions extensive idling towing a trailer RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOS ITY NUMBER Outside Temperature Range Anticipated Before Next Oil Change GASOLINE ENGINE OIL 0 32 N 4 5W 30 PREFERRED 5170002 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION 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 LUBRI CANT RECOMMENDATIONS The air conditioning system in this INFINITI vehicle must be charged with the refrigerant HFC 134a R 134a and the lubricant INFINITI A C System Oil Type S or the exact equivalents AQ CAUTION The use of any other refrigerant or bricant will cause severe damage to the air conditioning system and will require the replacement of all air conditioner system components The refrigerant 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 10 19 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION recycling of any refrigerant during automotive air conditioning system service Your INFINITI dealer has th
118. controls Because of their speed precision and reliability electronic components are used wherever possible to increase the efficiency and driveability of your INFINITI The typical control system employs sensors which collect information about operating conditions and driver demand and send it usually in the form of an electrical voltage signal to a control unit which is a small on board computer The control unit monitors the information provided by the sensors calculates the optimum or best control and makes it happen through signals to electrical actuators in the engine or transmission or brake system wherever the control must take place The results can seem miraculous 10 2 INFINITI SR20DE ENGINE WITH ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SUMMARY The engine control system coordinates the functions and control of air fuel mixture ignition timing exhaust gas recirculation and idle speed by the operation of a high speed computer The precisely coordinated control of all of these functions allows the engine to operate more efficiently and emission free than would have been possible under earlier technologies TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION Throttle position sensor with throttle position switch level sensor EVAP service port Fuel pressure regulator EVAP canister Intake air temperature sensor c ord EE Throttle EGR tempe
119. could be seriously injured or killed in an accident 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 the hips not the waist and 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 1 27 SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS with your doctor for specific recommenda Fastening the seat belts tions e For most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion the 1 Adjust the seat THREE POINT TYPE SEAT BELT seat should be upright Always sit aa WITH RETRACTOR well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly WARNING e Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times e Do not ride a moving vehicle SIRO126 when the seatback is reclined This can be dangerous The Shoulder belt will not be against your body In an accident you could be thrown into it and re ceive neck or other serious inju ries You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Rear 5180019 2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of
120. d BARONY zitat deter eet Drive belts Spark plugs Replacing spark plugs AIF Cleaner trim Windshield wiper blades Cleaning Replacing Parking brake and brake pedal Checking parking Checking brake Brake Engine compartment Passenger compartment Multi remote controller battery replacement Headliglits heec ttes Exterior and interior lights Wheels and 1 Tire pressure Types of tios uen rtis Tire chains 8 32 Changing tires and wheels DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE PRECAU TIONS 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 8 2 WARNING Park the vehicle on a level sur face apply the parking brake se curely and block the wheels to pre vent the vehicle from moving For a manual transmission move the shift lever to N Neutral For an automatic transmission move the selector
121. d weather DRIVING THE VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The automatic transmission in your vehicle is electronically controlled by a transmission control module to produce maximum power and smooth operation Shown on the following pages are the recom mended operating procedures for this trans mission Follow these procedures for maxi mum vehicle performance and driving enjoyment Starting the vehicle 7 depressed gt E parking brake applied 5150037 After starting the engine fully depress the foot brake pedal before shifting the selector lever to the R N D 2 or 1 position Be sure the vehicle is fully stopped before attempting to shift the selector lever This automatic transmission is de signed so the foot brake pedal must be depressed before shifting from the P STARTING AND DRIVING Park position 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 key is re moved from the switch 1 Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and shift into a driving gear 2 Release the parking brake and foot brake then gradually start the vehicle in motion WARNING e Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P or N to R D 2 or 1 Always depress the brake pedal until shifting is com pleted Failure to do so could cause you to lose contro and have an accident 5 9
122. ded the system will come on and the tape will play e When TAPE button is pushed with either the radio or compact disc turned on and the tape loaded the compact disc or the 4 14 radio will automatically be turned off and the tape will play 6 4 gt gt FF Fast Forward REW Rewind Push the pp fast forward button to fast forward the tape To rewind the tape push the rewind button Either the FF or REW symbol illuminates on the right side of the display window To stop the FF or REW function push the pp fast forward or rewind again or the TAPE button APS Automatic Program Search FF APS REW When the APS FF button is pushed while the tape is being played the next program will start to play from the beginning Push the pp 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 3 1 gt 144 When the a4 APS REW button is pushed once the program being played starts over from the beginning Push the paa APS REW button several times to skip back several 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
123. di tional damage if your vehicle is struck from the rear where prac tical remove the hitch and or re ceiver when not in use After the hitch is removed seal the bolt holes to prevent exhaust fumes water or dust from entering the passenger compartment e Regularly check that all hitch mounting bolts are securely mounted Tire pressures e When towing a trailer inflate the vehicle tires to the recommended cold tire pres sure indicated on the tire placard located on the inside of the center console lid Trailer tire condition size load rating and proper inflation pressure should be in accordance with the trailer and tire manu facturers specifications Safety chains Always use a suitable chain between your vehicle and the trailer The chain 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 chain to permit 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 at a point between the sensor and stop light or light switch Trailer brakes If your trailer is equipped with a braking system make sure it conforms to federal and or local regulations and that it is properly installed WARNING Never connect a trailer brake system directly to the vehicle brake system TECHNI
124. dicator lamp MIL may come on Refuel as soon as possible After a few driv ing trips the axe lamp should turn off If the lamp remains on af ter a few driving trips have the ve hicle inspected by an authorized NISSAN dealer For additional information see the Malfunction indicator lamp MIL later in this section 2 6 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS AND CHIMES Anti lock brake warnin i or ABS light Brake warning light Charge warning light Door open warning light Engine oil pressure warning light Low fuel warning light 6 B G m Low washer fluid warning light CHECKING BULBS Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition key to ON without starting the engine The following lights will come on BRakE Fy ENGINE SOON Seat belt warning light Eun Supplemental air bag warning light CRUISE Cruise main switch indicator light SET Cruise set indicator light HO High beam indicator light Blue REDIAL Infiniti Communicator redial indica tor light if so equipped Infiniti Communicator no service NO SERVICE indicator light if so equipped The following lights come on briefly and then go off ABS gt gac oF sm wu If any light fails to come on it may indicate a REDIAL Infiniti
125. driving trips If the lamp does not turn off after a few driving trips have the ve hicle inspected by an authorized NISSAN dealer For additional information see the Malfunction indicator lamp MIL in the 2 Instruments and conirols section Fuel filler cap holder SIPO204 The fuel filler cap is a screw on ratcheting type Tighten the cap clockwise until ratchet ing clicks are heard Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder while refueling STEERING WHEEL WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving You could lose control of your vehicle and cause an acci dent PRE DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS TILT OPERATION SIP0081 Push the lock lever and while holding down adjust the steering wheel up or down to the desired position Push the lock lever back into place to lock the steering wheel in place MIRRORS INSIDE MIRROR Night IPD052 The night position will reduce glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night WARNING Use the night position only when nec essary because it reduces rear view clarity PRE DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS OUTSIDE MIRRORS NES 1 MC Gee PUSH to adjust PUSH to adjust the left mirror the right mirror UP RIGHT SIPO120 using the control lever The outside mirror will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
126. e WARNING 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 Front Do not use towing Rear Tie down only Towing hook SIE0044 Front e Tow chains or cables must be attached IN CASE OF EMERGENCY nly to the main structual members of the e The towing hook is under tremendous ehicle force when used to free a stuck vehicle Always pull the cable straight out from the front or rear of the vehicle Never pull on the hook at an angle e ulling devices should be routed so they 0 not touch any part of the suspension steering brake or cooling systems x 9 e Always pull the cable straight out from the Stand clear of a stuck vehicle front or rear of the vehicle Never pull the vehicle at an angle Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not recommended for use in vehicle towing or recovery e Stand clear of a stuck vehicle Rear e Use the towing hooks only as illustrated not other parts of the vehicle Otherwise the vehicle body will be damaged e Use the towing hooks only to free a vehicle stuck in sand snow mud etc Never tow the vehicle for a long distance using only the towing hooks 7 APPEARANCE AND CARE Cleaning 1 2 Floor Mal iint cas 7 4 MEE nomena ea
127. e jury or death in an accident e if the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle place your child in the child restraint and check the various adjust ments to be sure the child restraint is In general child restraints are designed to be SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS possible to properly install some types of child restraints in your vehicle If the child restraint is not an chored properly the risk of a child being injured in a collision or a sudden stop greatly in creases Adjustable seatbacks should be positioned to fit the child re Straint but as upright as pos sible 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 If the restraint is not se cure tighten the belt as neces Sary or put the restraint in an 1 34 other 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 or neck If it does put the shoulder belt behind the child restraint If you must install a front facing child restraint in the front seat see instructions later in this section When your child restraint is not in use store it in the trunk or keep it secured with a seat belt to pre vent it from being thrown around in case of a sudden stop or acci dent AX CAUTION
128. e cooling system frequently requires 8 5 DO IT YOURSELF coolant have it checked by your INFINITI dealer 8 6 CHANGING ENGINE COOL ANT Front LOOSEN Radiator Sa aa T plug n SID0019 e Major cooling system repairs should be performed by your INFINITI dealer The service procedures can be found in the appropriate INFINITI Service Manual e mproper servicing can result in reduced heater performance and engine overheat ing WARNING e To avoid the danger of being scalded never change the coolant when the engine is hot e Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot Serious burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from the radiator 1 Open the radiator cap and drain plug V eS y FLUIT 3 D Q Ve amp gt EN 2 Open the drain plug on the engine block 3 Flush the cooling system by running fresh water through the radiator 4 Close the radiator drain plug and the drain plug on the engine block securely 5 See Capacities and recommended fuel lubricants in the 10 Technical and consumer information section for cooling system capacity Fill the radiator slowly with the proper mixture of coolant and water Fill the reservoir tank up to the MAX level Open and close air release plug to release air Then fill the radiator again and nstall the radiator cap 6
129. e key ring to avoid interference from other devices Statement related to section 15 of FCC rules for Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System CONT ASSY IMMOBILIZER This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 2 15 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received in cluding interference that may cause un desired operation Security indicator light Nm indicator light SII0192 f Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System is mal functioning this light will remain on while the ignition key is in the ON position If the lightstill remains on and or the en gine will not start see your Infiniti 2 16 dealer for Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System service as soon as possible Please bring all Infiniti Vehicle Immobi lizer System keys that you have when visiting your Infiniti dealer for service WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH The windshield wiper and washer operates when the ignition key is in the ACC or O position y Fast 7 Slow 0 Turn intermittent y time control knob PULL to wash Y Intermittent Low speed High speed SII0036A Push the lever down to operate the wiper Intermittent operation can be adjusted from 3 to 21 seconds by turning the knob Pull the lever toward you to operate the washer T
130. e may severely weaken the seat belt webbing CORROSION PROTECTION MOST COMMON FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO VEHICLE CORROSION 1 The accumulation of moisture retaining dirt and debris in body panel sections cavities and other areas 2 Damage to paint and other protective coatings caused by gravel and stone chips or minor traffic accidents ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INFLUENCE THE RATE OF COR ROSION Moisture Accumulation of sand dirt and water on the 7 5 APPEARANCE AND CARE vehicle body underside can accelerate corro sion Wet floor coverings will not dry com pletely inside the vehicle and should be removed 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 where atmospheric pollution exists or where 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 7 6 will also accelerate the disintegration of paint surfaces TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM CORROSION e Wash your vehicle often to keep the vehicle clean e Always check for minor damage to the paint and repair it as soon as possible e Keep drain holes at the bott
131. e on the brake pedal will be required to stop the vehicle and the stopping distance will be longer Wet brakes When the vehicle is washed or driven through 5 21 STARTING AND DRIVING water the brakes 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 pressing 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 cor rectly Using the brakes Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving This will overheat the brakes wear out the brake linings and pads faster and reduce 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 WARNING While driving on a slippery sur face be careful when braking ac celerating or downshifting Abrupt braking or accelerating could cause the wheels to skid and re sult in an accident 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 b
132. e required When performing any checks or maintenance work see Maintenance precautions in the 8 Do it yourself section EXPLANATION OF MAINTE NANCE ITEMS Additional information on the following items with is found in the 8 Do it yourself section Outside the vehicle The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time unless otherwise specified Tires Check the pressure with a gauge pe riodically when at a service station including the spare and adjust to the specified pressure if necessary Check carefully for damage cuts Or excessive wear Wheel nuts When checking the tires make sure no nuts are missing and check for any loose nuts Tighten if necessary Tire rotation Tires should be rotated every 7 500 miles 12 000 km Wheel alignment and balance If the ve MAINTENANCE hicle pulls 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 Windshield wiper blades Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly Doors and engine hood Check that all doors and the engine hood operate smoothly as well as the trunk lid or back hatch Also make sure that all latches lock securely Lubri cate if necessary Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from openin
133. e the same off set dimension Wheels of a dif ferent offset could cause early lire wear possibly degraded ve hicle handling characteristics and or interference with the brake discs Such interference can lead to decreased braking efficiency and or early brake pad wear Do not install a deformed wheel or tire even if it has been re paired Such wheels or tires could have structural damage and could fail without warning The use of retread tire is not recommended 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 front wheels on the vehicle could lead to transmission damage 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 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 DO IT YOURSELF Spare tire T type spare tire U S only Canadian vehicles are equipped with a full size spare tire
134. e trained technicians and equip ment needed to recover and recycle your air conditioning system refrigerant Contact your INFINITI dealer whenever servic ing your air conditioning system 10 20 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Model SR20DE Type Gasoline 4 cycle Oylinder arrangement 4 cylinder in line Bore x Stroke in mm 3 386 x 3 386 86 0 x 86 0 Displacement cu in cm 121 92 1 998 Firing order 1 3 4 2 Idle speed rpm Ignition timing B T D C dedreeltom See the emission control label on M 9 P the underside of the hood CO percentage at idle speed No air Standard PFR5G 11 BKR6E Spark plug BKR5E BKR7E Service option PFR6G 11 PFR7G 11 Spark plug gap in mm 0 043 1 1 0 031 0 035 0 8 0 9 Camshaft operation Timing chain Alternator belt size Width x Length in mm 0 8409 x 40 55 21 36 x 1 030 Conventional type The spark ignition system of this vehicle meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regu lations 10 21 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION WHEELS AND TIRES DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Conventional Spare Sedan Aluminum 15 x 6JJ 15x 4T Overall length in mm 177 5 4 508 Road wheel Offset mm 1 77 45 1 57 40 Overall width in mm 66 7 1 695 munt P195 60R15 87H oo Overall height in mm 55 1 1 400 P195 65R15 89H Conventional Front tread in mm 57 7
135. e up down To adjust the right front door speaker volume push the volume up down switch 3 PRE DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 1 3 3 locking Witt i ctt ets 3 3 Locking with inside lock knob 3 4 Locking with power door lock switch 3 4 Child safety rear door lock 3 4 Multi remote control system 3 5 How to use multi remote control system 3 5 Battery replacement TUK Opener 3 11 Key operation 3 12 Fuel filler lid 3 13 Opener operation 3 13 Fuel filler cap 3 13 Steering wheel 3 15 Tilt operation VICO E canned Inside mirror Outside mil TOES cet cioe 3 16 PRE DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS KEYS Gold Master ke y With built in transponder chip Gold E Master key 2 Type B oniy Black With built in transponder chip Security key With built in transponder chi p Key number plate MW INFINITI Wallet key Key case Card type 51 0233 You can only drive your vehicle using the master or security keys which are registered to 3 2 the Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System com ponents in your vehicle These keys have a transponder chip in the key head The wallet key cannot be used to drive your vehicle
136. eLink Universal Transceiver gnition ctt Automatic transmission models Key positions Manual transmission models Immobilizer system INDEX Indicator lights and chimes See warning indicator lights andi CHIMES etr recens 0 Infiniti Communicator 4 False activation 4 Indicator light description 1 Password 22 2 44 Payment fOr Use 2 8 2 7 5 System description System limitation nfiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System Engine start 5 riside Fl OE scc pma e nspection maintenance I M test nstrument panel ntegrated HomeLink Universal Transceiver nterior and cargo light nterior light nterior light SANNI ri hm roter edente 6 7 Keyless entry See multi remote control system 3 5 11 4 Keys Label Air conditioner specification label 10 25 Label Emission control information label 10 25 Label F M V S S certification 10 24 Labels Air bag warning Air conditioner Engine serial n specification label labels Vehicle identification number VIN License plate Installi Light Air bag warning li Bulb replaceme Front fog light Headlamps Bulb replacement Headlight switch Headlights Bulb replacement Inf
137. ease the temperature before use e Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight e CDs that are of poor quality dirty scratched or covered with finger prints may not work properly e Do not use an 8 CD adapter as this will cause malfunction e Recordable compact discs CD R may not function properly in the CD player Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position 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 tracks 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 HEATER AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEMS AX 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 8 cm diameter compact discs can also be used without an adapter CDICHG PLAY When CD CHG button is pushed with the system off and the compact disc loaded the system will turn on and the compact disc will start to play When CD CHG button is pushed with the compact disc loaded but the tape or the radio playing the tape or radio will automatically be 4 16 urned off and the compact disc will start to
138. ect lever button and move the lever to the R Reverse position N Neutral Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged The engine can be started in this position You may shift to the N Neutral position and restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is moving D Drive Use this position for all normal forward driving 2 Second gear Use for hill climbing or engine braking on downhill grades Do not exceed 63 MPH 101 km h in the 2 Second gear position 1 Low gear Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or driving slowly through deep snow sand or mud or for maximum engine braking on steep downhill grades Do not exceed 34 MPH 55 km h in the 1 Low gear position STARTING AND DRIVING Shift lock release PUSH the select PUSH the lever button release button Flat bladed screwdriver SIS0048 STARTING AND DRIVING If the battery charge is low the select lever may not be moved from the P position even with the brake pedal depressed and the select lever button pushed To move the select lever push the shift lock release button and select lever button The select lever can be moved to N Neutral To push the shift lock release button using a screwdriver or other tool follow the procedure as illustrated If there is any problem moving the lever out of P Park have your INFINITI dealer check the automatic transmission system as soon as possib
139. ect or disconnect ei ther the battery or any transistor ized component connector while the ignition key is on Never leave the engine or the automatic transmission related component harness connector disconnected while the ignition key is on e Avoid direct contact with used engine oil Improperly disposed motor oil and or other vehicle flu ids can hurt the environment Al ways conform to local regulations for disposal of vehicle fluid This 8 Do it yourself section gives instruc tions regarding only those items which are relatively easy for an owner to perform Move involved service should be done by your INFINITI dealer You should be aware that incomplete or improper servicing may result in operating difficulties or excessive emissions and could affect your warranty coverage If in doubt about any servicing have it done by your INFINITI dealer DO IT YOURSELF 8 3 DO IT YOURSELF ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS Spark plug caps Brake fluid reservoir Power steering Frome el Clutch fluid reservoir M T model Air cleaner fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Fuse Fusible link holder Engine oil dipstick Radiator cap Battery Automatic transmission 5100144 fluid dipstick A T model 8 4 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high q
140. ecurely fixed in position 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 in crease the chance or severity of injury in an accident CENTER OF REAR SEAT Selecting correct set of seat belts Center mark 5180097 The center seat belt buckle is identified by the CENTER mark The center seat belt tongue can be fastened only into the center seat belt buckle SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS 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 which is compatible with the installed seat belts The extender adds approximately 8 inches 200 mm of length and may be used for either the driver or front passenger seating position See your INFINITI dealer for assis tance if the extender is required WARNING e Only INFINITI belt extenders made by the same company which made the original equipment belts should be used with INFINITI belts e Persons who can use the standard seat belt should not use an ex tender Such unnecessary use 1 32 could result in serious personal injury in the event of an accident SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE Tocleanthe seat belt webbings apply a mild soap solution or any noncaustic so lution recommended for gently cleaning cloth uphols
141. ed spaces such as a garage Do not park the vehicle with the engine running for any extended length of time Keep the trunk lid closed while driving otherwise exhaust gases could be drawn into the passen ger compartment If you must drive with the trunk lid open follow these precautions 1 Open all the windows 2 Set the air recirculation switch OFF and the fan con trol at 4 high to circulate the air If electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass to a trailer through the seal on the trunk lid or the body follow the manufac turer s recommendation to pre vent carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle If a special body or other equip ment is added for recreational or other usage follow the manufac turer s recommendation to pre vent carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle Some recreational vehicle appliances such as stoves refrigerator heaters etc may also generate carbon monox ide The exhaust system and body should be inspected by a quali fied mechanic whenever a The vehicle is raised for ser vice b You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the pas senger compartment c You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system d You have had an accident involving damage to the ex haust 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 gases in
142. ed on at outside temperatures above 35 F 2 C to defog the windshield and the air recirculation mode will automatically be turned off Outside air is drawn into the passenger HEATER AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEMS compartment to improve the defogging performance MANUAL OPERATION Fan speed control Push the fan control button 55 control the fan speed to manually Push the AUTO button to return to automatic control of the fan speed Air recirculation Push the air recirculation button ve to recirculate interior air inside the vehicle The indicator light on the switch will come on Push it again to make the air inlet controlled automatically The indicator will go out The air recirculation button will not be acti vated when the air conditioner is in DEF mode Air flow control Pushing the manual air flow control button selects the air outlet to Air flows from center and side venti lators VJ Air flows from center and side venti lators and foot outlets sf hir flows mainly from foot outlets amp e Air flow from defroster and foot out lets To turn system off Push the OFF button 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 tempera ture warms up the air flow from the foot 4 5 HEATER AIR CO
143. ed on level firm ground 2 Loosen turning nut wre each wheel nut one or two turns by counterclockwise with the wheel nch Do not remove the wheel nuts until the tire is off the ground Carefull clears y raise the vehicle until the tire he ground To lift the vehicle securely hold the jack lever and rod with both hands as shown above Remove the wheel n uts and then remove the tire IN CASE OF EMERGENCY WARNING Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack Use only 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 lift ing your vehicle during a tire change Use the correct jack up points never use any other part of the vehicle for jack support Never jack up the vehicle more than necessary Never use blocks on or under the jack 6 5 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY e Do not start or run engine while vehicle is on the jack as it may cause the vehicle to move This is especially true for vehicle with limited slip differential carrier Do not allow passengers to stay in the vehicle while it is on the jack Installing the spare tire 019 6 6 Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between the wheel and hub Carefully put the wheel on and tighten the wheel nuts finger tight With the wheel nut wrench tighten wheel
144. ed to reduce drag STARTING AND DRIVING STARTING AND DRIVING Move the selector lever to the P Park PARKING PARKING ON position HILLS Ww m Manual transmission models CD Downhill with curb Cx 2 Uphill with curb X 3 Uphill or downhill no Curb d f 00 Place the shift lever in the Reverse gt T i gt position When parking on uphill grade S 055 place the shift lever in the 1 Low gear gt l P SOS position xO s 0 Wb og BS i 4 WARNING i i 2 _ TM e Safe parking procedures require that both the parking brake be set A Never leave the engine running and the transmission placed into P WARNING while the vehicle is unattended Park for automatic transmission models or in appropriate gear for manual transmission models Failure to do so could cause the e Never leave children unattended e Do not stop or park the vehicle in the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass waste Paper or rags vehicle to move unexpectedly or They may ignite and cause a fire 1 Firmly apply the parking brake roll away and result in an 2 Automatic transmission models accident 3 e Make sure the automatic trans mission selector lever has been pushed as far forward as it can go and cannot be moved without de pressing the button at the end of the lever To help prevent the vehicle from rolling into the street when parked on
145. edial indicator Service indicator REDIAL ill seNVice 56 Indicator Mayday emergency Information button button Indicator 510252 INFINITI COMMUNICATOR PURPOSE The purpose of Infiniti Communicator is to provide you with increased security by giving you a convenient way of contacting the most appropriate emergency assistance provider during an emergency You will have a choice of functions depending on the service contract you choose INFINITI COMMUNICATOR OUTLINE This system uses the Global Positioning System GPS cellular phone technology and the Infiniti Response Center to provide the following functions e touch Mayday emergency dialing aeu e One touch Information dialing e Automatic supplemental air bag inflation notification e Remote door unlock e Stolen vehicle tracking e Alarm notification SAFE OPERATING RECOMMEN DATIONS WARNING e The Infiniti Communicator system should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation If you must make a call while your vehicle is in motion the hands free cellular phone operational mode is highly recommended Exercise extreme caution at all INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS times so full attention may be given to vehicle operation e If a conversation in a moving vehicle requires you 1o take notes pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle before
146. eels in the 8 Do it yourself section JUMP STARTING To start your engine with a booster battery the instructions and precautions below must be followed IN CASE OF EMERGENCY WARNING e f done incorrectly jump starting can lead to a battery explosion re sulting in severe injury or death It could also damage your vehicle Explosive hydrogen gas is always present in the vicinity of the bat tery 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 so lution which can cause severe burns If the fluid should come into contact with anything imme diately flush the contacted area with water 6 7 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 6 8 Keep battery out of the reach of children 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 battery always wear suitable eye protectors For example goggles or industrial safely spectacles and remove rings metal bands or any other jewelry Do not lean over the battery when jump start ing Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery It could explode and cause serious injury Your vehicle has an automatic engine cooling fan It could come on at any time Keep hands and other objects away from it If needed Roadside Assistance is available
147. ehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproduc tive harm TABLE OF CONTENTS SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS 1 1 INSTRUMENTS AND enna eee 2 1 PRE DRIVING CHECKS AND 3 1 HEATER AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEMS 4 1 STARTING AND DRIVING cerner unnm tnn 5 1 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY e 6 1 APPEARANCE CARE eterne nemen 7 1 DO LT YOURSELF erret epe ine ra nna eee 8 1 MAINTENANCE rece cepa 9 1 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 1 1 RILI 1 2 Front manual seat adjustment 1 3 Front power seat adjustment 1 4 Folding rear 5 etes 1 5 Head restraint adjustment 1 6 ALID OSU 1 7 Supplemental restraint system 1 7 Precautions on supplemental restraint SYS TOM 1 7 Supplemental air bag warning labels 1 20 Supplemental air bag warning light 1 21 S8abbelIs ccr cr tres 1 22 Precautions on seat belt usage 1 22 Child Sato 1 26 SEATS RESTRAINTS A
148. eps Do not stop the engine until step 7 is completed 10 35 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION OWNER S MANUAL SERVICE MANUAL ORDER INFORMA TION A genuine INFINITI Service Manual is the best source of service and repair information for your vehicle Filled with wiring diagrams illustrations and step by step diagnostic and adjustment proce dures this manual is the same one used by the factory trained technicians working at authorized INFINITI dealerships Also available are genuine INFINITI Owners 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 contact Tweddle Litho Company 1 800 639 8841 www nissan techinfo com For current pricing and availability of genuine INFINITI Service Manuals for the 1999 model year and prior see an authorized INFINITI dealer or contact 10 36 Dyment Distribution Services 20770 Westwood Road Strongsville OH 44136 1 800 247 5321 For current pricing and availability of genuine INFINITI Owner s Manuals for the 2000 model year and prior see an authorized INFINITI dealer or contact Dyment Distribution Services 20770 Westwood Road Strongsville OH 44136 1 800 247 5321 In Canada To purchase a copy of a Genuine INFINITI Service Manual or Owners Manual please contact your nearest INFINITI Dealer For the phone number and location
149. erature is high 7 After the engine cools down check the coolant level in the reservoir tank with the engine running Add coolant to the reser voir tank if necessary Have your vehicle repaired at the nearest INFINITI dealer 6 11 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If needed Roadside Assistance is available Please see your Warranty Information Booklet or Roadside Assistance D Card for the toll free number to call TOWING YOUR VEHICLE When towing your vehicle all State Provin equ ing INF you towi NITI dealer Local service operators a generally familiar with the applicable laws and procedures for towing To assure proper towi ng and to prevent accidental damage r vehicle INFINITI recommends having cial in Canada and local regulations for ng must be followed Incorrect towing ipment could damage your vehicle Tow instructions are available from your 0 d service operator tow your vehicle It is advis able to have the service operator carefully read the following precautions WARNING Never ride in a vehicle that is be ing towed Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by a tow truck AX CAUTION When towing make sure that the transmission axles steering sys tem and powertrain are in work ing condition If any unit is dam aged dollies must be used Always attach safety chains be fore towing If needed Roadside Assistance is available Please
150. ership 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 0848 Oahu number In Canada 1 800 387 0122 Thank you READ FIRST THEN DRIVE SAFELY Before driving your vehicle please read your Owners Manual carefully This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance re quirements assisting you in the safe opera tion of your vehicle AA WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfort able trip for you and your passen gers Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs Always observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions Always use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint sys tems Preteen children should be seated in the rear seat Always provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the ve hicle e Always review this Owner s Manual for important safety infor mation MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified Modification could affect its perfor mance safety or durability and may even violate governmental regula tions In addition damage or perfor mance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under INFINITI warranties WHEN RE
151. ery 105 000 miles 169 000 km NOTE 1 After 60 000 miles 96 000 km or 48 months inspect every 15 000 miles 24 000 km or 12 months 2 If operating mainly in dusty conditions more frequent maintenance may he required 3 the filter becomes clogged the vehicle speed cannot be increased as the driver wishes In such an event replace the ilter 4 After 60 000 miles 96 000 km or 48 months replace every 30 000 miles 48 000 km or 24 months x Maintenance items and intervals with are recommended by INFINITI for reliable vehicle operation The owner need not perform such ra in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability Other maintenance items and intervals are required 9 7 MAINTENANCE Schedule 1 Abbreviations Inspect Correct or replace if necessary MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL Miles x 1 000 3 75 7 5 11 25 15 18 75 22 5 26 25 30 33 75 37 5 4125 45 48 75 52 5 5625 60 Perform at number of miles kilome lers or months whichever comes km x 1 000 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 ist Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 48 Chassis and body maintenance Brake lines amp cables 1 l l Brake pads amp discs 1 l 1 1 1 Manual transaxle oil amp automatic tran saxle fluid See NOTE 1 Steering gear amp linkage axle amp suspension parts 1 l 1 1 l Tire rotation See NOTE 2 Exhaust sys
152. es on The security light glows for about 30 seconds and then begins to flash once every 3 seconds The system is now activated If during this 30 seconds time period the door is unlocked by the key or the multi remote controller or the ignition key is turned to ACC or ON the system will not activate If the key is turned slowly toward the front of the vehicle when locking the door the system may not activate If the key is returned beyond the verti cal position toward the rear of the ve hicle to remove the key the system may be deactivated If the indicator light fails to glow for 30 seconds un lock the door once and lock it again Even when the driver and or passen gers are in the vehicle the system will activate with all doors hood and trunk lid locked and ignition key off When turning the ignition to ACC the system will be released Theft warning system operation The warning system will give the following alarm e the headlights blink and the horn sounds intermittently the alarm automatically turns off after about 50 seconds However the alarm reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with again The alarm can be shut off by unlocking a door or trunk lid with the key r by pressing the unlock button on the multi remote controller The alarm is activated by e Opening the door or trunk lid without using the key or multi remote controller even if the door is unlocked by releasing the door inside l
153. est feature The anti lock bra tronic sensors el ke system consists of elec ectric pumps and hydraulic solenoids controlled by a computer The computer 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 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 indi cation of any malfunction If the computer senses any malfunction it ormally but without anti lock assistance If the light comes on during the self check or while you are driving you should take your ehicle to your INFINITI dealer for repair at our earliest convenience lt WARNING The anti lock brake system is a so phisticated device but it cannot pre vent accidents resulting from care less or dangerous driving tech niques It can help maintain vehicle contro 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 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 self 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
154. estraint anchor point is de p signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re straints Under no circumstance is it to be used for adult seat belts or har nesses Move seat fully back restraint in the front passenger A WARNING seat Supplemental front air bags 5 inflate with great force A rear fac Never install a rear facing child ing child restraint could be struck 1 40 SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS by the air bag in a crash and could seriously injure or kill your child INFINITI recommends that child restraints be installed in the rear seat However if you must install a front facing child restraint in the front passenger seat move the passenger seat to the rear most position A child restraint with a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat The three point belt in your ve hicle is equipped with a locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child restraint e Failure to use the retractor s lock ing mode may result in the child restraint not being properly se cured The child restraint could tip over or otherwise be unse cured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision Front facing f you must install a child restraint in the front seat follow these steps Front facing 1 Move seat fully back SIRO103 1 Position the child restraint on
155. ew bulb in the reverse order of removal Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb when aiming adjustment is necessary contact your INFINITI dealer DO IT YOURSELF EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR 4 CAUTION LIGHTS Wattage e Do not touch the bulb kem W SHE Front turn signal light 21 e Use the same number and watt Clearance light 5 168 age as originally installed Front side marker light 3 8 194 Wattage 60 55 Front fog light 35 Side turn signal light 5 Bulb no 9003 Rear combination light Do not leave the bulb out of the E bia headlight reflector for a long pe Ba E b 13 riod of time as dust moisture Rear side marker light 38 and smoke may enter the head License plate light 5 light body and affect the perfor High mounted stop light 21 mance of the headlight Interior light Front personal light With sunroof Without sunroof Trunk light Vanity mirror light DO IT YOURSELF VD 4 D 5p di 2 m x al S e REMOVE m nsr S V 5100116 Replacement procedures All other lights are either type A B C D E or F When replacing a bulb first remove the lens and or cover DO IT YOURSELF Clearance light Front turn signat light Side turn signal light Right side Rear 5100177 8 27 DO IT YOURSELF 1D0171 DO IT YOURSELF Front personal light Without sunrooi 8 29 DO IT YOURS
156. ey 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 several seconds during ionospheric turbu lence even in areas where no obstacles exist Static Caused by thunderstorms electrical power lines electric signs and even traffic lights 4 8 HEATER AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEMS FM AM RADIO WITH CAS SETTE PLAYER AND COM PACT DISC CD PLAYER Bose CD play button TAPE EJECT button Display TAPE play button SEEK SCAN turning buttons ON OFF VOL control knob FM1 FM2 AM band select button 2 APS REW E E um button PROGRAM button DOLBY NR button APS FF button REW button Station select buttons BASS BALANCE control button SIH0051 4 9 HEATER AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEMS Audio main operation Head unit The radio has an FM diversity reception system which employs two antennas One is a rod type antenna the other is an antenna printed on the window This system automati cally switches to the antenna which is receiv ing less noise The tape deck employs a permalloy head which allows for improved reproduction of high frequency ranges Noise is also greatly reduced by the combined use of the Dolby NR Noise Reduction system The auto loudness circuit enhances the low frequency range automatically in both radio recept
157. free shifts and it controls the timing of torque converter lock up a Automatic Transmission Control Functions Using the information provided by the sen sors the control unit calculates the best possible operation of the transmission for any 10 8 condition by controlling the following func tions e shift timing e lock up timing e engine brake operation timing Self Diagnosis Any electrical malfunction in the system will be sensed by the automatic transmission control unit which stores the information in memory TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION ANTI LOCK BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Rear wheel sensor RH Front wheel sensor RH Pd A ABS actuator and electric unit 7 Actuator relays and control unit pd A A Pt y 2 Eq N 9 25 7 A 222 5 d N r TDN NON md NN r S Rear wheel sensor LH Front wheel sensor LH Warning lamp SITO097 10 9 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION In sudden braking and on wet surfaces the wheels are more easily locked If the front wheels lock steering control may be difficult If the rear wheels lock swerving or spinning of the vehicle may result To reduce this possibility short and quick pumping of the brakes is needed but this technique can be difficult for some drivers especially in an emergency The Anti lock Brake System ABS can perform this pumping action quickly and is automatic when the driver depresses the
158. frontal collisions the air bags inside the air bag modules fill with gas inflating instantly When supplemental side air bags receive signals from the satellite sensor in the lower center pillar and the diagnosis sensor unit for certain types of side collisions the side air bag inside the side air bag module fills with gas inflating instantly The collision mode under which inflation occurs is different for the supplemental front air bag and the supplemental side air bag For example even if the supplemental front air bag activates the supplemental side air bag might not activate In addition in left side collisions only the left supplemental side air bag is designed to inflate and in right side collisions only the right supplemental side air bag is designed to inflate Pre tensioner seat belt system The fron the retractor h the vehi cle is frontal collisio occupan junction systems pants in ts on col t seat belt pre tensioner working with elps tighten the seat belt when involved in certain types of ns thus helping to restrain the the front seats This in con with the supplemental front air bag reduces impact forces to the occu ision When the pre tensioner receives a signal at the time of a tensioner expands thereby rotating the rotator to operate the retractor The pre tensioners will not usually operate when the vehicle is involved in side or rear end collision
159. ft into N Neutral then release the clutch pedal and shift into R Reverse or 1 Low gear again WARNING e Do not downshift abruptly on slip pery roads This may cause a loss of control Do not over rev the engine when shifting to a lower gear This may cause a loss of control or engine damage AX CAUTION Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving This may cause clutch damage 5 14 e Stop your vehicle completely be fore shifting into R Reverse e When the vehicle is stopped for a period of time for example at a stop light shift to N Neutral and release the clutch pedal with the foot brake applied 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 performance Actual up shift speeds will vary according to road conditions the weather and individual driving habits For normal acceleration in low altitude areas less than 4 000 ft 1 219 m ACCEL CRUISE Gear change shift point shift point MPH km h MPH km h 1st to 2nd 3 21 13 21 2nd to 3rd 23 37 16 26 3rd to 4th 33 53 27 43 4th to 5th 39 63 36 58 For quick acceleration when the engine is cold or in high altitude areas over 4 000 ft 1 219 m l Gear change MPH km h 1st to 2nd 5 24 2nd to 3rd 25 40 3rd to 4th 40 64 4th to 5th 45 72 Suggested maximum speed in each gear Downshift to a l
160. g warning light pplemental front air bag system pplemental restraint Precautions on supplemental restraint system 1 7 upplemental side air bag 5 17 Switch Cellular phone 2 45 Front fog light switch Hazard warning flasher switch Headlight switch Ignition switch automatic transmission models 5 5 Ignition switch manual transmission models 5 6 Overdrive switch 5 12 Power door lock switch sss 3 4 wm Rear window and outside mirror defogger SWITCH cct tiroteo tom On en 2 17 Turn signal switch 2 19 T MACHOMMGUGK e 2 4 Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature ista EE EAE 2 5 Theft Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System Engine start Theft warning Three way catalyst Tilting steering wheel Tire n at tire Uniform tire quality grading OPAC MING 8 35 Tire chains Tire placard n T ire pressure ire rotation Type of tires Wheels and tires Wheel tire size Top tether strap child restraints Towing TOW TUCK towing rete Towing a 1 Towing load specification chart Towing safety Trailer towing Transceiver Integra
161. g when the primary latch is released When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials check lubrication fre quently 9 3 MAINTENANCE 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 Lights 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 Warning lights and buzzers Make sure that all warning lights and buzzers are operat ing properly Windshield wiper and washer Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not streak Windshield defroster Check that the air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in good quantity when operating the heater or air conditioner 9 4 Steering wheel Check that it has the speci fied play Be sure to check for changes in the steering conditions such as excessive free play hard steering or strange noises Seats Check seat position controls such as seat adjusters seatback recliner etc to ensure they operate smoothly and that all latches lock securely in every position Check that the head restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks if so equipped hold securely in all latched positions Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt System For example buckles an
162. he vehicle is parked in the hot sun Glass cleaner and a soft cloth will easily remove this film AX CAUTION When cleaning the inside of the win dow do not use sharp edged tools abrasive cleaners or chlorine based disinfectant cleaners They could damage the electrical conductors radio antenna elements or rear win dow defogger elements 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 chrome parts regularly with a non abrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish 7 4 CLEANING INTERIOR Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior 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 recommendations Some fabric protectors contain chemicals that may stain or bleach the seat material Use a cloth damp ened only with water to clean the meter and gauge lens INFINITI offers vinyl and leather cleaner for more difficult stains or soiled surfaces See your INFINITI dealer for assistance in choos ing the proper product AX CAUTION e Never use gasoline thinner or any similar solvents e The leather seats should be regu larly coated with a leather wax like saddle soap Never use car
163. he date of manufacture noted on the F M V S S certification label EXPLANATION OF MAINTE NANCE ITEMS Additional information on the following items with is found in the 8 Do it yourself section Emission control system mainte nance Drive belts Check drive belts for wear fray ing or cracking and also for proper tension Re place the drive belts if found damaged Air cleaner filter Under normal driving con ditions the air cleaner filter should be replaced in accordance with the maintenance schedule However driving the vehicle in dusty areas may cause more rapid clogging of the element Consequently the element may have to be re placed more frequently EVAP vapor lines Check vapor lines and connections for failure or looseness If leaks are found replace them Fuel lines Check the fuel hoses piping and connections for leaks looseness or deteriora tion Replace any parts if they are damaged Fuel filter If the vehicle is operated under ex tremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either ex tremely low or extremely high the filter might become clogged In such an event replace the filter immediately Engine coolant Drain and flush the cooling system Engine oil amp oil filter Under normal driv ing conditions the engine oil and oil filter should be replaced in accordance with the maintenance schedule However under severe driving conditions
164. he parking brake and cause an accident CRUISE CONTROL WARNING Do not use the cruise control when driving under the following condi tions e it is not possible to keep the vehicle at set speed e in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in speed e on winding roads or hilly roads e on slippery roads rain snow ice elc e in very windy areas Doing so could cause a loss of ve hicle control and result in an acci dent AX CAUTION On manual transmission models do not shift into N Neutral without de pressing the clutch pedal when the cruise control is set Should this oc cur 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 will cancel automatically The SET indi cator light on the meter panel will then blink to warn the driver When 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 ACCEL COAST SET or CANCEL switch located on the steering wheel To properly set the cruise control system perform the steps above in the order indicated CRUISE CONTROL OPERA TIONS Main switch SALEN B A The cruise control allows driving at a speed between 25 to 89 M
165. he tongue load becomes excessive rearrange cargo to allow for proper tongue load allg 8 Gross vehicle weight gs 777 F weight 11002 Maximum gross vehicle weight maximum gross axle weight The gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle must not exceed the GVWR shown on the F M V S S certification label The gross ve hicle weight equals the combined weight of the unloaded vehicle passengers luggage hitch trailer tongue load and any other op tional equipment In addition front or rear gross axle weight must not exceed the GAWR shown on the F M V S S certification label 10 29 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION 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 A genuine INFINITI trailer hitch is available from your INFINITI dealer Canada only Make sure the trailer hitch is securely attached to the vehicle to help avoid personal injury or property damage due to sway caused by crosswinds rough road surfaces or pass ing trucks 1 000 454 110 49 10 30 AX CAUTION Do not use axle mounted hitches The hitch should not be attached to or affect the operation of the impact absorbing bumper Do not modify the vehicle exhaust system brake system etc to in Stall a trailer hitch To reduce the possibility of ad
166. hen the wiper will also operate several times WARNING In freezing temperatures the washer solution may freeze on the wind shield and obscure your vision which may lead to an accident Warm the windshield with the defroster before you wash the windshield AX CAUTION The following could damage the washer system e Do not operate the washer con tinuously for more than 30 sec onds e Do not operate the washer if the reservoir tank is empty REAR WINDOW AND OUT SIDE MIRROR if so equipped DEFOGGER SWITCH Indicator PUSH ON OFF 5110193 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS To defog defrost the rear window glass and outside mirrors start the engine and push the Switch on The indicator light will come on Push the switch again to turn the defogger off It will automatically turn off in approximately 15 minutes AX CAUTION When cleaning the inner side of the rear window be careful not to scratch or damage the rear window defogger HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH HEADLIGHT SWITCH Lighting Light switch ition Position ZO SII0038 Turn the switch to the zpaz position The front clearance side marker tail license plate and instrument lights will come on Turn the switch to the g position Headlights will come on and all the other lights remain on 2 17 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Battery saver system e When the headlight switch is in the Iaz Of gO posit
167. hicle has a supple mental restraint system air bag sys tem for the front passenger See Supplemental restraint system ear lier in this section for precautions Infants and small children INFINITI recommends that infants and small children be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards You should choose a child re straint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer s instructions for installation and use Larger children Children who are too large for child restraints 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 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 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
168. iately AX CAUTION Do not continue driving if the belt is loose broken or missing f Door open warning light This light comes on when any of the doors are not closed securely while the ignition key is ON INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Engine oil pressure warn ing 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 oil pressure warning light is not de signed to indicate a low oil level Use the dipstick to check the oil level See Engine oil in the 8 Do it yourself section AX CAUTION Running the engine with the oil pres sure warning light on could cause se rious damage to the engine almost immediately Turn off the engine as soon as it is safe to do so Low fuel warning light This light comes on when the fuel in the tank is getting low Refuel as soon as it is convenient preferably before the fuel gauge reaches E There will be a small reserve of fuel re maining in the tank when the fuel gauge needle reaches E amp Low washer fluid warning light This light comes on when the washer tank fluid is at a low level Add washer fluid as necessary See Window washer fluid in the 8 Do it yourself section A Seat belt warning light
169. il level Add engine oil if necessary AUTOMATIC TRANSMIS SION FLUID WARNING e When engine is running keep hands jewelry and clothing away from any moving parts such as cooling fan and drive belt e Automatic transaxle fluid is poi sonous and should be stored carefully in marked containers out of the reach of children DO IT YOURSELF TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS FOR CHECKING P e The fluid level should be checked using the HOT range on the dipstick after the following conditions have been met e Front side da Keep pushing and HOT puli the Fi 122 to 176 F 50 to 80 C OK Add b the vehicle should be driven at least 5 e Rows se minutes 86 10 122 F 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface and set 30 10 50 0 the parking brake a the engine should be warmed up to operating temperature c the automatic transmission fluid should be warmed to between 122 and 176 F 50 and 80 C 2 Start the engine and then move the selec e The fluid can be checked at fluid tempera DT roug Sasa Sp MON pe the selector lever to the P Park position 3 Check the fluid level with the engine tures of 86 to 122 F 30 to 50 C using after you have moved it through all ranges id the COLD range on the dipstick after the idling engine is warmed up and before driving 4 Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean with However the fluid should be re checked l
170. il level with the dipstick Add engine oil if necessary 11 Dispose of waste oil in the proper manner DO IT YOURSELF WARNING Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer Try to avoid direct skin contact with used oil If skin contact is made wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as pos sible Keep used engine oil out of reach of children 8 9 DO IT YOURSELF CHANGING ENGINE OIL FIL T Start the engine and check for leakage around the oil filter Correct as required TER AX CAUTION Oil filter SID0198 Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake Turn the engine off Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench Depending on the engine model a special cap type wrench may be re quired See your INFINITI dealer if in doubt Remove the oil filter by turning it by hand 8 10 Be careful not to burn yourself as the engine oil may be hot 4 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 rubber gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil Screw in the oil filter until a slight resis tance is felt then tighten additionally more than 2 3 turn Oil filter tightening torque 10 85 to 15 19 ft Ib 14 7 to 20 6 N m 8 Turn the engine off and wait several minutes Check the o
171. in snow and ice will be substantially reduced Summer tires do not have the tire traction rating M amp S on the tire sidewall If you 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 the potential maximum vehicle speed Never exceed the maximum speed rating of the tire If you operate your vehicle in snowy or icy 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 TIRE CHAINS Tire chains cables cannot be installed on P195 65R15 size tires Installation of tire chains cables on P195 65R15 size tires will cause damage to the vehicle If you plan to use tire chains cables you should install P195 60R15 size tires on your vehicle Use of tire chains may be prohibited accord ing
172. in use during a collision should also be in spected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted CHILD SAFETY Children need adults to help protect them They need to be properly re strained The proper restraint depends on 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 restraints are available for children who out grow rear facing child restraints WARNING Infants and children need special protection The vehicle s seat belts may not fit them properly The shoul der belt may come too close to the face or neck The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones In an ac cident an improperly fitting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury Always use appropriate child re straints 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 SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS 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 prop erly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat This is especially impor tant because your ve
173. indicator blinks See Infiniti Communicator later in this section INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS sese Infiniti Communicator no service indicator light if so equipped After turning the ignition key to the ON position the no service indicator light will illuminate for up to 30 seconds and then turn off This indicator light comes on when the cellular phone is outside of cellular phone transmission range The Infiniti Communica tor will not be able to contact the Infiniti Response Center See Infiniti Communicator later in this section EJ Infiniti Communicator Mayday emergency but ton indicator light if so equipped After turning the ignition key to the ON position the Mayday emergency button indicator light will illuminate for up to 30 seconds and then turn off if the system is operational This button indicator light comes on when the Mayday emergency button is pressed When the light is blinking Infiniti Communicator is trying to acquire an available cellular channel When the light is ON the system is connected to a cell and is communicating information to the Infiniti Response Center See Infiniti Communicator later in this section Infiniti Communicator In formation button indica tor light if so equipped After turning the ignition key to the ON position the Information button indicator light will illuminate for up t
174. ines 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 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 9 5 MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES To ensure smooth trouble free safe and economical driving INFINITI provides two different maintenance schedules that may be used depending upon the conditions in which you usually drive These schedules contain both distance and time intervals up to 60 000 miles 96 000 km 48 months For most people the odometer reading will indicate when service is needed However if you drive very little your vehicle should be serviced at the regular time intervals shown in the sched ule After 60 000 miles 96 000 km or 48 months continue the periodic main tenance at the same mileage time in tervals SCHEDULE 1 Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 1 if your driving habits frequently include one or more of the following driving conditions 9 6 e repeated short trips of less than
175. initi Communi Interior and cargo light Interior light Personal light Replacement cator indicator Trunk light Vanity mirror lights Warning indicator lights and chimes 2 8 2 10 Lights Exterior and interior light replacement 8 25 Loading information See vehicle loading information ssseeees 10 27 Lock Door locks Glove box lock Power door lock 1 f runk lid lock opener lever el warning light Low jo es Maintenance Gen Inside the vehicle Maintenance precautions Outside the vehicle Periodic maintenance schedules Seat belt maintenance Under the hood and vehicle D Manual front seat adjustment Meters and gauges Mirror Inside Outsid Outsid Outsid MUON ss scsi 3 15 BITTE XO ERAT n E 3 16 e mirror control e mirrors ulti remote control 3 5 New vehicl e 5 18 Odometer Oil Capac Chang Chang Check Engine oi Engine oil viscosity Outside mi Outside mi rror rror control Outside mirrors Overdrive switch Overheat If your vehicle overheats 6 10 P pasti ER PT DT 10 13 Parking Brake check Parking brake check Parking brake operation Parking
176. int free paper Beide DE range 5 Reinsert the dipstick into the charging pipe s far as it will go 6 Remove the dipstick and note the reading go 8 11 DO IT YOURSELF If the level is at the low side of either range add fluid to the charging pipe AX CAUTION e Do not overfill e Use only NISSAN Matic D Conti nental US and Alaska or Canada Nissan automatic transmission fluid Dexron I Il Mercon or equivalent may also be used Outside the continental US and Alaska contact an INFINITI dealer for more information regarding suitable fluids including recom mended brand s of Dexron lll Mercon automatic transmis sion fluid If the vehicle has been driven for a long time at high speeds or in city traffic in 8 12 hot weather or if it is being used to pull a trailer the accurate fluid level cannot be read You should wait until the fluid has cooled down about 30 minutes POWER STEERING FLUID eun SID0027 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 AX CAUTION e Do not overfill e Use Genuine Nissan PSF ll or equivalent BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID SID0028 Check the fluid level in the reservoir If the fluid is below the MIN line or the brake warning light comes on add
177. ion The seat may move suddenly and could cause loss of control of the vehicle e After adjustment gently rock in the seat to make sure it is se curely locked Forward and backward Forward and backward 5180084 Reclining Passenger s seat UE 5180083 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 To recline the seatback pull the lever up and ean back To bring the seatback forward again pull the lever and move your body forward The seatback will move forward 1 3 SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Seat lifter Driver s seat Driver s seat A 53 Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion to the desired position SIR0085 1 4 FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUST MENT WARNING e Do not adjust the driver s seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operations Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle They could unknowingly activate switches or controls Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents Operating tips e The 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 of time when the engine is off This will discharge the battery Forw
178. ion and tape and CD playback ON OFF VOL control Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON and then push the ON OFF VOL control knob while the system is off to call up the mode radio tape or CD which was playing immediately before 4 10 the system was turned off When no CD or tape is loaded the radio will come on While the system is on pushing the ON OFF VOL control knob turns the system off To turn the radio off press the ON OFF VOL control knob Turn the ON OFF VOL control knob to adjust the volume HEATER AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEMS A AL l BAS TRE FAD BAL TUNE DISC just to the desired level Select the audio mode SIH0049 Adjusting tone quality and speaker balance To adjust BASS TRE Treble BAL Balance and FAD Fader press the AUDIO button until the desired mode BAS TRE FAD or BAL appears in the display Press the y or button to adjust Bass BAS and Treble TRE to the desired level Use the lt or button also to adjust Fader FAD or Balance BAL modes FAD adjusts the sound level between the front and rear speakers and BAL adjusts the sound between the right and left speakers After 10 seconds the radio or cassette tape display reappears Once the sound quality is set to the desired level press the AUDIO button repeatedly until the radio or cassette tape display appears FM AM radio operation mman FM AM band se
179. ion while the ignition switch is in the ON position the lights including the front fog light will auto matically turn off 45 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to the OFF position However the lights will turn off immediately if the driver s or front passen gers door is opened in this condition When the headlight switch remains in the za OT gO position after the lights automatically turn off the lights will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position from the OFF position AX CAUTION e When you turn on the headlight switch after the lights automati 2 18 cally turn off the lights will not turn off automatically 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 Never leave the light switch on when the engine is not running for extended periods of time Instrument brightness control BRIGHTEN fugam E DARKEN 5110085 The instrument brightness control operates when the light switch is in the paz or ZO position Turn the control to adjust the brightness of instrument panel lights and power window switch lights Headlight beam select Headlight beam selector passing signal switch Passing signal 5110039 To select the high beam push the lever forward Pull it back to select the low beam Passing sign
180. ir bag system The SRS wiring harnesses are covered with yellow insulation ei ther just before the harness con nectors or over the complete har ness for easy identification 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 Supplemental side air is daa gad system 5180129 The supplemental side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats The supplemental side air bag on the drive or front passenger seat is designed to inflate in higher severity side collisions although it may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a highe severity side impact It is designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted may not inflate in certain side collisions Vehicle damage or lack of it is not always an indication of proper supplemental side air bag operation When the supplemental side 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 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 Supplemental side air bags along with the use of seat belts help to cushion the impact force to the head and the chest
181. is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Exces sive speed underinflation or exces sive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure EMISSION CONTROL SYS TEM 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 10 33 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION For Canada Emission Control System Warranty Details of these warranties may be found with other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Information Booklet that comes with your INFINITI If you did not receive a Warranty Information Booklet or it has become lost you may obtain a replacement by writing to INFINITI Division Nissan North America Inc Consumer Affairs Department Box 47038 Gardena 90247 6838 Nissan Canada Inc 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 475 INFINITI Division Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii Ltd Consumer Affairs Department 2880 Kilihau Street Honolulu Hawaii 96819 10 34 REPORTING SAFETY DE FECTS US only If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should imme diately inform the National Highway Traf fic Safety Administration NHTSA in ad dition to notifying INFINITI If NHTSA receives similar complaints it
182. it if necessary The automatic transmission is equipped with an electronic fail safe mode This system allows the vehicle to be driven even in the event of damage to the electrical circuits If this occurs the gears automatically engage and lock into third gear See Driving the vehicle in the 5 Starting and driving section for fail safe before visit INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS ing your INFINITI dealer Turn signal hazard indica tor lights The light flashes when the turn signal switch lever or hazard switch is turned on CHIMES Key reminder chime The chime will sound if the driver 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 headlights will turn off when the driver s door is opened with the light switch on unless the ignition key is in the ON position When you turn the headlight switch ON again after the lights automatically turn off and when you open the driver s door the lights will not turn off automatically and a chime will sound instead See the battery saver system under Headlight switch in this section for details Make sure to turn the light switch off when you leave the vehicle Seat belt warning chime The chime will sound for about 6 seconds after the key is ON unless the driver s seat belt is securely fastened Brake
183. ituations the air filter may clog more rapidly depending on the air conditioner s working environment If this happens the air flow may decrease or the win dows may fog up easily when the air condi tioner is in use the air filter should be replaced immediately at your INFINITI dealer Supplemental air bag and supplemen tal side air bag systems Maintenance for the supplemental air bag or supplemental side air bag system should be done by an autho rized INFINITI dealer Automatic Speed Control Device ASCD 9 12 vacuum hoses Check vacuum hose be tween ASCD actuator and ASCD pump for breakage cracks or fracture Major systems and how they work 10 2 Infiniti SR20DE engine with electronic engine control system 10 2 On board diagnostic system 10 6 Electronically controlled 4 speed automatic TANSMIUSSION ceca rectoris 10 7 Anti lock brake control system 10 9 Supplemental restraint system 10 10 ecco 10 13 Hard clear coat New cross linking clear coat for dark body 10 13 Capacities and recommended Tuel IQbricants loc estet 10 14 Fuel recommendation 10 15 Engine oil and oil filter 10 17 Recommended SAE viscosity number 10 19 Air conditioning system refrigerant and l
184. l people differently and most people underestimate the effects of alcohol ops 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 IGNITION SWITCH WARNING Never remove or turn the key to the LOCK position while driving The steering wheel will lock This may cause the driver to lose con trol of the vehicle and could result in serious vehicle damage or per sonal injury AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SIS0044 On automatic transmission models the igni tion lock is designed so that the key cannot be turned to LOCK and removed until the selector lever is moved to the P Park position STARTING AND DRIVING When removing the key from the ignition make sure the selector lever is in the P Park position If the selector lever is not returned to the P Park position the key cannot be moved toward LOCK 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 Park 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 Park position The selector lever ca
185. le WARNING If the selector lever cannot be moved from the P Park position while the engine is running and the brake pedal 5 12 depressed the stop lights may not work Malfunctioning stop lights could cause an accident injuring yourself and others Accelerator downshift In D position For rapid passing or hill climbing fully depress the accelerator pedal to the floor This shifts the transmission down into second gear or first gear depending on the vehicle speed Overdrive switch p PUSH OFF ON SIS0041 Each time your vehicle is started the trans mission is automatically reset to overdrive ON ON For normal driving the overdrive switch is engaged The transmission is upshifted into overdrive as the vehicle speed increases The overdrive does not engage until the engine has warmed up OFF For driving up and down long slopes where engine braking would be ad vantageous push the overdrive switch The O D OFF light illumi nates When cruising at a low speed or climbing a gentle slope you may feel uncomfortable shift shocks as the transmission shifts between third and overdrive repeatedly In this case press the overdrive switch The 0 0 OFF indicator light comes on at this time When driving conditions change press the overdrive switch again The O D OFF indicator light goes out Remember not to drive at high speeds for extended periods of time with the 0 0 OFF
186. lect Pushing the FM AM band select button will change the band FM1 FM2 or AM 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 knob is turned to ON If a compact disc or tape is playing when the FM AM band select button is turned to ON the compact disc or tape 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 automati cally change from stereo to monaural recep tion TUNE Tuning Use these buttons for manual tuning To move quickly through the channels hold either of the TUNE buttons down for more than 0 5 seconds HEATER AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEMS WARNING The radio should not be tuned while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation again during this 10 seconds period will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain tuned to that station If the SEEK SCAN tuning button is not pushed within 10 seconds SCAN tuning moves to the next station SEEK SCAN tuning wi AR SEEK tuning Push the SEEK SCAN tuning button zzz or zm for less than 1 5 seconds SEEK tuning begins from high to low or low to high frequencies and stops at the
187. les 40 to 48 km with monaural single channel FM having slightly more range than stereo FM External influences may sometimes 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 receiver FM signals follow a line of sight path exhibiting many of the same character istics 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 in creased distance from the station transmitter static or flutter can be heard This can be reduced by adjusting the treble contro coun terclockwise 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 4 7 HEATER AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEMS 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 th
188. light illuminated This reduces the fuel economy Fail safe When the fail safe operation occurs the next time the key is turned to the ON position the 0 0 OFF light will blink for approximately 8 seconds after coming on for 2 seconds While the vehicle can be driven under these circum stances please note that the automatic trans mission will be locked in third gear If the vehicle is driven under extreme conditions such as excessive wheel spinning and subsequent hard braking the fail safe system may be activated This will occur even if all electrical cir cuits 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 re turn to its normal operating condition If it does not return to its normal operating condition have your INFINITI dealer check the transmission and repair if necessary STARTING AND DRIVING MANUAL TRANSMISSION Shifting N 4 R 2 ISD006 To change gears or when up shifting or down shifting depress the clutch pedal fully shift into the appropriate gear then release the clutch slowly and smoothly On the five speed transmission model you cannot shift directly from fifth gear into the R Reverse position First shift into the N Neutral position then into the R Reverse position STARTING AND DRIVING If it is difficult to move the shift lever into R Reverse or 1 Low gear shi
189. ls 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 vehicle 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 INFINITI oil filter When re placing use the genuine oil filter or its equivalent for the reason described in change intervals 10 18 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 reduce engine life Damage to engines caused by improper maintenance or use of incorrect 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 vehi
190. lt in the child restraint not being properly secured It could tip over or oth erwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision When you install a child restraint in a rear outboard or center seat follow these steps Rear facing Outboard m i E SIRO119 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 manufacturer s instructions Rear facing Center ll 5180120 SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Rear facing INSERT to fasten SIR0046 Rear facing 3 Pull to engage automatic locking mode SIROO45A Rear facing PULL to tighten 5180047 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 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 4 Allow the belt to retract Pull up on the belt to remove any slack in the belt SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Rear facing
191. matic operation Automatically close SII0254 To fully open or close the drivers side 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 the switch on the opposite side Auto reverse function For driv er s window If the control unit detects something caught in the drivers window as it moves up the 2 26 window will be immediately lowered The auto reverse function can be activated when the driver s window is closed by auto matic operation 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 driv ing conditions the auto reverse function may be activated if an impact or load similar to something being caught in the window occurs WARNING There are some small distances im mediately before the closed position which cannot be detected Make sure that all passengers have their hands eic inside the vehicle before closing the window SUNROOF if so equipped AUTOMATIC SUNROOF The sunroof will only operate when the igni tion key is in the ON position or for about 45 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the OFF position If the driver s door or the front passenger s door is opened during this period of about 45 seconds power to the sunroof is canceled Sliding the sunr
192. ms a self check However no indicators will illuminate when the ignition switch is turned from ON to OFF to ON in less than 3 minutes because the system remains available e f the not tur turned wig Mayday emergency and Information button indicators do 4 n off after the ignition switch is ON or if both button indicators illuminate any time while the ignition switch is ON except immediately after the ignition switch is turned ON the system is not wo take yo Infiniti operate rking correctly You will need to ur car to your INFINITI retailer The Communicator system may still in some cases e When Infiniti include 2 36 nfiniti Communicator contacts the Response Center vehicle data that s the position of your car is sent to the Response Center FUNCTIONS One touch Mayday emergency dialing If an emergency occurs press the aem Mayday emergency button The indicator in the button blinks and then stays on indicating the Infiniti Response Center is being con tacted When Infiniti Communicator connect with the Infiniti Response Center vehic information including the type of call May day and vehicle position is transmitted to th Response Center Voice communication usin the Infiniti Communicator system is not pos sible when data is being transmitted After the data is transmitted the Infiniti Response Center operator will come on line t
193. n be moved if the ignition switch is in the ON 5 5 STARTING AND DRIVING 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 for the steering wheel to be locked it must be turned about 1 6 of a turn counter 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 steering wheel slightly right and left 5 6 MANUAL TRANSMISSION Manual transmission model e To remove the S TURN the key to LOCK while pushing the key in SIS0051 The switch includes an anti theft steering lock device LOCK Normal parking position 0 The ignition key can only be removed when the switch is in this position On manual transmission models to turn the ignition key to LOCK from ACC or ON first turn the key to OFF and turn the key to LOCK while pushing the key in 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 steering wheel slightly right and left WARNING
194. n chirps once e When the LOCK button is pushed with all doors locked the hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once is 2 reminder Doors while a Howeve when th Doors ock with the remote con r the panic alarm e key is in the ignition swi ock with the remote con aS that the doors are already locked roller key is in the ignition switch will not activate ch roller while any door is open However hazard and hor n chirp mode will not functi on PRE DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Lock knob Inside LOCK UNLOCK Qs to lock 2 f etm to open Y p trunk lid to unlock OF nAn N PUSH to operate the panic alarm Remote controller PRE DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Unlocking doors 1 Push the UNLOCK button on the multi remote controller once e Only the driver s door unlocks e The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors are completely closed e The interior light turns on and the light timer activates for 30 seconds when the switch is in the center position 2 Push the UNLOCK button on the multi remote controller again within 5 seconds All doors unlock The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors are completely closed The interior light can be turned off without waiting for 30 seconds by turning the ignition switch to the ON position or by locking the doors with the multi remote controller 3
195. nd does not indicate a fire 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 upplemental front air bags along with the use f seat belts help to cushion the impact force n the face and chest of the front occupants hey can help save lives and reduce serious injuries However an inflating front air bag may cause facial abrasions or other injuries Front air bags and supplemental side air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body co ooc 1 15 SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the steering wheel or dash board Since the supplemental front air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants 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 collision is over After turning the ignition key to the ON position the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates The supple mental front air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the sys tem is operational WARNING Do not place any objects on the steering wheel pad or on the in strument panel Also do not place any
196. nds on actual driving conditions and may vary sig nificantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differ ences 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 WARNING The traction grade assigned to your TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION vehicle tires is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cor nering hydroplaning or peak trac tion 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 speci fied indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause tire material to degenerate reducing tire life Excessive tem peratures 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
197. ng both hands simultaneously push the hand held transmitter button and the desired HomeLink button Do not release the buttons until step 4 has been com pleted NOTE Some garage door openers may re quire the procedures noted under Canadian Programming 4 The HomeLink indicator light will flash first slowly and then rapidly When the indicator light flashes rapidly both buttons may be released The rapid flashing light indicates the Integrated HomeLink Uni versal Transceiver has been successfully programmed To program the remaining two buttons follow steps 2 through 4 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS If after repeated attempts you do not suc cessfully program the Integrated HomeLink Universal Transceiver to learn the signal of the hand held transmitter refer to Rolling Code Programming later in this section PROGRAMMING HomeLink FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS Prior to 1992 D O C regulations required hand held transmitters to stop transmitting after 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
198. nition switch position The Infiniti Response Center will assess the situation and will attempt to call you or your emergency contact if possible If you are in the vehicle the Infiniti Response Center operator will request your password to verify your identity It is possible for the Infiniti Response Center to covertly hear what is going on inside the car when this function is ON If you have any concerns about this feature you should contact the Infiniti Response Center FUNCTION AND DESCRIPTION Automatic redial auto reset to ready When Infiniti Communicator tries to contact the Infiniti Response Center but the cellular network is busy the system attempts to dial for up to two hours This time varies greatly depending on the cellular network and cellular signal strength The system resets to ready when the system completes the dialing at tempts You can press the button again if yo still need to contact the Infiniti Respons Center Infiniti Communicator automatical redials if communication between you and th Infiniti Response Center is lost for som reason The only way for a transmission to be officially terminated is for the Infiniti Response Center to send an end transmission signal which turns off the indicator in the or button All information sent to the Infiniti Response Center is recorded CD If cellular signal strength is low it is possible that Infiniti
199. not use tire chains on a T type spare tire Tire chains will not fit properly 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 damage to the vehicle do not drive over obstacles Also do not drive the vehicle through an automatic car wash since it may get caught 9 MAINTENANCE General maintenance Schedule 1 Explanation of maintenance items Schedule 2 Periodic maintenance schedules Explanation of maintenance items MAINTENANCE Your new INFINITI has been designed to have minimum maintenance requirements with longer service intervals to save you both time and money However some day to day and regular maintenance is essential to maintain your INFINITI s good mechanical condition as well as its emission and engine performance It is the owner s responsibility to make sure that the specified maintenance as well as general maintenance is 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 General maintenance General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during normal day to day operation of the vehicle They are essential if your vehicle is to continue to operate properly It is your responsibility to
200. ns Try to avoid driving on wet ing to location Check the local laws before 4 scraper and stiff bristled brush to re ice until the road is salted or installing tire chains When installing tire move ice and snow from the windows and sanded chains make sure they are of proper size for wiper blades Whatever the condition drive the tires on your vehicle and are installed according to the chain manufacturers sugges 2 8 Sturdy flat board to be placed under the Accelerate stow tions Use only SAE Class S chains Other jack to give it firm support ded pea types may damage your vehicle Use chain 3 shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow Wheels will lose even Mora trac tensioners when recommended by the tire drifts T chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit Loose end links of the tire chain must be secured or Allow more stopping distance un removed to prevent the possibility of whipping der these conditions Braking action damage to the fenders or underbody f DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE should be started sooner than on possible avoid fully loading your vehicle dry pavement when using tire chains In addition drive at a A WARNING Allow greater following distances reduced speed Otherwise your vehicle may on slippery roads UR UE iu Wet ice 32 0 and freezing Watch for slippery spots glare rain very cold snow or ice can be ice These may appear on an Never install tire
201. nspect each belt for signs of unusual wear cuts fraying oil adhesion or looseness If the belt is in poor condi tion or loose have it replaced or adjusted by your INFINITI dealer 2 Have the belts checked regularly for con dition and tension in accordance with the maintenance schedule in this manual SPARK PLUGS WARNING Be sure the engine and ignition switch are off and that the parking brake is engaged securely AX CAUTION Be sure to use the correct socket to remove the spark plugs An incorrect socket can damage the spark plugs Always replace spark plugs with recom mended or equivalent ones DO IT YOURSELF REPLACING SPARK PLUGS Platinum tipped 101072 Platinum tipped spark plugs t is not necessary to replace the platinum ipped 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 f replacement is required see your INFINITI dealer for servicing DO IT YOURSELF AIR CLEANER e 5100149 The filter element should not be cleaned and reused Replace it according to the mainte nance intervals See Periodic maintenance schedules in the 9 Maintenance section for maintenance intervals When replacing the filter wipe the inside of the air cleaner housing and the cover with a damp cloth
202. nstall a rear facing child mani in the front LA various sizes are offered by several manufac require that infants and small children m Hi ban pes n turers When selecting any child restraint be restrained in approved child re supp ementa alr the following points in mind straints at all times while the vehicle is bag could seriously injure or kill being operated your child A rear facing child e choose only a restraint with a label certi restraint must only be used in the fying that it complies with Federal Motor rear seat Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian A WARNING e INFINITI recommends that the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 i child restraint be installed in the e check the child restraint in your vehicle to i T wo rear seat According to accident be sure it is compatible with the vehicle s Aib pesi statistics children are safer when seat and seat belt system Choose a child 0 a orner properly restrained in the rear restraint that meets the guidelines of So pecupants EMER seat than in the front seat ciety of Automotive Engineers recom e Follow all of the child restraint An improperly installed child re mended practice J1819 for child restraint manufacturer s instructions for straint could lead to serious in installation CHES do que chasing a child restraint be sure to select one which will fit your child and vehicle It may not b
203. nt Checking engine coolant level Corrosion protection CrUISB CORITOL scenes tremens Cup hol ers ic apetece p oJ Daytime running light system Defogger switch Rear window and outside mirror defog ger switch 2 17 Dimensions and weights Door open warning light Drive belts Driving Cold weather 5 24 Driving with automatic transmission 5 9 Driving with manual transmission 5 13 Precautions when starting and driving 5 2 Economy Fuel Emission control in Engine Before starting Block heater Capacities and Changing engin Changing engin Changing engine oil filter Checking engin Checking engin Emission control system warranty he engine eee 5 8 C 5 26 recommended fuel lubricants 10 14 I COOlafil ciee 8 6 e oil e coolant level oil level Coolant temperature Engine compart Engine cooling Engine oil Engine oil and Engine oil viscosity Engine serial number Engine specifications If your engine overheats Starting the engine ment check locations system oil filter recommendation 10 17 Exhaust gas Carbon 5 2 L FE Ef F M V S S certification
204. nt air bag and supplemental side air bag sys tems The circuits monitored by the air bag warning light are the diagnosis sensor unit satellite sensors front air bag modules side air bag modules and all related wiring 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 If any of the following conditions occur the supplemental front air bag and supplemental side air bag systems needs servicing 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 Under these conditions the supplemental front air bags or supplemental side air bags may not operate properly It must be checked and repaired Take your vehicle to the nearest authorized INFINITI dealer WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning light is on it could mean that the supplemental front air bag or supple mental side air bag system will not operate in an accident Repair and replacement proce dure The supplemental front air bags or supple mental side air bags are designed to inflate on a one time only basis As a reminder unless it is damaged the supplemental air bag warning light will remain illuminated after inflation has occur
205. o 30 seconds and then turn off if the system is operational This button indicator light comes on when the Information button is pressed When the light is blinking Infiniti Communicator is trying to acquire an available cellular channel 2 11 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS When the light is ON the system is connected to a cell and is communicating information to the Infiniti Response Center See Infiniti Communicator later in this section SERVICE ENGINE SOON Malfunction indicator lamp MIL f the malfunction indicator lamp comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running it may indicate a potential emission control problem 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 vehicle has at least three gallons of fuel in the fuel tank After a few driving trips the NE lamp should turn off if no other potential emission control system problem exists Operation Th in CD malfunction indicator lamp will come on one of two ways 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 SW lamp should turn off after a few driving
206. o speak with you The Response Center operator will contact emergency crews and send them to your location if you request them If you do not answer the operator or if the operator S a hears something that sounds like an emer gency emergency crews will be informed If no emergency exists the Response Center operator will ask you to give the prearranged password A false password will be interpreted as a duress situation This will prompt the operator to dispatch emergency assistance The operator will also appear to end the call but will covertly monitor your vehicle until assistance arrives One touch Information dialing If the vehicle becomes disabled because of engine or other trouble press the Information button for roadside service The indicator in the button blinks and then stays on indicating the Infiniti Response Center is being contacted When Infiniti Communicator connects with the Infiniti Response Center vehicle information including the type of call Information and vehicle position is trans mitted to the Response Center Voice commu nication using the system is not possible when data is being transmitted After the data is transmitted the Infiniti Response Center operator will come on line to speak with you This button may also be used to obtain more information about your Infiniti Communicator system You may also use the Information button to request services that ma
207. oading beyond the specified capacity may also result in failure of other vehicle components Before taking a long trip or whenever you have loaded your vehicle heavily use a tire pres sure gauge to ensure that the tire pressure is at the specified level Do not drive your vehicle over 85 MPH 140 km h unless it is equipped with high speed capa bility tires Driving faster than 85 MPH 140 km h may result in tire failure loss of control and pos sible injury DO IT YOURSELF TYPES OF TIRES CAUTION When changing or replacing tires be sure all four tires are of the same type i e summer all season or snow and construction Your INFINITI dealer may be able to help you with information about tire type size speed rating and availability Re placement tires may have 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 All season tires INFINITI specifies all season tires on some models to provide good performance for use 8 32 all year around including snowy and icy road conditions All season tires are identified by ALL SEASON and or M amp S on the tire side wall 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 models to provide superior performance on dry roads Summer tire performance
208. ock switch or opening the trunk lid by operating the opener release button e Opening the hood INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS How to stop alarm The alarm will stop only by unlocking a door or trunk lid with the key or by pressing the unlock button on the multi remote controller 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 IMMOBI LIZER SYSTEM The Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System will not allow the engine to start without the use of the registered Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer Sys tem 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 payment device on the key ring Restart the engine using the following procedures 1 Leave the ignition switch in the ON posi tion for approximately 5 seconds 2 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position and wait approximately 5 seconds 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 the procedure allows the engine to start Infiniti recommends placing the registered Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System key on a separat
209. of a INFINITI Dealer in your area call the INFINITI Satisfaction Center at 1 800 387 0122 and a bilingual INFINITI representative will assist you Also available are Genuine INFINITI Service and Owner s Manuals for older INFINITI models A ABS Anti lock brake 5 22 Air bag system Side See supplemental side air bag System s 1 17 Air bag warning labels 1 20 Air bag warning light 1 21 2 10 Air cleaner housing filter Air conditioner Air conditioner 4 3 Air conditioner service Air conditioner specification label 4 3 10 25 Air conditioner system refrigerant and lubrication recommendations 4 3 Heater and air conditioner automatic if so Emi we 4 3 Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant recommendations Air flow charts Alcohol drugs and driving AM FM radio with cassette player AM FM radio with cassette player and compact disc ico oh POOR 4 6 AM FM radio with compact disc player 4 6 Antenna 4 17 4 17 Anti lock Brake System ABS 5 22 Anti lock brake warning 2 8 Appearance care Exterior appearance care Interior appearance care Armrest Automatic Automatic transmission fluid ATF Driving with
210. of your new vehicle Failure to follow these recommendations may result in vehicle damage or shortened engine life c c Do not drive over the legal speed limit and do not run the engine over 4 000 rpm Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed either fast or slow 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 e Accelerate slowly and smoothly Maintain cruising speeds with a constant accelerator position e Drive at moderate speeds on the highway Driving at high speed will lower fuel economy e Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking Maintain a safe distance behind other vehicles 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 operation 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 clos
211. oke or allow open flames or sparks near the ve hicle when refueling Opener location Fuel may be under pressure Turn the cap one half turn and wait for any hissing sound to stop to pre SIP0251 vent fuel from spraying out and possible personal injury Then re move the cap To open the fuel filler lid pull the opener lever ocated on the outside of the driver s seat To ock close the fuel filler lid securely Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automatically Contin ued refueling may cause fuel overflow resulting in fuel spray and possibly a fire Only use a genuine fuel filler cap as a replacement It has a built in safety valve needed for proper op eralion of the fuel system and emis sion control system An incorrect cap can result in serious malfunction and possible injury or it may cause the MIL to illuminate Never pour fuel into the throttle body to attempt to start your vehicle AX CAUTION e f fuel is spilled on the carbody PRE DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS flush it away with water to avoid paint damage Tighten until the fuel filler cap clicks Failure to tighten the fuel filler cap properly may cause the SOF malfunction indicator lamp MIL to illuminate If the acne lamp illuminates because the fuel filler cap is loose or missing tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle lamp should turn off after a few
212. om 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 AX CAUTION e Never remove dirt sand or other debris from the passenger com partment 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 components inside the vehicle as this may damage them e See your INFINITI dealer for assis tance Chemicals used for road surface de icing are extremely corrosive They accelerate corrosion and deterioration of underbody components such as the exhaust system fuel and brake lines brake cables floor pan and fenders In winter the underbody must be cleaned periodically For additional protection against rust and corrosion which may be required in some areas consult your local INFINITI dealer 8 DO IT YOURSELF Maintenance precautions Engine compartment check locations Engine cooling system Checking engine coolant level Changing engine coolant Erigirig oil rt Checking engine oil level Changing engine oil Changing engine oil filter Automatic transmission fluid Temperature conditions for checking Power steering Brake and clutch fluid Window washer flui
213. oof D N 2 SA Rear side 5110200 Front side To open the roof press and hold the switch to the p side To close the roof press and hold the switch to the 4m side Tilting the sunroof To tilt up first close the sunroof then press and hold the 4 amp side of the tilt switch To tilt down the sunroof press and hold the E side Sun shade Open close the sun shade by sliding it backward forward The shade will open automatically when the sunroof is opened However it must be closed manually WARNING e nanaccident you could be thrown INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS from the vehicle through an open sunroof Always use seat belts and child restraints Do not allow anyone to stand up or extend any portion of their body out of the opening while the vehicle is in motion or while the sunroof is closing AX CAUTION Remove water drops snow ice or sand from the sunroof before opening Do not place any heavy object on the sunroof or surrounding area If the sunroof does not close Have your INFINITI dealer check and repair the sunroof CLOCK The digital clock displays time when the ignition key is in ACC or ON If the power supply is disconnected the clock will not indicate the correct time Readjust the time 5110210 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS ADJUSTING THE TIME Depressing the CLOCK and the buttons together will set hours Depres
214. or less fuel to return to the tank the fuel pressure regulator maintains the pressure at the injectors at 34 psi 2 4 kg cm 235 kPa That allows the ECM to adjust the flow of fuel into the engine simply by controlling the amount of time the injectors stay open The longer the injectors are held open in milli seconds the more fuel flow Ignition timing control For best efficiency ignition timing must be dynamic that is it must change depending upon the engine operating conditions It must respond to engine load RPM changes engine temperature changes altitude and so on For precisely correct automatic adjustments in ignition timing to take place the ECM must have sensors that tell about such conditions The most important of these is the crank angle sensor The camshaft position sensor tells the ECM the engine speed and the positions of the pistons under all conditions Control of combustion tempera ture Oxides of nitrogen in a number of chemical variations are among the major components of photochemical air pollution These nitrogen oxide compounds are formed in the engine when the combustion temperatures are higher than about 2 000 F 1 093 C One way to decrease nitrogen oxide formation in the engine then is to cool the temperature of combustion slightly This is done by allowing a small amount of burned and therefore inert exhaust gases to recirculate back into the engine intake manifold where they can
215. oth used to cover e Never try to start the vehicle by towing it when the engine starts the forward surge could cause the vehicle to collide with the tow vehicle UI a Oe the vent holes as it may be contaminated with corrosive acid PUSH STARTING If needed Roadside Assistance is available Please see your Warranty Information Booklet or Roadside Assistance 1 0 Card for the toll free number to call IF YOUR VEHICLE OVER HEATS 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 AX CAUTION e Automatic transmission models cannot be push started This may cause transmission damage AX CAUTION Do not keep starter motor engaged for more than 10 seconds If the en gine does not start right away turn the key off and wait 3 to 4 seconds be fore trying again WARNING e Three way catalyst equipped models should not be started by pushing since the three way cata lyst may be damaged 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 radia tor cap while the engine is still hot When the radiator 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
216. ove the inside lock knob to the lock position Then close the door When locking the door this way be cer tain not to leave the key inside the ve hicle 3 4 The inside lock knob cannot be set to the lock position with the front doors open and with the key in the ignition LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH the LOCK position with the front doors open while a key is in the ignition switch all doors will lock once and then unlock automatically CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK Main switch SIPO213A 51 0005 All door locks will be engaged 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 When the power door lock switch is moved to Child safety locking helps prevent doors from being opened accidentally especially when small children are in the vehicle When the lever is in the lock position the rear door can be opened only from the outside MULTI REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM It is possible to lock unlock all doors and activate the panic alarm by using the remote controller from outside the vehicle Before locking the doors make sure the key is not left in the vehicle The remote controller can operate at a dis tance of approximately 33 ft 10 m from the vehicle The effective distance depends upon the conditions around the vehicle As many as four remote controllers can be
217. ower 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 con ditions 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 Ist 30 48 2nd 55 88 3rd 80 128 4th 5th PARKING BRAKE PUSH to PULL to release apply d 5150042 To apply pull the lever up To release 1 Firmly apply the foot brake 2 Automatic transmission models Move the selector lever to the P Park position STARTING AND DRIVING Manual transmission models Place the shift lever in the N Neutral position 3 While pulling up on the lever slightly push the button and lower completely 4 Before driving be sure the brake warning light goes out WARNING e Be sure the parking brake is fully released before driving Failure to do so can cause brake failure and lead to an accident e o not release the parking brake from outside the vehicle e Do not use the gear shift in place of the parking brake When park ing be sure the parking brake is 5 15 STARTING AND DRIVING fully engaged e Do not leave children unattended in a vehicle They could release t
218. p Unfastening the seat belts PRESS to unfasten 9180021 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 rapidly To increase your confidence in the belts check their operation as follows e grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly forward The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any questions about belt operation see your INFINITI dealer Shoulder belt height adjustment For front seats The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you See SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Precautions on seat belt usage earlier in this section LN pe 5180075 To adjust pull the release knob and then move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired position so that the belt passes over the center of the shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off of your shoulder Release the adjustment buttons to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position WARNING After adjustment release the knob and try to move the shoulder belt anchor up and down to make sure it is s
219. 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 SYSTEM Your vehicle has two types of security sys tems as follows 2 13 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS e Theft warning e Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System The security condition will be shown by the security indicator light THEFT WARNING The theft warning system provides visual and audio alarm signals if parts of the vehicle are disturbed Security indicator light Nm indicator light SII0192 This light will indicate for the theft warning 2 14 System and the Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System This light blinks whenever the ignition switch is in the LOCK OFF or ACC position This function indicates the security systems equipped on the vehicle are operational How to activate the theft warn ing system 1 Close all windows The system can he 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 multi remote controller At this time the hazard indicators flash twice to indicate all doors are locked 4 Confirm that the security indicator light com
220. parking brake 2 Automatic transmission Move the selector lever to P Park or N Neutral P preferred The selector lever cannot be moved out of the P Park position and into any of the other gear positions if the key is removed from the switch The starter is designed not to operate if the selector lever is in one of the driving positions Manual transmission Move the shift lever to the N Neutral position and depress the clutch pedal to the floor while cranking the engine The starter is designed not to operate unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed 3 Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the igni tion key to START Release the key when the engine starts If the engine starts but fails to run repeat the above procedure e If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold or hot weather depress the accelerator pedal and hold it to help start the en gine e In the summer when restarting the engine within 30 minutes af ter it has been stopped keep the accelerator pedal fully de pressed while starting AQ CAUTION Do not operate the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time If the en gine does not start turn the key off and wait 10 seconds before cranking again otherwise the starter could be damaged 4 Warm up Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds after starting Drive at moderate speed for a short distance first especially in col
221. personal light switch is in the ON position the light will automatically turn off 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned to the OFF posi tion VANITY MIRROR LIGHTS 510148 The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when the cover on the vanity mirror is opened TRUNK LIGHT The light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened When the trunk lid is closed the light will go off INTEGRATED HomeLink UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER if so equipped The Integrated HomeLink9 Universal Trans ceiver provides a convenient way to consoli date the functions of up to three individual hand held transmitters into one built in de vice Integrated 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 powered by your vehicle s battery No separate batteries are required If the vehi cle s battery is discharged or is discon nected HomeLink will retain all pro gramming 2 29 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Once the Integrated HomeLink Univer sal Transceiver is programmed retain the original transmitter for future pro gramming procedures i e new vehicle purchases Upon sale of the vehicle the programmed Integrated HomeLink Universal Transceiver buttons should be erased for security purposes For addi tional information refer to PROGRAM MING HomeLink later
222. player damage 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 Precautions on cassette tape player operation To maintain good quality sound INFINITI recommends that you use cassette tapes of 60 minutes or shorter in length Cassette tapes should be removed from the player when not in use Store cassettes in their protective cases and away from direct sunlight heat dust moisture or magnetic sources Direct sunlight can cause the cas sette to become deformed The use of deformed cassettes may cause the cassette to jam in the player Do not use cassettes that have peel ing or loose labels If used the label could jam in the player If a cassette has loose tape insert a pencil through one of the cassette 4 13 HEATER AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEMS hubs and rewind the tape firmly Loose tape may cause jamming and wavering sound quality Over a period of time the playback head capstan and pinch roller may gather a tape coating residue as the tape passes over the head This resi due accumulation can cause a weak or wavering sound and should be re moved periodically with a head cleaning tape If the residue is not removed periodi cally the player may need to be dis assembled for cleaning TAPE PLAY e When TAPE button is pushed with the system turned off and a tape loa
223. pounds or cleaners that may damage the vehicle finish If the surface does not polish easily use a road tar remover and wax again Machine compounding or aggressive polishing 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 insects and tree sap as quickly as possible from the paint surface to avoid lasting damage or staining Special cleaning products are available at your INFINITI dealer or automotive accessory stores 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 underbody and suspension corrosion Before the winter period and again in the spring the underseal must be checked and if necessary re treated APPEARANCE AND CARE GLASS High mounted stop light ZA Rear eee PUSH backwards and PULL to remove SIA0010 me The high mounted stop light must properly reinstalled before driving your vehicle When cleaning the rear window it may be easier to clean if the high mounted stop light is removed first Be careful when removing the high mounted stop light to reduce the risk of damaging the high mounted stop light wires Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust film from the glass surfaces It is normal for 7 3 APPEARANCE AND CARE glass to become coated with a film after t
224. program or there is no interval between programs the system may not stop in the desired or expected location PROG Program Push the PROG button to change the tape side while the tape is being played The cassette tape will automatically change directions to play the other side when the first side is completed di Dolby NR Noise Reduction Push the Dolby NR button for Dolby NR encoded tapes to reduce high frequency tape noise The indicator will come on Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby NR and the double D symbol Hg are trademarks of Dolby Labo ratories 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 ra 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 HEATER AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEMS Compact disc CD player op eration AX CAUTION e During cold weather or rainy days the player may malfunction due to the humidity If this occurs re move the CD and dehumidify or ventilate the player completely e The player may skip while driving on rough roads e CD player sometimes cannot function when the compartment temperature is extremely high Decr
225. raking abruptly or when braking on slippery surfaces The system detects 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 control and helps to minimize swerving and spinning 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 distances Normal operation The anti lock brake system will not operate at speeds below 3 to 6 MPH 5 to 10 km h to completely stop the vehicle The speeds will vary according to road conditions When the anti lock system senses that one or more wheels are close to locking up the actuator STARTING AND DRIVING under the hood rapidly applies and releases switches the anti lock brake system OFF and hydraulic pressure like pumping the brakes turns on the ABS warning light in the dash very quickly While the actuator is working board The brake system will then behave tem Stopping distances may also be longer on rough gravel or snow 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 pulsation may indicate that road conditions are hazardous and extra care is required while dri ving Self t
226. rature sensor y Mass air flow sensor Hot film type Air cleaner EGR volume control valve Engine coolant temperature opener sensor IACV AAC valve TCM only EVAP control system pressure sensor 1l EVAP canister vent control valve MiL Vacuum cut valve bypass valve Vacuum cut valve Absolute pressure sensor Fuel tank temperature sensor d cv 0 4 y RS 8 EVAP canister purge volume contro solenoid valve Ignition coil power transistor and camshaft position Cooling fan sensor built into distributor Crankshalt position sensor Vehicle speed Warm up three way catalyst sensor Zs Front heated oxygen sensor 7 U h Transaxte OF Knock Sensor Park Neutral position PNP switch Three way catalyst Rear heated oxygen sensor 5170098 10 3 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION To get the most from an engine in the way of performance smooth driveability economy and control of harmful emissions a number of decisive factors must be controlled as precisely as possible under all driving condi tions These factors include the following e the timing and overlap of the intake and exhaust valves in relation to the position of the pistons in the engine the mixture of air and fuel that enters the engine cylinders during each intake stroke of the pistons the timing of the spark that ignites the pressuri
227. red Repair and replacement of these systems should be done only by authorized INFINITI dealers To ensure long term functioning these systems must be inspected 10 years af ter the date of manufacture noted on the 1 21 SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS certification label located on the driver side center pillar When mai ntenance work is required on the vehicle the supplemental front air bags supplemen should be tal side air bags and related parts pointed out to the person conduct ing the maintenance The ignition key should always be in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle WARNING e Once the supplemental front air bag or supplemental side air bag has inflated the air bag module will not function again and must be replaced The air bag module should be replaced by an autho rized INFINITI dealer The air bag module cannot be repaired e The supplemental front air bag 1 22 and supplemental side air bag systems 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 Correct disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate INFINITI Service Manual Incor rect disposal procedures could cause personal injury SEAT BELTS PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT B
228. rence and 2 this device must accept any interference re ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation of the de vice LIGHTS Interior light Spot light interior light Clearance light Headlight Fog light Side turn signal light Front turn signal light Front side marker light DO IT YOURSELF High mounted stop light Stop Tail light Trunk light i A Y a Y M n e SSMO Ye License plate light Back up light Rear side marker light Rear turn signal light SID0156 8 23 DO IT YOURSELF HEADLIGHTS The headlight is a semi sealed beam type which uses a replaceable headlight halogen bulb A bulb can be replaced from inside the engine compartment without removing the headlight assembly AX 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 Hold the plastic base when handling the bulb Never touch the glass en velope Headlights e m Rubber cap Electrical connector S 4 x 5100157 Replacing the headlight bulb 1 Disconnect the battery negative cable 2 Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear end of the bulb 3 Pull off the rubber cap 4 Push and turn the retaining pin to loosen it 5 Remove the headlight bulb Do not shake or rotate the bulb when removing it 6 Install the n
229. ress and hold the two outside buttons and release when the indicator light begins to flash approximately 20 seconds ROLLING CODE PROGRAM MING Rolling code garage door openers or other rolling code devices which are code pro tected and manufactured after 1996 may be determined by the following A Reference the garage door opener Owner s Manual for verification B The hand held transmitter appears to pro gram the Integrated HomeLink Universal Transceiver but does not activate the ga rage door C Press and hold the trained HomeLink button If the garage door opener has the rolling code feature the HomeLink indi cator light will flash rapidly then remains on after 2 seconds To program the Integrated HomeLink Uni versal Transceiver to a garage door opener with the rolling code feature follow these instructions after completing the Program ming HomeLink the aid of a second person may make the following procedures quicker and easier 1 Locate the training button on the garage door opener motor unit Exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener brand If there is difficulty locating the training button reference the garage door opener Owner s Manual 2 Press the training button on the garage door opener motor unit which may acti vate a training light NOTE Following step 2 there are 30 sec onds in which to initiate step 3 3 Firmly press and release
230. rify the information from the application that you filled out at your INFINITI retailer The operator also verifies that the GPS system functions correctly and provides a brief orien tation to the Infiniti Communicator system Finally the operator will ask if you would like to establish a password in the system The Infiniti Communicator system remains in a demonstration mode until the setup proce dures are completed If you perform any operation the Infiniti Response Center will recognize this operation as a demonstration and will not provide service A service contract needs to be completed between you and the Infiniti Response Center and an active account must be maintained for you to receive service from the Response Center Miscellaneous e Turning the ignition OFF during a call to the Infiniti Response Center will not inter rupt your conversation unless there is a problem with the battery To protect the battery you may want to use the system while the engine is running except when running the engine may be dangerous such as after an accident or in an enclosed space like a garage e f you start the engine during a call your conversation may be interrupted When this happens the system may try to resume transmission once the engine has been started Audio such as the radio cassette or compact disc is unavailable Auto mute s long as Infiniti Communicator is con nected to the Infiniti Response Center
231. s 10 6 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION d Electrical signal Hydraulic pressure Vehicle signal Vehicle signal Vehicle speed sensor Throttle position sensor OD OFF light Contro signal Park Neutral position switch Fluid temperature Sensor Revolution sensor Closed throttle position switch Shift solenoid valve A Wide open throttle position switch Shift solenoid valve B Overrun clutch solenoid valve Torque converter clutch solenoid valve Line pressure solenoid valve Dropping resistor Overdrive control switch TCM Transmission Controt Module ENG AT Control signal Throttle opening Engine speed Stop lamp switch SITO099 10 7 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION The function of an automotive transmission is to provide a means of matching engine speed and vehicle speed in such a way that the engine is kept in the most efficient RPM range at all times Hydraulic control In your INFINITI transmission hydraulic flow and pressure are under the control of an electronic control unit which uses information from a number of sensors to calculate the most efficient gear ratio The control unit selects the proper gear it directs fluid to actuate the appropriate clutches it controls fluid pressure precisely to allow smooth shock
232. s collision gas inside the pre TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION Driver supplemental air bag AK pe Ss h Kis 7 Driver s knee prctector Pre tensioner seat belt Supplemental air bag warning ight fey pe N S A 0 Diagnosis sensor unit Front passenger supplemental air bag Front passenger s knee protector TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION Front passenger supplemental side air bag Driver supplemental side air bag Diagnosis sensor unit Satellite sensor 5170070 10 12 PAINT HARD CLEAR COAT New cross linking clear coat for dark body color TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION Intermediate coat Electro coating Steel sheet Two coat one bake type Solid Metallic Pearl Hard clear coat Pearl base _ Color base Intermediate coat Electro coating Top coat E Steel sheet ES CORN cU Three coat one bake type Pearl T1047 B Your INFINITI paint coating has been applied with the finest appearance and best durability in mind e To ensure enhanced appearance i e solid pearl and metallic paint clearness the hard clear coat 2 coat 1 bake or 3 coat 1 bake type is used instead of the conventional clear coat acrylic resin e improved scratch resistance The hard clear coat has higher resistance against scratches which may be caused by car wash equipment than the conven
233. s in the ON position the light comes on when the parking brake is applied Low brake fluid warning light When the ignition key is in the ON position the light warns of a low brake fluid level If the light comes on while the engine is running with the parking brake not applied stop the vehicle and perform the following 1 Check the brake fluid level Add brake fluid as necessary See Brake and clutch fluid in the 8 Do it yourself section WARNING e Your brake system may not be working properly if the warning light is on Driving could be dan gerous If you judge it to be safe drive carefully to the nearest ser vice station for repairs Other wise have your vehicle towed Pressing the brake pedal with the engine stopped and or low brake fluid level may increase your stopping distance and braking will require greater pedal effort as well as greater pedal travel 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 at an INFINITI dealer 2 f the brake fluid level is correct have the warning system checked by your INFINITI dealer Charge warning light f the light comes on while the engine is running it may indicate that there is some thing wrong with the charging system Turn the engine off and check the alternator belt If the belt is loose broken missing or if the light remains on see your INFINITI dealer immed
234. s may need to be purchased if your phone number changes more than 15 times AX CAUTION e Keep antennas as far away as pos sible from electronic control units including radio and Infiniti Communicator system compo nents e Keep antenna wire more than 8 in 20 cm away from the Multiport Fuel Injection and Infiniti Com municator harnesses Do route antenna wires next to any other harness FALSE ACTIVATIONS AND PASSWORD SELECTIONS When you complete the contract with the Communicator Response Center you will be given the option of establishing a user pass word You are strongly encouraged to estab lish a password The password is used to verify your identity in the following situations e You will be asked to provide a password if your make a request to unlock the doors by remote operation e When the ar Mayday emergency but ton has been pressed in any nonemer gency situation The Infiniti Response Center operator will come online and ask for your password to verify your identity If an incorrect password is provided the Infiniti Response Center operator will as sume you are under duress The operator will covertly monitor what is happening inside the vehicle and contact the police The operator will provide the police with the latest current vehicle location You do not need to have a password if you need emergency services If you choose not to establish a password simply indicate to
235. satellites transmit radio waves and orbit around the INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS earth at an altitude of approximately 13 000 miles 21 000 km The GPS receiver calcu lates the three dimensional position latitude longitude and altitude from sea level of the vehicle by using the time differences of radio waves arriving from several GPS satellites You cannot receive any Global Positioning System GPS data in areas where radio reception conditions are poor In such cases the latest GPS data received will be transmit ted to the Infiniti Response Center Then the Infiniti Response Center will determine the reliability of the GPS data If the quality of the data is too poor or if the data cannot be located the Infiniti Response Center operator will ask you for your vehicle s position Factors such as topography electronic inter ference or weather conditions may affect GPS data and transmission e Since radio waves from the GPS satellites may be obstructed when driving through tunnels near tall buildings near densely planted trees underneath double deck ex pressways or in building parking lots the signals may not be received That is the environment may prevent detection of ve hicle position or cause errors e The US Department of Defense controls the GPS satellite signals Therefore signal transmission accuracy may drop or be suspended GPS antenna inside the parcel shelf 5110253 Avoid
236. sing the CLOCK and N buttons together will set minutes CLOCK OPERATION By pressing the CLOCK button you can alternate the clock and the radio cassette tape options in the display CLOCK PRIORITY MODE In this mode the clock will be shown in the display If any radio cassette tape or CD functions are activated the radio cassette or CD display will illuminate for ten seconds then return to the clock mode After clock adjustment the radio is in the clock priority mode INTERIOR LIGHT CEILING P VI 1C038M The light has a three position switch When the switch is in the center position the light will illuminate when a door is opened The light will stay on for about 30 seconds when e The key is removed from the ignition switch while the driver s door is closed e The driver s door is unlocked while the key is removed from the ignition switch e The key is removed from the ignition switch and the driver s door is opened and then closed The timer is cancelled and the light will turn off when e The driver s door is locked e The ignition switch is turned ON When the interior light switch is in the ON position the light will automatically turn off 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned to the OFF posi tion PERSONAL LIGHT FRONT With sunroof PUSH ON OFF Without sunroof PUSH ON OFF SII0201 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS When the
237. ted HomeLink Universal TRANSCOIVED nanne RE 2 29 Transmission Automatic transmission fluid ATF Driving with automatic transmission Driving with manual transmission Transmission selector lever lock release 5 11 Transmitter See multi remote control system 3 5 Traveling or registering your vehicle in another iii 10 23 Trunk Lid lock opener lever 3 10 Light 2 29 INDEX U Uriderbody cleanilig utres 7 3 Uniform tire quality 10 32 V Vanity mirror lights sse 2 29 Vehicle Dimensions and weights Identification number VIN Loading Major vehicle systems and how they work Vehicle recovery freeing a stuck vehicle Ventilators Warning Hazard warning flasher switch Theft warning Warning labels Air bag warning labels 1 20 Warning light Air bag warning light Brake warning light INDEX Door open Low fuel warning light Pn Seat belt warning light and chim Warning indicator lights and chimes Warranty Emission control system warranty 10 33 Washer switch Windshield wiper and washer Washing Waxing Weights See dimensions and weights Wheels and
238. tem Front drive shaft boots 1 1 Supplemental air bag system See NOTE 2 Ventilation air filter R l R R 1 R Automatic Speed Control Device ASCD vacuum hoses 1 1 NOTE 1 If towing a trailer using a camper car top carrier or driving on rough or muddy roads change just inspect oil at every 30 000 miles 48 000 km or 24 months 2 Refer to Tire rotation under the General maintenance heading earlier in this section 3 Inspect the supplemental air bag system 10 years after the date of manufacture noted on the F M V S S certification label 9 8 MAINTENANCE Schedule 2 Abbreviations R Replace Inspect Correct or replace if necessary IL At the mileage intervals only MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL Bon NR Miles x 1 000 7 5 15 22 5 30 37 5 45 52 5 60 erform at number of miles kilome ters or months whichever comes first km x 1 000 2 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 Emission control system maintenance Drive belts See NOTE 1 Air cleaner filter R R EVAP vapor lines l IF Fuel lines I I Fuel filter See NOTE 2 Engine coolant See NOTE 3 R Engine oil R R R R R R R R Engine oil filter Use part No 15208 65F00 or equivalent R R R R R R R R Spark plugs Replace every 105 000 miles 169 000 km Use PLATINUM TIPPED type NOTE m After 60 000 miles 96 000 km or 48 months inspect every
239. ten 7 2 Seat belts mo ins 7 5 EV 7 3 Corrosion 7 5 Removing spots 7 3 Most common factors contributing to vehicle Underbody ncn T corrosion 7 5 Glass 7 3 Environmental factors influence the rate of Aluminum alloy wheels 7 4 corrosion 7 5 Chrome parts edet 7 4 tte To protect your vehicle from corrosion 7 6 Cleaning interior 7 4 APPEARANCE AND CARE CLEANING EXTERIOR In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle it is important to take proper care of it In the following cases please wash your vehicle as soon as possible to protect the paint surface e After a rainfall to prevent possible damage from acid rain After driving on coastal roads When things such as soot bird droppings tree sap metal particles or bugs get on the paint surface When dust or mud builds up on the surface Whenever possible store or park your vehicle inside a garage or in a covered area When it is necessary to park outside park in 7 2 a shady area or protect the vehicle with a body COVer Be careful not to scratch the paint sur face 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 s
240. tery 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 completely 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 flex ible wires and anchors work properly If loose parts deterioration cuts or other damage on the webbing is found the entire belt assembly should be replaced CHILD RESTRAINTS PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RE STRAINTS WARNING e Infants and small children should always be placed in an appropri ate child restraint while riding in the vehicle Failure to use a child restraint can result in serious in jury or death Infants and small children should never be carried on your lap It is not possible for even the stron gest adult to resist the forces of a severe accident The child could be crushed between the adult and parts of the vehicle Also do not SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS installed with the lap portion of a three point compatible with your child Always follow put the same seat belt around type seat belt all recommended procedures both your child and yourself Child restraints for infants and children of All US states and Canadian provinces Never i
241. the front passenger seat It should be placed in a front facing direction only Move the seat to the rearmost position Always follow 1 41 SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS the child restraint manufacturers instruc tions Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat Front facing Qo INSERT to fasten 5180055 2 Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle 1 42 until you hear and feel the latch engage Be sure to follow the child restraint manu facturer s instructions for belt routing Front facing Front emergency locking mode when the belt is fully retracted Front facing 5180056 Pull to engage automatic locking mode SIROO53A 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 to remove any slack in the belt 4 Allow the belt to retract Pull up on the belt SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Prone cing 6 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 remo
242. the retractor and allow you some freedom of move ment in the seat Front SIRO127 and insert the tongue into the buckle unti it snaps The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact A slow pull ing motion will permit the belt to move Rear TAKE UP POSITION low on the hips a SIR0061 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 The front passenger side and rear seat belts have a cinching mechanism for child restraint 1 29 SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS installation It is referred to as the automatic locking mode When the cinching mechanism is activated the 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 pas senger the locking mode should not be activated If it is activated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension WARNING When fastening the seat belts be certain that seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position If they are not completely secured in 1 30 the right position passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden sto
243. they may have to be re placed more frequently Spark plugs Replace with new plugs hav ing the correct heat range MAINTENANCE Chassis and body maintenance Brake lines amp cables Check the brake lines and hoses including brake booster vacuum hoses connections amp check valve and parking brake cables for proper attachment leaks cracks chafing abrasion deterioration etc Brake pads discs drums amp linings Check these and the other neighboring brake components for wear deterioration and leaks Under severe driving conditions they may have to be inspected more frequently Manual transaxle oil amp automatic transaxle fluid Check the oil level and vi sually inspect for signs of leakage Under severe driving conditions the oil should be replaced at the specified interval Steering gear amp linkage axle amp suspen sion parts and drive shaft boots Check for damage looseness and leakage of oil or grease Under severe driving conditions more frequent inspection should be performed 9 11 MAINTENANCE Exhaust system Visually check the exhaust pipes muffler and hangers for proper attach ment leaks cracks chafing abrasion deterio ration etc Under severe driving conditions in spection should be performed more frequently Ventilation air filter Under normal condi tions the ventilation air filter should be re placed in accordance with the maintenance schedule However in some s
244. tion then turn the switch to the x position To turn them off 2 19 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS turn the switch to the OFF position The headlights must be on for the fog lights to operate HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH PUSH ON OFF 5110194 Push the switch on to warn other drivers when you must stop or park under emergency conditions All turn signal lights will flash Some state laws may prohibit the use of the hazard warning flasher switch while driving 2 20 WARNING e f stopping for an emergency be sure to move the vehicle well off the road e Do not use the switch while mov ing on the highway unless un usual circumstances force you to drive so slowly that your vehicle might become a hazard to other traffic e Turn signals do not work when the switch is operating The flasher can be actuated with the ignition switch either off or on HORN SII0168 To sound the horn push the center pad area of the steering wheel INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS HEATED SEATS if so e For high heat press the front of the equipped switch e For no heat the switch has a center Do not put anything on the seat which insulates heat such as a FF position b d high blanket cushion seat cover etc HIGH LOW OFF position between low and high Otherwise the seat may become a For front passenger s seat The indicator light in the switch will overheated pas
245. tional coats e Refinishing the clear coat should only be done using hard clear type materials to ensure compatibility in the rate of refinish gloss retention 10 13 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL LUBRICANTS The following are approximate capacities The actual refill capacities may be a little different When refilling follow the procedure in structed in the 8 Do it yourself section to determine the proper refill capacity Capacity Approximate Te Recommended i specifications measure Lis i Fuel 15 7 8 gal 60 Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI RON 91 1 Engine oil Drain and refill 5 Fe ae API Certification Mark 2 3 Witryoilifilterchange SEG SS API grade SG SH Energy Conserving amp Il or API grade SJ Energy Con Without oil filter change 3 3 8 qt 2 I SAC grade GF 1 amp GF IF2 3 Cooling system With reservoir 6 1 2 at 6 2 Genuine Nissan Anti freeze Coolant or equivalent Reservoir 7 8 qt 0 8 Manual transaxle gear oil Automatic transaxle fluid Power steering fluid Brake and clutch fluid Multi purpose grease Refill to the proper oil level according to the instruc tions in the 8 Do it yourself section API GL 4 Viscosity SAE 75W 90 only Nissan Matic Continental US and Alaska or Canada Nissan Automatic Transmission Fluid 3 Genuine Nissan PSF II or equivalent 8
246. tions Avoid excessive speed high speed cornering or sudden steer ing maneuvers because these driving prac tices 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 when under the influence of alcohol or drugs including prescription or over the counter drugs which may cause drowsiness Always wear your seat belt See Seat Belts in the 1 Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems section And also instruct your passengers to do so DRINKING ALCOHOL DRUGS AND DRIVING WARNING Never drive under the influence of al cohol or drugs Alcohol in the blood stream reduces coordination delays reaction time and impairs judge ment Driving after drinking alcohol increases the likelihood of being in volved in an accident injuring your self and others Additionally if you are injured in the accident alcohol can increase the severity of the injury INFINITI is committed to safe driving But you must choose not to drive under the influence of alcohol Every year thousands of people are injured or killed in alcohol related accidents Ithough the local laws vary on what is onsidered to be legally intoxicated the fact is hat alcohol affects al
247. tons 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 Con sult the Owners 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 Integrated HomeLink Universal 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 complies with FCC and DOC MDC rules Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s au thority to operate the device INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS DOC ISTC 1763K1313 FCC 1 CB2V67690 INFINITI COMMUNICATOR if so equipped AQ CAUTION It is important that you fully under stand the limitations of the Infiniti Communicator system prior to use There are limitations to the Infiniti Communi cator system Please make sure you under stand the limitations before using Infiniti Communicator See System limitations later in this section Front personal light in Hands free microphone R
248. tor is powered from the vehicle damaged Infiniti Communicator re lated components such as the battery will disable the system Inoperative if cellular phone is inactive or inoperative Infiniti Communicator will be inoperative if you do not have an active cellular account with a cellular provider Since Infiniti Com municator relies on the cellular network the system will not work if the cellular service or your cellular phone is inactive When the Infiniti Communicator system is outside of cellular service the indicator 2 44 will illuminate If you try to activate Infiniti Communicator the request will be canceled Cellular phone transmission may become temporarily disabled or interrupted by envi onmental factors such as tunnels bridges or tall buildings When Infiniti Communicator encounters such a situation the system at tempts to dial for up to two hours This time varies greatly depending on the cellular net work and cellular signal strength The system resets to ready when the system completes the dialing attempts You can press the button again if you still need to contact the Infiniti Response Center After several failed attempts the system will quit dialing and return to normal mode gt gt Phone number changes The Infiniti Communicator system is capable of accepting up to approximately 15 phone number changes Additional Infiniti Commu nicator system component
249. trips If the lamp does not turn off after a few driving trips have the vehicle inspected by an authorized NISSAN dealer You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer Malfunction indicator lamp blinking An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission control system To reduce or avoid emission control sys tem damage a Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH 72 km h n b Avoid hard accelera ion or deceleration Avoid steep uphill grades d If possible reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed The malfunction indicato lamp may stop blinking and come on steady Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized INFINITI dealer You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer AX CAUTION Continued vehicle operation without having the emission control system checked and repaired as necessary could lead to poor driveability re duced fuel economy and possible damage to the emission control sys tem 9 Overdrive off indicator light This light comes on during driving when the overdrive switch is pressed to prevent over drive operation The O D OFF indicator light comes on for 2 seconds each time the ignition key is turned ON This shows the light is functioning properly If the 0 0 OFF indicator light blinks for approxi mately 8 seconds after coming on for 2 seconds have your INFINITI dealer check the transmission and repair
250. ts DOORS 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 unintentionally open ing the doors and will help keep out intruders e Before opening any door always look for and avoid oncoming traffic PRE DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS e Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle They could unknowingly activate switches or controls Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents LOCKING WITH KEY Power Front door key Outside LOCK UNLOCK Front SIPO211 The power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors simultaneously e Turning the front door key to the front of the vehicle will lock all doors Turning the front door key one time to the rear of the vehicle will unlock the corre sponding door From that position return ing the key to neutral where the key can only be removed and inserted and turn ing it to the rear again within 5 seconds will unlock all doors 3 3 PRE DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB Power Lock knob Inside P dias Pushing the front door inside lock knob to the ock position will lock all doors SIP0212 To lock from the outside without a key m
251. uality year round anti freeze coolant solution The anti freeze solu tion contains rust and corrosion inhibitors therefore additional cooling system additives are not necessary AX CAUTION When adding or replacing coolant be sure to use only a genuine NISSAN anti freeze coolant or equivalent with the proper mixture ratio of 50 anti freeze and 50 demineralized water distilled water The use of other types of coolant solutions may damage your engine cooling system Outside temperature own to freeze WARNING Deminer alized Anti water distilled water 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 See If your vehicle overheats in the 6 In case of emergency section The radiator is equipped with a pressure cap To prevent engine damage use only a genuine Nissan radiator cap DO IT YOURSELF CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL 5100145 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 en gine 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 th
252. ubricant recommendations 10 19 10 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION SPECICATION S sesse 10 21 so aE 10 21 Wheels and 1 10 22 Dimensions and weights 10 22 When traveling or registering your vehicle in another 1 10 23 Vehicle identification 10 23 Vehicle identification number VIN platai 10 23 Vehicle identification number Chassis DUnmiber cet tete ten Engine serial number F M V S S certification label 10 24 Emission control information label 10 25 Mire plaCa G ves ecto teres 10 25 Air conditioner specification label 10 25 Installing front license plate 10 26 Vehicle loading information cte rrt tees Determining vehicle load capacity Loading tips Towing a trailer Maximum load limits Towing safety Uniform tire quality grading 10 32 Emission control system warranty 10 33 Reporting safety defects US only 10 34 Readiness for inspection maintenance I M test US 10 34 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION MAJOR SYSTEMS AND HOW THEY WORK The common theme that applies to almost all of the automotive systems described in this section is electronic
253. uch as NISSAN Car Wash or a general purpose dishwashing liquid mixed with clean lukewarm never hot water 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 are 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 AX CAUTION e Donotuse strong household soap strong chemical detergents gaso line or solvents e Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or while the vehicle body is hot as the surface may be come water spotted e Avoid using tight napped or rough cloths such as washing mitts Care must be taken when remov ing caked on dirt or other foreign substances so that the paint sur face is not scratched or damaged WAXING If you wish to wax your vehicle only use a wax specified for use over clear coats such as NISSAN Liquid or Spray Wax because your INFINITI has been finished with the finest paint and hard clear coats 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 Do not use a wax containing any abra sives cutting com
254. ustrations e When sitting in the rear seat do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat If the side air bag inflates the occupant may be se riously injured Be especially SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Supplemental front air bag modules Seat belt pre tensioner retractor Supplemental side air bag modules SIROO95B Supplemental front air bag sys tem The driver supplemental air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel the front passenger supplemental air bag is mounted in the dashboard above the glove box These systems are designed to meet optional certi fication requirements under U S regulations They are also permitted in Canada The optional certification allows front air bags to be designed to inflate somewhat less force fully than previously However all of the information cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be followed The front air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions though they may inflate if the forces in nother type of collision are similar to those of higher severity frontal impact They may not inflate in certain frontal collisions Vehicle damage or lack of it is not always an indication of proper supplemental air bag operation When the supplemental front air bag inflates a fairly loud noise may be heard followed by release of smoke This smoke is not harmful a
255. ved 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 Check for a secure fit SIR0063 5 Before placing the child in the child restraint 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 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 2 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Instrument panel sss 2 2 Meters and 2 3 Speedometer and odometer 2 4 T chombeter ucc ns 2 4 Engine coolant temperature gauge 2 5 Fuel g auga aai 2 5 Warning indicator lights and chimes 2 7 Checking DUIDS kasuren Warning lights Indicator lights Chimes Security system Theft Infiniti vehicle immobilizer 2 15 Windshield wiper and washer switch 2 16 Rear window and outside mirror if so equipped defogger switch Headlight and turn signal switch Headlight Turn signal Front fog light switch Hazard warning flasher switch
256. ved to the left This symbol indicates that the vents are open when the vent switch is moved to the right 4 2 HEATER AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEMS HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER Automatic ECON button Manual fan AUTO button Display control button 8 V AJ MODE OFF button Air frow control button DEF button Temperature control button Air recirculation button SIH0059 4 3 HEATER AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEMS Start the engine and operate the controls to activate the air conditioner 4 4 WARNING The air conditioner cooling func tion operates only when the en gine is running Do not leave children impaired adults or pets alone in your ve hicle On hot sunny days tem peratures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possi bly fatal injuries to people or animals Do not use the recirculation mode for long periods as it may cause the interior air to become stale and the windows to fog up e Positioning of the heater and air conditioner controls should not be done while driving so full atten tion may be given to vehicle operation 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 distri bution and fan speed are also controlled automatically 1 Push the AUTO button on AUTO will be
257. vehicle slows down below 5 17 STARTING AND DRIVING approximately 8 MPH 13 km h e Depress the clutch pedal manual trans mission or move the selector lever to N Neutral position automatic transmis sion 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 5 18 vehicle attains the desired speed push the COAST SET switch and release it Push and hold the COAST SET switch Release the switch when the vehicle slows down to the desired speed 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 speed when the vehicle speed is over 25 MPH 40 km h BREAK IN SCHEDULE During the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km follow these recommendations for the future reliabil ity and economy
258. vehicle speed This combination will help stabilize the vehicle Never increase speed Be careful when passing other vehicles Passing while towing a trailer requires considerably more distance than normal passing Remember the length of the trailer must also pass the other vehicle before you can safely change lanes To maintain engine braking efficiency and electrical charging performance do not use fifth gear manual transmission or overdrive automatic transmission e Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently This could cause the brakes to overheat resulting in re duced braking efficiency When towing a trailer change oil in the transmission more frequently See Periodic maintenance schedules in the 9 Maintenance section 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 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 depe
259. 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 rear seat back securely latched when not in use and prevent children s ac cess to car keys HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUST MENT WARNING Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide signifi cant protection against injury in an accident Do not remove them Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat ADJUST PUSH to m e lower N SIR0088 j Type B i ADJUST PUSH to lower 51 0013 To raise the head restraint simply pull it up To lower push the lock knob and push the head restraint down SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS is level with the tops of your ears 5180124 Adjust the head restraints so the top is leve with the tops of your ears ARMREST Armrest 5180087 Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLE MENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System SRS section contains important information con cerning the driver and passenger supplemen tal front air bags supplemental side air bags and pre tensioner seat belt Supplemental front air bag system This system can help cushion the impact force to the face and chest of the driver and
260. y be added in the future Automatic supplemental air bag inflation notification When the supplemental air bag inflates it is assumed that a collision has taken place Infiniti Communicator contacts the Infiniti Response Center even if the gare Mayday emergency dialing button is not pressed The Infiniti Response Center notifies the appropri ate local agencies The Infiniti Response Center will attempt to contact you If contact is established the Infiniti Response Center will provide the responding emergency crews with information about your condition The Infiniti Response Center will stay in contact until the INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS emergency crews arrive Remote door unlock If you lock the keys in your car you can call the Infiniti Response Center by telephone Refer to your Infiniti Communicator Card or the Infiniti Communicator sticker on the driv ers side window for the Infiniti Response Center telephone number The Infiniti Con sumer Affairs department can also provide the telephone number for the Infiniti Response Center Keep this number where it will be available when your vehicle is locked You are required to provide a prearranged password to confirm your identity Upon verification that you are the owner the Infiniti Response Center will instruct you how to open the door Stolen vehicle tracking In some cases of theft your car can be tracked by the Infiniti Response Center This
261. y injured or killed when the supplemental front air bag or supplemental side air bag inflates if they are not properly restrained Also never install a rear facing child restraint in the front seat An inflating supplemental front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child For additional SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Do not lean against the doar 5180059 5180094 WARNING Supplemental side air bag e The supplemental side air bag ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact rear im pact or lower severity side colli sion Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents 5180121 e The seat belts and the supplemen lal side air bag are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat The side air bag inflates 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 sitting in the front seat to extend their hand out of the window or SEATS RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS careful with children who should always be properly restrained e Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks They may inter fere with supplemental side air bag inflation 5180122 lean against the door Some ex amples of dangerous riding posi tions are shown in the previous il l
262. zed charge of air and fuel near the end of the compression stroke of the pistons the temperature of the combustion that occurs in the cylinders especially under load engine idle speed under all conditions 10 4 The engine in your INFINITI has degrees of precision in the automatic control of these factors that only a few years ago were not thought possible by any known technology Such a high performance engine must operate smoothly and efficiently at all speed And it must do so with a minimum of fuel consump tion and a minimum of emissions into the environment Mixture control A gasoline engine requires a relatively rich mixture of fuel to air during idle a lean mixture for mid range and cruise conditions and a richer mixture for high load high RPM operation The changes in amount of fuel delivered to the engine must occur smoothly sometimes in response to sudden changes in demand from the driver The INFINITI ECCS can give the engine precisely the amount of fuel required for each condition according to a precise measurement of the amount of air that is allowed into the engine either through utomatic devices provided for idle control or n response to your foot pressure on the vehicle throttle All of the atmospheric air that is drawn into the engine is measured by a mass air flow Sensor This type of mass air flow sensor can respond very quickly to changes in intake air quantity and density

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