T4640 97 Infinity QX

FOREWORD

Your INFINITI represents a new way of thinkingabout car design. It integrates advanced engineer-ing 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 senseof harmony that the car evokes in its driver, and thesense of satisfaction you feel with the INFINITI—from the way it looks and drives to the high levelof dealer service.

To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to thefullest, we encourage you to read this Owner’sManual immediately. It explains all of the features,controls and performance characteristics of yourINFINITI; it also provides important instructions andsafety information.

A separate Warranty Information Booklet is to befound in your Owner’s literature portfolio. Alwayscarry it with you when you take your INFINITI to anauthorized dealer. The portfolio contents providecomplete information about all warranties coveringthis vehicle, the periodic maintenance required tokeep the warranties in effect as well as the INFINITIRoadside Assistance program.

INFINITI is dedicated to providing a satisfyingownership experience for as long as you own your

car. Should you have any questions regarding yourINFINITI or your INFINITI dealer, please contact ourConsumer Affairs department at 1-800-662-6200.In Hawaii 1-808-836-0848 (Oahu number). InCanada 1-800-363-4520. Thank you.

WHEN READING THEMANUALThis manual includes information forall options available on this model.Therefore, you may find some informa-tion that does not apply to your vehicle.

All information, specifications and illustra-tions in this manual are those in effect at thetime of printing. INFINITI reserves the right tochange specifications or design at any timewithout notice.

MODIFICATION OF YOURVEHICLE

This vehicle should not be modified.Modification could affect its perfor-mance, safety or durability, and mayeven violate governmental regula-

tions. In addition, damage or perfor-mance problems resulting frommodification may not be coveredunder INFINITI warranties.

READ FIRST — THEN DRIVESAFELYBefore driving your vehicle please read yourOwner’s Manual carefully. This will ensurefamiliarity with controls and maintenance re-quirements, assisting you in the safe opera-tion of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATIONREMINDERS FOR SAFETY!Follow these five important drivingrules to help ensure a safe andcomfortable trip for you and yourpassengers!

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● NEVER drive under the influenceof alcohol or drugs.

● ALWAYS observe posted speedlimits and never drive too fast forconditions.

● ALWAYS use your seat belts andappropriate child restraint sys-tems.

● ALWAYS provide informationabout the proper use of vehiclesafety features to all occupants ofthe vehicle.

● ALWAYS review this Owner’sManual for important safety infor-mation.

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONABOUT THIS MANUALYou 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 orserious personal injury. To avoid orreduce the risk, the procedures mustbe followed precisely.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presenceof a hazard that could cause minor ormoderate personal injury or damageto your vehicle. To avoid or reducethe risk, the procedures must befollowed carefully.

If you see this symbol, it means ‘‘Do not dothis’’ or ‘‘Do not let this happen’’.

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ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING

This vehicle will handle and maneu-ver differently from an ordinary pas-senger car, because it has a highercenter of gravity for off-road use. Aswith other vehicles with features ofthis type, failure to operate this ve-hicle correctly may result in loss ofcontrol or an accident.

Be sure to read ‘‘On-Pavement andOff-Road driving precautions’’ and‘‘Avoiding collision and rollover’’ inthe ‘‘Starting and driving’’ section ofthis manual.

© 1996 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 transmittedin any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical,photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the priorwritten permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS .......................................................... 1-1

PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS............................................ 2-1

HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEM .................................... 3-1

STARTING AND DRIVING................................................................... 4-1

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY .................................................................. 5-1

APPEARANCE AND CARE................................................................... 6-1

DO-IT-YOURSELF ............................................................................ 7-1

MAINTENANCE ............................................................................... 8-1

TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION........................................... 9-1

INDEX ........................................................................................ 10-1

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1 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Meters and gauges .................................... 1-3Compass and outside temperaturedisplay (If so equipped) .............................. 1-6Warning/indicator light and buzzer .......... 1-10Theft warning ............................................ 1-16Windshield wiper and washer switch ...... 1-17Rear window wiper and washer switch ... 1-18Rear window and outside door mirrordefogger switch......................................... 1-19Headlight and turn signal switch ............. 1-19Front fog light switch ................................ 1-21Instrument brightness control ................. 1-21Hazard warning flasher switch ................. 1-21Heated seats (If so equipped)................... 1-22Cigarette lighters and ashtrays ................ 1-23

Power socket............................................. 1-24Coin tray .................................................... 1-25Cup holder ............................................... 1-25Glasses case.............................................. 1-26Console box............................................... 1-27Luggage board and box ............................ 1-28Tonneau cover........................................... 1-29Power window ......................................... 1-29Sunroof (If so equipped)........................... 1-31Clock ........................................................ 1-32Interior light ............................................. 1-34Vanity mirror lights .................................. 1-34Personal light ............................................ 1-35Integrated HomeLink®

transmitter (If so equipped) ...................... 1-35

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METERS AND GAUGES

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810

200

40

60

80 100120

140

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18020

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4050 60 70

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MPHC

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SPEEDOMETER

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.

ODOMETER

The odometer records the total mileage thevehicle has been driven.

TRIP ODOMETER

The trip odometer records the distance ofindividual trips. Before each trip, set the tripodometer to zero by pushing the RESETbutton.

TACHOMETER

The tachometer indicates engine speed inrevolutions per minute (r/min).

CAUTION

When engine speed approaches thered zone, shift to a higher gear.Operating the engine in the red zonemay cause serious engine damage.

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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA-TURE GAUGE

The gauge indicates engine coolant tempera-ture.

Engine coolant temperature will vary with theoutside air temperature and driving condi-tions.

CAUTION

If the gauge indicates over the nor-mal range, stop the vehicle as soonas safely possible. If the engine isoverheated, continued operation ofthe vehicle may seriously damagethe engine. See ‘‘In case ofemergency’’ section for immediateaction required.

FUEL GAUGE

The gauge indicates the APPROXIMATE fuellevel in the tank.

The gauge may move slightly during braking,turning, acceleration, or going up or downhill.

The gauge needle is designed to remain inapproximately the same position, even whenthe ignition key is turned ‘‘OFF’’.

Refill the fuel tank before the gaugeregisters Empty.

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COMPASS AND OUTSIDETEMPERATURE DISPLAY(If so equipped)This unit is a display unit which possesses thefollowing functions:

O Function to measure terrestrial magnetismand indicate heading direction of vehicle

O Function to indicate outside air tempera-ture

O Function to indicate caution for frozen roadsurfaces

Outside temperature display

Push the switch when the ignition key is in the‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’ position. The outside tempera-ture will be displayed in ‘‘°F’’.

O Selecting the indication range

Push the switch to change from ‘‘°F’’ to‘‘°C’’.

O If the outside temperature drops below thefreezing point, the display indicates ICE .

O When the outside temperature isbetween 130°F (55°C) and 158°F(70°C), the display shows 130°F(55°C).

O When the outside temperature islower than −20°F (−30°C) or higherthan 158°F (70°C), the displayshows only ‘‘- - -’’ though it is oper-ating. This is not a problem.

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CAUTION

O The outside temperature sensoris installed in the front of theradiator. The display may not in-dicate the precise temperaturedue to the heat of the road andengine depending on the direc-tion of the wind and driving con-ditions, etc.

O Use the ‘‘ICE’’ indication for ref-erence only. Confirm the trafficinformation and road conditionsto drive safely.

Compass display (If soequipped)

Push the switch when the ignition key is in the‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’ position. The direction will bedisplayed.

Zone variation change proce-dure

The difference between magnetic north andgeographical north is known as variance. Insome areas, this difference can sometimes begreat enough to cause false compass read-ings. Follow these instructions to set thevariance for your particular location if thishappens:

1. Establish your location on the zone map.Record your zone number.

2. Push the ‘‘ON/OFF’’ switch in for fiveseconds until the current zone entry num-ber is displayed.

3. Press the ‘‘ON/OFF’’ switch repeatedly untilthe new zone entry number is displayed.

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O If a magnet is located near the com-pass or the vehicle is driven wherethe terrestrial magnetism is dis-turbed, the compass display may notindicate the correct direction.

O In places where the terrestrial mag-netism is disturbed, the correction ofthe direction starts automatically,extinguishing the direction bar. Ifturn is made one or two times, thecorrection is complete and the direc-tion bar comes back on.

Correction functions of the com-pass display

The compass display is equipped with auto-matic correction function. If the direction isnot shown correctly, carry out the manualcorrection procedure set out below.

Manual correction procedure

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2. Drive the vehicle slowly in an open andsafe area. The initial correction is com-pleted while turning in one or two turns.

CAUTION

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHT AND BUZZER

or Brake warning light Door open warning light Automatic transmission park warninglight

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights Seat belt warning light CRUISE indicator light

High beam indicator light (Blue) Supplemental air bag warning light 4-wheel drive warning light

Charge warning light or Anti-lock brake systemwarning light Transfer 4LO position indicator light

Engine oil pressure warning light Overdrive off indicator light 4-wheel drive indicator light

Low fuel warning light Automatic transmission oil temperaturewarning light

or Malfunction indicator light

Low washer fluid warning light

Checking bulbs

Turn the ignition key to ‘‘ON’’ without startingthe engine. The following lights will come on:

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The following lights come on briefly and then

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burned-out bulb or an open circuit in theelectrical system. Have the system repairedpromptly.

Engine oil pressure warn-ing light

This light warns of low engine oil pressure. Ifthe light flickers or comes on during normaldriving, pull off the road in a safe area, stopthe engine immediately and call an INFINITIdealer or other authorized repair shop.

The oil pressure warning light is notdesigned to indicate a low oil level.Use the dipstick to check the oil level.See ‘‘Engine oil’’ in the ‘‘Do-it-yourself’’ sec-tion.

CAUTION

Running the engine with the oil pres-sure warning light on could cause

serious damage to the engine al-most immediately. Turn off the en-gine as soon as it is safe to do so.See Section 5, In case ofemergency.

Charge warning light

If the light comes on while the engine isrunning, it may indicate that there is some-thing wrong with the charging system. Turnthe engine off and check the alternator belt. Ifthe belt is loose, broken, missing or if thelight remains on, see your INFINITI dealerimmediately.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving if the belt isloose, broken or missing. In case ofemergency, see Section 5.

Low fuel warning light

This light comes on when the fuel in the tankis getting low. Refuel as soon as it isconvenient, preferably before the fuel gaugereaches ‘‘E’’.

There should be a small reserve of fuelremaining in the tank when the fuelgauge needle reaches ‘‘E’’.

Door open warning light

This light comes on when any of the doors arenot closed securely while the ignition key is‘‘ON’’.

Supplemental air bagwarning light

When the ignition key is in the ‘‘ON’’ or‘‘START’’ position, the supplemental air baglight will illuminate for about 7 seconds andthen turn off. This means the system isoperational.

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supplemental air bag needs servicing andyour INFINITI must be taken to your nearestauthorized INFINITI dealer.

1. The supplemental air bag light goes offwithin 7 seconds.

2. The supplemental air bag light flashesintermittently or remains on (after 7 sec-onds).

3. The supplemental air bag light does notcome on at all.

Unless checked and repaired, the Supplemen-tal Restraint System may not function prop-erly.

For additional details on the Supplemental AirBag System, see section 2.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning

light is on, it could mean that thesupplemental air bag system will notoperate in an accident.

Seat belt warning lightand buzzer

The light and buzzer remind you to fasten seatbelts. The light illuminates whenever theignition key is turned to ‘‘ON’’, and will remainilluminated until the driver’s seat belt isfastened. At the same time, the buzzer willsound for about six seconds unless thedriver’s seat belt is securely fastened.

Refer to ‘‘Seat belts’’ in the ‘‘Pre-drivingchecks and adjustments’’ section for precau-tions on seat belt usage.

Low washer fluid warninglight (For Canada)

This light comes on when the washer tank

fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid asnecessary. See the ‘‘Do-it-yourself’’ section.

or Brake warninglight

This light functions for both the parking brakeand the foot brake systems.

Parking brake indicator

The light comes on when the parking brake isapplied.

Low brake fluid warning

The light warns of a low brake fluid level. If thelight comes on while the engine is runningwith the parking brake not applied, stop thevehicle and perform the following:

1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluidas necessary. See ‘‘Brake fluid’’ in the‘‘Do-it-yourself’’ section.

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warning system checked by your INFINITIdealer.

WARNING

O Your brake system may not beworking properly if the warninglight 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.

O Pressing the brake pedal with theengine stopped could increaseyour stopping distance and brak-ing will require greater pedal ef-fort as well as pedal travel.

O If the level is below the MINIMUMmark on the brake fluid reservoir,do not drive until the brake sys-tem has been checked at anINFINITI dealer.

or Anti-lock brakewarning light

The light should turn off within 1 second afterturning the ignition switch to ‘‘ON’’. If not, thesystem is malfunctioning.

If the light comes on while the engine isrunning, it may indicate there is somethingwrong with the anti-lock portion of the brakesystem. In either case, have the systemchecked by your INFINITI dealer.

If an abnormality occurs in the system, theanti-lock function will cease but the ordinarybrakes will continue to operate normally.

If the light comes on while you aredriving, contact your INFINITI dealer forrepair.

Automatic transmission oiltemperature warning light

This light comes on when the automatictransmission oil temperature is too high. If the

light comes on while driving, reduce thevehicle speed as soon as safely possible untilthe light turns off.

CAUTION

Continued vehicle operation whenthe A/T oil temperature warning lightis on may damage the automatictransmission.

Automatic transmissionpark warning light

This light indicates that the automatic trans-mission parking function is not engaged. If thetransfer control is not secured in any driveposition while the automatic transmissionselector lever is in the ‘‘P’’ position, thetransmission will disengage and the wheel willnot lock.

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‘‘4LO’’ position when the warning light comeson.

WARNING

O When parking, always make surethat the transfer shift lever is in‘‘H’’ or ‘‘4LO’’ and the parkingbrake is set.

O If the ATP light is ‘‘ON’’, thisindicates that the automatictransmission ‘‘park’’ position willnot function and the transfer shiftlever is in neutral.

O Failure to engage the transfershift lever in ‘‘H’’ or ‘‘4LO’’ couldresult in the vehicle moving un-expectedly, resulting in seriouspersonal injury or propertydamage.

Turn signal/hazard indica-tor lights

The light flashes when the turn signal switchlever or hazard switch is turned on.

High beam indicator light(Blue)

This light comes on when the headlight highbeam is on and goes out when the low beamis selected.

CRUISE indicator light

The light comes on while the vehicle speed iscontrolled by the cruise control system.

Overdrive off indicatorlight

This light comes on when the automatictransmission overdrive switch is set in the off( ) position.

4-wheel drive warninglight

The 4-wheel drive warning light comes onwhen the key switch is turned to ‘‘ON’’. It turnsoff soon after the engine is started.

If any problem occurs during engine orvehicle operation, the warning light will eitherremain illuminated or blink.

CAUTION

If the warning light comes on orblinks during operation, have yourvehicle checked by an authorizedINFINITI dealer as soon as possible.

Transfer 4LO position indi-cator light

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4-wheel drive indicatorlight

The light should turn off within 1 second afterturning the ignition switch to ‘‘ON’’.

While the engine is running, the 4-wheel driveindicator light will illuminate the positionselected by the transfer shift lever and/or 4WDshift switch.

The 4-wheel drive indicator light willblink while shifting from one drivemode to the other.

Key reminder buzzer

The buzzer will sound if the driver side door isopened while the key is left in the ignitionswitch. Remove the key and take it with youwhen leaving the vehicle.

Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer will sound when the driver side dooris opened if the light switch is turned onunless the ignition key is in the ‘‘ON’’ position.

Turn the light switch off when you leave thevehicle.

Brake pad wear warning

The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-ings. When a brake pad requires replacement,it will make a high pitched scraping soundwhen the vehicle is in motion whether or notthe brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakeschecked as soon as possible if the warningsound is heard when the vehicle is moving,whether or not the brake pedal is depressed.

or Malfunction indi-cator light (MIL)

If the Malfunction indicator light comes onsteady or blinks while the engine is running,it may indicate a potential emission controlproblem.

The Malfunction indicator light will come onin one of two ways:

O Malfunction indicator light on steady —

An emission control system malfunctionhas been detected. Have the vehicle in-spected by an authorized INFINITI dealer.You do not need to have your vehicletowed to the dealer.

O Malfunction indicator light blinking — Anengine misfire has been detected whichmay damage the emission control system.To reduce or avoid emission control sys-tem damage:

* do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH(72 km/h).

* avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.* avoid steep uphill grades.* if possible, reduce the amount of cargo

being hauled or towed.

The malfunction indicator light may stopblinking and come on steady.

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CAUTION

Continued vehicle operation withouthaving the emission control systemchecked and repaired as necessarycould lead to poor driveability, re-duced fuel economy, and possibledamage to the emission control sys-tem, which may affect your warrantycoverage.

Some conditions may cause the malfunctionindicator light to come on steady or blink.Example are as follows:

O vehicle ran out of fuel, which caused theengine to misfire.

O fuel filler cap was left off or improperlyinstalled, allowing fuel to evaporate intothe atmosphere.

If you suspect that you experienced one or

both of the above conditions, drive the vehicleto an authorized INFINITI dealer and have thevehicle inspected. Avoid any unnecessarydiagnosis during the service by informing thedealer of the conditions listed above that mayhave occurred.

THEFT WARNING

The theft warning system provides visual andaudio alarm signals if parts of the vehicle aredisturbed.

How to activate the theft warn-ing system

1. Close all windows.

2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

3. Close and lock all doors, hood, back doorand back door glass hatch. The doors canbe locked either with or without the key.

The system can be activated even if thewindows are open.

4. Confirm that the indicator light comes on.The light will glow for about 30 secondsand then blink. The system is nowactivated. If, during this 30 second timeperiod, the door is unlocked by the key ormulti-remote controller, or the ignition keyis turned to ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’, the system willnot activate.

O If the key is turned slowly whenlocking the door, the system may notactivate. Furthermore, if the key isturned excessively to the unlock po-

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sition, the system may be deacti-vated when the key is removed. Ifthe indicator light fails to glow for 30seconds, unlock the door once andlock it again.

O Even when the driver and/or passen-gers are in the vehicle, the systemwill activate with all doors, hood,back door and back door glass hatchlocked and ignition key off. Turn theignition key to ‘‘ACC’’ to turn thesystem off.

Theft warning system operation

The warning system will give the followingalarm:

O The headlights blink and the horn soundsintermittently. In addition, the starter motorwill not operate.

O The alarm automatically turns off after 2 to3 minutes; however, the alarm will reacti-vate if the vehicle is tampered with again.

The alarm is activated by:

O Unlocking the door or back door withoutusing the key or multi-remote controller.(Even if the door is opened by releasingthe door inside lock knob, the alarm isactivated.)

O Opening the hood.(Even if the hood is opened by the hoodrelease handle, the alarm is activated.)

O Opening the back door glass hatch(Even if the back door glass hatch isopened by the opener switch, the alarm isactivated.)

How to stop alarms

The alarm will stop only by unlocking a dooror back door with the key or multi-remote con-troller. The alarm will not stop if the ignitionswitch is turned to ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’.

If the system does not operate as de-

scribed above, have it checked by yourINFINITI dealer.

WINDSHIELD WIPER ANDWASHER SWITCH

The windshield wiper and washer operateswhen the ignition key is in the ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’position.

Push the lever down to operate the wiper.

Intermittent operation can be adjusted from 4to 12 seconds by turning the knob.

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Pull the lever toward you to the washer. Thenthe wiper will also operate several times.

CAUTION

The following could damage thewasher system:O Do not operate the washer con-

tinuously for more than 30 sec-onds.

O Do not operate the washer if thereservoir tank is empty.

WARNING

In freezing temperatures the washersolution may freeze on the wind-shield and obscure your vision whichmay lead to an accident. Warm thewindshield with the defroster be foreyou wash the windshield.

REAR WINDOW WIPERAND WASHER SWITCH

To operate the wiper, push the switch to the‘‘ ’’ side. This wiper operates intermit-tently. Push the switch to the ‘‘ ’’ sidefully, this operates the wiper continuously.

To operate the washer, hold the switch downto the ‘‘ ’’ side.

Then the wiper will also operate several times.

CAUTION

O Do not operate the washer con-tinuously for more than 30 sec-onds.

O Do not operate the washer if res-ervoir tank is empty.

O The rear window wiper will not op-erate when the rear window is open.

The rear window wiper will not op-erate if the rear window is closedwith the wiper switch ‘‘ON’’. Tooperate the window wiper, turn theswitch to ‘‘OFF’’ and then to ‘‘ON’’.

O The rear window will not open whilethe rear window wiper is operating.

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WARNING

In freezing temperatures the washersolution may freeze on the rear win-dow and obscure your vision whichmay lead to an accident. Warm therear window with the defroster be-fore you wash the rear window.

REAR WINDOW AND OUT-SIDE DOOR MIRROR DE-FOGGER SWITCH

To defog the rear window glass and theoutside door mirrors, start the engine andpush the switch on. (The indicator light willcome on.) Push the switch again to turn thedefogger off.

It will automatically turn off in approximately15 minutes. If the window clears before thistime, push the switch off manually.

CAUTION

When cleaning the inner side of thewindow, be careful not to scratch ordamage the rear window defogger.

HEADLIGHT AND TURNSIGNAL SWITCH

Lighting

Turn the switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position:

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The clearance, tail, license plate and instru-ment lights will come on.

Turn the switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position:

Headlights will come on and all the otherlights remain on.

Daytime running light system(For Canada)

The headlights automatically illuminate at areduced intensity when the engine is startedwith the parking brake released. The daytimerunning lights operate with the headlightswitch in the ‘‘OFF’’ position or in the ‘‘ ’’position. Turn the headlight switch to the‘‘ ’’ position for full illumination whendriving at night.

If the parking brake is applied before theengine is started, the daytime running lightsdo not illuminate. The daytime running lightsilluminate once the parking brake is released.The daytime running lights will remain onuntil the ignition switch is turned off.

WARNING

When the daytime running light sys-tem is active, tail lights on yourvehicle will not be on. It is necessaryat dusk to turn on your headlights.Failure to do so could cause anaccident injuring yourself and oth-ers.

To select the high beam, push the lever for-

ward. Pull it back to select the low beam.

Passing signal

Pulling the lever toward you will flash theheadlight high beam.

Turn signal

Move the lever up or down to signal theturning direction. When the turn is completed,the turn signals cancel automatically.

Lane change signal

To indicate a lane change, move the lever up

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or down to the point where lights beginflashing.

FRONT FOG LIGHTSWITCH

To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlightswitch to the ‘‘ ’’ position, then turn theswitch to the ‘‘ ’’ position. To turn themoff, turn the switch to the ‘‘OFF’’ position.

The headlights must be on for the fog lights tooperate.

INSTRUMENT BRIGHT-NESS CONTROL

The instrument brightness control operateswhen the head light switch is in the ‘‘ ’’ or‘‘ ’’ position.

Turn the control to adjust the brightness ofthe instrument panel lights.

When the control is turned to the right until aclick sound is heard, the light intensity will beat maximum. When the control is turned to the

left until a click sound is heard, the light willbe turned off.

HAZARD WARNINGFLASHER SWITCH

Push the switch on to warn other drivers whenyou must stop or park under emergency con-ditions. All turn signal lights will flash.

Some state laws may prohibit the use ofthe hazard warning flasher switch whiledriving.

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WARNING

O When stalled or stopped on theroadway under emergency condi-tions, move the vehicle well offthe road.

O Do not use the switch while mov-ing on the highway unless un-usual circumstances force you todrive so slowly that your vehiclemight become a hazard to othertraffic.

O Turn signals do not work whenthe switch is operating.

The flasher can be actuated with the ignitionswitch either off or on.

HEATED SEATS (If soequipped)

The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.The switches located on the instrument panelcan be operated independently of each other.

1. Start the engine.

The battery could run down if the heateris operated while the engine is notrunning.

2. Push the ‘‘ ’’ (Low) or ‘‘ ’’(High) position of the switch, as desired,

depending on the temperature. The indica-tor light in the switch will illuminate.

The heater is controlled by a thermostat,automatically turning the heater on and off.The indicator light will remain on as longas the switch is on.

3. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed orbefore you leave the vehicle, be sure toturn the switch off.

CAUTION

O Do not use the seat heater for along time or when no one isseated there.

O Do not put anything on the seatwhich insulates heat, such as ablanket, cushion, seat cover, etc.Otherwise, the seat may becomeoverheated.

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O Do not place anything hard orheavy on the seat or pierce it witha pin or similar object. This mayresult in damage to the heater.

O Any liquid spilled on the heatingseat should be immediatelywiped up with a dry cloth.

O When cleaning the seat, neveruse benzine, thinner, or any simi-lar materials.

O If any abnormalities are found orthe heating seat does not oper-ate, turn the switch OFF and havethe system checked by yourINFINITI dealer.

CIGARETTE LIGHTERSAND ASHTRAYSThe cigarette lighter operates when the igni-tion switch is in ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’.

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Push the lighter in all the way, then release it.When the lighter is heated, it will spring out.Return the lighter to its original position afteruse.

To empty the ashtray, pull up on the horizon-tal bar and remove the tray.

WARNING

The cigarette lighter should not beused while driving in order that fullattention may be given to the drivingoperation.

CAUTION

The cigarette lighter socket is apower source for the cigarettelighter element only. The use of thecigarette lighter socket as a powersource for any other accessory is notrecommended.

POWER SOCKET

CAUTION

O Take care as the socket and plugmay be hot during or immediatelyafter use.

O This power socket is not designedfor use with a cigarette lighterunit.

O Do not use with accessories thatexceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A)power draw. Do not use doubleadapters or more than one elec-trical accessory.

O Use this power socket with theengine running. (If the engine isstopped, this could result in adischarged battery.)

O Avoid using when the air condi-tioner, headlights or rear windowdefogger is on.

O When not in use, be sure to closethe cap. Do not allow water tocontact the socket.

O Before inserting or disconnectinga plug, be sure to turn off thepower switch of electrical acces-sory being used or the ACC power

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of the vehicle.

O Push the plug in as far as it willgo. If good contact is not made,the plug may overheat or the in-ternal temperature fuse mayblow.

COIN TRAY

WARNING

The coin tray should not be usedwhile driving in order that full atten-tion may be given to the drivingoperation.

Do not place valuable items in the tray.

CUP HOLDER

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To open, push the cup holder.

To close, fully push the cup holder.

WARNING

The cup holder should not be usedwhile driving in order that full atten-tion may be given to the drivingoperation.

CAUTION

O Avoid abrupt starting and brakingwhen the cup holder is being usedto prevent spilling the drink. If theliquid is hot, it can scald you oryour passenger.

O Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injureyou in an accident.

GLASSES CASE

The glasses case can be opened by pushingthe button.

WARNING

The glasses case should not be usedwhile driving in order that full atten-tion may be given to the drivingoperation.

CAUTION

O Do not use for anything other thanglasses.

O Do not leave glasses in theglasses case while parking in di-rect sunlight. The heat may dam-age the glasses.

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CONSOLE BOX

WARNING

O The center console box should notbe used while driving in orderthat full attention may be given tothe driving operation.

O Keep the center console box lidclosed while driving to preventinjury in an accident or a suddenstop.

Do not place valuable items in thecenter console box.

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WARNING

Keep luggage side console box lidsclosed securely while driving to pre-vent injury in an accident or suddenstop.

Do not place valuable items in theluggage side console box.

LUGGAGE BOARD ANDBOX WARNING

O Make sure the luggage boardcloses securely.

O Do not drive with the board re-moved.

O Properly secure all cargo to helpprevent it from sliding or shifting.Do not place cargo higher thanthe seatbacks. In a sudden stop orcollision, unsecured cargo couldcause personal injury.

O Never allow anyone to ride in theluggage area or on the rear seatwhen it is in the fold-down posi-tion.

O It is extremely dangerous to ridein a cargo area inside of a ve-hicle. In a collision, people riding

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in these areas are more likely tobe seriously injured or killed.

O Do not allow people to ride in anyarea of your vehicle that is notequipped with seats and seatbelts.

TONNEAU COVER

The tonneau cover keeps the luggage com-partment contents hidden from the outside.

WARNING

O Never put anything on the ton-neau cover, no matter how small.Any object on it could cause aninjury in an accident or suddenstop.

O Do not leave the tonneau cover inthe vehicle with it disengagedfrom the holder.


POWER WINDOW

WARNING

O Make sure that all passengershave their hands, etc. inside thevehicle before closing the win-dows.

O Do not leave children unattendedinside the vehicle. They couldunknowingly activate switches orcontrols and become trapped in awindow. Unattended childrencould become involved in seriousaccidents.

The power windows only operate when theignition key is in the ‘‘ON’’ position.

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To open or close the window, push down orpull up the switch and hold it. The mainswitch (driver side switches) will open orclose all the windows.

Locking passenger’s window

When the lock button is pushed in, only thedriver side window can be opened or closed.Push it in again to cancel.

The passenger side switch will open or closeonly the corresponding window. To open orclose the window, hold the switch down or up.

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AUTOMATIC OPERATION

To fully open the driver side window, com-pletely press down the switch and release it; itneed not be held. The window will automati-cally open all the way. To stop the window,just pull up the switch toward the ‘‘CLOSE’’side.

A light press on the switch will cause thewindow to open until the switch is released.

SUNROOF (If so equipped)The sun roof will only operate when theignition key is in the ‘‘ON’’ position.

Sliding the sunroof

To open the roof, keep pressing the switch tothe ‘‘ ’’ side.

To close the roof, keep pressing the switch tothe ‘‘ ’’ side.

Tilting the sunroof

To tilt up, first close the sunroof, then keep

pushing the ‘‘ ’’ side of the tilt switch.

To tilt down the sunroof, keep pushing the‘‘ ’’ side.

Sun shade

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WARNING

O In an accident you could bethrown from the vehicle throughan open sunroof. Always use seatbelts and child restraints prop-erly.

O Do not allow anyone to stand upor extend any portion of theirbody out of the opening while thevehicle is in motion or while thesunroof is closing.

CAUTION

O Remove water drops, snow, iceor sand from the sunroof beforeopening.

O Do not place any heavy object onthe sunroof or surrounding area.

If the sunroof does not close

Have your INFINITI dealer check and repair thesunroof.

CLOCKThe digital clock displays time when theignition key is in ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’.

If the power supply is disconnected, theclock will not indicate the correct time.Readjust the time.

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Clock set (Adjustment)

Depressing the ‘‘CLOCK’’ and the ‘‘ ’’buttons together will set hours. Depressingthe ‘‘CLOCK’’ and ‘‘ ’’ buttons togetherwill set minutes.

Clock operation

By pressing the ‘‘CLOCK’’ button, you canalternate the clock and the radio/cassette tapeoptions in the display.

Clock priority mode

In this mode the clock will be shown in thedisplay. If any radio, cassette tape or CDfunctions are activated, the radio, cassette orCD display will illuminate for ten secondsthen return to the clock mode.

After clock adjustment, the radio is inthe clock priority mode.

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INTERIOR LIGHT

The interior light has a three-position switch.

The interior light will operate regardless ofignition key position.

O When the switch is in the ‘‘OFF’’ position,the interior light will not illuminate, re-gardless of door position.

O When the switch is in the center ‘‘j’’position, the light will illuminate when adoor is opened.

O When the switch is in the ‘‘ON’’ position,the interior light will illuminate, whetherany door is open or closed.

CAUTION

Leaving the interior light switch inthe ‘‘ON’’ position for extended pe-riods of time will result in a dis-charged battery.

VANITY MIRROR LIGHTS

The light on the vanity mirror will turn onwhen the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.

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PERSONAL LIGHT

CAUTION

Do not use for extended periods oftime with the engine stopped. Thiscould result in a discharged battery.

INTEGRATED HomeLinkTTRANSMITTER (If soequipped)The Integrated HomeLinkT Transmitter pro-vides a convenient way to consolidate thefunctions of up to three individual hand-heldtransmitters into one built-in device.

THE INTEGRATED HomeLinkTTRANSMITTER:

O will operate garage doors, gates, home/office lighting systems and security sys-tems by storing and transmitting the pro-gramming information of your currenthand-held transmitters.

O is built-in and powered by your vehicle’sbattery and charging system. No separatebatteries are necessary.

WARNING

Do not use this IntegratedHomeLinkT Transmitter with any ga-rage door opener that lacks safetystop and reverse features as re-quired by federal safety standards(these standards became effectivefor models manufactured after April1, 1982). A garage door openerwhich cannot ‘‘detect’’ an object inthe path of a closing garage door andthen automatically stop and reversethe door, does not meet currentfederal safety standards. Using agarage door opener without thesefeatures increases the risk of seriousinjury or death.

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PROGRAMMING THEHomeLinkT TRANSMITTER

WARNING

During the programming procedureyour garage door or security gatewill open and close (if the transmit-ter is within range). Make sure thatpeople or objects are clear of the

garage door, gate, etc. that you areprogramming.

Your vehicle’s engine should beturned off while programmingyour transmitter. The IntegratedHomeLinkT Transmitter may notwork with older garage door openersthat do not meet current FederalConsumer Safety Standards.

1. Test the Integrated HomeLinkT Transmit-ter by pressing any button. The red indi-cator light should come on. If you havepreviously programmed a button proceedto step 3.

2. Clear all channels on the IntegratedHomeLinkT Transmitter by holding downboth outside buttons (#1 & #3) until thered light begins to flash rapidly (approxi-

mately 20 seconds). Then release bothbuttons.

3. Select which of the three IntegratedHomeLinkT Transmitter buttons you wantto program.

4. Hold your hand-held transmitter againstthe bottom surface of the IntegratedHomeLinkT Transmitter so that you canstill see the red indicator light.

5. Press the desired button until the redindicator light flashes slowly. Do notrelease the button. Continue holding andpress the hand-held transmitter buttonthrough step 6.

6. Hold down both buttons until thered indicator light on the IntegratedHomeLinkT Transmitter flashes rapidly(This may take 1-90 seconds). Then re-lease both buttons. The rapid flashingmeans that the transmitter has been suc-cessfully programmed to match your

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hand-held transmitter. You can now usethe Integrated HomeLinkT Transmitter in-stead of your hand-held transmitter.

Note to Canadian users:

Prior to 1992, D.O.C. regulations requiredmany hand-held transmitters to stop transmit-ting after one or two seconds, even thoughyou continue to hold down the button. If youthink you have one of these hand-held trans-mitters, you should press and re-press thetransmitter button every 2 seconds withoutever releasing the integrated HomeLinkTTransmitter button. The indicator light on theIntegrated HomeLinkT Transmitter shouldblink rapidly indicating a successful program-ming procedure. If it returns to the slow blinkof program mode, continue to periodicallyreactivate your hand-held transmitter until asuccessful programming procedure is indi-cated by the rapidly flashing indicator light.

OPERATING THE TRANSMIT-TER

To operate, simply press the appropriatebutton on the Integrated HomeLinkT Trans-mitter. The red indicator light illuminateswhile the signal is being transmitted. Theeffective transmission range of the IntegratedHomeLinkT Transmitter may differ from yourhand-held transmitter.

PROGRAMMING PROBLEMDIAGNOSIS

Be sure to keep your original hand-heldtransmitter for possible reprogramming if nec-essary.

O Make sure batteries in the hand-heldtransmitter are fully charged.

O Hold your hand-held transmitter againstthe bottom surface of the IntegratedHomeLinkT Transmitter so that you canstill see the red indicator light.

O Hold buttons for duration of the program-ming without interruption.

O Rotate your hand-held transmitter end-over-end and program again. For bestresults, place the end opposite the batterycompartment against the IntegratedHomeLinkT Transmitter when program-ming.

ROLLING CODES (If soequipped)

If your hand held transmitter appears to train

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to the HomeLinkT Transmitter, but does notopen your garage door, and your garage dooropener was manufactured after 1995, yourgarage door opener may have a ‘‘CodeProtected’’ or ‘‘Rolling Code’’ feature. This typeof system will change the ‘‘code’’ of yourgarage door opener every time you open orclose your garage door.

To determine if you have one of thesesystems, depress the button on theHomeLinkT Transmitter that you have justprogrammed. If the LED on the HomeLinkTTransmitter flashes rapidly for 1 to 2 seconds,then remains on, your garage door opener hasa rolling code system.

To operate your ‘‘Rolling Code’’ garage dooropener from your HomeLinkT Transmitter,follow these steps:

1. Program your hand held transmitter to theHomeLinkT Transmitter by following the

procedures outlined above (if not yet pro-grammed).

2. Program your garage door opener receiverto recognize your HomeLinkT Transmitter(The HomeLinkT Transmitter follows thesame procedure to train to the receiver asyour hand held transmitter did when it wasfirst installed):

a) Remove the cover panel from yourgarage door opener receiver. Thereceiver should be located by thegarage door opener motor.

b) Locate the training button on thegarage door opener receiver. Theexact location and color of the buttonmay vary by garage door openerbrand. If you have difficulty locatingthe training button, reference yourgarage door opener manual. If youhave difficulty programming your ga-rage door opener equipped with a

rolling code system to recognize theHomeLinkT Transmitter with the‘‘Rolling Code’’ feature, call INFINITIConsumer Affairs Department.

c) Press the training button on the ga-rage door opener receiver for 1 to 2seconds.

d) Return to the HomeLinkT Transmitterin the vehicle, and depress the pro-grammed HomeLinkT button for theduration of the fast blink on theHomeLinkT Transmitter (1 to 2 sec-onds). Release the button, and re-press to confirm that the system hastrained.

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CLEARING THE PROGRAM-MING INFORMATION

Should you sell your vehicle, be sure to clearthe channels of the Integrated HomeLinkTTransmitter. To clear the channels, simulta-neously hold down the outside two buttons(#1 & #3) until the red indicator light beginsto flash rapidly (approximately 20 seconds).This will clear all three buttons. Individualbuttons cannot be cleared, but can be repro-grammed at any time by following the pro-gramming procedures described above.

IF YOUR VEHICLE IS EVERSTOLEN

If your vehicle has been stolen, you shouldchange the codes of any device thatwas programmed into the IntegratedHomeLinkT Transmitter as soon as possible.Consult the owners manual of each device, orcall the manufacturer or dealer of thosedevices.

When your vehicle is recovered, youwill need to reprogram the IntegratedHomeLinkT Transmitter with your newtransmitter information.

FCC Notice:

This device complies with FCC rulespart 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This de-vice may not cause harmful interfer-ence and (2) This device must acceptany interference that may be received,including interference that may causeundesired operation.

The transmitter has been tested andcomplies with FCC and DOC/MDC rules.Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’s au-thority to operate the device.

DOC: ISTC 1763K1313

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2 PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS

Key ............................................................. 2-2Door locks .................................................. 2-3Multi-remote control system ...................... 2-5Hood release ............................................ 2-10Glove box lock ......................................... 2-10Back door lock ......................................... 2-11Rear window lock...................................... 2-11Rear window opener ................................. 2-12Fuel filler lid lock ...................................... 2-12Seats ........................................................ 2-14Rear seats ................................................ 2-17Supplemental restraint system(Supplemental air bag system) ................. 2-19Warning labels ......................................... 2-26

Supplemental air bag warning light ......... 2-27Seat belts ................................................. 2-29Child restraints for infants and smallchildren .................................................... 2-37Outboard shoulder/lap belt........................ 2-40Tilting steering wheel ............................... 2-46Sun visors ................................................. 2-46Outside mirror remote control ................. 2-47Foldable outside mirrors .......................... 2-48Inside mirror ............................................ 2-48Luggage net............................................... 2-48Luggage hooks .......................................... 2-49Luggage rack............................................. 2-51

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KEY

The master key and wallet key can be used forall the locks. The security key cannot be usedfor the glove box lock. To protect belongingswhen you leave a key with someone, givethem the security key only. Never leave thiskey in the vehicle.

Record the key number on the key numberplate and keep it in a safe place (such as yourwallet), NOT IN THE CAR. A key number plateis supplied with your key. Keep the plate in asafe place. INFINITI does not record keynumbers so it is very important to keep track

of your key number plate.

A key number is only necessary when youhave lost all keys and do not have one toduplicate from. If you still have a key, this keycan be duplicated by your INFINITI dealer or alock smith shop.

When the key case with the wallet keyis placed into your wallet, be carefulnot to apply excessive force to thewallet as it or other cards could bedamaged.

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DOOR LOCKSLocking front doors with key

To lock the door, turn the key toward the frontof the vehicle.

To unlock, turn it toward the rear.

Locking the front door will simultaneouslylock the other doors. (Power door lock type B)

Locking the doors without key

To lock from the outside without a key, movethe inside lock knob to the ‘‘LOCK’’ position.Then close the door.

When locking the door this way, be certain notto leave the key inside the vehicle.

The inside lock knob of the front door cannotbe set to the ‘‘LOCK’’ position with front doorsopened and with the key in the ignition. If thisis attempted, all doors will unlock. (Powerdoor lock type B)

WARNING

O Always have the doors lockedwhile driving. Along with the useof seat belts, this providesgreater safety in the event of anaccident by helping to preventpersons from being thrown fromthe vehicle. This also helps keepchildren and others from uninten-tionally opening the doors, andwill help keep out intruders.

O Before opening any door, alwayslook for and avoid oncoming traf-fic.

O Do not leave children unattendedinside the vehicle. They couldunknowingly activate switches orcontrols. Unattended children

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could become involved in seriousaccidents.

CHILD SAFETY REAR DOORLOCK

Child safety locking helps prevent doors frombeing opened accidentally, especially whensmall children are in the vehicle.

When the lever is in the lock position,

the rear door can be opened only fromthe outside.

POWER DOOR LOCK

The power door lock system allows you tolock or unlock all doors simultaneously.

Type A

O Operating the lock-unlock switch will lockor unlock all doors including the backdoor.

Type B

O Turning the front door key to the front of

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the vehicle will lock all doors including theback door.

O Turning the front door key one time to therear of the vehicle will unlock the corre-sponding door. From that position, return-ing the key to Neutral (where the key canonly be removed and inserted.) and turn-ing it to the rear again within 3 secondswill unlock all doors including the backdoor.

O Pushing the front door lock knob in willlock all doors including the back door.

If the front doors are open with the keyin the ignition when the inside lockknob is set to the lock position, all thedoor knobs will lock then quickly unlockautomatically.

O Operating the lock-unlock switch will lockor unlock all doors including the backdoor.

WARNING

O Before opening the any door, al-ways look for and avoid oncomingtraffic.

O Do not leave children unattendedin the vehicle. They could un-

knowingly activate switches orcontrols. Unattended childrencould become involved in seriousaccidents.

MULTI-REMOTE CONTROLSYSTEMIt is possible to lock/unlock all doors includ-ing the back door.Be sure to remove the key from thevehicle before locking the doors andleaving it.The remote controller can operate at adistance of approximately 49 ft (15 m)from the vehicle. (The effective distancedepends upon the conditions around thevehicle.)As many as four remote controllers canbe used with one vehicle. For informationconcerning the purchase and use of

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additional remote controllers, contactyour INFINITI dealer.

CAUTION

Listed below are conditions or oc-currences which will damage theremote controller.

O Do not allow the remote control-ler to become wet.

O Do not drop the remote control-ler.

O Do not strike the remote control-ler sharply against another ob-ject.

O Do not place the remote control-ler for an extended period in anarea where temperatures exceed140°F (60°C).

Locking doors

1. Remove the ignition key.

2. Close all the doors.

3. Push the ‘‘ ’’ button on the multi-remotecontroller.

4. All the doors will lock.

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Unlocking doors

1. Push the ‘‘ ’’ button on the multi-remote controller.

2. Only the driver side door will unlock. Pushthe ‘‘ ’’ button on the multi-remotecontroller again within 5 seconds.

3. All doors will unlock.

4. The interior light will stay on for 30seconds when the interior light switch is inthe center ‘‘j’’ position.

The interior light can be turned off withoutwaiting for 30 seconds by inserting the keyinto the ignition or by locking the doors withthe multi-remote controller or by pushing theinterior light button.

Using the panic alarm

If you are near your vehicle and feel threat-ened, you may activate the alarm to callattention as follows:

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1. Push the ‘‘ ’’ button on the remotecontroller for longer than 1.5 seconds.

2. The theft warning alarm and headlights willstay on for 30 seconds.

3. The alarm will stop when any of the keyfunctions are used. For example, when the‘‘ ’’ or the ‘‘ ’’ button is pushed, orthe ‘‘ ’’ button is pushed for longerthan 1.5 seconds on the multi-remotecontroller, the panic alarm function will becancelled.

The remote controller will not function.

O When the key is inserted into the keyswitch.

O When the battery in the remote con-troller is dead.

O The distance between the remotecontroller and vehicle is more thanapprox. 49 ft (15 m).

O When one of the doors is ajar, only

the unlock function can be operated. BATTERY REPLACEMENT

1. Open the lid using a coin.

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2. Replace the battery with a new one. Insertthe battery as illustrated above.

Recommended battery: Sanyo CR2025 orequivalent.

3. Close the lid securely.

4. Press the ‘‘ ’’ button, then the ‘‘ ’’button two or three times to check themulti-remote controller operation.

If the batteries is removed for anyreason other than replacement, per-form step 4 above.

O An improperly disposed battery canhurt the environment. Always con-firm local regulations for battery dis-posal.

O The remote controller is water-proof; however, if it does get wet,immediately wipe completely dry.

O When changing batteries, do not letdust or oil get on the controller.

FCC Notice:

Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the manufacturer compli-ance could void the user’s authority tooperate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and RSS-210 of IndustryCanada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This de-vice may not cause harmful interfer-ence and (2) this device must acceptany interference received, including in-terference that may cause undesiredoperation.

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HOOD RELEASE

1. Pull the hood lock release handle locatedbelow the instrument panel; the hood willthen spring up slightly.

2. Pull the lever at the front of the hood withyour fingertips and raise the hood.

3. Insert the assist bar into the slot in thefront edge of the hood.

4. When closing the hood, reset the assistbar to its original position, then slowlyclose the hood and make sure it locks intoplace.

WARNING

O Make sure the hood is completelyclosed and latched before driv-ing. Failure to do so could cause

the hood to fly open and result inan accident.

O If you see steam or smoke comingfrom the engine compartment, toavoid injury, do not open thehood.

GLOVE BOX LOCK

When locking or unlocking the glove box, usethe master key.

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The glove box may be opened by pulling thehandle.

WARNING

Keep the glove box lid closed whiledriving to help prevent injury in anaccident or a sudden stop.

BACK DOOR LOCK

Key operation

1. Turn the key counterclockwise to unlockthe back door.

2. Pull the opener handle to open the backdoor.

3. To lock the back door, push it down firmlyand turn the key clockwise.

WARNING

O Always check the back door hasbeen closed securely to prevent itfrom opening while driving.

O Do not drive with the back dooropen. This could allow dangerousexhaust gases to be drawn intothe vehicle. See ‘‘Exhaust gas’’ inthe ‘‘Starting and driving’’ sec-tion.

REAR WINDOW LOCK

To open the rear window, turn the key fullyclockwise and pull the handle. To close, lowerand push the rear window down securely.

WARNING

Do not drive with the rear windowopen. This could allow dangerousexhaust gases to be drawn into thevehicle. See ‘‘Exhaust gas’’ in the

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‘‘Starting and driving’’ section.

CAUTION

Do not open the rear window unlessthe wiper is in the stowed position.

REAR WINDOW OPENER

Opening the rear window fromthe inside

To open the rear window from the inside,push the rear window opener switch and pullthe handle.

The rear window will not open while therear window wiper is operating. Openthe rear window after the rear windowwiper returns to the STOP position. Toclose the rear window, push the rearwindow down securely.

WARNING

Do not drive with the rear windowopen. This could allow dangerousexhaust gases to be drawn into thevehicle. See ‘‘Exhaust gas’’ in the‘‘Starting and driving’’ section.

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To open the fuel filler lid, push the openerlever. To lock, close the fuel filler lid securely.

FUEL FILLER CAP

The fuel filler cap is a screw-on ratchetingtype. Tighten the cap clockwise until ratchet-ing clicks are heard.

WARNING

O Gasoline is extremely flammableand highly explosive under cer-

tain conditions. You could beburned or seriously injured if it ismisused or mishandled. Alwaysstop engine and do not smoke orallow open flames or sparks nearthe vehicle when refueling.

O Fuel may be under pressure. Turnthe cap one-half turn and wait forany ‘‘hissing’’ sound to stop, toprevent fuel from spraying outand possible personal injury.Then remove cap.

O Use only a genuine fuel filler capas a replacement. It has a built-insafety valve needed for properoperation of the fuel system andemission control system. An in-correct cap can result in a seriousmalfunction and possible injury.

CAUTION

If fuel is spilled on the car body,flush it away with water to avoidpaint damage.

If the fuel filler cap is not tightenedproperly, the Malfunction indicatorlight (MIL) may come on.

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FUEL FILLER CAP HOLDER

Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder whilerefueling.

SEATS

POWER SEAT

WARNING

O Do not adjust the driver’s seatwhile driving in order that fullattention may be given to thedriving operations.

O Do not leave children unattendedinside the vehicle. They may un-knowingly activate switches andcontrols.

Operating tips

O The power seat motor has an auto-resetoverload protection circuit. If the motorstops during operation, wait 30 seconds,then reactivate the switch.

O Do not operate the power seat for a long

period of time when the engine is off. Thiswill discharge the battery.

Forward and backward

Pressing the switch forward or backward willslide the seat forward or backward to thedesired position.

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Reclining

Moving the recline switch forward or back-ward will move the seatback forward or back-ward to the desired position.

WARNING

Do not ride in a moving vehicle whenthe seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt will

not be against your body. In anaccident you could be thrown into itand receive neck or other seriousinjuries. You could also slide underthe lap belt and receive serious in-

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ternal injuries.

For most effective protection whenthe vehicle is in motion, the seatshould be upright. Always sit wellback in the seat and adjust the seatbelt properly. See ‘‘Precautions onSeat Belt Usage’’ later in this chap-ter.

Seat lifter

Pull or lower either side of the switch to adjustthe seat cushion to the desired angle andheight.

Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)

Turn the lever forward or backward to adjustthe seat lumbar area.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS

Adjust the top of the head restraint level withthe top of your ears.

To raise the head restraint, just pull it up. Tolower, push the lock knob and push the headrestraint down.

WARNING

Head restraints should be adjusted

properly as they may provide signifi-cant protection against injury in anaccident. Do not remove them.Check the adjustment after someoneelse uses the seat.

REAR SEATSBefore folding down the seat, hook the bucklesideways on to the button and hook on thetongue from the top. Folding

1. Remove the head restraints.

2. Pull the strap forward and fold the seatcushion up.

3. Pull the lever and pull the seat backforward to fold it down.

4. When resetting the seat, be sure to installthe head restraints.

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WARNING

O Never allow anyone to ride in theluggage area or on the rear seatwhen it is in the fold-down posi-tion.

O It is extremely dangerous to ridein a cargo area inside of a ve-hicle. In a collision, people ridingin these areas are more likely to

be seriously injured or killed.


O Be sure everyone in your vehicleis in a seat and using a seat beltproperly.

O Head restraints should be ad-justed properly as they may pro-vide significant protection againstinjury in an accident. Always re-place and adjust them properly ifthey have been removed for anyreason.

O If the head restraints are removedfor any reason, they should besecurely stored to prevent themfrom causing injury to passengersor damage to the vehicle in caseof sudden braking or an accident.

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Reclining

Pull the reclining lever and position theseatback at the desired angle. Release thereclining lever after positioning the seatback atthe desired angle.

WARNING

O Do not ride in a moving vehiclewhen the seatback is reclined.This can be dangerous. The

shoulder belt will not be againstyour body. In an accident youcould be thrown into it and re-ceive neck or other serious inju-ries. You could also slide underthe lap belt and receive seriousinternal injuries.

O For most effective protectionwhen the vehicle is in motion, theseat should be upright. Always sitwell back in the seat and adjustthe seat belt properly. See ‘‘Pre-cautions on seat belt usage’’ laterin this chapter.

O After adjustment, check to besure the seat is securely locked.

Center armrest

Pull the armrest forward and lay it horizontal.

SUPPLEMENTALRESTRAINT SYSTEM(SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAGSYSTEM)This Supplemental Restraint System sectioncontains important information concerning thedriver and passenger supplemental air bags.The Supplemental Restraint System Air Bagcan help reduce impact force to the driver and

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to the front passenger in certain frontal colli-sions. The supplemental air bags are designedto supplement the crash protection providedby the driver and front passenger seat beltsand are not a substitute for them. Seat beltsshould always be correctly worn. (See ‘‘Seatbelts’’ for instructions and precautions on seatbelt usage.)

After turning the ignition key to the‘‘ON’’ position, the supplemental airbag warning light illuminates. Thesupplemental air bag warning light willturn off after about 7 seconds if thesystem is operational.

WARNING

O The supplemental air bags ordi-narily will not inflate in the eventof a side impact, rear impact, roll

over, or lower severity frontalcollision. Always wear your seatbelts to help reduce the risk orseverity of injury in various kindsof accidents.

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O The seat belts and the supple-mental air bags are most effec-tive when you are sitting back andupright in the seat. Supplementalair bags inflate with great force.

If you are unrestrained, leaningforward, sitting sideways or out ofposition in any way, you are atgreater risk of injury or death in acrash and may also receive seri-

ous or fatal injuries from thesupplemental air bag if you areup against it when it inflates.Always sit back against the seat-back and use the seat belts.

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O Keep hands on the outside of thesteering wheel. Placing them in-side the steering wheel rim couldincrease the risk that they areinjured when the supplemental

air bag inflates.

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WARNING

O Never let children ride unre-strained. Do not attempt to holdthem in your lap or arms. Someexamples of dangerous riding po-sitions are shown in the previousillustrations.

O Children may be severely injuredor killed when the supplementalair bag inflates if they are notproperly restrained.

O Also never install a rear-facingchild restraint in the front seat.An inflating supplemental air bagcould seriously injury or kill yourchild. See ‘‘Child restraints forinfants and small children’’ fordetails.

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Supplemental air bag system

The driver supplemental air bag is located inthe center of the steering wheel; the frontpassenger supplemental air bag is mounted inthe dashboard above the glove box. Thesupplemental air bags are designed to inflatein higher severity frontal collisions, although

it may inflate if the forces in another type ofcollision are similar to those of a higherseverity frontal impact. It may not inflate incertain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (orlack of it) is not always an indication of propersupplemental air bag operation.

When the supplemental air bag inflates, afairly loud noise may be heard, followed by

release of smoke. This smoke is not harmfuland does not indicate a fire, but care shouldbe taken not to intentionally inflate it, as it maycause irritation and choking. Those with ahistory of breathing trouble should get freshair promptly.

Supplemental air bags, along with the use ofseat belts, help to cushion the impact force onthe face and chest of the occupant. They canhelp save lives and reduce serious injuries.However, an inflating supplemental air bagmay cause facial abrasions or other injuries.Supplemental air bags do not provide restraintto the lower body.

The seat belts should be correctly worn andthe driver and passenger seated upright as faras practical away from the steering wheel ordash board. Since the supplemental air bagsinflate quickly in order to help protect theoccupant, the force of the supplemental airbag inflating can increase the risk of injury ifthe occupant is too close to or is against thesupplemental air bag module during inflation.The supplemental air bag will deflate quickly

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after the collision is over.

After turning the ignition key to the‘‘ON’’ position, the supplemental airbag warning light illuminates. Thesupplemental air bag warning light willturn off after about 7 seconds if thesystem is operational.

WARNING

O Do not attach any objects to thesteering wheel pad and to theinstrument panel. Also, do notplace any objects between anyoccupant and the steering wheelor instrument panel. Such objectsmay become dangerous projec-tiles and cause injury if thesupplemental air bag inflates.

O Right after inflation, severalsupplemental air bag system

components will be hot. Do nottouch them; you may severelyburn yourself.

O No unauthorized changes shouldbe made to any components orwiring of the supplemental airbag system. This is to preventaccidental inflation of the supple-mental air bag or damage to thesupplemental air bag system.

O Do not make unauthorizedchanges to your vehicle’s electri-cal system, suspension system orfront end structure. This couldaffect proper operation of thesupplemental air bag system.

O Tampering with the supplementalair bag system may result in se-rious personal injury. Tampering

includes changes to the steeringwheel and the instrument panelassembly by placing materialover the steering wheel pad andabove the dashboard, or by in-stalling additional trim materialaround the supplemental air bagsystem.

O Work around and on the supple-mental air bag system should bedone by an authorized INFINITIdealer. Installation of electricalequipment should also be doneby an authorized INFINITI dealer.The SRS wiring harnesses*should not be modified or discon-nected. Unauthorized electricaltest equipment and probing de-vices should not be used on thesupplemental air bag system.


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* The SRS wiring harnesses arecovered with yellow insulation ei-ther just before the harness con-nectors or for the complete har-ness, for easy identification.

When selling your vehicle, we requestthat you inform the buyer about thesupplemental air bag system and guidethe buyer to the appropriate sections inthis Owner’s Manual.

WARNING LABELS

The warning labels about the supplemental airbag system are placed in the vehicle.

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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAGWARNING LIGHT

The supplemental air bag light, displaying‘‘AIR BAG’’ in the instrument panel, monitorsthe circuits of the supplemental air bag. Thecircuits monitored by the supplemental air baglight are the diagnosis sensor unit, supple-mental air bag modules and all related wiring.

When the ignition key is in the ‘‘ON’’ or‘‘START’’ position, the supplemental air baglight will illuminate for about 7 seconds and

then turn off. This means the system isoperational.

If any of the following conditions occur, thesupplemental air bag system needs servicingand should be taken to your nearest autho-rized INFINITI dealer.

1. The supplemental air bag light goes offwithin 7 seconds.

2. The supplemental air bag light flashesintermittently or remains on (after 7 sec-onds).

3. The supplemental air bag light does notcome on at all.

Under these conditions, the SupplementalRestraint System Air Bag may not operateproperly. It must be checked and repaired.Take your vehicle to the nearest authorizedINFINITI dealer.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warninglight is on, it could mean that thesupplemental air bag will not oper-ate in an accident.

Repair and replacement proce-dure

The supplemental air bag system is designedto inflate on a one-time-only basis. As areminder, unless it is damaged, the supple-mental air bag light will remain illuminatedafter inflation has occurred. Repair and re-placement of the supplemental air bag systemshould be done only by authorized INFINITIdealers.

To ensure long-term functioning, thesystem must be inspected 10 yearsafter the date of manufacture noted onthe certification label located on the

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driver side center pillar.

When maintenance work is required on thevehicle, the supplemental air bag system andrelated parts should be pointed out to theperson conducting the maintenance. The ig-nition key should always be in the ‘‘LOCK’’position when working under the hood orinside the vehicle.

WARNING

O Once the supplemental air baghas inflated, the supplemental airbag module will not functionagain and must be replaced. Thesupplemental air bag moduleshould be replaced by an autho-rized INFINITI dealer. The supple-mental air bag module cannot berepaired.

O The supplemental air bag systemshould be inspected by an autho-rized INFINITI dealer if there isany damage to the front end por-tion of the vehicle.

O If you need to dispose of thesupplemental air bag or scrap thevehicle, contact an authorizedINFINITI dealer.

Correct supplemental air bag dis-posal procedures are set forth inthe appropriate INFINITI ServiceManual. Incorrect disposal proce-dures could cause personalinjury.


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SEAT BELTS

PRECAUTIONS ON SEATBELT USAGE

Your chances of being injured in an accidentand/or the severity of injury or killed may begreatly reduced if you are wearing your seatbelt and it is properly adjusted. INFINITI

strongly encourages you and all of yourpassengers to buckle up every time you drive,even if your seating position includes asupplemental air bag.

Some states, provinces or territoriesrequire that seat belts be worn at alltimes when a vehicle is being driven.

WARNING

O Every person who drives or ridesin this vehicle should wear a seatbelt at all times. Children should

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be properly restrained and, if ap-propriate, in a child restraint.

O The belt should be adjusted prop-erly and to a snug fit. Failure todo so may reduce the effective-ness of the entire restraint systemand increase the chance or sever-ity of injury in an accident. Seri-ous injury or death can occur ifthe seat belt is not worn properly.

O Always route the shoulder beltover your shoulder and acrossyour chest. Never run the beltunder your arm or across yourneck. The belt should be awayfrom your face and neck, but notfalling off your shoulder.

O Position the lap belt as low aspossible AROUND THE HIPS,

NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt worntoo high could increase the risk ofinternal injuries in an accident.

O Be sure the seat belt tongue issecurely fastened to the properbuckle.

O Do not wear the belt inside out ortwisted. Doing so may reduce itseffectiveness.

O Do not allow more than one per-son to use the same belt.

O Never carry more people in thevehicle than there are seat belts.

O If the seat belt warning lampglows continuously while the ig-nition is turned ‘‘ON’’ with alldoors closed and all seat beltsfastened, it may indicate a mal-

function in the system. Have thesystem checked by your INFINITIdealer.

O All seat belt assemblies includingretractors and attaching hardwareshould be inspected after any col-lision by your INFINITI dealer.INFINITI recommends that allseat belt assemblies in use dur-ing a collision be replaced unlessthe collision was minor and thebelts show no damage and con-tinue to operate properly. Seatbelt assemblies not in use duringa collision should also be in-spected and replaced if eitherdamage or improper operation isnoted.


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Child safety

Children need adults to help protectthem.

WARNING

Infants and children need specialprotection. The vehicle’s seat beltsmay not fit them properly. Theshoulder belt may come too close tothe face or neck. The lap belt maynot fit over their small hip bones. Inan accident, an improperly fittingseat belt could cause serious or fatalinjury. Always use appropriate childrestraints.

All U.S. states and provinces of Canadarequire the use of approved child restraints forinfants and small children. (See ‘‘Child re-straints for infants and small children’’ later inthis section.)

In addition, there are many types of childrestraints available for larger children whichshould be used for maximum protection.

Infant or small child

INFINITI recommends that infants or smallchildren be placed in child restraints thatcomply with Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards or Canadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards. You should choose a child re-straint which fits your vehicle and alwaysfollow the manufacturer’s instructions for in-stallation and use.

Children

Children who are too large for child restraintsshould be seated and restrained by the seatbelts which are provided.

INFINITI recommends that children sit in therear seat if available. According to accidentstatistics, children are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seat than in the frontseat.

If the child’s seating position has a shoulderbelt that fits close to the face or neck, the useof a booster seat (commercially available) mayhelp overcome this. The booster seat shouldraise the child so that the shoulder belt isproperly positioned across the top, middleportion of the shoulder and the lap belt is lowon the hips. The booster seat should fit thevehicle seat and have a label certifying that itcomplies with Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards or Canadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards. Once the child has grown so theshoulder belt is no longer on or near the faceand neck, use the shoulder belt without thebooster seat.

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moving. The child could be seriouslyinjured or killed in an accident.

Pregnant women

INFINITI recommends that pregnant womenuse seat belts. Contact your doctor for specificrecommendations. The lap belt should beworn snug and positioned as low as possiblearound the hips, not the waist.

Injured persons

INFINITI recommends that injured personsuse seat belts, depending on the injury. Checkwith your doctor for specific recommenda-tions.

3-POINT TYPE WITH RETRAC-TOR

WARNING

Every person who drives or rides inthis vehicle should wear a seat beltat all times.

Fastening the belts

1. Adjust the seat.

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WARNING

Do not ride in a moving vehicle whenthe seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt willnot be against your body. In anaccident you could be thrown into itand receive neck or other seriousinjuries. You could also slide underthe lap belt and receive serious in-ternal injuries.

For most effective protection whenthe vehicle is in motion, the seatshould be upright. Always sit wellback in the seat and adjust the seatbelt properly.

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractorand insert the tongue into the buckle untilit snaps.

The retractor is designed to lock duringa sudden stop or on impact. A slowpulling motion will permit the belt tomove, and allow you some freedom ofmovement in the seat.

3. Position the lap belt portion low andsnug on the hips as shown.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward theretractor to take up extra slack.

The front passenger side seat belt and rear3-point seat belts have a cinching mechanismfor child seat installation. It is referred to as

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the automatic locking mode. When the cinch-ing mechanism is activated the seat beltcannot be withdrawn again until the seat belttongue is detached from the buckle and fullyretracted. Refer to ‘‘Child Restraint Systems forInfants and Small Children’’ later in thissection for more information.

The automatic locking mode should beused only for child seat installation.During normal seat belt use by a pas-senger, the locking mode should not beactivated. If it is activated it may causeuncomfortable seat belt tension.

Unfastening the belts

To unfasten the belt, press the button on thebuckle. The seat belt will automatically retract.

Checking seat belt operation(3-point type with retractor)

Your seat belt retractors are designed to lockbelt movement by two separate methods:

1) When the belt is pulled quickly from theretractor.

2) When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

You can check their operation as follows:

O Grasp the shoulder belt and pull quicklyforward. The retractor should lock andrestrict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during this checkor if you have any question about beltoperation, see your INFINITI dealer.

Shoulder belt height adjustment(For front seats)

The shoulder belt anchor height should beadjusted to the position best for you. (See‘‘Precautions on seat belt usage’’.)

To adjust, squeeze the release buttons, andthen move it to the desired position, so thatthe belt passes over the center of the shoul-der. The belt should be away from your faceand neck, but not falling off of your shoulder.

WARNING

After adjustment, release the buttonand check that it does not move upand down to make sure the

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shoulder belt anchor is securelyfixed in position.

2-POINT TYPE WITHOUTRETRACTOR (Rear center lapbelt)

Fastening the belts

1. Insert the tongue into the buckle markedCENTER until it snaps.

2. To lengthen, hold the tongue at a rightangle to the belt and pull on the belt.

To shorten, pull the free end of the beltaway from the tongue, then pull the beltclip to take up the slack.

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3. Position the lap belt low and snug onthe hips as illustrated.

Unfastening the belts

To unfasten the belt, press the button on thebuckle.

Belt hook

When the rear seat belt is not in use, hook itat the belt hook.

Selecting correct set of belts

The center seat belt buckle and tongue areidentified by the ‘‘CENTER’’ label. The centerseat belt tongue can be fastened only into thecenter seat belt buckle.

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SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

If, because of body size or driving position, itis not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulderbelt and fasten it, an extender is availablewhich is compatible with the installed seatbelts. The extender adds approximately 8inches (200 mm) of length and may be usedfor either the driver or front passenger seatingposition. See your INFINITI dealer for assis-tance if the extender is required.

WARNING

O Only INFINITI belt extenders,made by the same companywhich made the original equip-ment belts, should be used withthe INFINITI belts.

O Persons who can use the standardseat belt should not use an ex-tender. Such unnecessary usecould result in serious personalinjury in the event of an accident.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

O To clean the seat belt webbings,apply a mild soap solution or any non-caustic solution recommended for gentlycleaning cloth upholstery or carpets. Thenbrush it, wipe with a cloth and allow it todry in the shade. Do not allow the seatbelts to retract until they are completelydry.

O If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guideof the seat belt anchors, the belts mayretract slowly. Wipe the shoulder beltguide with a clean, dry cloth.

O Periodically check to see that the

seat belt and the metal componentssuch as buckles, tongues, retractors, flex-ible wires and anchors work properly. Ifloose parts, deterioration, cuts or otherdamage on the webbing are found, theentire belt assembly should be replaced.

CHILD RESTRAINTS FORINFANTS AND SMALL CHIL-DREN

WARNING

O Infants and small children shouldalways be placed in an appropri-ate child restraint while riding inthe vehicle. Failure to use a childrestraint can result in serious in-jury or death.

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possible for even the strongestadult to resist the forces of asevere accident. The child couldbe crushed between the adult andparts of the vehicle. Also, do notput the same seat belt aroundboth your child and yourself.

O INFINITI recommends that thechild restraint be installed in therear seat. According to accidentstatistics, children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseat than in the front seat.

O An improperly installed child re-straint could lead to serious in-jury or death in an accident.

In general, child restraints are designed to beinstalled with a lap belt or the lap portion of athree point type seat belt. Child restraints spe-

cially designed for infants and small childrenare offered by several manufacturers. When se-lecting any child restraint system, keep the fol-lowing points in mind:

1) Choose only a restraint with a label certi-fying that it complies with Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard 213 or CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

2) Check the child restraint in your vehicle tobe sure it is compatible with the vehicle’sseat and seat belt system. Choose a childrestraint that meets the guidelines of theSociety of Automotive Engineers recom-mended practice J1819 for child restraintinstallation.

3) If the child restraint is compatible withyour vehicle, place your child in the childrestraint and check the various adjust-ments to be sure the child restraint iscompatible with your child. Always followall recommended procedures.

All U.S. states and provinces of Canadarequire that infants and small childrenbe restrained in approved child re-straint systems at all times while thevehicle is being operated.

WARNING

O Never install a rear-facing childrestraint in the front seat. Aninflating supplemental air bagcould seriously injure or kill yourchild. A rear-facing child restraintmust only be used in the rearseat. See ‘‘Installation on frontpassenger seat’’ for details.

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O Follow all of the child restraintmanufacturer’s instructions forinstallation and use. When pur-chasing a child restraint, be sureto select one which will fit yourchild and vehicle. It may not bepossible to properly install sometypes of child restraints in yourvehicle.

O If the child restraint seat is notanchored properly, the risk of achild being injured in a collisionor a sudden stop greatly in-creases.

O Adjustable seatbacks should bepositioned to fit the child re-straint, but as upright aspossible.

O After attaching the child restraint,test the restraint before you placethe child in it. Tilt the restraintfrom side to side. Try to tug itforward and check to see if thebelt holds it in place. If the re-straint is not secure, tighten thebelt as necessary, or put the re-straint in another seat and test itagain.

O For a front facing child restraint,if the seat position where it isinstalled has a 3-point typelap/shoulder belt, check to makesure the shoulder belt does not goin front of the child’s face or neck.If it does, put the shoulder beltbehind the child restraint.

O When your child restraint is not inuse, store it in the trunk or keep itsecured with a seat belt to pre-vent it from being thrown aroundin case of a sudden stop or acci-dent.

CAUTION

Remember that a child restraint leftin a closed vehicle can become veryhot. Check the seating surface andbuckles before placing your child inthe child restraint.

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illustrated. It can be placed in a forwardfacing or rear facing direction, dependingon the size of the child. Always follow therestraint manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through thechild restraint and insert it into the buckleuntil you hear and feel the latch engage. Besure to follow the child restraintmanufacturer’s instructions for belt rout-ing.

3. Remove all slack in the lap belt for a verytight fit by pulling forcefully on the lap beltadjustment.

4. Before placing the child in the childrestraint, use force to tilt the child restraintfrom side to side, and tug it forward tomake sure that it is securely held in place.

5. If it is not secure, try to tighten the beltagain, or put the restraint in another seat.

6. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use.

Installation on rear outboardseating positions

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WARNING

● The 3-point belt on your vehicle isequipped with a locking moderetractor which must be used

when installing a child restraint.

● Failure to do so will result in thechild restraint not being properlysecured. It could tip over or oth-erwise be unsecured and causeinjury to the child in a suddenstop or collision.

When you install a child restraint in a rearoutboard seat, follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Itcan be placed in a forward facing or rearfacing direction, depending on the size ofthe child. Always follow the restraintmanufacturer’s instructions.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through thechild restraint and insert it into the buckleuntil you hear and feel the latch engage. Besure to follow the child restraint manufac-turer’s instructions for belt routing.

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of thebelt is fully extended and a click is heard.At this time, the belt retractor is in theautomatic locking mode (child restraintmode). It will revert back to ‘‘emergencylocking’’ when the belt is fully retracted.

4. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking soundwill be heard as the belt retracts. Thisindicates that the retractor is in the auto-matic locking mode. Pull up on the belt toremove any slack in the belt.


6. Check that the retractor is in the automaticlocking mode by trying to pull more beltout of the retractor. If you cannot pull anymore belt webbing out of the retractor, thebelt is in the automatic locking mode.

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7. Check to make sure that the child restraintis properly secured prior to each use. If thelap belt is not locked, repeat steps 3through 6.

After the child restraint is removed and theseat belt is allowed to wind back into theretractor, the automatic locking mode (childrestraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt maybe used as normal and will only lock during asudden stop or impact.

Top strap child restraint

If your child restraint has a top strap, installthe anchor bracket to the provided anchorpoint.The top strap anchor bracket is availablethrough your INFINITI dealer.

Part #88894-89900

Secure the child restraint with the center lapbelt or the lap portion of an outboard 3-pointbelt and latch the top strap hook onto theappropriate anchor bracket. To install theanchor bracket, a metric bolt of the dimen-

sions listed below must be used.Bolt diameter: 8.0 mmBolt length: more than 1.18 in (30mm)

Thread pitch: 1.25 mm

The top strap should be secured to theattaching bolt which provides the straightestinstallation of the top strap.

WARNING

Child restraint anchor points are de-signed to withstand only those loadsimposed by correctly fitted child re-straints. Under no circumstances arethey to be used for adult seat belts orharnesses.

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Anchor point locations

Anchor point attaching bolts are located underthe carpet of the rear luggage area floor.

When installing a top strap child re-straint on the rear seat for the firsttime, consult your INFINITI dealer fordetails.

WARNING

The anchor bolt should be installedat all times to prevent the possibilityof exhaust fumes entering the pas-senger compartment through theholes. See ‘‘Exhaust Gas’’ in the‘‘Starting and driving’’ section.

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Installation on front passengerseat

WARNING

O Never install a rear-facing childrestraint in the front passengerseat. Supplemental air bags in-

flate with great force. A rear-facing child restraint could bestruck by the supplemental airbag in a crash and could seriouslyinjure or kill your child.

O If you install a forward-facingchild restraint in the front-passenger seat, place the pas-senger seat as far back as pos-sible.

O A child restraint with a top strapshould not be used in the frontpassenger seat.

O The 3-point belt in your vehicle isequipped with a locking moderetractor which must be usedwhen installing a child restraint.

O Failure to use the retractor’s lock-

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ing mode may result in the childrestraint not being properly se-cured. The restraint could tip overor otherwise be unsecured andcause injury to the child in asudden stop or collision.

When you install a child restraint in the frontseat, follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the frontpassenger seat. It should be placed ina forward facing direction only. Movethe seat as far back from the instrumentpanel as possible. Always follow the childrestraint manufacturer’s instructions.Child restraints for infants must beused in the rear-facing direction andtherefore must not be used in thefront seat.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the

child restraint and insert it into the buckleuntil you hear and feel the latch engage. Besure to follow the child restraint manufac-turer’s instructions for belt routing.

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of thebelt is fully extended and a click is heard.At this time, the belt retractor is in the

automatic locking mode (child restraintmode). (It will revert back to ‘‘emergencylocking’’ when the belt is fully retracted.)

4. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking soundwill be heard as the belt retracts. Thisindicates that the retractor is in the auto-matic locking mode. Pull up on the belt toremove any slack in the belt.


6. Check that the retractor is in the automaticlocking mode by trying to pull more beltout of the retractor. If you cannot pull anymore belt webbing out of the retractor, thebelt is in the automatic locking mode.

7. Check to make sure that the child restraintis properly secured prior to each use. If thelap belt is not locked, repeat steps 3through 6.

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After the child restraint is removed and theseat belt is allowed to wind back into theretractor, the automatic locking mode (childrestraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt maybe used as normal and will only lock during asudden stop or impact.

TILTING STEERING WHEEL

Tilt operation

Push the lock lever and while holding it down,adjust the steering wheel up or down to thedesired position.

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheelwhile driving. You could lose controlof your vehicle and cause anaccident.

SUN VISORS

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1. To block out glare from the front, swingdown the main sun visor.

2. To block glare from the side, remove themain sun visor from the center mount andswing it to the side.

3. Then, to block glare from the front too,swing down the sub-sun visor.

4. To adjust the glare block position, slidethe sub-sun visor to the left.

CAUTION

O Do not store the main sun visorbefore storing the sub-sun visor.

O Do not pull the sub-sun visor forc-edly downwards.

OUTSIDE MIRROR RE-MOTE CONTROL

WARNING

Objects viewed in the outside mirroron the passenger side are closerthan they appear. Be careful whenmoving to the right. Using only this

mirror could cause an accident. Useinside mirror or glance over yourshoulder to properly judge distancesto other objects.

The outside mirror will operate only when theignition switch is in the ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’position.

Push the right or left end of the switch toselect the right or left side mirror, then adjustusing the control lever.

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FOLDABLE OUTSIDE MIR-RORS

Push the outside mirror backward to fold it.

INSIDE MIRRORThe night position will reduce glare from theheadlights of vehicles behind you at night.

WARNING

Use the night position only whennecessary, because it reduces rearview clarity.

LUGGAGE NETThe luggage net keeps packages in the cargoarea from moving around while your vehicle isdriven.

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To install the luggage net, attach the fourhooks to the four retainers.

To remove the luggage net, detach the four

hooks from the luggage net retainers.

WARNING


O Be sure to secure all four hooksinto the retainers. The cargo re-strained in the net must not ex-ceed 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) or the netmay not stay secured.

LUGGAGE HOOKSThe luggage hooks can be used to securecargo with ropes or other types of straps.

WARNING


O Use suitable ropes and hooks tosecure cargo.

O Never allow anyone to ride in theluggage area. It is extremely dan-gerous to ride in a cargo areainside of a vehicle. In a collision,people riding in these areas aremore likely to be seriously in-jured or killed.

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Side finisher

O When hooking on ropes, do not ap-

ply a load of more than 98 N (10 kg,22 lb) to a single hook.

O Do not use the luggage net betweenthe A and B hooks.

Floor hooks

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LUGGAGE RACK

The cross-bars can be adjusted forward andbackward. Place your luggage between thebars (A), adjust the bars (A), and secure theluggage with rope to the bars (A). There arealso adjustable loops on the side bars for therope attachment.

Always evenly distribute the luggage on theluggage rack. Do not load more than 100lbs. (45 kg). Be careful that your vehicledoes not exceed the Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR) or its Gross Axle

Weight Rating (GAWR front and rear). TheGVWR and GAWR are located on the SafetyCompliance Certification Label (located on thedriver’s door pillar). For more informationregarding GVWR and GAWR, refer to ‘‘Tech-nical and customer information’’.

Ensure both front and rear bars (A) areinstalled correctly. See illustration fordetails.

CAUTION

Use care when placing or removingitems from the luggage rack. If youcannot comfortably lift the itemsonto the luggage rack from theground, use a ladder or stool.

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3 HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEM

Ventilator .................................................... 3-2Automatic air conditioner ............................ 3-3Radio .......................................................... 3-7Cb radio or car phone .............................. 3-17

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VENTILATOR

Open or close, and adjust the air flow direc-tion of ventilators.

: This symbol indicates that the vents areclosed when the vent switch is movedto the left.

: This symbol indicates that the vents areopen when the vent switch is moved tothe right.

Center ventilators

Adjust the air flow direction of ventilators.

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Start the engine and operate the controls toactivate the air conditioner.

WARNING

O The air conditioner cooling func-tion operates only when the en-gine is running.

O Do not leave children, unreliableadults, or pets alone in your ve-hicle. On hot, sunny days, tem-peratures in a closed vehiclecould quickly become highenough to cause severe or possi-bly fatal injuries to people oranimals.

O Do not use the recirculation modefor long periods as it may causethe interior air to become staleand the windows to fog up.

O Positioning of the heating or airconditioning controls should notbe done while driving, in orderthat full attention may be given tothe driving operation.

Cooling and/or dehumidifiedheating (Auto mode)

This mode may be used all year round. Thesystem works automatically to maintain aconstant temperature. Air flow distribution andfan speed are also controlled automatically.

1. Push the AUTO button on. (‘‘AUTO’’ willappear on the display.)

2. Push the temperature control button‘‘ ’’ ‘‘ ’’ to set the desired tem-perature.

O For normal operation, adjust the tempera-ture control button to about 75°F (24°C).

O The temperature of the passenger compart-ment will be maintained automatically. Airflow distribution and fan speed are alsocontrolled automatically.

Heating (ECON mode)

Use this mode when you need to heat only.

1. Push the ECON (ECONOMY) button on.(‘‘ECON’’ appears on the display.)


O The temperature of the passenger compart-ment will be maintained automatically. Airflow distribution and fan speed are alsocontrolled automatically.

O Do not set the temperature lower than theoutside air temperature. Otherwise the sys-tem may not work properly.

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Dehumidified defogging

1. Push the ‘‘DEF ’’ switch on. (Theindicator light will come on.)


O To remove ice or fog from the outside ofthe windows, push the manual fan controlbutton ‘‘ ’’ and set to the maximumposition.

O As soon as possible after the windshield isclean, push the AUTO button to return tothe auto mode.

O When the ‘‘DEF ’’ button is pushed,the air conditioner will automatically beturned on at outside temperatures above32°F (0°C) to defog the windshield. The airrecirculation mode will automatically beturned off.

Outside air is drawn into the passenger

compartment to improve defogging perfor-mance.

Air recirculation button

Push the air recirculation button ‘‘ ’’ torecirculate interior air inside the vehicle. Theindicator light will come on.

Push it again to draw outside air into thepassenger compartment. The indicator will goout.

O The air recirculation button cannot be ac-tivated when the air conditioner is in theDEF mode.

Manual fan speed control

Push the fan control button ‘‘ ’’ to changethe fan speed manually.

O Push the AUTO button to return to auto-matic control of the fan speed.

Manual air flow control button

Pushing the manual air flow control buttonselects the air outlet to provide (The indicatorlight will come on):

: Air flow from center and side ventila-tors.

: Air flow from center and side ventila-tors and foot outlets.

: Air flow mainly from foot outlets.

: Air flow from defroster and foot outlets.

To turn the system off

Push the OFF button.

Operating tips

O When the engine coolant temperature andoutside air temperature are low, the airflow from the foot outlets may not operatefor 0 to 126 seconds. This is not amalfunction. After the coolant temperaturewarms up, air flow from the foot outlets


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will operate normally.

The sensor on the instrument panel helpsmaintain a constant temperature. Do not putanything on or around this sensor.

Servicing air conditioner

The air conditioning system in your INFINITIis charged with a refrigerant designed with theenvironment in mind. This refrigerant willnot harm the earth’s ozone layer. How-ever, special charging equipment and lubri-cant are required when servicing your INFINITI

air conditioner. Using improper refrigerants orlubricants will cause severe damage to yourair conditioning system. See ‘‘Air Condition-ing system refrigerant and lubricantrecommendations’’ in the ‘‘Technical and con-sumer information’’ section of this manual.

Your INFINITI dealer will be able to serviceyour environmentally ‘‘friendly’’ air condition-ing system.

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RADIOTurn the ignition key to ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’ andpress the power on switch to turn on the radio.If you listen to the radio with the engine notrunning, the key should be turned to the‘‘ACC’’ position.

Radio reception is affected by station signalstrength, distance from radio transmitter,buildings, bridges, mountains and other ex-ternal influences. Intermittent changes in re-ception quality normally are caused by theseexternal influences.

RADIO RECEPTION

Your INFINITI radio system is equipped withstate-of-the-art electronic circuits to enhanceradio reception. These circuits are designed toextend reception range, and to enhance thequality 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 movingvehicle, even when the finest equipment isused. These characteristics are completelynormal in a given reception area, and do notindicate any malfunction in your INFINITIradio system.

Remember that a moving vehicle is not theideal place to listen to a radio. Because of themovement, reception conditions will con-stantly change. Buildings, terrain, signal dis-tance and interference from other vehicles canwork against ideal reception. Described beloware some of the factors that can affect yourradio reception.

FM RADIO RECEPTION

Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 to30 miles (40 to 48 km), with monaural (singlechannel) FM having slightly more range thanstereo FM. External influences may sometimesinterfere with FM station reception even if theFM station is within 25 miles (40 km). Thestrength of the FM signal is directly related tothe distance between the transmitter andreceiver. FM signals follow a line-of-sightpath, exhibiting many of the same character-

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istics as light. For example they will reflect offobjects.

Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves awayfrom a station transmitter, the signals willtend to fade and/or drift.

Static and flutter: During signal interferencefrom buildings, large hills or due to antennaposition, usually in conjunction with in-creased distance from the station transmitter,static or flutter can be heard. This can bereduced by adjusting the TREBLE controlcounterclockwise to reduce treble response.

Multipath reception: Because of the reflectivecharacteristics of FM signals, direct and re-flected signals reach the receiver at the sametime. The signals may cancel each other,resulting in momentary flutter or loss ofsound.

AM RADIO RECEPTION

AM signals, because of their low frequency,can ‘‘bend’’ around objects and skip along theground. In addition, the signals can bebounced off the ionosphere and bent back toearth. Because of these characteristics. AMsignals are also subject to interference as theytravel from transmitter to receiver.

Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passingthrough freeway underpasses or in areas withmany tall buildings. It can also occur forseveral seconds during ionospheric turbu-lence even in areas where no obstacles exist.

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Head unit

The radio has an FM Diversity receptionsystem, which employs two antennas. One isa rod type antenna; the other is an antennaprinted on the window. This system automati-cally switches to the antenna which is receiv-ing less noise.

The tape deck employs an amorphous headwhich allows for improved reproduction ofhigh frequency ranges. Noise is also greatlyreduced by the combined use of the Dolby NR(noise reduction) system. The auto loudnesscircuit enhances the low frequency rangeautomatically in both radio reception and tapeplayback.

Bose speaker

A large output amplifier featuring a lowdistortion ratio is connected directly to eachspeaker unit to provide increased output andexcellent tonal quality. The equalizing circuitpermits regeneration of forcible base sound.

This equalizing circuit permits the soundefficiency to be matched with the interiorconditions of your INFINITI for a selectionbetween ‘‘natural sound’’ and ‘‘high-fidelitysound’’.

POWER button

Turn the ignition key to ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’, thenpush the POWER/VOLUME control knob whilethe system is off to call up the mode (radio,tape or CD) which was playing immediatelybefore the system was turned off. When no CDor tape is loaded, the radio will come on.While the system is on, pushing the thePOWER/VOLUME control knob turns the sys-tem off.

To turn the radio off, press the POWER/VOLUME control knob.

VOL (volume) control knob

Push then turn the VOLUME control knob toadjust the volume.

Clock set (Adjustment)

Depressing the ‘‘CLOCK’’ and the ‘‘ ’’buttons together will set hours. Depressingthe ‘‘CLOCK’’ and ‘‘ ’’ buttons togetherwill set minutes.

Clock operation

By pressing the ‘‘CLOCK’’ button, you canalternate the clock and the radio/cassette tapeoptions in the display.

Clock priority mode

In this mode the clock will be shown in thedisplay. If any radio or cassette tape functionsare activated, the radio (or cassette tape)display will illuminate for ten seconds thenreturn to the clock mode.

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Adjusting tone quality andspeaker sound balance

To adjust BASS, TREB (treble), FADER, andBAL (balance) the control knobs must bereleased from their stowed positions. Pushingthe knobs once moves them to the releasedposition.

In the released position, the knobs controltone quality. Turn the control knobs to adjustBASS and TREB to the most pleasing level.

From the released position, the knobs must bepulled out in order to control FADER and BAL.FADER adjusts the sound level between thefront and rear speakers, and BAL adjusts thesound level between the right and left speak-ers.

Once sound quality is set to the desired levels,return the control knobs to the stowed posi-tion by pushing them in completely andreleasing.

RADIO OPERATION

FM·AM band select button

Pushing the FM·AM band select button willchange the band FM1, FM2 or AM.

O When FM·AM band select button ispushed while the ignition switch is at‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’, the radio will come on atthe station last played.

O The last station played will also come onwhen the power button is turned to ON.

O If a compact disc or tape is inserted whenthe FM·AM band select button is turned toON, the compact disc or tape will auto-matically be turned off and the last radiostation played will come on.

O The FM stereo indicator ‘‘ST’’ will glowduring FM stereo reception. When thestereo broadcast signal is weak, the radio

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will automatically change from stereo tomonaural reception.

TUNE button

Use these buttons for manual tuning. To movequickly through the channels, hold either ofthe tuning buttons down for more than 0.5seconds.

WARNING

The radio should not be tuned whiledriving in order that full attentionmay be given to the driving opera-tion.

SEEK/SCAN tuningbuttons

SEEK tuning

Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button ‘‘ ’’or ‘‘ ’’ for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK

tuning begins from low to high frequenciesand stops at the next broadcasting station.

SCAN tuning

Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button ‘‘ ’’or ‘‘ ’’ for more than 1.5 seconds. SCANtuning begins from low to high frequenciesand stops at each broadcasting station for fiveseconds. Pushing the button again during thisfive second period will stop SCAN tuning andthe radio will remain tuned to that station.

Station memory operations

Twelve stations can be set for the FM band(FM1 and FM2).

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Six stations can be set for the AM band.

Select the desired station.

1. Tune to the desired station.

2. Push the desired select button for morethan 1.5 seconds. (For example in thediagram ch2 is to be memorized. The radiomutes when the select button is pushed.)

3. The indicator, ‘‘ch2’’ will then come on andthe radio will resume. Memorizing is nowcomplete.

4. Other buttons can be set in the samemanner.

If the battery cable is disconnected, or if thefuse blows, the radio memory will be can-celed. In that case, reset the desired stations.

Cassette tape operation

Turn the ignition key to ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’, thenlightly insert the cassette tape into the tape

door. The cassette tape will be automaticallypulled into the player.

The radio or CD will turn off (If it is on) andthe cassette tape will begin to play.

CAUTION

Do not force the cassette tape intothe tape door.

This could cause player damage.

If the system is turned off by pushing thePOWER/VOLUME control knob with the cas-sette tape still in the player, the tape willresume playing when the POWER/VOLUMEcontrol knob is pushed again.

TAPE button

O When this button is pushed with thesystem turned off and a tape loaded, thesystem will come on and the tape will play.

O When this button is pushed with either theradio or compact disc turned on and thetape loaded, the compact disc or the radiowill automatically be turned off and thetape will play.

While the tape is playing, pushing the TAPEbutton stops the tape. Pushing the buttonagain allows the tape to play.

FF (fast forward), REW (rewind)button

Push the FF (fast forward) button to fastforward the tape. To rewind the tape, push theREW (rewind) button. Either the indicator light‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ will come on when the FFor REW function is started.

APS (automatic programsearch) FF, APS REW button

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FF button several times to skip throughprograms. The tape will advance the numberof times the button is pushed (up to 9programs).

When the APS REW button is pushed once,the program being played starts over from thebeginning. Push several times to fast rewindprograms. The tape will go back the number oftimes the button is pushed. Either the indica-tor light ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ will come on whenthe APS FF or APS REW function is started.

This system searches at the blank intervalsbetween selections. If there is a blank intervalwithin one program or there is no intervalbetween programs, the system may not stop inthe desired or expected location.

PROG (program) button

Push the PROG (program) button to changethe tape side while the tape is being played.

The cassette tape will automatically change

directions to play the other side when the firstside is completed.

Dolby NR (noise reduction)button

Push the ‘‘DOLBY NR’’ button forDolby NR encoded tapes to reduce highfrequency tape noise. The indicator will comeon.

Dolby NR is manufactured under license fromDolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.‘‘DOLBY NR’’ and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby LaboratoriesLicensing Corporation.

TAPE EJECT button

When this button is pushed with the tapeloaded, the tape will be ejected.

When the tape is ejected while it is beingplayed, the system will be turned off.

Metal or chrome tape usage

The cassette player will automatically set tohigh performance play when playing a metalor chrome cassette tape.

Precautions on cassette playeroperation

O To maintain good quality sound,INFINITI recommends that you usecassette tapes of 60 minutes orshorter in length.

O Cassette tapes should be removedfrom the player when not in use.Store cassettes in their protectivecases and away from direct sunlight,heat, moisture or magnetic sources.

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ing or loose labels. If used, the labelcould jam in the player.

O If a cassette has loose tape, insert apencil through one of the cassettehubs and rewind the tape firmly.Loose tape may cause jamming andwavering sound quality.

O Over a period of time, the playbackhead, capstan and pinch roller maygather a tape coating residue as thetape passes over the head. Thisresidue accumulation can cause aweak or wavering sound and shouldbe removed periodically with a headcleaning tape.

INFINITI offers a genuine tape playercleaning kit. See your INFINITIdealer for details.

COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYEROPERATION

Turn the ignition key to the ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’

position and insert the compact disc into theslot with the label side facing up. The compactdisc will be guided automatically into the slotand start playing.

If the radio or tape is already operating, it willautomatically turn off and the compact discwill play.

CAUTION

Do not force the compact disc intothe slot. This could damage theplayer.

If the system has been turned off while thecompact disc was playing, pushing thePOWER/VOLUME control knob will start thecompact disc. (When the system is turned offby the CD EJECT button ‘‘ ’’, however, theprevious mode will begin.)

CD button

O When this button is pushed with thesystem off and the compact disc loaded,the system will turn on and the compactdisc will start to play.

O When this button is pushed with thecompact disc loaded but the tape or theradio playing, the tape or radio will auto-matically be turned off and the compactdisc will start to play.

O When this button is pushed while thecompact disc is playing, the compact discwill stop playing. When this button ispushed with the compact disc stopped, thecompact disc will start to play.

FF (fast forward), REW (rewind)button

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is released, the compact disc will return tonormal play speed.

APS (automatic programsearch) FF, APS REW button

When the APS FF button is pushed while thecompact disc is being played, the programnext to the present one will start to play fromits beginning. Push several times to skipthrough programs. The compact disc willadvance the number of times the button ispushed. (When the last program on thecompact disc is skipped through, the firstprogram will be played.)When the APS REWbutton is pushed, the program being playedreturns to its beginning. Push several times toskip back through programs. The compactdisc will go back the number of times thebutton is pushed.

PROG (program) button

When this button is pushed while the compact

disc is being played, play pattern will changeas follows:

ALL: All the programs will be played repeat-edly in sequence.

1: Only one program (the one being playedwhen the PROG button is pushed) will berepeated.

RANDOM: Programs will be played at ran-dom, not following the sequence on thecompact disc.M (no mark): All the programs will be playedin sequence and stop when the last program isfinished.

O RANDOM The same program may berepeated twice.

O When the compact disc is ejected, the playpattern will automatically change to ALL.

CD EJECT button

When the CD EJECT button is pushed with the

compact disc loaded, the compact disc will beejected.

When this button is pushed while the compactdisc is being played, the compact disc willcome out and the system will turn off.

If the compact disc comes out and is notremoved, it will be pulled back into theslot to protect it.

CD (DISC) indicator light

This light comes on when the compact disc isloaded.

CAUTION

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O The player may skip while drivingon rough roads.

O The CD player sometimes cannotfunction when the compartmenttemperature is extremely high.Decrease the temperature beforeuse.

O Do not expose the CD to directsunlight.

POWER ANTENNA

The antenna will automatically extend whenthe radio is turned on, and retract whenswitched off. If the radio is left on, the antennawill retract and extend with the ignition key‘‘OFF-ON’’ operation.

CAUTION

O Before turning the radio on, makesure that no one is near the an-tenna outlet and there is enoughspace for it to extend.

O To prevent damage, be sure thatantenna is fully retracted beforethe vehicle enters an automaticcar wash.

O Dirt and other foreign matter onthe power antenna rod may inter-rupt its operation. Clean the rodperiodically with a damp cloth.This type of cleaning is especiallyimportant during the winter sea-sons in areas where road salt andother chemicals may be spreadon road surfaces and splashedonto the antenna rod.

CB RADIO OR CAR PHONEWhen installing a CB radio or a car phone inyour INFINITI, be sure to observe the follow-ing cautions, otherwise the new equipmentmay adversely affect the Multiport Fuel injec-tion system and other electronic parts.

CAUTION

O Keep the antenna as far as pos-sible away from the ElectronicControl Unit (including radio).

O Keep the antenna wire more than8 inches (20 cm) away from thePCME harness. Do not route theantenna wire next to any harness.

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O Connect the ground wire from theCB radio chassis to the body.

O For details, consult your INFINITIdealer.

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4 STARTING AND DRIVING

Precautions when starting and driving ...... 4-2On-pavement and off-road drivingprecautions .................................................. 4-4Avoiding collision and rollover .................... 4-4Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ............. 4-5Ignition switch ............................................ 4-5Before starting the engine ......................... 4-7Driving with automatic transmission ......... 4-7Starting the engine ................................... 4-12Parking brake ........................................... 4-12

Cruise control ........................................... 4-13Break-in schedule ..................................... 4-15Economy hints ......................................... 4-15Using 4WD ................................................ 4-16Parking/parking on hills ........................... 4-25Power steering system.............................. 4-26Brake system ............................................. 4-26Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................... 4-27Cold weather driving ................................. 4-29

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PRECAUTIONS WHENSTARTING AND DRIVING

WARNING

O Do not leave children, unreliableadults, or pets alone in your ve-hicle. They could accidentally in-jure themselves or others throughinadvertent operation of the ve-hicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,temperatures in a closed vehiclecould quickly become highenough to cause severe or possi-bly fatal injuries to people oranimals.

O Properly secure all cargo to helpprevent it from sliding or shifting.Do not place cargo higher thanthe seatbacks. In a sudden stop orcollision, unsecured cargo could

cause personal injury.

EXHAUST GAS (Carbon Mon-oxide)

WARNING

Do not breathe exhaust gases. Theycontain colorless and odorless car-bon monoxide. Carbon monoxide isdangerous and can cause uncon-sciousness or death.

O If you suspect that exhaust fumesare entering the vehicle, drivewith all windows fully open, andhave the vehicle inspected imme-diately.

O Do not run the engine in closedspaces such as a garage.

O Do not park the vehicle with theengine running for any extendedlength of time.

O Keep the back door and windowclosed while driving, otherwiseexhaust gases may be drawn intothe passenger compartment. Ifyou must drive with them openfollow these precautions:

1. Open all the windows.

2. Set the air recirculate switch‘‘OFF’’ and the fan control at‘‘high’’ to circulate the air.

O If electrical wiring or other cableconnections must be routed to atrailer through the seal on thetrunk lid or the body, follow themanufacturer’s recommendationto prevent carbon monoxide entry

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into the vehicle.

O If equipment is added for recre-ational or other usage, follow themanufacturer’s recommendationto prevent carbon monoxide entryinto the vehicle. (Some recre-ational vehicle appliances suchas stoves, refrigerator, heaters,etc. may also generate carbonmonoxide.)

O The exhaust system and bodyshould be inspected by a quali-fied technician whenever:

a. The vehicle is raised for service.

b. You suspect that exhaust fumesare entering into the passengercompartment.

c. You notice a change in the sound

of the exhaust system.

d. You have had an accident involv-ing damage to the exhaust sys-tem, underbody, or rear of thevehicle.

THREE WAY CATALYST

The three way catalyst is an emission controldevice installed in the exhaust system. Ex-haust gases in the three way catalyst areburned at high temperatures to help reducepollutants.

WARNING

O The exhaust gas and the exhaustsystem are very hot. Keeppeople, animals or flammable

materials away from the exhaustpipe.

O Do not stop or park the vehicleover flammable materials such asdry grass, waste paper or rags.They may ignite and cause a fire.

CAUTION

O Do not use leaded gasoline. De-posits from leaded gasoline willseriously reduce the three waycatalyst ability to reduce exhaustpollutants.

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overheat. Do not keep driving ifthe engine misfires, or if notice-able loss of performance or otherunusual operating conditions aredetected. Have the vehicle in-spected promptly by an autho-rized INFINITI dealer.

O Avoid driving with an extremelylow fuel level. Running out of fuelcould cause the engine to misfire,damaging the three way catalyst.

O Do not race the engine whilewarming it up.

O Do not push or tow your vehicle tostart the engine.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING PRECAU-TIONSUtility vehicles have higher ground clearancethan passenger cars and a narrower track tomake them capable of performing in a widevariety of off-road applications. Specific de-sign characteristics give them a higher centerof gravity than ordinary cars. An advantage ofhigher ground clearance is a better view of theroad, allowing you to anticipate problems.They are not designed for cornering at thesame speeds as conventional 2-wheel drivevehicles any more than low-slung sports carsare designed to perform satisfactorily underoff-road conditions. If at all possible, avoidsharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. As withother vehicles of this type, failure to operatethis vehicle correctly may result in loss ofcontrol or vehicle rollover.

Be sure to read the driving safety precautionslater in this section.

AVOIDING COLLISION ANDROLLOVER

WARNING

Failure to operate this vehicle in asafe and prudent manner may resultin loss of control or an accident.

Be alert and drive defensively at all times.Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessivespeed, high speed cornering, or sudden steer-ing maneuvers, because these driving prac-tices could cause you to lose control of yourvehicle. As with any vehicle, a loss ofcontrol could result in a collision withother vehicles or objects, or cause thevehicle to rollover, particularly if theloss of control causes the vehicle toslide sideways. Be attentive at all times,and avoid driving when tired. Never drivewhen under the influence of alcohol or drugs


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(including prescription or over-the-counterdrugs which may cause drowsiness). Alwayswear your seat belt as outlined in the ‘‘SeatBelts’’ section of this manual, and also instructyour passengers to do so.

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND DRIVING

WARNING

Never drive under the influence ofalcohol or drugs. Alcohol in theblood stream reduces coordination,delays reaction time and impairsjudgement. Driving after drinking al-cohol increases the likelihood of be-ing involved in an accident injuringyourself and others. Additionally, ifyou are injured in the accident alco-hol can increase the severity ofinjury.

INFINITI is committed to safe driving. But, youmust choose not to drive under the influenceof alcohol. Every year thousands of people areinjured or killed in alcohol related accidents.Although the local laws vary on what isconsidered to be legally intoxicated, the fact isthat alcohol affects all people differently andmost people underestimate the effects ofalcohol.

Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix!

And that’s true for drugs too (over the counter,prescription, and illegal drugs). Do not drive ifyour ability to operate your vehicle is impairedby alcohol, drugs, or some other physicalcondition.

IGNITION SWITCHThe switch includes an anti-theft steering lockdevice.

‘‘LOCK’’ Normal parking position (0)

The ignition key can only be removed whenthe switch is in this position.

The ignition lock is designed so that the keycannot be turned to ‘‘LOCK’’ and removed untilthe selector lever is moved to the ‘‘P’’ position.

When removing the key from the ignition,

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make sure the selector lever is in the ‘‘P’’position.

If the selector lever is not returned to ‘‘P’’(Park), the key cannot be moved towardLOCK.

When the key cannot be turned toward the‘‘LOCK’’ position, proceed as follows to re-move the key:

1) Move the selector lever into the ‘‘P’’ posi-tion.

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 ‘‘P’’(Park). The selector lever can be movedif the ignition switch is in the ‘‘ACC’’position. The selector lever can also bemoved if the ignition switch is in the

‘‘ON’’ position and the foot brake pedalis depressed.

There is an ‘‘OFF’’ position in between ‘‘LOCK’’and ‘‘ACC’’, although it does not show on thelock cylinder. When the ignition is in ‘‘OFF’’the steering wheel is not locked.

In order for the steering wheel to be locked, itmust be turned about 1/6 of a turn clockwisefrom the straight up position.

To lock the steering wheel, remove thekey. To unlock the steering wheel,insert the key and turn it gently whilerotating the steering wheel slightlyright and left.

WARNING

Never remove the key while driving.If the key is removed, the steeringwheel will lock. This may cause the

driver to lose control of the vehicleand could result in serious vehicledamage or personal injury.

Key positions

‘‘OFF’’ (1)

The engine can be turned off without lockingthe steering wheel.

‘‘ACC’’ (Accessories) (2)

This position activates electrical accessoriessuch as the radio when the engine is notrunning. The automatic transmission selectorlever can be shifted.

‘‘ON’’ Normal operating position (3)

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’’START’’ (4)

This position activates the starter motor,starting the engine.

BEFORE STARTING THEENGINEO Make sure all windows and lights are

clean.

O Check fluid levels such as engine oil,coolant, brake and clutch fluid, windowwasher fluid as frequently as possible, atleast whenever you refuel.

O Check to be sure that all windows and lightlenses are clean.

O Visually inspect tires for condition. Alsocheck tire pressure.

O Lock all doors.

O Position seat and adjust head restraints.

O Adjust inside and outside mirrors.

O Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers todo likewise.

O Check the operation of warning lightswhen key is turned to the ‘‘ON (3)’’position.

DRIVING WITH AUTOMATICTRANSMISSIONThe automatic transmission in your vehicle iselectronically controlled by a microcomputer toproduce maximum power and smooth opera-tion.

Recommended operating procedures for thistransmission are shown on the followingpages. Follow these procedures for maximumvehicle performance and driving enjoyment.

See ‘‘Transfer case shifting procedures’’ laterin this section.

Starting the vehicle

O After starting the engine, fully depress thefoot brake pedal and push the selector leverbutton before shifting the selector leverfrom ‘‘P’’ to the ‘‘D’’, ‘‘R’’, ‘‘2’’ or ‘‘1’’ position.Be sure the vehicle is fully stopped before

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attempting to shift the selector lever from orto ‘‘P’’ or ‘‘R’’.

This automatic transmission is de-signed so that the foot brake pedalMUST be depressed before shiftingfrom ‘‘P’’ to any drive position whilethe ignition switch is ‘‘ON’’.

NOTE:

The selector lever cannot be moved outof ‘‘P’’ and into any of the other gearpositions if the ignition key is turned tothe ‘‘LOCK’’ position or if the key isremoved from the switch.

1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed andpush the selector lever button to shift intoa driving gear.

2. Release the parking brake and foot brake,then gradually start the vehicle in motion.

When the battery charge is low, theselector lever can be moved if the

ignition switch is in the ‘‘ACC’’ posi-tion.

WARNING

O Do not depress the acceleratorpedal while shifting from ‘‘P’’ or‘‘N’’ to ‘‘R’’, ‘‘D’’, ‘‘2’’ or ‘‘1’’.Always depress the brake pedaluntil shifting is completed. Fail-ure to do so could cause you tolose control and have an acci-dent.

O Cold engine idle speed is higher,so use caution when shifting intoa forward or reverse gear beforethe engine has warmed up.

O Never shift to ‘‘P’’ or ‘‘R’’ whilevehicle is moving. This couldcause an accident.

O On slippery roads, do not down-shift. This may cause a loss ofcontrol.

CAUTION

When stopping the vehicle on anuphill grade, do not hold the vehicleby depressing the accelerator pedal.The foot brakes should be used forthis purpose.

Shifting from ‘‘P’’ (Park)

If the ignition switch is in the ‘‘ON’’ positionand the foot brake pedal is depressed, but theselector lever still cannot be moved out of ‘‘P’’(Park), follow these instructions:

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3. Reinsert the ignition key and turn it clock-wise to the ‘‘ACC’’ position.

4. Depress the brake pedal, move the selectorlever to ‘‘N’’ (Neutral) and start the engine.

5. Check stop light operation.

WARNING

If the selector lever cannot be movedfrom the ‘‘P’’ position while the en-gine is running and the brake pedaldepressed, the stop lights may notwork. Malfunctioning stop lightscould cause an accident injuringyourself and others.

These instructions for starting the vehicle in‘‘N’’ (Neutral) should only be used untilservice can be obtained. Never drive thevehicle if the stop lights are not operatingproperly.

Push the button to shift into ‘‘P’’, or from ‘‘N’’to ‘‘R’’, ‘‘P’’ to ‘‘R’’ and ‘‘D’’ to ‘‘2’’. All otherpositions can be selected without pushing thebutton.

‘‘P’’ (Park):

Use this selector position when the vehicle isparked or when starting the engine. Make surethe vehicle is completely stopped. For maxi-mum safety, depress the brake pedal, thenpush in the selector lever button and move thelever to the ‘‘P’’ position. Apply the parking

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brake. When parking on a hill, apply the park-ing brake first, then shift the lever into the ‘‘P’’position.

‘‘R’’ (Reverse):

Use this position to back up. Always be surethe vehicle is completely stopped when se-lecting ‘‘R’’. With the brake pedal depressed,

push in the selector lever button and move thelever to the ‘‘R’’ position.

‘‘N’’ (Neutral):

Neither forward or reverse gear is engaged.The engine can be started in this position.You may shift to ‘‘N’’ and restart a stalledengine while the vehicle is moving.

‘‘D’’ (Drive):

Use this position for all normal forwarddriving.

‘‘2’’ (Second gear):

Use for hill climbing or engine braking ondownhill grades or starting on slippery roads.

Push in the selector lever button and move theselector lever from the ‘‘D’’ to ‘‘2’’ position.

Do not downshift into the ‘‘2’’ position atspeeds over the following speeds and do notexceed the following speeds in the ‘‘2’’ position:

H (2WD AUTO):60 MPH (95 km/h)

H (LOCK):50 MPH (80 km/h)

4LO:22 MPH (35 km/h)

‘‘1’’ (Low gear):

Use this position when climbing steep hillsslowly or driving slowly through deep snow,sand or mud, or for maximum engine brakingon steep downhill grades.

Do not downshift into the ‘‘1’’ position atspeeds over the following speed and do notexceed the following speeds in the ‘‘1’’ posi-tion:

H (2WD AUTO):30 MPH (50 km/h)

H (LOCK):30 MPH (50 km/h)

4LO:10 MPH (15 km/h)

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Accelerator downshift— In ‘‘D’’ position —

For passing or hill climbing, fully depress theaccelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts thetransmission down into second gear or firstgear, depending on the vehicle speed.

Overdrive position

ON: For normal driving, push the over-drive switch ‘‘ON ’’ with theselector switch in the ‘‘D’’ position.The transmission is upshifted into

OVERDRIVE as the vehicle speedincreases.

The overdrive will not engage until theengine has warmed up.

OFF: For driving up and down long slopeswhere engine ‘‘braking’’ would beadvantageous, push the switch ‘‘OFF

’’.When cruising at a low speeds orclimbing a gentle slope, you may feeluncomfortable shift shock as thetransmission shifts between 3rd andoverdrive repeatedly. In this case, setthe overdrive switch in the ‘‘OFF

’’ position.The indicator light will come on atthis time.

When driving conditions change, push theoverdrive switch in the ‘‘ON ’’ position.

Remember not to drive at high speeds forextended periods of time with the overdrive

switch set in the ‘‘OFF ’’ position. Thislowers the fuel economy.

Fail-safe

When the Fail-safe operation occurs, the nexttime the key is turned to the ‘‘ON’’ position, theO/D OFF light will blink for approximately 8seconds after coming on for 2 seconds. Whilethe vehicle can be driven under these circum-stances please note that the gears in theautomatic transmission will be locked in thirdgear.

If the vehicle is driven under extremeconditions, such as excessive wheelspinning and subsequent hard braking,the Fail-safe system may be activated.This will occur even if all electricalcircuits are functioning properly. In thiscase, turn the ignition key ‘‘OFF’’ andwait for 3 seconds. Then turn the keyback to the ‘‘ON’’ position. The vehicleshould return to its normal operating

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condition. If it does not return to itsnormal operating condition have yourINFINITI dealer check the transmissionand repair if necessary.

STARTING THE ENGINE1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Move the selector lever to ‘‘P’’ (Park) or‘‘N’’ (Neutral). (‘‘P’’ preferred.)

NOTE:

The selector lever cannot be moved outof ‘‘P’’ and into any of the other gearpositions if the ignition key is turned to‘‘OFF’’ or if the key is removed from theswitch.

The starter is designed not to operate ifthe selector lever is in one of thedriving positions.

3. Crank the engine with your foot off theaccelerator pedal by turning the ignitionkey to ‘‘START’’. Release the key when the

engine starts. If the engine starts, but failsto run, repeat the above procedure.

— If the engine is very hard to startin extremely cold or hot weather, de-press the accelerator pedal and holdit to help start the engine.

CAUTION

Do not operate the starter for morethan 10 seconds at a time. If theengine does not start, turn the keyoff and wait 10 seconds beforecranking again, otherwise the startercould be damaged.

4. Warm-upAllow the engine to idle for at least 30seconds after starting. Drive at moderatespeed for a short distance first, especiallyin cold weather.

PARKING BRAKE

To apply: pull the lever up.

To release:

1. Firmly apply the foot brake.

2. Move the selector lever to the ‘‘P’’ (Park)position.

3. While pulling up on the lever slightly,push the button and lower completely.

4. Before driving, be sure the brake warninglight goes out.

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WARNING

O Be sure the parking brake is fullyreleased before driving. Failureto do so can cause brake failureand lead to an accident.

O Do not release the parking brakefrom outside the vehicle.

O Do not use the gear shift in placeof the parking brake. When park-ing, be sure the parking brake isfully engaged.

O Do not leave children unattendedin a vehicle. They could releasethe parking brake and cause anaccident.

CRUISE CONTROLThe cruise control allows driving at a speed

between 30 to 90 MPH (48 to 144 km/h)without keeping your foot on the acceleratorpedal.

To turn on the cruise control, push themain switch on. The indicator light on theswitch will come on.

To set cruising speed, accelerate your

vehicle to the desired speed, push theCOAST/SET switch and release it. (The‘‘CRUISE’’ light will come on.) Take your footoff the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle willmaintain the set speed.

O When passing a vehicle, depress theaccelerator pedal. When you release thepedal, the vehicle will return to the previ-ously set speed.

O The vehicle may not maintain the set speedwhen going up or down steep hills. If thishappens, drive without the cruise control.

To cancel the preset speed, follow any ofthese methods:

a) Push the cancel button; The ‘‘CRUISE’’light will go out.

b) Tap the brake pedal; The ‘‘CRUISE’’ lightwill go out.

c) Turn the main switch off. Both the ‘‘ON’’indicator and ‘‘CRUISE’’ lights will go out.

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O If you depress the brake pedal whilepushing the ‘‘ACCEL/RESUME’’ switch andreset at the cruising speed, the cruisecontrol will disengage. Turn the mainswitch off once and then turn it on again.

O The cruise control will automatically can-cel if the vehicle slows down more than 8MPH (13 km/h) below the set speed.

O Move the selector lever to the ‘‘N’’ position.The ‘‘CRUISE’’ light will go out.

To reset at a faster cruising speed, useone of the following methods:

a) Depress the accelerator pedal. When thevehicle attains the desired speed, push andrelease the ‘‘COAST/SET’’ switch.

b) Push and hold the ‘‘ACCEL’’ set switch.When the vehicle attains the speed youdesire, release the switch.

c) Push, then quickly release the ‘‘ACCEL’’set switch. Each time you do this, the set

speed will increase by about 1 MPH (1.6km/h).

To reset at a slower cruising speed, useone of the following methods:

a) Lightly tap the brake pedal. When thevehicle attains the desired speed, push the‘‘COAST/SET’’ switch and release it.

b) Push and hold the ‘‘COAST/SET’’ switch.Release the switch when the vehicle slowsdown to the desired speed.

c) Push, then quickly release the‘‘COAST/SET’’ switch. Each time you dothis, the set speed will decrease by about1 MPH (1.6 km/h).

To resume the preset speed, push andrelease the ‘‘RESUME’’ set switch. The vehiclewill resume the last set cruising speed whenthe vehicle speed is over 30 MPH (48 km/h).

Precautions

O If the cruise control system malfunctions,

it will cancel automatically. The cruiseindicator in the meter assembly will thenblink to warn the driver.

O If the cruise indicator blinks, turn thecruise control switch (Main switch) ‘‘OFF’’and have the system checked by yourINFINITI dealer.

O The cruise indicator may sometimes blinkwhen the cruise control switch (Mainswitch) is turned ‘‘ON’’ while pushing the‘‘ACCEL/RESUME’’ switch or ‘‘COAST/SET’’switch or ‘‘CANCEL’’ switch (located on thesteering wheel). To properly set the cruisecontrol system, perform the steps above inthe order indicated. (This is a fail-safemode. Turn the main switch ‘‘OFF’’ and turnit ‘‘ON’’ again without pushing the set switchto return to normal operation.)


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WARNING

Do not use the cruise control whendriving under the following condi-tions:

O when it is not possible to keep thevehicle at set speed.

O in heavy traffic or in traffic thatvaries in speed.

O on winding or hilly roads.

O on slippery roads (rain, snow,ice, etc.)

O in very windy areas.

O Doing so could cause a loss ofvehicle control and result in anaccident.

BREAK-IN SCHEDULEYour driving habits during the first 1,000 miles(1,600 km) of vehicle operation are importantto the future reliability and economy of yournew INFINITI. Listed below are driving recom-mendations that will allow proper break-in ofengine components. Driving the vehicle toohard during the break-in may result in vehicledamage or shortened engine life.

O Do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm.

Do not drive over the following speedlimits:

H position:50 MPH (80 km/h)

4LO position:30 MPH (50 km/h)

O Do not accelerate hard in top gear.

O Avoid quick starts and full acceleration.

O Avoid hard stops as much as possible.

O For the first 300 miles (500 km), it is

recommended that you drive in the2-wheel drive (H) position.

O Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles(800 km).

ECONOMY HINTSO Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain

cruising speeds with a constant acceleratorposition.

O Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.

O Driving at high speeds will lower fueleconomy.

O Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking.Keep a safe distance behind other vehicles.

O Select a gear range suitable to road con-ditions.

O Avoid unnecessary prolonged engineidling.

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O Follow the recommended periodic mainte-nance schedule.

O Keep the tires inflated at the correct pres-sure. Improper tire pressure will increasewear and waste fuel.

O Make sure the front wheels are properlyaligned. Improper alignment will causepremature tire wear and lower fueleconomy.

O Air conditioner operation lowers fueleconomy. Use the air conditioner onlywhen necessary.

O When cruising at highway speeds, it ismore economical to use the air conditionerand leave the windows closed to reducedrag.

O Use ‘‘LOCK’’ position only when neces-sary. ‘‘LOCK’’ operation lowers fueleconomy.

USING 4WD

TRANSFER CASE SHIFTINGPROCEDURES

The transfer case is used to shift from the2WD to the 4WD mode or vice versa.

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H (2WD) — Only the rear wheels aredriven. Use when driving under the sameconditions as standard 2WD vehicle.

H (AUTO) — Torque distributed to thefront and rear wheels changes automati-cally, depending on road conditions en-countered.

H (LOCK) — Four wheels are driven. Usewhen driving on roads where it is difficultto drive in the H (2WD) position (i.e.,driving at normal speeds on snow cov-ered, rocky or sandy roads).

The ‘‘H (LOCK)’’ position provides maximumpower and traction. Avoid excessivespeed, as it will cause loss of traction.Speed over 50 MPH (80 km/h) in H(LOCK) is not recommend.

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position with the vehicle stopped. The‘‘N’’ position disengages the automatictransmission mechanical parking lock,which will allow the vehicle to roll unex-pectedly. Do not leave the transfer shiftlever in ‘‘N’’.

4LO — Four wheels are driven. Usewhen climbing or descending steep hills,or during hard driving in sand, mud ordeep snow. The ‘‘4LO’’ position providesmaximum power and traction. Avoidraising vehicle speed excessively, asthe maximum speed is approximately30 MPH (50 km/h).

O The indicator light blinks while shift-ing from one drive mode to theother. It illuminates after shiftingthe drive mode. If the indicator lightdoes not change illumination duringdrive mode shifts, look around thevehicle to check that safety is en-sured. Set the steering wheel to the

straight-ahead position, then shiftthe drive mode while accelerating ordecelerating the engine or backingup the vehicle.

O With the shift lever set to the ‘‘4LO’’position, set the 4WD shift switch toeither the AUTO or the LOCK posi-tion. If the 4WD shift switch is set tothe 2WD position, moving the shiftlever to the ‘‘H’’ position will set thedrive system in the 2WD mode. Thiswill cause the drive system to stick.

O If the shift lever is set midway be-tween the ‘‘H’’ and the ‘‘4LO’’ posi-tion, the 4WD warning light willsometimes illuminate. When thisoccurs, move the shift lever to the‘‘H’’ or ‘‘4LO’’ position.If the key switch is turned off afterthe above condition, the 4WD warn-ing light goes out.

O Limited slip differential equippedmodel:Traction performance is high, sowhen making a turn on paved roads,vibration and tire squealing may oc-cur.

WARNING

O If the rear wheels spin on snow-covered roads, etc., do not at-tempt to operate the shift lever or4WD shift switch.

O When parking the vehicle, applythe parking brake and shift thetransfer control lever in the ‘‘H’’or ‘‘4LO’’ position. Do not leavebetween the ‘‘H’’ and ‘‘4LO’’ po-sitions. Otherwise, the vehiclecould roll unexpectedly even ifthe automatic transmission is in


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the ‘‘P’’ position.

O If the ATP lamp is ‘‘ON’’, thisindicates that the automatictransmission ‘‘park’’ position willnot function and the transfer shiftlever is in the ‘‘N’’ position. Fail-ure to engage the transfer shiftlever in ‘‘H’’ or ‘‘4LO’’ could re-sult in the vehicle moving unex-pectedly, resulting in seriouspersonal injury or property dam-age.

O While warming up the engine,idling speed becomes high. Beespecially careful when startingor driving on slippery surfaces.

CAUTION

Do not drive the vehicle in the ‘‘H’’(LOCK) or ‘‘4LO’’ position on drypavement. Doing so will apply anundue strain on the 4WD mecha-nism, resulting in damage. It alsomay cause premature wear to thetires or increase fuel consumption.

Transfer shift lever

Move the transfer shift lever to the ‘‘H’’ or‘‘4LO’’ position, depending on operating con-ditions.

Shifting the transfer shift lever

1. Stop the vehicle.

2. Move the selector lever to the ‘‘N’’ position.

3. Move the transfer shift lever from ‘‘H’’ to‘‘4LO’’ or from ‘‘4LO’’ to ‘‘H’’ position.

Transfer ‘‘4LO’’ indicator light willcome on when the transfer shift lever isset in the ‘‘4LO’’ position with theignition key in the ‘‘ON’’ position.

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WARNING

If the ATP lamp is ‘‘ON’’, this indi-cates that the automatic transmis-sion ‘‘park’’ position will not func-tion and the transfer shift lever is inthe ‘‘N’’ position. Failure to engagethe transfer shift lever in ‘‘H’’ or‘‘4LO’’ could result in the vehiclemoving unexpectedly, resulting inserious personal injury or propertydamage.

CAUTION

O Never shift the transfer shift leverwhile the vehicle is moving.

O Shift the transfer shift leverquickly and smoothly when mov-ing across the ‘‘N’’ position with

the vehicle stopped.

4WD shift switch

O The 4WD shift switch is effected when thetransfer shift lever is set to the ‘‘H’’position.

O The 4WD shift switch is shifted to eitherthe 2WD, AUTO or LOCK position, de-pending on driving conditions.

Operating the 4WD shift switch

1. Set the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.

If the 4WD shift switch is operatedwhile making a turn, accelerating ordecelerating or if the key switch isturned off while in the 4WD mode, youmay feel a jerk. This is not abnormal.

2. Turn the knob to the 2WD, AUTO or LOCKposition.

O With the knob set to the AUTO position,distribution of torque to the front and rearwheels changes automatically, dependingon road conditions encountered. This re-sults in improved driving stability.

When the vehicle is stopped after mak-ing a turn, you may feel a slight joltafter the selector lever is shifted to ‘‘N’’or ‘‘P’’. This is because the transferclutch is released and not because of amalfunction.

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O With the shift lever set to the 4LO position,the 4WD shift switch is not effected.

CAUTION

Before placing the 4WD shift switchin the ‘‘LOCK’’ position, ensure thevehicle speed is less than 50 MPH(80 km/h).

4WD indicator light

The 4WD indicator light is located in thetachometer.

The light should turn off within 1 second afterturning the ignition switch to ‘‘ON’’.

While the engine is running, the 4-wheel driveindicator light will illuminate the positionselected by the transfer shift lever and/or 4WDshift switch.

The 4-wheel drive indicator light willblink while shifting from one drivemode to the other.

CAUTION

O When the 4WD shift switch isshifted to the AUTO position atlow ambient temperatures, the4WD indicator light shows LOCK.In this case, torque distribution isin the vicinity of the LOCK condi-

tion. Be careful as tight brakingphenomenon will occur, or thevehicle may become difficult toturn. If the vehicle is operated forsome time, the 4WD indicatorlight indication changes to AUTO.

O If the 4WD indicator light indica-tion changes to 2WD when the4WD shift switch is shifted to theAUTO or LOCK position at lowambient temperatures, the 2WDmode may be being engaged dueto malfunctioning drive system. Ifthe indicator does not return tonormal and the 4WD warninglight comes on, have the systemchecked by the nearest INFINITIdealer.

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4WD warning light

The 4WD warning light is located in themeter.

If the transfer shift lever is set in the ‘‘N’’position, the 4WD warning light may illumi-nate. When this occurs, move the transfer shiftlever to the ‘‘H’’ or ‘‘4LO’’ position.

The 4WD warning light comes on when thekey switch is turned to ‘‘ON’’. It turns off soonafter the engine is started.

If any problem occurs when the key switch is‘‘ON’’, the warning light will either remainilluminated or blink.

If the 4WD warning light comes on, the 4WDindicator light goes out.

CAUTION

If the warning light comes on orblinks during operation, have yourvehicle checked by an authorizedINFINITI dealer as soon as possible.

DRIVING SAFETY PRECAU-TIONS

Your INFINITI is designed for both normal andoff-road use. However, avoid driving in deepwater or mud as your INFINITI is mainlydesigned for leisure use, unlike a conventionaloff-road vehicle.

WARNING

O Drive carefully when off the roadand avoid dangerous areas. Al-ways wear your seat belts to helpkeep you and your passengers inposition when driving over roughterrain.

O Do not drive across steep slopes.Instead drive either straight up orstraight down the slopes. Off-roadvehicles can tip over sideways

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much more easily than they canforward or backward.

O Many hills are too steep for anyvehicle. If you drive up them, youmay stall. If you drive down them,you may not be able to controlyour speed. If you drive acrossthem, you may roll over.

O Stay alert when driving to the topof a hill. At the top there could bea drop-off or other hazard thatcould cause an accident.

O If your engine stalls or you cannotmake it to the top of a steep hill,never attempt to turn around.Your vehicle could tip or rollover. Always back straight downin reverse gear. Never back downin neutral (N), using only the

brake, as this could cause loss ofcontrol.

O Heavy braking going down a hillcould cause your brakes to over-heat and fade, resulting in loss ofcontrol and an accident. Applybrakes lightly and use a low gearto control your speed.

O Unsecured cargo can be thrownaround when driving over roughterrain. Properly secure it so thatit will not be thrown forward andcause injury to you or your pas-sengers.

O Avoid raising the center of gravityby loading things on the roof orequipping the vehicle with tireslarger than specified in thismanual. This could cause your

vehicle to rollover. Put heavyloads in the cargo area as farforward and as low as possible.

O Do not grip the inside or spokes ofthe steering wheel when drivingoff-road. The steering wheelcould jerk and injure your hands.Instead drive with your fingersand thumbs on the outside of therim.

O Before operating the vehicle, en-sure that the driver and all pas-sengers have their seat belts fas-tened.

O Always drive with the floor matsin place as the floor may becomevery hot. Particular care shouldbe taken if you are barefoot.


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O Lower your speed when encoun-tering strong crosswinds. With itshigher center of gravity, yourINFINITI is more affected by gustyside winds. Slower speeds en-sure better vehicle control.

O Do not drive beyond the perfor-mance of the tires even with4WD.

Accelerating quickly, sharp steer-ing maneuvers or sudden brakingmay cause loss of control.

O Install the same size of wintertires on all four (4) wheels (suchas studless tires) or install tirechains to the rear wheels whendriving on slippery roads (e.g.,after a snow) and drive carefully.

O Be sure to check the brakes im-mediately after driving in mud orwater as specified in ‘‘WETBRAKES’’ under the heading‘‘Precautions when driving’’.

O Avoid parking your vehicle onsteep hills. If you get out of thevehicle and it rolls forward, back-ward or sideways, you could beinjured.

O Whenever you drive off-roadthrough sand, mud or water asdeep as the wheel hub, morefrequent maintenance may be re-quired. For details, refer to‘‘Maintenance under severe driv-ing conditions’’ under the head-ing ‘‘Maintenance schedule’’.


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PARKING/PARKING ONHILLS

WARNING

● Do not park the vehicle over flam-mable materials such as drygrass, waste paper or rags, asthey may burn easily.

● The transfer shift lever must be in

the ‘‘H’’ or ‘‘4LO’’ position andthe parking brake set to preventthe vehicle from rolling.

● Never place the transfer shift le-ver in the ‘‘N’’ position, other-wise, the vehicle could roll unex-pectedly even if the automatictransmission is in the ‘‘P’’ posi-

tion. This could result in seriouspersonal injury or propertydamage.

1. Firmly apply the parking brake.

2. Move the selector lever to the ‘‘P’’ (PARK)position.

WARNING

Safe parking procedures require set-ting the parking brake and placingthe selector lever into the ‘‘P’’ (park)position. Failure to do so couldcause the vehicle to move unexpect-edly or roll away and result in anaccident. Make sure the shift leverhas been pushed as far forward as itcan go and cannot be moved withoutdepressing the button at the end ofthe lever.

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WARNING

If the ATP lamp is ‘‘ON’’, this indi-cates that the automatic transmis-sion ‘‘park’’ position will not func-tion and the transfer shift lever is inthe ‘‘N’’ position. Failure to engagethe transfer shift lever in ‘‘H’’ or‘‘4LO’’ could result in the vehiclemoving unexpectedly, resulting inserious personal injury or propertydamage.

3. To help prevent the vehicle from rollinginto the street when parked on a slopingdrive way, it is a good practice to turn thewheels as illustrated.

O HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB:j1

Turn the wheels into the curb and movethe vehicle forward until the curb side

wheel gently touches the curb.

O HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB:j2

Turn the wheels away from the curb andmove the vehicle back until the curb sidewheel gently touches the curb.

O HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NOCURB:j3

Turn the wheels toward the side of theroad so the vehicle will move away fromthe center of the road if it moves.

4. Turn the ignition key to the ‘‘LOCK’’position and remove the key.

WARNING

O Never leave children unattendedin the vehicle.

O Never leave the engine runningwhile the vehicle is unattended.

POWER STEERING SYS-TEMThe power assisted steering is designed touse a hydraulic pump, driven by the engine, toassist steering.

If the engine stops or drive belt breaks, youwill still have control of the vehicle. However,much greater steering effort is needed, espe-cially in sharp turns or at low speeds.

BRAKE SYSTEMThe brake system has two separate hydrauliccircuits. If one circuit develops a problem, youwill still have braking at two wheels.

Vacuum assisted brake

The brake booster aids braking by usingengine vacuum. If the engine stops, you canstop the vehicle by depressing the brakepedal. However, greater foot pressure on thebrake pedal will be required to stop the vehicleand the stopping distance will be longer.


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Wet brakes

When the vehicle is washed or driven throughwater, the brakes may get wet. As a result,your braking distance will be longer and thevehicle may pull to one side during braking.

To dry brakes, drive the vehicle at a safespeed while lightly pressing the brake pedal toheat-up the brakes. Do this until the brakesreturn to normal. Avoid driving the vehicle athigh speeds until the brakes function cor-rectly.

Using the brakes

Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedalwhile driving. This will overheat the brakes,wear out the brake linings and pads faster andreduce gas mileage.To help save the brakes and to prevent thebrakes from overheating, before going down aslope or long grade, reduce speed and down-shift to a lower gear.

WARNING

While driving on a slippery surface,be careful when braking, accelerat-ing or downshifting. Abrupt brakingor accelerating could cause thewheels to skid and result in anaccident.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYS-TEM (ABS)The anti-lock brake system controls the brakesat each wheel so the wheels will not lock whenbraking abruptly or when braking on slipperysurfaces. The system detects the rotationspeed at each wheel and varies the brake fluidpressure to prevent each wheel from locking.By preventing wheel lockup, the system helpsthe driver maintain steering control and helps

to minimize swerving and spinning on slip-pery surfaces.

Using the system

Depress the brake pedal and hold it down.

WARNING

Do not pump the brake pedal.

Doing so may result in increasedstopping distances.

Normal operation

The anti-lock brake system will not operate atspeeds below 3 to 6 MPH (5 to 10 km/h) tocompletely stop the vehicle. (The speeds willvary according to road conditions.) When theanti-lock system senses that one or morewheels are close to locking up, the actuator(under the hood) rapidly applies and releaseshydraulic pressure (like pumping the brakes


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very quickly). While the actuator is working,you may feel a pulsation in the brake pedaland hear a noise or vibration from the actuatorunder the hood. This is normal and indicatesthat the anti-lock system is working properly.However, the pulsation may indicate that roadconditions are hazardous and extra care isrequired while driving.

If a tire slips on rough roads for morethan 10 seconds, the ABS brake warn-ing light may come on. Turn OFF theignition key, restart the engine anddrive the vehicle at speeds above 20MPH (30 km/h). If the warning lightdoes not go out, have the vehiclechecked at an INFINITI dealer.

Self-test feature

The anti-lock brake system consists of elec-tronic sensors, electric pumps, and hydraulicsolenoids controlled by a computer. Thecomputer has a built-in diagnostic feature that

tests the system each time you start the engineand move the vehicle at a low speed inforward or reverse. When the ‘‘self-test’’ oc-curs, you may hear a ‘‘clank’’ noise and/or feela ‘‘pulsation’’ in the brake pedal. This isnormal and is not an indication of anymalfunction. If the computer senses any mal-function, it switches the anti-lock brake sys-tem OFF and turns on the ‘‘ABS’’ brakewarning light in the dashboard. The brakesystem will then behave normally, but withoutanti-lock assistance.

If the light comes on during the self check, orwhile you are driving, you should take yourvehicle to your INFINITI dealer for repair atyour earliest convenience.

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 vehiclecontrol during braking on slipperysurfaces, but remember that thestopping distance on slippery sur-faces will be longer than on normalsurfaces, even with the anti-locksystem. Stopping distances mayalso be longer on rough, gravel orsnow covered roads, or if you areusing tire chains. Always maintain asafe distance from the vehicle infront of you. Ultimately, the respon-sibility for safety of self and othersrests in the hands of the driver.

Tire type and condition may alsoaffect braking effectiveness.

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wheels.

O When installing a spare tire,make sure it is the proper sizeand type as specified on the tireplacard. For tire placard locationinformation, refer to ‘‘Tireplacard’’ in the ‘‘Technical andconsumer information’’ section ofthis Owner’s Manual.

COLD WEATHER DRIVING

Freeing a frozen door lock

To prevent a door lock from freezing, applyde-icer or glycerin through the key hole. If thelock becomes frozen, heat the key beforeinserting it into the key hole.

Anti-freeze

When it is anticipated that the temperature willdrop below 32°F (0°C), check the anti-freeze

(ethylene glycol base) to assure proper winterprotection. For details, see ‘‘Engine coolingsystem’’ in the ‘‘Do-it-yourself’’ section.

Battery

If the battery is not fully charged duringextremely cold weather conditions, the batteryfluid may freeze and damage the battery. Tomaintain maximum efficiency, the batteryshould be checked regularly. For details, see‘‘Battery’’ in the ‘‘Do-it-yourself’’ section.

Draining of coolant water

If the vehicle is to be left outside withoutanti-freeze, drain the cooling system by open-ing the drain valves located under the radiatorand on the engine block. Refill before oper-ating the vehicle. See ‘‘Changing enginecoolant’’ in the ‘‘Do-it-yourself’’ section.

Tire equipment

1. SUMMER tires are of a tread design toprovide superior performance on dry pave-

ment. However, the performance of thesetires will be substantially reduced in snowyand icy conditions. If you operate yourvehicle on snowy or icy roads, INFINITIrecommends the use of MUD & SNOW orALL SEASON tires on all four wheels.Please consult your INFINITI dealer for thetire type, size, speed rating and availabilityinformation.

2. For additional traction on icy roads, stud-ded tires may be used. However, someprovinces and states prohibit their use.Check local, state and provincial lawsbefore installing studded tires.

Skid and traction capabilities of stud-ded snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces,may be poorer than that of non-studdedsnow tires.

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the chain manufacturer’s suggestions.

Use of tire chains may be prohibited accord-ing to location. Check the local laws beforeinstalling tire chains. When installing tirechains, make sure they are of proper size forthe tires on your vehicle and are installedaccording to the chain manufacturer’s sugges-tions. Use only SAE Class ‘‘S’’ chains.Other types may damage your vehicle. Usechain tensioners when recommended by thetire chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit.Loose end links of the tire chain must besecured or removed to prevent the possibilityof whipping action damage to the fenders orunderbody. If possible, avoid fully loadingyour vehicle when using tire chains. In addi-tion, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise, yourvehicle may be damaged and/or vehicle han-dling and performance may be adverselyaffected.

Do not use tire chains on dry roads.

Special winter equipment

It is recommended that the following items becarried in the vehicle during winter:

1. A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to re-move ice and snow from the windows andwiper blades.

2. A sturdy, flat board to be placed under thejack to give it firm support.

3. A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow-drifts.

4. Extra window washer fluid to refill thereservoir tank.

Driving on snow or ice

WARNING

O Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezingrain), very cold snow or ice canbe slick and very hard to drive on.

The vehicle will have a lot lesstraction or ‘‘grip’’ under theseconditions. Try to avoid drivingon wet ice until the road is saltedor sanded.

O Whatever the condition, drivewith caution. Accelerate and slowdown with care. If accelerating ordownshifting too fast, the drivewheels will lose even more trac-tion.

O Allow more stopping distance un-der these conditions. Brakingshould be started sooner than ondry pavement.

O Allow greater following distanceson slippery roads.

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otherwise clear road in shadedareas. If a patch of ice is seenahead, brake before reaching it.Try not to brake while actually onthe ice, and avoid any suddensteering maneuvers.

● Do not use cruise control on slip-pery roads.

● Snow can trap dangerous exhaustgases under your vehicle. Keepsnow clear of the exhaust pipeand from around your vehicle.

Engine block heater/Engine heater (if so equipped)

An engine block heater/engine heater to assistextreme cold temperature starting is availablethrough your INFINITI dealer.

WARNING

Do not use your heater with an un-grounded electrical system or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. You canbe injured by an electrical shock ifyou use an ungrounded connection.


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5 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCEPROGRAMEvery new INFINITI comes with a 4 year,unlimited mileage Roadside Assistance plan.In the event of a roadside emergency, Road-side Assistance Service is available to you.Please refer to your Warranty Booklet fordetails. Both the Warranty Booklet and Road-side Assistance Calling Card in your Owner’sLiterature Portfolio provide the Toll-FreeNumber to call for assistance. Roadside As-sistance is provided 24 hours a day, 365 daysa year, for four years from the date sold to giveemergency roadside help, in the event ofmechanical or nonmechanical trouble(s) suchas flat tires, out-of-gas, dead battery, lost keysmechanical breakdown, accident, etc.

FLAT TIREIf you have a flat tire, follow the instructionsbelow.Stopping the vehicle

1. Safely move the vehicle off the road andaway from traffic.

2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

3. Park on a level surface and apply theparking brake. Shift the automatic trans-mission to ‘‘P’’.

WARNING

The transfer shift lever must be inthe ‘‘H’’ or ‘‘4LO’’ position.

Never place the transfer shift lever inthe ‘‘N’’ position. Otherwise, thevehicle could roll unexpectedly evenif the automatic transmission is in

the ‘‘P’’ position. This could result inserious personal injury or propertydamage.

4. Turn off the engine.

WARNING

O Make sure the parking brake issecurely applied and the auto-matic transmission is in ‘‘P’’.

O Never change tires when the ve-hicle is on a slope, ice or slipperyareas. This is hazardous.

O Never change tires if oncomingtraffic is close to your vehicle.Wait for professional roadassistance.

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5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic, and tosignal professional road assistance per-sonnel that you need help.

6. Have all passengers get out of the vehicleand stand in a safe place, away from trafficand clear of the vehicle.

If needed, Roadside Assistance is available.Please refer to your Warranty Booklet orRoadside Assistance I.D. Card for the toll-freenumber to call.

Getting the spare tire and tools

Remove jacking tools and spare tire fromstorage area.

Tightening torque of nuts:48 to 66 ft-lb(66 to 89 Nzm)

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CAUTION

O Do not insert the jack rod straightas it is designed to be insertedobliquely.

O Make sure the rod tip fits in thefitting portion of the spare tirehanger and turn the rod.

O Be sure to center the spare tiresuspending plate on the wheeland then lift the spare tire.

Blocking wheels

Stop the engine and pull the parking brakelever all the way on.

Place suitable blocks at both the front andback of the wheel diagonally opposite the flattire to prevent the vehicle from rolling when itis jacked up.

WARNING

Be sure to block the wheel as thevehicle may move and cause per-sonal injury.

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Jacking up and removing wheel

Carefully read the following instruc-tions.

1. Put the adapter stored in the tool bag onthe jack when jacking up the front side.

Do not use the jack adapter for therear.

2. Place the jack directly under the jack-uppoint.

The jack should be used on levelfirm ground.

3. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turns byturning counterclockwise with the wheelnut wrench.

Do not remove the wheel nuts until thetire is off the ground.

4. Carefully raise the vehicle until the tireclears the ground. To lift the vehicle,securely hold the jack lever and rod withboth hands as shown above. Remove the

wheel nuts, and then remove the wheel. Donot remove the brake drum with the wheel.

WARNING

O Never get under the vehicle whileit is supported only by the jack.

O Use the jack provided with yourvehicle. Do not use the jack pro-vided with your vehicle on othervehicles.The jack is designed only for lift-ing your vehicle during a tirechange.

O Use the correct jack up points;never use any other part of thevehicle for jack support.

O Never jack up the vehicle morethan necessary.

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O Never use blocks on or under thejack.

O Do not start or run engine whilevehicle is on the jack as it maycause the vehicle to move. This isespecially true for vehicles withlimited slip differential carriers.

O Do not allow passengers to stayin the vehicle while it is on thejack.

Installing wheel

1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surfacebetween the wheel and hub.

2. Carefully put the wheel on and tighten thewheel nuts finger tight.

3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheelnuts alternately and evenly until they aretight.

4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tiretouches the ground. Then, with the wheelnut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts se-

curely in the sequence as illustrated.

WARNING

O Incorrect wheel nuts or improp-erly tightened wheel nuts cancause the wheel to become looseor come off. This could cause anaccident.

O Do not use oil or grease on thewheel studs or nuts. This couldcause the nuts to become loose.

As soon as possible tighten the wheelnuts to the specified torque with atorque wrench.

Wheel nut tightening torque:87 to 108 ft-lb (118 to 147 Nzm)

Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pres-sure.

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COLD pressure:

After vehicle has been parked for threehours or more or driven less than 1 mile(1.6 km).

COLD tire pressures are shown on thetire placard affixed to the glove box lid.

Retighten the wheel nuts when thevehicle has been run for 600 miles(1,000 km) after installing the alumi-num wheel.

5. Securely store the spare tire and jackingequipment in the vehicle.

WARNING

Always make sure that the spare tireand jacking equipment are properlysecured after use. Such items canbecome dangerous projectiles in anaccident or sudden stop.

JUMP STARTINGIf you try to start your engine with a boosterbattery, follow the instructions and precau-tions below:

WARNING

O If done incorrectly, jump startingcan lead to a battery explosion,resulting in severe injury ordeath. It could also damage yourvehicle.

O Explosive hydrogen gas is alwayspresent in the vicinity of the bat-tery. Keep all sparks and flamesaway from it.

O Do not allow battery fluid to comeinto contact with eyes, skin, clothor painted surfaces. Battery fluid

is a corrosive sulphuric acid so-lution which can cause severeburns. If the fluid should comeinto contact with anything, imme-diately flush the contacted areawith water.

O Keep battery out of the reach ofchildren.

O The booster battery must be ratedat 12 volts. Use of an improperlyrated battery can damage yourvehicle.

O Whenever working on or near abattery, always wear suitable eyeprotectors (e.g., goggles or in-dustrial safety spectacles) and re-move rings, metal bands, or anyother jewelry. Do not lean overbattery when jump starting.


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O Do not attempt to jump start afrozen battery. It could explodeand cause serious injury.

O Your vehicle has an automaticengine cooling fan. It could comeon at any time. Keep hands andother objects away from it.

CAUTION

Always follow the instructions belowexactly. Failure to do so could resultin damage to the charging systemand cause personal injury.

1. Position the two vehicles to bring theirbatteries into close proximity to each otherif the booster battery is in another vehicle.Do not allow the two vehicles totouch.

2. Apply parking brakes. Move the selectorlever to ‘‘P’’. Switch off all unnecessaryelectrical systems (light, heater, air condi-tioner, etc.).

3. Remove vent caps on the battery (if soequipped). Cover the battery with an oldcloth to reduce explosion hazard.

4. Connect jumper cables in the sequence asillustrated.

CAUTION

O Always connect positive (+) topositive (+) and negative (−) tobody ground, engine lift bracket,etc. (not to the battery).

O Make sure that cables do nottouch any moving parts in theengine compartment and thatclamps do not contact any othermetal.

5. Start the engine of the other vehicle and letit run for a few minutes.

6. Keep the engine speed of the other vehicleat about 2,000 rpm, and start your enginein the normal manner.

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CAUTION

Do not keep starter motor engagedfor more than 10 seconds. If theengine does not start right away,turn the key off and wait 3 to 4seconds before trying again.

7. After starting your engine, carefully dis-connect the negative cable and then thepositive cable.

8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Besure to dispose of the cloth used to coverthe vent holes as it may be contaminatedwith corrosive acid.

PUSH STARTING

CAUTION

O Automatic transmission modelscannot be started by pushing.This may cause transmissiondamage.

O Three-way catalyst equippedmodels should not be started bypushing since the three-way cata-lyst may be damaged.

O Never try to start the vehicle bytowing it; when the engine starts,the forward surge could cause thevehicle to collide with the towvehicle.

IF YOUR VEHICLE OVER-HEATSIf your vehicle is overheating indicated by anextremely high temperature gauge reading, orif you feel a lack of engine power, detectabnormal noise, etc., take the following steps:

WARNING

O Do not continue to drive if yourvehicle overheats. Doing so couldcause a vehicle fire.

O To avoid the danger of beingburned, never remove the radia-tor cap while the engine is stillhot. When the radiator cap isremoved, pressurized hot waterwill spurt out, possibly causingserious injury.


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O Do not open the hood if steam iscoming out.

1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, applythe parking brake and move the gearshiftlever to the neutral position (automatictransmission to ‘‘P’’).

Do not stop the engine.

2. Turn off the air conditioner switch. Openall the windows, move the heater or airconditioner temperature control to ‘‘maxi-mum hot’’ and fan control to ‘‘high speed’’.

3. If engine overheating is caused by climb-ing a long hill on a hot day, run the engineat a fast idle (approximately 1,500 rpm)until the temperature gauge indication re-turns to normal.

4. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen forsteam or coolant escaping from the radia-

tor before opening the hood. Wait until nosteam or coolant can be seen beforeproceeding.

5. Open the engine hood.

WARNING

If steam or water is coming from theengine, stand clear to prevent get-ting burned.

6. Visually check drive belts for damage orlooseness. Also check if the cooling fan isrunning. The radiator hoses and radiatorshould not leak water. If coolant is leaking,the cooling fan belt is missing or loose orthe cooling fan does not run, stop theengine.

WARNING

Be careful not to allow your hands,hair, jewelry or clothing to comeinto contact with, or to get caught in,the running fan or belts.

7. After the engine cools down, check thecoolant level in the reservoir tank with theengine running. Add coolant to the reser-voir tank if necessary. Have your vehiclerepaired at the nearest INFINITI dealer.

TOW TRUCK TOWINGWhen towing your vehicle, all State (Provin-cial in Canada) and local regulations fortowing must be followed. Incorrect towingequipment could damage your vehicle. Tow-ing instructions are available from yourINFINITI dealer. Local service operators willgenerally be familiar with the applicable laws


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and procedures for towing. To assure propertowing and to prevent accidental damage toyour vehicle, INFINITI recommends that youhave a service operator tow your vehicle. It isadvisable to have the service operator care-fully read the following precautions.

WARNING

O Never ride in a vehicle that isbeing towed.

O Never get under your vehicle afterit has been lifted by a tow truck.

CAUTION

O When towing, make sure that thetransmission, axles, steering sys-tem and power train are in goodorder. If any unit is damaged, adolly must be used.

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INFINITI recommends that a dolly be used asillustrated when towing your vehicle or placeit on a flat-bed truck.

If you have to tow your vehiclewith four wheels on ground.

1. Release the parking brake.

2. Be sure to place the transfer case shift

lever into the ‘‘H’’ position and the trans-mission selector lever into the neutral(‘‘N’’) position.Observe the following restricted towingspeeds and distances.

Automatic transmission model:

O Speed: Below 30 MPH (50 km/h)

O Distance: Less than 40 miles (65km)

If the speed or distance must necessarily begreater, remove the front and rear propellershafts beforehand to prevent damage to thetransmission.

CAUTION

Never tow your vehicle from the rear(i.e., backward) with four wheels onthe ground as this may cause seriousand expensive damage to thetransmission.

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VEHICLE RECOVERY (Freeinga stuck vehicle)

● Use the towing hook only, not otherparts of the vehicle. Otherwise, thevehicle body will be damaged.

● Use the towing hook only to free avehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.Never tow the vehicle for a longdistance using only the towing hook.

● The towing hook is under tremendousforce when used to free a stuck vehicle.

Always pull the cable straight out from thefront of the vehicle. Never pull on thehook at an angle.

● Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.

WARNING

Do not spin your tires at high speed.This could cause them to explodeand result in serious injury. Parts ofyour vehicle could also overheat andbe damaged.

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CLEANING EXTERIOR ANDINTERIORIn order to maintain the appearance of yourvehicle, it is important to take proper care ofit.

In the following cases, please wash yourvehicle as soon as possible to protect thepaint surface.

O After a rainfall to prevent possible damagefrom acid rain.

O After driving on coastal roads

O When contaminants such as soot, birddroppings, tree sap, metal particles orbugs get on the paint surface

O When dust or mud builds up on thesurface

Whenever possible, store or park your vehicleinside a garage or in a covered area.

When it is necessary to park outside, park in

a shady area or protect the vehicle with a bodycover.

Be careful not to scratch the paintsurface when putting on or removingthe body cover.

Washing

Thoroughly rinse surface dirt off the vehiclewith a wet sponge and plenty of clean water.Clean the vehicle thoroughly using a mildsoap such as Nissan Car Wash, or a generalpurpose dishwashing liquid mixed with clean,lukewarm (never hot) water. Rinse the vehicleagain with plenty of clean water.

Inside flanges, seams and folds on the doors,hatches and hood are particularly vulnerableto the effects of road salt. Therefore, theseareas must be regularly cleaned. Make surethat the drain holes in the lower edge of thedoor are open. Spray water under the bodyand in the wheel wells to loosen the dirt andwash away road salt.

Avoid leaving water spots on the paint surfaceby using a damp chamois to dry the vehicle.

CAUTION

O Do not use strong householdsoap, strong chemical deter-gents, gasoline or solvents.

O Do not wash the vehicle in directsunlight or while the vehicle bodyis hot, as the surface may be-come water-spotted.

O Avoid using tight-napped or roughcloths, such as washing mitts.Care must be taken when remov-ing caked-on dirt or other foreignsubstances so that the paint sur-face is not scratched or damaged.

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Waxing

If you wish to wax your vehicle, only use a waxspecified for use over clear coats, such asNissan Liquid or Spray Wax, because yourINFINITI has been finished with the finest paintand hard clear coats. Your INFINITI dealer canassist you in choosing the proper product.

O Wax your vehicle only after a thoroughwashing. Follow the instructions suppliedwith the wax.

O Do not use a wax containing any abra-sives, cutting compounds or cleaners thatmay damage the vehicle finish.

O If the surface does not polish easily, use a‘‘road tar’’ remover and wax again.

Machine compounding or aggressivepolishing on a base coat/clear coatpaint finish may dull the finish or leaveswirl marks.

Removing spots

Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust,insects, and tree sap as quickly as possiblefrom the paint surface to avoid lasting damageor staining. Special cleaning products areavailable at your INFINITI dealer or automotiveaccessory stores.

Underbody

In areas where road salt is used in winter, theunderbody must be cleaned regularly. Thiswill prevent dirt and salt from building up andcausing underbody and suspension corrosion.Before the winter period and again in thespring, the underseal must be checked and, ifnecessary, re-treated.

Cleaning glass

Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dustfilm from the glass surfaces. It is normal forglass to become coated with a film after thevehicle is parked in the hot sun. Glass cleanerand a soft cloth will easily remove this film.

CAUTION

O When cleaning the inside of thewindow, do not use any sharp-edged tools, abrasive cleaners orchlorine based disinfectant clean-ers.

O These may damage the radio an-tenna elements or the rear win-dow defogger.

Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels

Wash regularly, especially during wintermonths in areas where road salt is used. Saltcould discolor the wheel if not removed.

Chrome parts

Clean chrome parts regularly with a non-abrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish.

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Bumpers and foldable mirrors

INFINITI recommends bumpers and foldablemirror housings be waxed with a non-abrasivewax from time to time to maintain appearance.

Cleaning interior

Occasionally remove loose dust from theinterior trim, plastic parts and seats using avacuum cleaner or soft brush.

When interior trim or seats are stained, cleanimmediately as follows:

O Wipe clean using a clean, soft damp clothand a neutral detergent. Wipe off all tracesof the detergent with another clean softdamp cloth, finishing with a soft dry cloth.

O If the above method does not remove thestains, etc., rub the affected area using asoft wet brush and a neutral detergent.Wipe off all traces of the detergent with aclean soft damp cloth, finishing with a softdry cloth.

Before using any fabric protector, read themanufacturer’s recommendations. Some fabricprotectors contain chemicals that may stain orbleach the seat material.

INFINITI offers vinyl and leather cleaner formore difficult stains or soiled surfaces. Seeyour INFINITI dealer for assistance in choos-ing the proper product.

CAUTION

O Never use benzine, thinner or anysimilar material.

O The leather seats should be regu-larly coated with a leather waxlike saddle soap. Never use carwax.

O Never use fabric protectors un-less recommended by the manu-facturer.

Floor mat positioning aid

This model includes a front floor mat bracketto act as a floor mat positioning aid. INFINITIfloor mats have been specially designed foryour vehicle model. The driver side floor mathas a grommet hole incorporated in it. Simplyposition the mat by placing the floor matbracket hook through the floor mat grommethole while centering the mat in the floorpancontour.

Periodically check to make certain that themats are properly positioned.

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Floor mats

The use of genuine floor mats can extend thelife of your vehicle carpet and make it easier toclean the interior. No matter what matsare used, be sure they are fitted foryour vehicle and are properly posi-tioned in the footwell to prevent inter-ference with pedal operation. Matsshould be maintained with regular clean-ing and replaced if they become exces-sively worn.

Seat belts

The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping themwith a sponge dampened in a mild soapsolution. Allow the belts to dry completelybefore using them.

WARNING

Do not allow wet belts to roll up in

the retractor. NEVER use bleach,dye, or chemical solvents sincethese may severely weaken the seatbelt webbing.

CORROSION PROTECTION

Most common factors contribut-ing to vehicle corrosion:

1. The accumulation of moisture-retainingdirt and debris in body panel sections,cavities, and other areas.

2. Damage to paint and other protectivecoatings caused by gravel and stone chipsor minor traffic accidents.

Environmental factors influencethe rate of corrosion:

Moisture

Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on the

vehicle body underside can accelerate corro-sion. Wet floor coverings will not dry com-pletely inside the vehicle, and should beremoved for drying to avoid floor panelcorrosion.

Relative humidity

Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of highrelative humidity, especially those areas wherethe temperatures stay above freezing whereatmospheric pollution exists, or where roadsalt is used.

Temperature

A temperature increase will accelerate the rateof corrosion to those parts which are not wellventilated.

Air pollution

Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in theair in coastal areas, or heavy road salt use willaccelerate the corrosion process. Road salt

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will also accelerate the disintegration of paintsurfaces.

To protect your vehicle from cor-rosion:

O Wash your vehicle often to keep thevehicle clean.

O Always check for minor damage to thepaint and repair it as soon as possible.

O Keep drain holes at the bottom of thedoors open to avoid water accumulation.

O Check the underbody for accumulation ofsand, dirt or salt. If present, wash withwater as soon as possible.

CAUTION

O NEVER remove dirt, sand or otherdebris from the passenger com-partment by washing it out with ahose. Remove dirt with a vacuumcleaner or broom.

O Never allow water or other liquidsto come in contact with electroniccomponents inside the vehicle.

O See your INFINITI dealer forassistance.

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Precautions ................................................. 7-2Engine cooling system ............................... 7-5Engine oil ................................................... 7-8Automatic transmission fluid ................... 7-11Power steering fluid .................................. 7-12Brake fluid ................................................ 7-13Window washer fluid ............................... 7-13Battery ...................................................... 7-14Drive belts ................................................ 7-15Spark plug replacement ........................... 7-16

Air cleaner ................................................ 7-17Wiper blade .............................................. 7-18Parking brake ........................................... 7-20Brake pedal ............................................... 7-20Brake booster ........................................... 7-21Fuses ........................................................ 7-21Fusible links .............................................. 7-23Light bulbs ............................................... 7-23Wheels and tires ...................................... 7-31

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PRECAUTIONSWhen performing any inspection or mainte-nance work on your vehicle, always take careto prevent serious accidental injury to yourselfor damage to the vehicle. The following aregeneral precautions which should be closelyobserved.

WARNING

O Park the vehicle on a level sur-face, apply the parking brake se-curely and block the wheels toprevent the vehicle from moving.Move the selector lever to ‘‘P’’(Park).

O Be sure to turn the ignition key tothe ‘‘OFF’’ or ‘‘LOCK’’ positionwhen performing any replace-ment or repair.

O If you must work with the enginerunning, keep your hands, cloth-ing, hair and tools away frommoving fans, belts and any othermoving parts.

O It is advisable to remove ties andany jewelry, such as rings,watches, etc. before working onyour vehicle.

O If you must run the engine in anenclosed space such as a garage,be sure there is proper ventilationfor exhaust gases.

O Never get under the vehicle whileit is supported only by a jack. If itis necessary to work under thevehicle, support it with safetystands.

O Keep smoking materials, flameand sparks away from fuel andbattery.

O The fuel filter or fuel lines shouldbe serviced by an INFINITI dealerbecause the fuel lines are underhigh pressure even when the en-gine is off.

CAUTION

O Do not work under the hood whilethe engine is hot. Turn off theengine and wait until it coolsdown.

O Never connect or disconnect ei-ther the battery or any transistor-

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ized component connector whilethe ignition is on.

O Avoid direct contact with usedengine oil. Improperly disposedmotor oil and/or other vehicle flu-ids can hurt the environment. Al-ways conform to local regulationsfor disposal of vehicle fluid.

This ‘‘Do-it-yourself’’ section gives instruc-tions regarding only those items which arerelatively easy for most owners to perform.More involved service should be done by yourINFINITI dealer.

You should be aware that incomplete orimproper servicing may result in operatingdifficulties or excessive emissions, and couldaffect your warranty coverage. If in doubtabout any servicing, have it done byyour INFINITI dealer.

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CHECK LOCATIONS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMThe engine cooling system is filled at thefactory with a high-quality, year-round, anti-freeze coolant solution. The anti-freeze solu-tion contains rust and corrosion inhibitors,therefore additional cooling system additivesare not necessary.

CAUTION

When adding or replacing coolant,use only an ethylene glycol anti-freeze with the proper mixture ratioof 50% antifreeze and 50% distilledwater.

The use of other types of coolantsolutions may damage your enginecooling system.

Outsidetemperature

down toAnti-

freezeDistilledwater

°C °F

−35 −30 50% 50%

WARNING

O Never remove the radiator capwhen the engine is hot. Seriousburns could be caused by highpressure fluid escaping from theradiator. Wait until the engineand radiator cool down. See pre-cautions in ‘‘If your vehicleoverheats’’ found in the ‘‘In caseof emergency’’ section.

O The radiator is equipped with a

pressure cap. Use a genuine capor its equivalent when replace-ment is required.

CHECKING ENGINE COOLANTLEVEL

Check the coolant level in the reservoir tankwhen the engine is cold. If the coolant level isbelow ‘‘MIN’’, add coolant up to the ‘‘MAX’’level. If the reservoir tank is empty, check the

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coolant level in the radiator when the en-gine is cold. If there is insufficient coolant inthe radiator, fill the radiator with coolant up tothe filler opening and also add it to thereservoir tank up to the ‘‘MAX’’ level.

If the cooling system requires coolantfrequently, have it checked by yourINFINITI dealer.

CHANGING ENGINE COOL-ANT

O Major cooling system repairs should beperformed by your INFINITI dealer. Theservice procedures can be found in theappropriate INFINITI Service Manual.

O Improper servicing can result in reducedheater performance and engine overheat-ing.

WARNING

O To avoid the danger of beingscalded, never change the cool-ant when the engine is hot.

O Never remove the radiator capwhen the engine is hot. Seriousburns could be caused by highpressure fluid escaping from theradiator.

1. Perform the following procedure to openthe heater water cock.

O Turn the ignition key from ‘‘OFF’’ to‘‘ON’’.

O Move the heater or air conditionertemperature control dial to the maxi-mum hot position then turn the ignitionkey to ‘‘OFF’’.

2. Open the radiator drain plug and radiatorcap.

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Open the drain plugs on both sides of theengine block.

3. Open the air release plug to drain thecoolant.

4. Flush the cooling system by running freshwater through the radiator.

5. Close the radiator drain plug and engineblock drain plugs securely.

6. See the ‘‘Technical information’’ section forcooling system capacity.

Fill the radiator slowly with the propermixture of coolant and water. Fill thereservoir tank slowly up to the ‘‘MAX’’

level. Then install the radiator cap andclose the air release plug.

7. Start the engine and warm it up until itreaches normal operating temperature.Then race the engine 2 or 3 times under noload.

Watch the coolant temperature gauge forsigns of overheating.

8. Stop the engine. After it completely coolsdown, refill the radiator up to the filleropening. Fill the reservoir tank up the‘‘MAX’’ level.

9. Check the radiator drain plug and engineblock drain plugs for any sign of leakage.

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ENGINE OIL

CHECKING ENGINE OILLEVEL

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface andapply parking brake.

2. Run the engine until it reaches operatingtemperature.

3. Turn off the engine. Wait 10 minutesfor the oil to drain back into the oilpan.

4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.Reinsert it all the way.

5. Remove the dipstick again and check theoil 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 pourrecommended oil through the opening. Donot overfill.

6. Recheck oil level with dipstick.

It is normal to add some oil between oilmaintenance intervals or during the

break-in period, depending on the se-verity of operating conditions.

CAUTION

Oil level should be checked regu-larly. Operating with insufficientamount of oil can damage the en-gine, and such damage is not cov-ered by warranty.

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CHANGING ENGINE OIL

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface andapply the parking brake.

2. Run the engine until it reaches operatingtemperature, and then turn it off.

3. Place a large drain pan under the drainplug.

4. Remove the oil filler cap.

5. Remove the drain plug with a wrench andcompletely drain the oil.

If oil filter is to be changed, remove andreplace it at this time. See ‘‘Changing theoil filter’’.

CAUTION

Be careful not to burn yourself. Theengine oil will be hot.

Waste oil must be disposed of prop-erly. Check your local regulations.

6. Clean and re-install the drain plug andwasher. Tighten the drain plug with awrench.

Drain plug tightening torque:22 to 29 ft-lb(29 to 39 Nzm)

Do not use excessive force.

7. Refill the engine with recommended oiland install the cap securely.

See the ‘‘Technical information’’ section foroil type and refill capacity.

8. Start the engine.

Check for leakage around the drain plug.Correct as required.

9. Turn the engine off and wait severalminutes. Check the oil level. Add engineoil if necessary.

10.Dispose of waste oil in the proper manner.

WARNING

O Prolonged and repeated contactwith used engine oil may causeskin cancer.

O Try to avoid direct skin contactwith used oil. If skin contact ismade, wash thoroughly with soapor hand cleaner as soon as

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possible.

O Keep used engine oil out of reachof children.

CHANGING ENGINE OIL FIL-TER

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface andapply the parking brake.

2. Turn the engine off.

3. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filterwrench. (A special cap-type wrench willassist with oil filter removal on mod-els with the V6 engine. This tool canbe purchased from your INFINITI

dealer.) Then remove the oil filter byturning it by hand.

CAUTION

Be careful not to burn yourself. Theengine oil will be hot.

4. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surfacewith a clean rag.

Be sure to remove any old rubber gasketremaining on the mounting surface of theengine.

5. Coat the rubber gasket on the new filterwith clean engine oil.

6. Screw in the oil filter until a slight resis-tance is felt, then tighten additionally morethan 2/3 turn.

7. Start the engine and check for leakagearound the oil filter. Correct as required.

8. Turn the engine off and wait several

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minutes. Check the oil level. Add engineoil if necessary.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMIS-SION FLUID

WARNING

O When the engine is running, keephands, jewelry and clothing awayfrom any moving parts such asfan drive belt.

O Automatic transmission fluid ispoisonous and should be storedcarefully in marked containersout of the reach of children.

TEMPERATURE CONDITIONSFOR CHECKING

The fluid level should be checked using the‘‘HOT’’ range (‘‘L’’ & ‘‘H’’ marks) on the

dipstick at fluid temperatures between 122 and176°F (50 and 80°C) after the vehicle hasbeen driven approximately 5 minutes in urbanareas after the engine is warmed up. The levelcan be checked at fluid temperatures between86 and 122°F (30 and 50°C) using the‘‘COLD’’ range on the dipstick for reference,after the engine is warmed up but beforedriving. However, the fluid level must berechecked using the ‘‘HOT’’ range.

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and setthe parking brake.

2. Start the engine and then move the selec-tor lever through each gear range endingin ‘‘P’’.

3. Check the fluid level with the engineidling.

4. Expand the spring stopper and remove thedipstick. Wipe it clean with lint-free paper.

5. Reinsert the dipstick into the charging pipeas far as it will go.

6. Remove the dipstick and note the reading.If the level is at the low side of either

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range, add fluid to the charging pipe.

7. When inserting the dipstick, set it so thatthe spring stopper presses the upper partof the dipstick rubber to lock the dipstick.

CAUTION

O Do not overfill.

O USE ONLY Nissan Matic ‘‘D’’(Continental U.S. and Alaska) orGenuine Nissan Automatic Trans-mission Fluid (Canada).DexronTM III/MerconTM or equiva-lent may also be used. Outsidethe continental United States andAlaska contact an INFINITI dealerfor more information regardingsuitable fluids, including recom-mended brand(s) of DexronTM

III/MerconTM or DexronTM IIE/

MerconT Automatic TransmissionFluid.

NOTE:

If the vehicle has been driven for a longtime at high speeds, or in city traffic inhot weather, or if it is being used topull a trailer, an accurate fluid levelcannot be read. You should wait untilthe fluid has cooled down (about 30minutes).

POWER STEERING FLUID

The fluid level should be checked using the‘‘HOT’’ range on the dipstick at fluid tempera-ture of 122 to 176°F (50 to 80°C) or using the‘‘COLD’’ range on the dipstick at fluid tem-perature of 32 to 86°F (0 to 30°C).

CAUTION

O Do not overfill.

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O Recommended fluid is typeDEXRONTMIIE, DEXRONTMIII orequivalent.

BRAKE FLUID

Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If thefluid is below the Min. line or the brakewarning light comes on, add DOT 3 fluid upto the Max. line. If fluid must be added

frequently, the system should be checked byyour INFINITI dealer.

WARNING

Use only new fluid. Old, inferior, orcontaminated fluid may damage thebrake system. The use of improperfluids can damage the brake systemand affect the vehicle’s stoppingability.

CAUTION

Do not spill the fluid on paintedsurfaces. This will damage thepaint. If fluid is spilled, wash withmild soap and water immediately.

WINDOW WASHER FLUID

Type A

Add fluid when the low washer fluid warninglight comes on. Add a washer solvent to thewater for better cleaning. In the winter season,add a windshield washer anti-freeze. Followthe manufacturer’s instructions for the mixtureratio.

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Type B

To check the fluid level, use your finger toplug the center hole of the cap/tube assembly(as shown above), then remove it from thetank. If there is no fluid in the tube, add fluid.Add a washer solvent to the water for bettercleaning. In the winter season, add a wind-shield washer anti-freeze. Follow themanufacturer’s instructions for the mixtureratio.

WARNING

Anti-freeze is poisonous and shouldbe stored carefully marked contain-ers out of the reach of children.

CAUTION

Do not substitute engine anti-freezecoolant for window washer solution.This may result in damage to thepaint.

BATTERYO Keep the battery surface clean and dry. Any

corrosion should be washed off with asolution of baking soda and water.

O Make certain the terminal connections areclean and securely tightened.

O If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 daysor longer, disconnect the ‘‘—’’ negativebattery terminal cable to prevent discharge.

WARNING

O Do not expose the battery toflames or electrical sparks. Hy-drogen gas generated by batteryaction is explosive. Do not allowbattery fluid to contact your skin,eyes, fabrics, or painted sur-faces. After touching a battery orbattery cap, do not touch or rubyour eyes. Thoroughly wash yourhands. If the acid contacts youreyes, skin or clothing, immedi-ately flush with water for at least15 minutes and seek medicalattention.

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O When working on or near a bat-tery, always wear suitable eyeprotection and remove all jew-elry.

O Keep the battery out of the reachof children.

Check the fluid level in each cell (Remove thebattery cover if it is necessary). It should bebetween the MAX. and MIN. lines.

If it is necessary to add fluid, add onlydistilled water to bring the level to theindicator in each filler opening. Do notoverfill.

1. Remove the cell plugs.

2. Add distilled water up to the MAX. level.

3. Install the cell plugs.

JUMP STARTING

If jump starting is necessary, see the ‘‘In caseof emergency’’ section. If the engine does notstart by jump starting, the battery may have tobe replaced. Contact your INFINITI dealer.

DRIVE BELTS

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WARNING

Be sure the ignition key is ‘‘OFF’’.The engine could rotate unexpect-edly.

1. Visually inspect each belt for signs ofunusual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. Ifthe belt is in poor condition or loose, haveit replaced or adjusted by your INFINITIdealer.

2. Have the belts checked regularly for con-dition and tension in accordance with themaintenance schedule in this manual.

SPARK PLUG REPLACE-MENT

WARNING

Be sure the engine and ignitionswitch are off and that the parkingbrake is engaged securely.

1. Disconnect spark plug cables. Keep trackof the original cable location.

When disconnecting, always hold theboots — not the cables. Mark all cablesto identify their original location.

2. Remove spark plugs with a spark plugwrench. (Type A or B)

CAUTION

Be sure to use the correct wrench toremove the plugs. An incorrectwrench can cause damage.

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3. Check each new spark plug gap with afeeler gauge. Correct it as required.

4. Install spark plugs.

When installing a plug, turn it in two orthree turns by hand and then tightenwith a spark plug wrench. Be carefulnot to overtighten it.

Tightening torque:14 to 22 ft-lb (20 to 29 Nzm)

5. Reconnect the spark plug cables to theiroriginal positions.

AIR CLEANER

Viscous paper type

The filter element should not be cleaned andreused. Replace it according to the mainte-nance intervals shown in the ‘‘Maintenance’’section. When replacing the filter, wipe theinside of the air cleaner housing and the coverwith a damp cloth.

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WARNING

Operating the engine with the aircleaner off can cause you or othersto be burned. The air cleaner notonly cleans the air, it stops flame ifthe engine backfires. If it is notthere, and the engine backfires, youcould be burned. Do not drive with itoff, and be careful working on theengine with the air cleaner off.

WIPER BLADE1) CLEANING

If your windshield is not clear after usingthe windshield washer, or if a wiper bladechatters when running, wax or other ma-terial may be on the blade or windshield.

Clean the outside of the windshield with a

washer solution or a mild detergent. Yourwindshield is clean if beads do not formwhen rinsing with clear water.

Clean the blade by wiping it with a clothsoaked in a washer solution or a milddetergent. Then rinse the blade with clearwater. If your windshield is still not clearafter cleaning the blades and using thewiper, replace the blades.

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2) REPLACEMENT

1. Pull the wiper arm.

2. Push the lock pin, then remove the wiperblade.

3. Insert the new wiper blade to the wiper armuntil a click sounds.

CAUTION

After wiper blade replacement, re-turn the wiper arm to its originalposition. Otherwise it may be dam-aged when the engine hood isopened.

Make sure the wiper blade contacts

the glass, otherwise the arm may bedamaged from wind pressure.

If you wax the surface of the hood, becareful not to let wax get into thewasher nozzle. This may cause clog-

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ging or improper windshield washeroperation. If wax gets into the nozzle,remove it with a needle or small pin.

PARKING BRAKE

Pull the parking brake lever up. If the numberof clicks is out of the range as listed above,see your INFINITI dealer.

BRAKE PEDALWith the engine running, check the distancebetween the upper surface of the pedal and themetal floor. If it is out of the range shownabove, see your INFINITI dealer.

Self-adjusting brakes

Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjustingbrakes.

The front disc-type brakes self-adjust everytime the brake pedal is applied. The reardrum-type brakes self-adjust every time the

parking brake is applied. If the brake pedalgoes down farther than normal, it may be dueto a lack of adjustment of the rear drumbrakes. Apply the parking brake several times.

WARNING

See your INFINITI dealer for a brakesystem check if the brake pedalheight does not return to normal.

Brake pad wear indicators

The disc brake pads on your vehicle haveaudible wear indicators. When a brake padrequires replacement, it will make a highpitched scraping or screeching sound whenthe vehicle is in motion whether or not thebrake pedal is depressed. Have the brakeschecked as soon as possible if the wearindicator sound is heard.

Under some driving or climate conditions,

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occasional brake squeak, squeal or othernoise may be heard. Occasional brake noiseduring light to moderate stops is normal anddoes not affect the function or performance ofthe brake system.

The rear drum brakes (if so equipped) do nothave audible wear indicators. Should you everhear an unusually loud noise from the reardrum brakes, have them inspected as soon aspossible by your INFINITI dealer.

Proper brake inspection intervalsshould be followed. For more informa-tion regarding brake inspections, see theappropriate maintenance schedule infor-mation in the ‘‘Maintenance Schedule’’section of this manual.

BRAKE BOOSTERCheck the brake booster function as follows:

1. With the engine off, press and release thebrake pedal several times. When brake

pedal movement (distance of travel) re-mains the same from one pedal applicationto the next, continue on to the next step.

2. While depressing the brake pedal, start theengine. The pedal height should drop alittle.

3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop theengine. Keeping the pedal depressed forabout 30 seconds, the pedal height shouldnot change.

4. Run the engine for one minute withoutdepressing the brake pedal, then turn it off.Depress the brake pedal several times. Thepedal travel distance will decrease gradu-ally with each depression as the vacuum isreleased from the booster.

If the brakes do not operate properly, see yourINFINITI dealer.

FUSES

CAUTION

Never use a fuse of higher amperagerating than that specified on the fusebox cover. This could damage thevehicle electrical system or cause afire.

Engine compartment

If any electrical equipment does not operate,

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check for an open fuse.

1. Be sure the ignition key and the headlightswitch are ‘‘OFF’’.

2. Open the engine hood.

3. Remove the fuse box cover.

4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller.

5. If the fuse is open, replace it with a newfuse.

6. If a new fuse opens again, have theelectrical system checked and repaired byyour INFINITI dealer.

Passenger compartment

If any electrical equipment does not operate,check for an open fuse.

1. Be sure the ignition key and the headlightswitch are ‘‘OFF’’.

2. Pull to open the fuse box cover/coin tray.

3. Pull the fuse box cover/coin tray horizon-tally to remove it.

4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller.

5. If the fuse is open, replace it with a newfuse.

6. If a new fuse opens again, have theelectrical system checked and repaired byyour INFINITI dealer.

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FUSIBLE LINKS

If any electrical equipment does not operateand fuses are in good condition, check thefusible links. If any of these fusible links aremelted, replace only with genuine parts. Seeyour INFINITI dealer.

LIGHT BULBS

HEADLIGHTS

The headlight is a semi-sealed beam typewhich uses a replaceable headlight (halogen)bulb. A bulb can be replaced from inside theengine compartment without removing theheadlight assembly.

CAUTION

High pressure halogen gas is sealedinside the bulb. The bulb may breakif the glass envelope is scratched orthe bulb is dropped.

Hold the plastic base when handlingthe bulb. Never touch the glass en-velope.

Removing the headlight bulb

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector fromthe rear end of the bulb.

3. Turn the bulb retaining ring counterclock-wise until it is free from the headlightreflector, then remove it.

4. Remove the headlight bulb. Do not shakeor rotate the bulb when removing it.

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Replacing the headlight bulb

1. Insert the bulb into the headlight reflectorwith the flat side of the plastic base facingupward.

2. Install the bulb retaining ring and turn itclockwise until it stops.

3. Push the electrical connector into the bulbplastic base until it snaps and stops.

4. Connect the battery negative cable.

CAUTION

DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB.

O Use the same number and watt-age as originally installed:Wattage 65/45Bulb no. 9004

O Aiming is not necessary after re-placing the bulb. When aiming

adjustment is necessary, contactyour INFINITI dealer.

O Do not leave the bulb out of theheadlight reflector for a long pe-riod of time as dust, moisture,and smoke may enter the head-light body and affect the perfor-mance of the headlight.

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OTHER LIGHTS

Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.

Front turn signal light 27 1156

Front fog light (H3 type) 55

Clearance light/Side marker light 5 168

Rear combination light

Turn signal 27 1156

Stop/Tail 27/8 1157

Back-up 27 1156

High mounted stop light 5 168

License plate light 5 168

Interior light 10 —

Vanity mirror light 1.4 —

Spot light 8 —

Replacement procedures

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replacing a bulb, first remove the lens and/orcover.

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WHEELS AND TIRESIf you have a flat tire, see ‘‘In case ofemergency’’ section.

Maximum inflation pressure

Do not exceed the maximum inflation pres-sures shown on the side wall of the tire.

Tire inflation pressure

Periodically check the tire pressure (includingspare). Incorrect tire pressure may adverselyaffect tire life and vehicle handling. Tire pres-

sure should be checked when the tires areCOLD. Tires are considered COLD after thevehicle has been parked for three or morehours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).COLD tire pressures are shown on the tireplacard affixed to the center console lid.

WARNING

O The vehicle weight capacity isindicated on the tire placard. Donot load your vehicle beyond thiscapacity. Overloading your ve-hicle may result in reduced tirelife, unsafe operating conditionsdue to premature tire failure, orunfavorable handling characteris-tics and could also lead to aserious accident. Loading beyondthe specified capacity may alsoresult in failure of other vehicle

components.

O Before taking a long trip, orwhenever you have loaded yourvehicle heavily, use a tire pres-sure gauge to ensure that the tirepressure is at the specified level.

O Do not drive your vehicle over 85MPH (140 km/h) unless it isequipped with high speed capa-bility tires. Driving faster than 85MPH (140 km/h) may result in tirefailure, loss of control and pos-sible injury.IDI002

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Types of tires

CAUTION

When changing or replacing tires,be sure all four tires are of the sametype (i.e., Summer, All Season orSnow) and construction. YourINFINITI dealer may be able to helpyou with information about tire type,size, speed rating and availability.Replacement tires may have a lowerspeed rating than the factoryequipped tires, and may not matchthe potential maximum vehiclespeed. Never exceed the maximumspeed rating of the tire.

All season tires

INFINITI specifies all season tires on somemodels to provide good performance for useall year around, including snowy and icy roadconditions. All season tires are identified by‘‘ALL SEASON’’ and/or ‘‘M&S’’ on the tiresidewall. Snow tires have better snow tractionthan all season tires and may be moreappropriate in some areas.

Snow tires

If snow tires are needed, it is necessary toselect tires equivalent in size and load ratingto the original equipment tires. If you do not,it can adversely affect the safety and handlingof your vehicle.

Generally, snow tires will have lower speedratings than factory equipped tires and maynot match the potential maximum vehiclespeed. Never exceed the maximum speedrating of the tire.

For additional traction on icy roads, studded

tires may be used. However, some provincesand states prohibit their use. Check local,state and provincial laws before installingstudded tires. Skid and traction capabilities ofstudded snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces,may be poorer than that of non-studded snowtires.

4-wheel drive model

If you install snow tires, they must also be thesame size, brand, construction and treadpattern on all four wheels.

CAUTION

ONLY use spare tires specified foreach 4-wheel drive model.

Tire chains

Use of tire chains may be prohibited accord-ing to location. Check the local laws beforeinstalling tire chains. When installing tire

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chains, make sure they are of proper size forthe tires on your vehicle and are installedaccording to the chain manufacturer’s sugges-tions. Use only SAE Class ‘‘S’’ chains.Other types may damage your vehicle. Usechain tensioners when recommended by thetire chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit.Loose end links of the tire chain must besecured or removed to prevent the possibilityof whipping action damage to the fenders orunderbody. If possible, avoid fully loadingyour vehicle when using tire chains. In addi-tion, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise, yourvehicle may be damaged and/or vehicle han-dling and performance may be adverselyaffected.

Do not use the chains on dry roads.

Tire chains must be installed only onthe rear wheels and not on the frontwheels.

Do not drive with tire chains on paved roads

which are clear of snow. Driving with chainsin such conditions can cause damage to thevarious mechanisms of the vehicle due tosome overstress. When driving on clear pavedroads, be sure to change to 2WD.

Tire rotation

INFINITI recommends that tires be rotatedevery 3,750 miles (6,000 km).

Wheel nut tightening torque:87 to 108 ft-lb(118 to 147 Nzm)

See ‘‘Flat tire’’ in the ‘‘In case of emergency’’section for tire replacing procedures.

WARNING

O After rotating the tires, adjust thetire pressure.

O Retighten the wheel nuts any timeafter the aluminum wheels havebeen run for the first 600 miles(1,000 km) after re-installation.

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Tire wear and damage

WARNING

Tires should be inspected periodi-cally for wear, cracking, bulging, orobjects caught in the tread. If exces-sive wear, cracks, bulging, or deepcuts are found, the tire should bereplaced.

The original tires have a built-intread wear indicator. When the wearindicator is visible, the tire shouldbe replaced.

Changing tires and wheels

When replacing a tire, use the same size andload carrying capacity as the original equip-ment tires. Recommended types and sizes areshown in ‘‘Wheels & tires’’ in the ‘‘Technicalinformation’’ section.

WARNING

O The use of tires other than thoserecommended or the mixed use oftires of different brands, con-struction (bias, bias-belted or ra-dial), or tread patterns can ad-

versely affect the ride, braking,handling, ground clearance,body-to-tire clearance, snowchain clearance, speedometercalibration, headlight aim andbumper height. Some of theseeffects may lead to accidents andcould result in serious personalinjury.

O If the wheels are changed for anyreason, always replace withwheels which have the same off-set dimension. Wheels of a dif-ferent offset could cause earlytire wear, possibly degraded ve-hicle handling characteristicsand/or interference with the brakediscs/drums. Such interferencecan lead to decreased brakingefficiency and/or early brake

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pad/shoe wear.

● Do not install a deformed wheelor tire even if it has been re-paired. Such wheels or tirescould have structural damage andcould fail without warning.

4-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS

CAUTION

Always use tires of the same size,brand, construction (bias, bias-belted or radial), and tread patternon all four wheels. Failure to do somay result in a circumference differ-ence between tires on the front andrear axles which will cause exces-sive tire wear and may damage the

transmission, transfer case and dif-ferential gears.

If excessive tire wear is found, it is recom-mended that all four tires be replaced withtires of the same size, brand, construction andtread pattern. The tire pressure and wheelalignment should also be checked and cor-rected as necessary. Contact your INFINITIdealer.

ONLY use spare tires specified for each4-wheel drive model.

Wheel balance

Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle han-dling and tire life. Even with regular use,wheels can get out of balance. Therefore, theyshould be balanced as required.

Wheel balance service should be per-formed with the wheels off the vehicle.

Spin balancing the driving wheels onthe vehicle could lead to transmissiondamage.

Care of wheels

● Wash the wheels when washing the vehicleto maintain their appearance.

● Clean the inner side of the wheels whenthe wheel is changed or the underside ofthe vehicle is washed.

● Do not use abrasive cleaners when wash-ing the wheels.

● Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents orcorrosion. Such damage may cause loss ofpressure or poor seal at the tire bead.

● INFINITI recommends that the road wheelsbe waxed to protect against road salt inareas where it is used during winter.

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Your new INFINITI has been designed to haveminimum maintenance requirements withlonger service intervals to save you both timeand money. However, some day-to-day andregular maintenance is essential to maintainyour INFINITI’s good mechanical condition, aswell as its emission and engine performance.

It is the owner’s responsibility to make surethat the specified maintenance, as well asgeneral maintenance, is performed.

As the vehicle owner, you are the only onewho can ensure that your vehicle receives theproper maintenance care. You are a vital linkin the maintenance chain.

General maintenance

General maintenance includes those itemswhich should be checked during normal day-to-day operation of the vehicle. They areessential if your vehicle is to continue tooperate properly. It is your responsibility to

perform these procedures regularly asprescribed.

These checks or inspections can be done byyourself, a qualified technician or, if youprefer, your INFINITI dealer.

Periodic maintenance

The maintenance items listed in this part arerequired to be serviced at regular intervals.

However, under severe driving conditions,additional or more frequent maintenance willbe required.

Where to go for service

If maintenance service is required or yourvehicle appears to malfunction, have thesystems checked and serviced by an autho-rized INFINITI dealer.

INFINITI technicians are well-trained special-ists and are kept up to date with the latestservice information through technical bulle-tins, service tips, and in-dealership informa-

tion systems. They are completely qualified towork on INFINITI vehicles before work be-gins.

You can be confident that your INFINITIdealer’s service department performs the bestjob to meet the maintenance requirements onyour vehicle — in a reliable and economicway.

GENERAL MAINTENANCEDuring the normal day-to-day operation of thevehicle, general maintenance should be per-formed regularly as prescribed in this section.If you detect any unusual sounds, vibrationsor smell, be sure to check for the cause orhave your INFINITI dealer do it promptly. Inaddition, you should notify your INFINITIdealer if you think that repairs are required.

When performing any checks or maintenancework, closely observe the precautions in the‘‘Do-it-yourself’’ section.

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Additional information on the followingitems with ‘‘*’’ is found in the ‘‘Do-it-yourself’’ section.

OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE

The maintenance items listed here should beperformed from time to time, unless otherwisespecified.

Tires* Check the pressure with a gaugeperiodically when at a service station, includ-ing the spare, and adjust to the specifiedpressure if necessary. Check carefully fordamage, cuts or excessive wear.

Wheel nuts* When checking the tires, makesure no nuts are missing, and check for anyloose nuts. Tighten if necessary.

Tire rotation* Tires should be rotated every3,750 miles (6,000 km).

Wheel alignment and balance If thevehicle pulls to either side while driving on astraight and level road, or if you detect uneven

or abnormal tire wear, there may be a need forwheel alignment.

If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normalhighway speeds, wheel balancing may beneeded.

Windshield wiper blades* Check forcracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.

Doors and engine hood Check that alldoors and the engine hood, operate properly.Also ensure that all latches lock securely.Lubricate hinges and latches if necessary.Make sure that the secondary latch keeps thehood from opening when the primary latch isreleased.

When driving in areas using road salt or othercorrosive materials, check lubrication fre-quently.

INSIDE THE VEHICLE

The maintenance items listed here should bechecked on a regular basis, such as when

performing periodic maintenance, cleaning thevehicle, etc.

Lights* Make sure that the headlights, stoplights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and otherlights are all operating properly and installedsecurely. Also check headlight aim.

Warning lights and buzzers/chimesMake sure that all warning lights andbuzzers/chimes are operating properly.

Windshield wiper and washer* Checkthat the wipers and washer operate properlyand that the wipers do not streak.

Windshield defroster Check that the aircomes out of the defroster outlets properlyand in sufficient quantity when operating theheater or air conditioner.

Steering wheel Check for changes in thesteering conditions, such as excessive freeplay, hard steering or strange noises.

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seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to en-sure they operate smoothly and that all latcheslock securely in every position. Check that thehead restraints move up and down smoothlyand that the locks (if so equipped) holdsecurely in all latched positions.

Seat belts Check that all parts of the seatbelt system (e.g. buckles, anchors, adjustersand retractors) operate properly and smoothly,and are installed securely. Check the beltwebbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.

Accelerator pedal Check the pedal forsmooth operation and make sure the pedaldoes not catch or require uneven effort. Keepthe floor mats away from the pedal.

Brakes Check that the brakes do not pull thevehicle to one side when applied.

Brake pedal and booster* Check the pedalfor smooth operation and make sure it has theproper distance under it when depressed fully.Check the brake booster function. Be sure to

keep the floor mats away from the pedal.

Parking brake* Check that the lever has theproper travel and confirm that your vehicle isheld securely on a fairly steep hill with onlythe parking brake applied.

Automatic transmission ‘‘Park’’ mecha-nism On a fairly steep hill check that yourvehicle is held securely with the selector leverin the ‘‘P’’ position without applying anybrakes.

UNDER THE HOOD AND VE-HICLE

The maintenance items listed here should bechecked periodically e.g. each time you checkthe engine oil or refuel.

Windshield washer fluid* Check thatthere is adequate fluid in the tank.

Engine coolant level* Check the coolantlevel when the engine is cold.

Radiator and hoses Check the front of the

radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,etc., that may have accumulated. Make surethe hoses have no cracks, deformation, dete-rioration or loose connections.

Brake fluid level* Make sure that the brakefluid level is between 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 beltis frayed, worn, cracked or oily.

Engine oil level* Check the level afterparking the vehicle on a level spot and turningoff the engine. (Be sure to wait a few minutesto allow the oil to drain back into the sump.)

Power steering fluid level* and linesCheck the level when the fluid is cold and theengine is turned off. Check the lines for properattachment, leaks, cracks, etc.

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Automatic transmission fluid level*Check the level after putting the selector leverin ‘‘P’’ with the engine idling.

Exhaust system Make sure there are noloose supports, cracks or holes. If the soundof the exhaust seems unusual or there is asmell of exhaust fumes, immediately locatethe trouble and correct it. (See the carbonmonoxide warning in the ‘‘Starting anddriving’’ section.)

Underbody The underbody is frequently ex-posed to corrosive substances such as thoseused on icy roads or to control dust. It is veryimportant to remove these substances, other-wise rust will form on the floor pan, frame,fuel lines and around the exhaust system. Atthe end of winter, the underbody should bethoroughly flushed with plain water, beingcareful to clean those areas where mud anddirt may accumulate. See the ‘‘Appearance andcare’’ section for additional information.

Fluid leaks Check under the vehicle for fuel,oil, water or other fluid leaks after the vehiclehas been parked for a while. Water drippingfrom the air conditioner after use is normal. Ifyou should notice any leaks or if gasolinefumes are evident, check for the cause andhave it corrected immediately.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCETo ensure smooth, trouble-free, safe andeconomical driving, INFINITI provides twodifferent maintenance schedules that may beused, depending upon the conditions in whichyou usually drive. These schedules containboth distance and time intervals, up to 60,000miles (96,000 km)/48 months. For mostpeople, the odometer reading will indicatewhen service is needed. However, if you drivevery little, your vehicle should be serviced atthe regular time intervals shown in the sched-ule. After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or48 months, continue periodic mainte-

nance at the same mileage/time inter-vals.

SCHEDULE 1

Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 1 ifyour driving habits frequently include one ormore of the following driving conditions:

O Repeated short trips of less than 5miles (8 km).

O Repeated short trips of less than 10miles (16 km) with outside tempera-tures remaining below freezing.

O Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go ‘‘rush hour’’ traffic.

O Extensive idling and/or low speeddriving for long distances, such aspolice, taxi or door-to-door deliveryuse.

O Driving in dusty conditions.

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O Driving on rough, muddy, or saltspread roads.

O Towing a trailer, using a camper ora car-top carrier.

SCHEDULE 2

Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 2 ifnone of the driving conditions shown inSchedule 1 apply to your driving habits.

Maintenance for off-road driving

Whenever you drive off-road through sand,mud or water as deep as the wheel hub, morefrequent maintenance may be required of thefollowing items:

m Brake pads and discs

m Brake lining and drums

m Brake lines and hoses

m Wheel bearing grease

m Differential, transmission and transfer oil

m Steering linkage

m Propeller shafts and front drive shafts

m Air cleaner filter

These items should be checked frequently toassure safe and proper operation of yourvehicle.

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SCHEDULE 1Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only

MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Perform at number of miles, kilometers ormonths, whichever comes first.

Miles × 1,000 3.75 7.5 11.25 15 18.75 22.526.25 30 33.75 37.541.25 45 48.75 52.556.25 60

(km × 1,000) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54) (60) (66) (72) (78) (84) (90) (96)

Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 48

Emission control system maintenance

Drive belts I* I*

Air cleaner filter See NOTE (1) [R] [R]

Vapor lines I* I*

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 R R R R R R R R

Engine oil filter(Use Part No. 15208 31U00 or equivalent.) R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R

Spark plugs [R] [R]

Timing belt Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)

NOTE: (1) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.(2) If vehicle is operated under extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either extremely low or extremely high,

the filters might become clogged. In such an event, replace them immediately.(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.. Maintenance items and intervals with ‘‘*’’ are recommended by INFINITI for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform such maintenance

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SCHEDULE 1Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate.


Perform at number of miles, kilometersor months, whichever comes first.

Miles × 1,000 3.75 7.5 11.25 15 18.75 22.526.25 30 33.75 37.541.25 45 48.75 52.556.25 60

(km × 1,000) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54) (60) (66) (72) (78) (84) (90) (96)

Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 48

Chassis and body maintenance

Brake lines & cables I I I I

Brake pads, discs, drums & linings I I I I I I I I

Automatic transmission & all mode 4WDtransfer fluid & differential gear oil (ex. LSD) See NOTE (1) I I I I

Limited-slip differential (LSD) gear oil See NOTE (1) I R I R

Steering gear linkage & transfer gear, axle & suspension parts I I I I I I I I

Drive shaft boots & propeller shaft I I I I I I I I

Propeller shaft grease See NOTE (2) L L L L L L L L

Steering linkage ball joints & front suspension ball joints I I I I I I I I

Front wheel bearing grease See NOTE (3) I R I R

Exhaust system I I I I I I I I

Supplemental air bag system See NOTE (4)

NOTE: (1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough/muddy roads, change (not just inspect) fluid (A/T, all mode 4WD transfer)/oil at every30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months except for LSD, and change LSD gear oil at every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months for LSD.

(2) The propeller shaft should be re-greased daily if it is immersed in water.(3) If operating frequently in water, replace grease every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 3 months.(4) Inspect the supplemental air bag system 10 years after the date of manufacture noted on the F.M.V.S.S. certification label.

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SCHEDULE 2Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only



Miles × 1,000 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60

(km × 1,000) (12) (24) (36) (48) (60) (72) (84) (96)

Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48

Emission control system maintenance

Drive belts I* I*

Air cleaner filter [R] [R]

Vapor lines I* I*

Fuel lines I* I*

Fuel filter See NOTE (1)*

Engine coolant See NOTE (2) R*

Engine oil R R R R R R R R

Engine oil filter (Use Part No. 15208 31U00 or equivalent.) R R R R R R R R

Spark plugs [R] [R]

Timing belt Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)

NOTE: (1) If vehicle is operated under extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either extremely low or extremely high,the filters might become clogged. In such an event, replace them immediately.

(2) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.. 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.

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SCHEDULE 2Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate



Miles × 1,000 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60

(km × 1,000) (12) (24) (36) (48) (60) (72) (84) (96)

Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48


Brake lines & cables I I I I

Brake pads, discs, drums & linings I I I I

Automatic transmission & all mode 4WD transfer fluid & differentialgear oil (exc. LSD)

I I I I

Limited-slip differential (LSD) gear oil I R I R

Steering gear, linkage & transfer gear, axle & suspension parts I I

Drive shaft boots & propeller shaft I I I I

Propeller shaft grease See NOTE (1) L L L L

Steering linkage ball joints & front suspension ball joints I

Front wheel bearing grease I R I R

Exhaust system I I

Supplemental air bag system See NOTE (2)

NOTE: (1) The propeller shaft should be re-greased daily if it is immersed in water.(2) Inspect the supplemental air bag system 10 years after the date of manufacture noted on the F.M.V.S.S. certification label.

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EXPLANATION OF MAINTE-NANCE ITEMS

Additional information on the followingitems with ‘‘*’’ is found in the ‘‘Do-it-yourself’’ section.

Emission control system mainte-nance

Drive belts* Check drive belts for wear,fraying or cracking and also for proper ten-sion. Replace the drive belts if found dam-aged.

Air cleaner filter Under normal drivingconditions, the air cleaner filter should bereplaced in accordance with the maintenanceschedule. However, driving the vehicle industy areas may cause more rapid clogging ofthe element. Consequently, the element mayhave to be replaced more frequently.

Vapor lines Check vapor lines and connec-tions for failure or looseness. If leaks arefound, replace them.

Fuel lines Check the fuel hoses, piping andconnections for leaks, looseness or deteriora-tion. Replace any parts if they are damaged.

Fuel filter If the vehicle is operated underextremely adverse weather conditions or inareas where ambient temperatures are eitherextremely low or extremely high, the filtermight become clogged. In such an event,replace the filter immediately.

Engine coolant* Drain and flush the coolingsystem.

Engine oil & oil filter* Under normaldriving conditions, the engine oil and oil filtershould be replaced in accordance with themaintenance schedule. However, under severedriving conditions, they may have to bereplaced more frequently.

Spark plugs* Replace with new plugs hav-ing the correct heat range.

Timing belt Replace the timing belt whichdrives the camshaft.


Brake lines & cables Check the brake linesand hoses (including brake booster vacuumhoses, connections & check valve) and park-ing brake cables for proper attachment, leaks,cracks, chafing, abrasion, deterioration, etc.

Brake pads & discs Check these and theother neighboring brake components for wear,deterioration and leaks. Under severe drivingconditions, they may have to be inspectedmore frequently.

Automatic transmission oil & differen-tial gear oil* Visually inspect for signs ofleakage. Under severe driving conditions, theoil should be replaced at the specified interval.

Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspen-sion parts Check for damage, looseness andleakage of oil or grease. Under severe drivingconditions, more frequent inspection shouldbe performed.

Steering linkage ball joints & front

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suspension ball joints Check the balljoints for damage, looseness and greaseleakage.

Propeller shaft(s) Check the propellershaft(s) for damage, looseness andgrease leakage under severe driving con-dition.

Propeller shaft grease Apply specifiedgrease to the greasing points of propellershafts in accordance with the mainte-nance schedule. In the case of driving inwater, greasing should be performedimmediately afterwards.

Front wheel bearing grease Check thewheel bearing grease condition or repackthese in accordance with the mainte-nance schedule. In case of frequent driv-ing in muddy water, the bearing greaseinspection should be performed morefrequently.

Exhaust system Visually check the exhaust

pipes, muffler, and hangers for proper attach-ment, leaks, cracks, chafing, abrasion, dete-rioration, etc. Under severe driving conditions,inspection should be performed more fre-quently.

Supplemental air bag system Check thesupplemental air bag system components forproper attachment, damage, deformities,cracks, rust, etc. Work around and on thesupplemental air bag system should be doneby an authorized INFINITI dealer.

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9 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION

Major systems and how they work ............ 9-2Engine and drive train ................................ 9-2Supplemental air bag system.................... 9-12Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .................................................. 9-14Recommended SAE viscosity number ...... 9-19Engine ........................................................ 9-21Wheels and tires ...................................... 9-22Dimensions and weights .......................... 9-22

When traveling or registering your vehiclein another country ..................................... 9-23Vehicle identification ................................ 9-23Vehicle loading information....................... 9-26Trailer towing ........................................... 9-27Emission control system warranty ........... 9-32Reporting safety defects (For U.S.A.) ...... 9-32Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)test............................................................. 9-33

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MAJOR SYSTEMS ANDHOW THEY WORKThe common theme that applies to almost allof the automotive systems described in thissection is electronic controls. Because of theirspeed, precision and reliability, electroniccomponents are used wherever possible toincrease the efficiency and driveability of yourINFINITI.

The typical control system employs ‘‘sensors’’,which collect information about operatingconditions and driver demand and send it,usually in the form of an electrical voltagesignal, to an ‘‘engine control module’’, whichis a small, on-board computer. The enginecontrol module monitors the information pro-vided by the sensors, calculates the optimumor best control, and makes it happen throughsignals to electrical ‘‘actuators’’ in the engineor transmission or brake system—whereverthe control must take place. The results canseem miraculous.

ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN

INFINITI VG33E Engine withElectronic Concentrated EngineControl System (ECCS)

SUMMARY—ECCS ENGINE

The magic of the ECCS system is that itcoordinates the functions and control of air-fuel mixture, ignition timing, exhaust gasrecirculation, and idle speed by the operationof a high-speed computer. The preciselycoordinated control of all of these functionsallows the engine to operate more efficientlyand emission free than would have beenpossible under earlier technologies.

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To get the most from an engine—in the wayof performance, smooth driveability, economyand control of harmful emissions—a numberof decisive factors must be controlled asprecisely as possible under all driving condi-tions. These ‘‘factors’’ include the following:

O The timing and overlap of the intake andexhaust valves in relation to the position ofthe pistons in the engine.

O The mixture of air and fuel that enters theengine cylinders during each intake strokeof the pistons.

O The timing of the spark that ignites thepressurized charge of air and fuel near theend of the compression stroke of thepistons.

O The temperature of the combustion thatoccurs in the cylinders, especially underload.

O Engine idle speed under all conditions.

The engine in your INFINITI has degrees ofprecision in the automatic control of thesefactors that, only a few years ago, were notthought possible by any known technology.Such a high performance engine must operatesmoothly and efficiently at all speed. And itmust do so with a minimum of fuel consump-tion and a minimum of emissions into theenvironment.

MIXTURE CONTROL

A gasoline engine requires a relatively ‘‘rich’’mixture of fuel to air during idle, a ‘‘lean’’mixture for mid-range and ‘‘cruise’’ condi-tions, and a ‘‘richer’’ mixture for high load,high RPM operation. The changes in amountof fuel delivered to the engine must occursmoothly, sometimes in response to suddenchanges in demand from the driver. TheINFINITI ECCS can give the engine preciselythe amount of fuel required for each condition,according to a precise measurement of theamount of air that is allowed into the engine

either through automatic devices provided foridle control or in response to your footpressure on the vehicle throttle.

All of the atmospheric air that is drawn intothe engine is measured by a mass air flowsensor.

This type of mass air flow sensor can respondvery quickly to changes in intake air quantityand density, which means as you step on thethrottle of your INFINITI to move into freewaytraffic, a voltage signal is sent to the ECM(engine control module) instantly, and theECM responds just as quickly to provide morefuel by allowing the port fuel injectors to stayopen precise milliseconds longer. The resultis smooth acceleration, without ‘‘stumble’’ or‘‘hesitation’’.


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SEQUENTIAL MULTIPORTFUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Your INFINITI engine uses a separate fuelinjector for each cylinder. These are placedinto the intake ports, so that they can sprayatomized fuel under pressure into the intakeair stream. These injectors are controlled‘‘sequentially’’, which means that they operatein each cylinder according to the firing order.Each injector opens to spray its carefullymetered amount of fuel just before the intakevalve of the cylinder opens.

Constant Pressure

Fuel injector operation depends upon a supplyof fuel that is always maintained at a constantpressure in relation to the pressure in theengine intake manifold. Under pressure, thefuel travels through the line, through a largeand efficient fuel filter mounted under thehood, and into a ‘‘fuel rail’’ which feeds theinjectors. Fuel flows into the bases of the

injectors, where it is available to flow out ofthe injector nozzles and into the intake portswhen the injectors are opened electrically bysignals from the ECM.

By allowing more or less fuel to return to thetank, the fuel pressure regulator maintains thepressure at the injectors at 34 psi (2.4 kg/cm2,235 kPa) above manifold pressure.

That allows the ECM to adjust the flow of fuelinto the engine simply by controlling theamount of time the injectors stay open. Thelonger the injectors are held open, in milli-seconds, the more fuel flow.

IGNITION TIMING CONTROL

For best efficiency, ignition timing must bedynamic, that is it must change dependingupon the engine operating conditions. It mustrespond to engine load, RPM changes, enginetemperature changes, altitude, and so on. Forprecisely correct, automatic, adjustments inignition timing to take place, the ECM must

have sensors that tell about such conditions.The most important of these is the crank anglesensor. The camshaft position sensor tells theECM the engine speed and the positions ofthe pistons under all conditions.

CONTROL OF COMBUSTIONTEMPERATURE

Oxides of nitrogen, in a number of chemicalvariations, are among the major componentsof photochemical air pollution. These nitrogenoxide compounds are formed in the enginewhen the combustion temperatures are higherthan about 2,000°F (1,093°C). One way todecrease nitrogen oxide formation in theengine, then, is to cool the temperature ofcombustion slightly. This is done by allowinga small amount of burned, and therefore inert,exhaust gases to recirculate back into theengine intake manifold where they can bedrawn into the cylinders.


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IDLE AIR CONTROL SYSTEM

The idle speed of an engine may be affectedby a number of conditions. For example, acold engine is inclined to run sluggishly atidle as well as under load. Such accessoriesas air conditioning and power steering mayload the engine during idle and bring the idlespeed down. Accessories that draw a largeamount of current from the alternator, such asheadlamps, window defoggers, radiator fans,etc., increase the load on the engine. So, toprovide smooth idle under all conditions, andto provide the best overall fuel economy, theECCS system gives computer controlled, au-tomatic idle speed control. Using the infor-mation provided by the sensors, the ECMcalculates the best idle speed and brings itabout through the IACV-AAC valve, whichallows more, or less, air into the intakemanifold. Because the air is measured by themass air flow sensor, the injectors alwaysfollow along with the correct pulse duration,

so the mixture is always correct.

ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYS-TEM

The ECM (engine control module) has anon-board diagnostic system function, whichmonitors the engine and automatic transmis-sion related circuits/components for prob-lems. If the ECM senses a problem, it storesthe information for retrieval by an experiencedINFINITI technician at your dealership. Sodiagnosis and repair, even of this sophisti-cated system, may be made easier and moreaccurate.


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INFINITI electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission

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The function of an automotive transmission, isto provide a means of matching engine speedand vehicle speed in such a way that theengine is kept in the most efficient RPM rangeat all times.

HYDRAULIC CONTROL

In your INFINITI transmission, hydraulic flowand pressure are under the control of anelectronic control unit which uses informationfrom a number of sensors to calculate themost efficient gear ratio. The control unitselects the proper gear, it directs fluid toactuate the appropriate clutches, it controlsfluid pressure precisely to allow smooth,shock-free shifts, and it controls the timing oftorque converter lock-up.

Automatic Transmission ControlFunctions

Using the information provided by the sen-sors, the control unit calculates the bestpossible operation of the transmission for any

condition by controlling the following func-tions:

1. Shift timing.

2. Lock-up timing.

3. Engine brake operation timing.

Self Diagnosis

Any electrical malfunction in the system willbe sensed by the automatic transmissioncontrol unit, which stores the information inmemory.


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In sudden braking and on wet surfaces, thewheels are more easily locked. If the frontwheels lock, steering control may be difficult.

If the rear wheels lock, swerving or spinningof the vehicle may result. To reduce thispossibility, short and quick pumping of thebrakes is needed, but this technique can bedifficult for some drivers, especially in anemergency. The Anti-Lock braking system(ABS) can perform this pumping actionquickly and is automatic when the driverdepresses the brake pedal firmly. Since thebraking force is controlled delicately by elec-tronic control, wheel lock-up is minimized,and steering operation remains normal.

Brake pedal kickback remains minimal, andsmooth pedal feel is ensured even when theABS is operating.

Fail Safe

If the ABS control unit detects a malfunction inany of the system electrical circuits, it willde-activate the anti-lock function by cuttingelectrical power to the ABS actuator. Thebraking system will then work as usual,without the anti-lock function.

If the control unit stops the ABS systemoperation, the ABS warning lamp will glow.This will aid your INFINITI dealership techni-cian in diagnosis of the problem.


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FOR YOUR DRIVINGCOMFORT-AUTOMATIC AIRCONDITIONING

For precision control over the interior climateof your INFINITI, there is a fully automatic airconditioning system. The system uses sen-sors, a control unit or ‘‘auto amplifier’’, andactuators to provide the most comfortabletemperature, humidity and air flow inside thevehicle. The auto amplifier also has a selfdiagnosis feature to recognize any systemcircuit malfunction and aid your INFINITIdealership technician in a quick, accuraterepair if it becomes necessary.

The auto amplifier receives information fromthe control panel, by which you may requestthe interior ‘‘weather’’ you wish, and fromsensors placed in strategic locations in thevehicle. Once you have signaled a targettemperature at the control panel, the autoamplifier uses information from the sensors tocalculate what must be done. ITI040M


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Hard clear coat(New cross linking clear coat )

Your INFINITI paint coating has been appliedwith the finest appearance and best durabilityin mind:O To ensure enhanced appearance, (i.e.,

solid, pearl and metallic paint clearness),the hard clear coat (2-coat/1-bake, or3-coat/2-bake type) is used instead of theconventional clear coat (acrylic resin).

O Improved scratch resistance—The hard clear coat has higher resistanceagainst scratches which may be caused bycar wash equipment than the conventionalcoats.

O Refinishing the clear coat should only bedone using hard clear type materials, toensure compatibility in the rate of refin-isher gloss retention.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAGSYSTEMSupplemental air bags are designed to inflatein higher severity frontal collisions. When thesupplemental air bag system receives a signal

from the diagnosis sensor unit, the supple-mental air bags inside the supplemental airbag modules fill with gas, inflating instantly.This, in conjunction with the seat belts, helpsto cushion the impact force to the occupants’face and chest.A supplemental air bag system is provided onthe front passenger side in addition to thedriver side.

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CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTSThe following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow theprocedure instructed in the ‘‘Do-it-yourself’’ section to determine the proper refill capacity.

Capacity (Approximate)Recommended specifications

US measure Imp measure LiterFuel 21-1/8 gal 17-5/8 gal 80 Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)*1Engine oil (Refill)

O API SG or SH and Energy Conserving II*2, *3O API Certification Mark*2, *3With oil filter 3-7/8 qt 3-1/4 qt 3.7

Without oil filter 3-5/8 qt 3 qt 3.4Cooling system

With reservoir 11-1/4 qt 9-3/8 qt 10.6 Anti-freeze coolant (Ethylene glycol base)

Differential gear oil — — —

Standard differential gear: API GL-5*3Limited-slip differential (LSD) gear:Use only LSD gear oil API GL-5 and SAE 80W-90*6 approved for NissanLSD*7.

Automatic transmission fluidRefill to the proper oil level according to the instruc-tions in the‘‘Do-it-yourself’’ section

Nissan Matic ‘‘D’’ (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Genuine Nissan AutomaticTransmission Fluid (Canada).*5

Power steering fluid Type DEXRONTMIIE, DEXRONTMIII or equivalent

All mode 4WD transfer fluid Nissan Matic ‘‘D’’ (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Genuine Nissan AutomaticTransmission Fluid (Canada)*8

Brake fluid Genuine Brake Fluid*4 or equivalent DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)Propeller shaft grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Molybdenum disulphide lithium soap base)Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — HFC-134a (R-134a)

Air conditioning system lubricants Nissan A/C System OilType S or equivalent

*1: For further details, see ‘‘Fuel requirement’’.*2: For further details, see ‘‘Engine oil and oil filter recommendation’’.*3: For further details, see ‘‘Recommended SAE viscosity number’’.*4: Available in mainland U.S.A. through your INFINITI dealer.*5: DexronTM III/MerconTM or 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 DexronTM III/MerconTM or DexronTM IIE/MerconTM Automatic Transmission Fluid.*6: SAE 90 is acceptable in temperatures above 0°F (−18°C).*7: Contact your INFINITI dealer for a list of approved oils.*8: Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact an INFINITI dealer for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DexronTM III/MerconTM

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FUEL REQUIREMENT

In order to maintain engine and exhaustsystem durability and performance, UN-LEADED gasoline with an octane rating of atleast 87 AKI (Research octane number 91)must be used.

Use UNLEADED fuel only. Under nocircumstances should leaded gasolinebe used. It will damage your three-waycatalyst and increase dangerous emis-sions from your vehicle exhaust.

CAUTION

Using a fuel other than that specifiedcould adversely affect the emissioncontrol devices and systems, andcould also affect warranty coverage.

Under no circumstances should aleaded gasoline be used, since this

will damage the three way catalyst.

Reformulated gasoline

Some fuel suppliers are now producing refor-mulated gasolines. These gasolines are spe-cially designed to reduce vehicle emissions.INFINITI supports efforts towards cleaner airand suggests that you use reformulated gaso-line when available.

Gasoline containing oxygenates

Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containingoxygenates such as ethanol, MTBE andmethanol with or without advertising theirpresence. INFINITI does not recommend theuse of fuels of which the oxygenate contentand the fuel compatibility for your INFINITIcannot be readily determined. If in doubt, askyour service station manager.

If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline, please

take the following precautions as the usage ofsuch fuels may cause vehicle performanceproblems and/or fuel system damage.

O The fuel should be unleaded andhave an octane rating no lower thanthat recommended for unleadedgasoline.

O If an oxygenate-blend, excepting amethanol blend, is used, it shouldcontain no more than 10% oxygen-ate. (MTBE may, however, be addedup to 15%.)

O If a methanol blend is used, it shouldcontain no more than 5% methanol(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). Itshould also contain a suitableamount of appropriate cosolventsand corrosion inhibitors. If not prop-erly formulated with appropriatecosolvents and corrosion inhibitors,such methanol blends may cause fuel


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system damage and/or vehicle per-formance problems. At this time, suf-ficient data is not available to ensurethat all methanol blends are suitablefor use in INFINITI vehicles.

If any undesirable driveability problems suchas engine stalling and hard hot starting areexperienced after using oxygenate-blend fuels,immediately change to a non-oxygenate fuelor a fuel with a low blend of MTBE.

Take care not to spill gasoline duringrefueling. Gasoline containing oxygen-ates can cause paint damage.

Aftermarket fuel additives

INFINITI does not recommend the use of anyfuel additives (i.e. fuel injector cleaner, octanebooster, intake valve deposit removers, etc.)which are sold commercially. Many of theseadditives intended for gum, varnish or depositremoval may contain active solvent or similar

ingredients that can be harmful to the fuelsystem and engine.

Octane rating tips

In most parts of North America, you shoulduse unleaded gasoline with an octane rating ofat least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number.However, you may use unleaded gasoline withan octane rating as low as 85 AKI (Anti-KnockIndex) number in these high altitude areas[over 4,000 ft (1,219 m)] such as: Colorado,Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming,northeastern Nevada, southern Idaho, westernSouth Dakota, western Nebraska, and that partof Texas which is directly south of NewMexico.

Using unleaded gasoline with an oc-tane rating lower than stated above cancause persistent, heavy ‘‘spark knock’’.(‘‘Spark knock’’ is a metallic rappingnoise.) If severe, this can lead to en-gine damage. If you detect a persistent

heavy spark knock even when usinggasoline of the stated octane rating, orif you hear steady spark knock whileholding a steady speed on level roads,have your dealer correct the condition.Failure to correct the condition is mis-use of the vehicle, for which INFINITI isnot responsible.

Incorrect ignition timing will result in knock-ing, after-run or overheating. This in turn maycause excessive fuel consumption or damageto the engine. If any of the above symptomsare encountered, have your vehicle checked atan INFINITI dealer or other competent servicefacility.

However, now and then you may noticelight spark knock for a short time whileaccelerating or driving up hills. This isno cause for concern, because you getthe greatest fuel benefit when there islight spark knock for a short time underheavy engine load.


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ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTERRECOMMENDATION

Selecting the correct oil

It is essential to choose the correct quality,and viscosity oil to ensure satisfactory enginelife and performance. Nissan recommends theuse of a low friction oil (energy conserving

oil) in order to improve fuel economy andconserve energy. Oils which do not have thespecified quality label should not be used asthey could cause engine damage.

Only those engine oils with the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API) CERTIFICATIONMARK on the front of the container should be

used. This type of oil supersedes the existingAPI SG or SH and Energy Conserving IIcategories.

If you cannot find engine oil with the CERTI-FICATION MARK, an API SG or SH andEnergy Conserving II oil with API ServiceSymbol may be used. An oil with a singledesignation ‘‘SG’’ or ‘‘SH’’, or in combinationwith other categories (for example, ‘‘SG/CC’’or ‘‘SG/CD’’) may also be used if one with theAPI CERTIFICATION MARK cannot be found.

Mineral based or synthetic type oils may beused in your INFINITI vehicle. These oils musthowever, meet the API quality and SAEviscosity ratings specified for your vehicle. Donot mix mineral based and synthetic type oilsin the engine at the same time.

Oil additives

INFINITI does not recommend the use of oiladditives. The use of an oil additive is notnecessary when the proper oil type is used

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and maintenance intervals are followed.

Oil which may contain foreign matter or hasbeen previously used should not be used.

Oil viscosity

The engine oil viscosity or thickness changeswith temperature. Because of this, it is impor-tant that the engine oil viscosity be selectedbased on the temperatures at which thevehicle will be operated before the next oilchange. The chart ‘‘Recommended SAE vis-cosity number’’ shows the recommended oilviscosities for the expected ambient tempera-tures. Choosing an oil viscosity other thanthat recommended could cause serious enginedamage.

Selecting the correct oil filter

Your new vehicle is equipped with a high-quality genuine Nissan oil filter. When replac-ing, use the genuine oil filter or its equivalentfor the reason described in ‘‘change intervals’’.

Change intervals

The oil and oil filter change intervals for yourengine are based on the use of the specifiedquality oils and filters. Oil and filter other thanthe specified quality, or oil and filter changeintervals longer than recommended couldreduce engine life. Damage to engines causedby improper maintenance or use of incorrectoil and filter quality and/or viscosity is notcovered by the new INFINITI vehicle warran-ties.

Your engine was filled with a high qualityengine oil when it was built. You do not haveto change the oil before the first recommendedchange interval. Oil and filter change intervalsdepend upon how you use your vehicle.Operation under the following conditions mayrequire more frequent oil and filter changes.

— repeated short distance driving at coldoutside temperatures,

— driving in dusty conditions,

— extensive idling,

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RECOMMENDED SAE VIS-COSITY NUMBER

O SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferredfor all temperatures. SAE 10W-30viscosity oil may be used if theambient temperature is above 0°F(−18°C).

O 80W-90 for differential is preferableif the ambient temperature is below104°F (40°C).

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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMREFRIGERANT AND LUBRI-CANT RECOMMENDATIONS

The air conditioning in your INFINITIvehicle must be charged with the refrig-erant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the lubri-cant, Nissan A/C system oil Type S orthe exact equivalents.

CAUTION

Use of any other refrigerant or lubri-cant will cause severe damage andyou will need to replace yourvehicle’s entire air conditioning sys-tem.

The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in yourINFINITI vehicle will not harm the earth’sozone layer. Although this refrigerant does notaffect the earth’s atmosphere, certain govern-mental regulations require the recovery and

recycling of any refrigerant during automotiveair conditioning system service. Your INFINITIdealer has the trained technicians and equip-ment needed to recover and recycle your airconditioning system refrigerant.

Contact your INFINITI dealer when servicingyour air conditioning system.


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ENGINEModel VG33E

Type Gasoline, 4-cycle

Cylinder arrangement 6-cylinder, V-slanted at 60°

Bore × Stroke in (mm) 3.602 × 3.268 (91.5 × 83.0)

Displacementcu in (cm3)

199.84 (3,275)

Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6*1

Idle speed rpm

See the ‘‘Emission ControlLabel’’ on the underside of thehood.

Ignition timing (BTDC)degree/rpm

CO percentage at idle speed[No air] %

Spark plug BKR4ES-11 (Hot)

BKR5ES-11 (Standard)

BKR6ES-11 (Cold)

Spark plug gap in (mm) 0.039 to 0.043 (1.0 to 1.1)

Camshaft operation Timing belt*2

Alternator belt size

Width × Lengthin (mm)

0.8409 × 41.93(21.36 × 1,065)

*2: Periodic maintenance is necessary. Refer to ‘‘8 Maintenance’’.

The spark ignition system of this vehicle meets all require-ments of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regu-lations.

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WHEELS AND TIRESRoad wheel Aluminum 16 x 7JJ

Offset in (mm) 1.18 (30)

Tire size Conventional P245/70R16 106S

Spare P245/70R16 106S

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTSSedan

Overall length in (mm) 183.9 (4,670)

Overall width in (mm) 72.4 (1,840)

Overall height in (mm) 68.1 (1,730), 70.7 (1,795)*

Front tread in (mm) 59.8 (1,520)

Rear tread in (mm) 60.0 (1,525)

Wheelbase in (mm) 106.3 (2,700)

Gross vehicle weightrating

lb (kg)

See the ‘‘F.M.V.S.S. certi-fication label’’ on thedriver’s side lock pillar.

Gross axle weight rating

Front lb (kg)

Rear lb (kg)

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WHEN TRAVELING ORREGISTERING YOURVEHICLE IN ANOTHERCOUNTRYIf you plan to travel in another country,you should first find out if the fuel available issuitable for your vehicle’s engine.

Using fuel with too low an octane rating maycause engine damage. All gasoline vehiclesmust be operated with unleaded gasoline.Therefore, avoid taking your vehicle to areaswhere appropriate fuel is not available.

When transferring the registration ofyour vehicle to another country, state,province or district, it may be necessary tomodify the vehicle to meet local laws andregulations.

The laws and regulations for motor vehicleemission control and safety standards varyaccording to the country, state, province or

district; therefore, vehicle specifications maydiffer.

When any vehicle is to be taken intoanother country, state, province or dis-trict and registered, its modifications,transportation, and registration are theresponsibility of the user. INFINITI isnot responsible for any inconveniencethat may result.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATIONNUMBER PLATE

The vehicle identification number plate isattached as shown. This number is the iden-tification for your vehicle and is used in thevehicle registration.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATIONNUMBER (Chassis number)

The number is stamped as shown.

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER

The number is stamped on the engine asshown.

F.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICATION LA-BEL

The F .M.V.S.S. certification label is affixed asshown.

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EMISSION CONTROL INFOR-MATION LABEL

The emission control information label isattached as shown.

TIRE PLACARD

The cold tire pressure is shown on the tireplacard affixed to the glove box lid.

AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFI-CATION LABEL

The air conditioner specification label is at-tached as shown.

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VEHICLE LOADING INFOR-MATION

WARNING

O It is extremely dangerous to ridein a cargo area inside of a ve-hicle. In a collision, people ridingin these areas are more likely tobe seriously injured or killed.



Terms

It is important to familiarize yourself with the

following terms before loading your vehicle:

O Curb Weight (actual weight of your ve-hicle) - vehicle weight including: standardand optional equipment, fluids, emergencytools, and spare tire assembly. This weightdoes not include passengers andcargo.

O GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb weightplus the combined weight of passengersand cargo.

O GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) -maximum total weight (load) limit speci-fied for the vehicle.

O GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - maxi-mum weight (load) limit specified for thefront or rear axle.

Determining vehicle load capac-ity

The load capacity of this vehicle is determinedby weight, not by available cargo space. For

example, a luggage rack, bike carrier, cartopcarrier or similar equipment does not increaseload carrying capacity of your vehicle.

To determine vehicle load capacity:

Vehicle weight can be determined by using acommercial-grade scale, found at places suchas a truck stop, gravel quarry, grain elevator,or a scrap metal recycling facility.

1) Determine the curb weight of your vehicle.

2) Compare the curb weight amount to theGVWR specified for your vehicle to deter-mine how much more weight your vehiclecan carry.

3) After loading (cargo and passengers), re-weigh your vehicle to determine if eitherGVWR or GAWR for your vehicle is ex-ceeded. If GVWR is exceeded, removecargo as necessary. If either the front orrear GAWR is exceeded, shift the load orremove cargo as necessary.


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Loading tips

O The GVW must not exceed GVWR orGAWR as specified on the FMVSS Certi-fication Label.

O Do not load the front and rear axle to theGAWR. Doing so will exceed the GVWR.

WARNING


O Do not load your vehicle anyheavier than the GVWR or themaximum front and rear GAWRs.If you do, parts on your vehicle

can break, or it can change theway your vehicle handles. Thiscould result in loss of control andcause personal injury.

O Overloading can shorten the lifeof your vehicle. Failures causedby overloading are not covered byyour warranty.

TRAILER TOWING

Your new vehicle was designed to be usedprimarily to carry passengers and cargo.Remember that towing a trailer will placeadditional loads on your vehicle’s engine,drive train, steering, braking and other sys-tems.

Information on trailer towing and the specialequipment required should be obtained from aprofessional trailer dealer/installer.

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Maximum load limits

Maximum trailer loads

Never allow the total trailer load to exceed thevalue specified in the following TowingLoad/Specification Chart. The total trailer loadequals trailer weight plus its cargo weight.

O When towing a trailer load of 1,000 lb (454kg) or more, trailers with a brake systemMUST be used.

The maximum GCWR (Gross CombinedWeight Rating) should not exceed the valuespecified in the following Towing Load Speci-fication Chart.

The GCWR equals the combined weight of thetowing vehicle (including passengers andcargo) plus the total trailer load. Towing loadsgreater than these or using improper towingequipment could adversely affect vehicle han-dling, braking and performance.

WARNING

Vehicle damage and/or personal in-jury resulting from improper towingprocedures is not covered byINFINITI warranties. Information ontrailer towing and required towingequipment should be obtained fromdealers who specialize in providingtrailers and other towing equipment.

Tongue load

Keep the tongue load between 9 to 11% of thetotal trailer load within the maximum tongueload limits shown in the following TowingLoad/Specifications Chart. If the tongue loadbecomes excessive, rearrange cargo to allowfor proper tongue load.

Maximum gross vehicle weight/maximumgross axle weight

The gross vehicle weight of the towing vehiclemust not exceed the gross vehicle weightrating (GVWR) shown on the F .M.V.S.S.certification label. The gross vehicle weightequals the combined weight of the unloadedvehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailertongue load and any other optional equip-ment. In addition, front or rear gross axleweight must not exceed the gross axle weight

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rating (GAWR) shown on the F .M.V.S.S.certification label.

TOWINGLOAD/SPECIFICATION CHART

Unit: lb (kg)

MODELWEIGHT

QX-4VG33E (6-Cyl.)

A/T

MAXIMUMTRAILERWEIGHT*1

5,000 (2,268)

MAXIMUMTONGUE LOAD

500 (227)

GROSS COM-BINED WEIGHTRATING

9,500 (4,308)

RECOMMENDEDEQUIPMENT*2

Sway Control Device(SCD)

*1: All towing above 1,000 lb (454 kg) requires the useof trailer brakes. INFINITI recommends the use ofa tandem axle trailer whenever towing above 3,000lb (1,361 kg).

*2: A sway control device is recommended for alltowing above 2,000 lb (907 kg). Sway controldevices are not offered by INFINITI. See a profes-sional trailer/hitch outlet for a properly designedsway control device for your trailer.

Trailer hitch

Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle andtrailer. Make sure the trailer hitch is securelyattached to the vehicle, to help avoid personalinjury or property damage due to sway causedby crosswinds, rough road surfaces or pass-ing trucks.

CAUTION

O Special hitches which includeframe reinforcements are re-quired for towing above 2,000 lb(907 kg). Suitable Genuine

NISSAN hitches for pickup truckand Pathfinder models are avail-able at your Nissan dealer.

O Do not use axle-mounted hitches.

O Do not modify the vehicle exhaustsystem, brake system, etc. whenthe hitch is installed. After thehitch is removed, seal the boltholes to prevent exhaust fumes,water or dust from entering thepassenger compartment.

O Check regularly to make sure thatall trailer hitch mounting boltsare securely fastened.

O To reduce the possibility of addi-tional damage if your vehicle isstruck from the rear, where prac-tical, remove the hitch when notin use. Remove the receiver whennot in use.


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Tire pressures

O When towing a trailer, inflate the vehicletires to the recommended cold tire pres-sure indicated on the tire placard (locatedon the inside of the glove box lid).

O Trailer tire condition, size, load rating andproper inflation pressure should be inaccordance with the trailer and tiremanufacturers’ specifications.

Safety chain

Always use a suitable chain between yourvehicle and the trailer. The chain should becrossed and should be attached to the hitch,not to the vehicle bumper or axle. Be sure toleave enough slack in the chain to permitturning corners.

Trailer lights

Trailer lights should comply with Federaland/or local regulations.

When wiring the vehicle for towing,

connect the stop and tail light pickupinto the vehicle electrical circuit at apoint between the sensor and stop lightswitch or light switch.

Trailer brakes

If your trailer is equipped with a brakingsystem, make sure it conforms to Federaland/or local regulations and that it is properlyinstalled.

WARNING

Never connect a trailer brake systemdirectly to the vehicle brake system.

Pre-towing tips

O Be certain your vehicle maintains a levelposition when a loaded or unloaded traileris hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it hasan abnormal nose-up or nose-down con-dition; check for improper tongue load,

overload, worn suspension or other pos-sible causes of either condition.

O Always secure items in the trailer toprevent load shifts while driving.

O Be certain your rear view mirrors conformto all federal, state or local regulations. Ifnot, install any mirrors required for towingbefore driving the vehicle.

Trailer towing tips

In order to gain skill and an understanding ofthe vehicle’s behavior, you should practiceturning, stopping and backing up in an areawhich is free from traffic. Steering stability,and braking performance will be somewhatdifferent than under normal driving condi-tions.

O Always secure items in the trailer toprevent load shift while driving.

O Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.

O Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.


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O Always drive your vehicle at a moderatespeed.

O Always block the wheels on both vehicleand trailer when parking. Parking on aslope is not recommended; however, ifyou must do so, and if your vehicle isequipped with automatic transmission,first block the wheels and apply the park-ing brake, and then move the transmissionshift lever into the ‘‘P’’ position. If youmove the shift lever to the ‘‘P’’ positionbefore blocking the wheels and applyingthe parking brake, transmission damagecould occur.

O When going down a hill, shift into a lowergear and use the engine braking effect.When ascending a long grade, downshiftthe transmission to a lower gear andreduce speed to reduce chances of engineoverloading and/or overheating.

However, for long steep grades, do not

stay in 1st or 2nd gear when driving above35 MPH (56 km/h).

O If the engine coolant rises to an extremelyhigh temperature when the air conditioningsystem is on, turn off the air conditioner.Coolant heat can be additionally vented byopening the windows, switching the fancontrol to high and setting the temperaturecontrol to the ‘‘HOT’’ position.

O Trailer towing requires more fuel thannormal circumstances.

O Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500miles (800 km).

O Have your vehicle serviced more often thanat intervals specified in the recommendedmaintenance schedule.

O When making a turn, your trailer wheelswill be closer to the inside of the turn thanyour vehicle wheels. To compensate forthis, make a larger than normal turningradius during the turn.

O Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-versely affect vehicle/trailer handling, pos-sibly causing vehicle sway. When beingpassed by larger vehicles, be prepared forpossible changes in crosswinds that couldaffect vehicle handling. If swaying doesoccur, firmly grip the steering wheel, steerstraight ahead, and immediately (butgradually) reduce vehicle speed. Thiscombination will help stabilize the vehicle.Never increase speed.

O Be careful when passing other vehicles.Passing while towing a trailer requiresconsiderably more distance than normalpassing. Remember the length of the trailermust also pass the other vehicle beforeyou can safely change lanes.

O To maintain engine braking efficiency andelectrical charging performance, do notuse overdrive (automatic transmission).

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long or too frequently. This could causethe brakes to overheat, resulting in re-duced braking efficiency.

When towing a trailer, change fluid inthe transmission more frequently.

See the ‘‘Maintenance’’ section.

EMISSION CONTROLSYSTEM WARRANTYYour INFINITI is covered by the followingemission warranties.

For U.S.A.

1) Emission Defects Warranty

2) Emissions Performance Warranty(See Warranty Information Booklet for de-tails.)

For Canada

Emission Control System Warranty

Details of these warranties may be found with

other vehicle warranties in your WarrantyInformation Booklet that comes with yourINFINITI. If you did not receive a WarrantyInformation Booklet, or it has become lost,you may obtain a replacement by writing to:

O INFINITI Division, NissanNissan Motor Corporation U.S.A.Consumer Affairs DepartmentP .O. Box 191, Gardena, CA 90248-0191

O Nissan Canada Inc.P .O. Box 1709, Station ‘‘B’’Mississauga, Ontario,L4Y 4H6

O INFINITI DivisionNissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii, Ltd.Consumer Affairs Department2880 Kilihau StreetHonolulu, Hawaii 96819Tel. No. 1-808-836-0848

REPORTING SAFETYDEFECTS (For U.S.A.)If you believe that your vehicle has adefect which could cause a crash or couldcause injury or death, you should imme-diately inform the National Highway Traf-fic Safety Administration (NHTSA) inaddition to notifying INFINITI.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, itmay open an investigation, and if it findsthat a safety defect exists in a group ofvehicles, it may order a recall and remedycampaign. However, NHTSA cannot be-come involved in individual problemsbetween you, your dealer, or INFINITI.

To contact NHTSA, you may either callthe 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


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other information about motor vehiclesafety from the Hotline.

You may notify INFINITI by contacting ourConsumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at1-800-662-6200.In Hawaii call 1-808-836-0848

READINESS FORINSPECTION/MAINTENANCE(I/M) TESTDue to legal requirements in somestates/areas, your vehicle may be required tobe in what is called the ‘‘ready condition’’ foran Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of theemission control system.

The vehicle is set to the ‘‘ready condition’’when it is driven through certain drivingpatterns. Usually, the ready condition can beobtained by ordinary usage of the vehicle.

If a powertrain system component is repairedor the battery is disconnected, the vehicle maybe reset to a ‘‘not ready’’ condition. Beforetaking the I/M test, drive the vehicle throughthe following pattern to set the vehicle to theready condition. If you cannot or do not wantto perform the driving pattern, an INFINITIdealer can conduct it for you.

WARNING

Always drive the vehicle in a safemanner according to traffic condi-tions and obey all traffic laws.

1. Start the engine when the engine coolanttemperature gauge needle points to ‘‘C’’.Allow the engine to idle until the gaugeneedle points between the ‘‘C’’ and ‘‘H’’(normal operating temperature).

2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88

km/h), then quickly release the acceleratorpedal completely and keep it released forat least 6 seconds.

3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for amoment, then drive the vehicle at a speedof 53 to 60 MPH (86 to 96 km/h) for atleast 5 minutes.

4. Stop the vehicle and turn the engine off.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 at least one moretime.

If step 1, 2 or 3 is interrupted, repeat thepreceding step. Any safe driving mode isacceptable between steps. Do not stop theengine until step 3 is completed.


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10 INDEX

A

Air bag (See ‘‘Supplemental restraint system’’)Air bag warning light (See ‘‘Supplemental air bagwarning light’’)Air cleaner................................................................... 7-17Air conditioner

Air conditioner specification label ....................... 9-25Air conditioner system refrigerant and lubricationrecommendations ................................................. 9-20

AM radio reception ....................................................... 3-8Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .................................... 4-27Automatic

Automatic operation ............................................. 1-31Automatic transmission fluid ............................... 7-11Driving with automatic transmission ..................... 4-7For your driving comfort-automatic airconditioning ......................................................... 9-11

Avoiding collision and rollover .................................... 4-4

B

Back door lock............................................................ 2-11Battery ......................................................................... 7-14Battery replacement....................................................... 2-8

Before starting the engine ............................................ 4-7Brake

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ............................. 4-27Brake booster ....................................................... 7-21Brake fluid............................................................ 7-13Brake pedal .......................................................... 7-20Brake system........................................................ 4-26Brake wear indicators ................................ 1-15, 7-20Parking brake ............................................. 4-12, 7-20

Break-in schedule ....................................................... 4-15

C

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ............ 9-14Cargo (See vehicle loading information) ................... 9-26CB radio or car phone ............................................... 3-17Changing

Changing engine coolant....................................... 7-6Changing engine oil .............................................. 7-9Changing engine oil filter.................................... 7-10

Checking engine coolant level ..................................... 7-5Checking engine oil level............................................. 7-8Child restraints for infants and small children .......... 2-37Child safety rear door lock........................................... 2-4Cigarette lighters and ashtrays................................... 1-23

Cleaning exterior and interior....................................... 6-2Clearing the programming information ...................... 1-37Clock ........................................................................... 1-32Coin tray ..................................................................... 1-25Cold weather driving .................................................. 4-29Compact disc (CD) player operation.......................... 3-15Compass and outside temperature display .................. 1-6Console box................................................................ 1-27Control of combustion temperature.............................. 9-5Coolant

Changing engine coolant....................................... 7-6Checking engine coolant level............................... 7-5Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................ 1-5

Corrosion protection ..................................................... 6-5Cruise control ............................................................. 4-13Cup holder .................................................................. 1-25

D

Defogger switchRear window and outside door mirror defoggerswitch ................................................................... 1-19

Dimensions and weights ............................................ 9-22Door locks .................................................................... 2-3Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ............................. 4-5

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Drive belts .................................................................. 7-15Driving

Cold weather driving ........................................... 4-29Driving safety precautions ................................... 4-22Driving with automatic transmission..................... 4-7For your driving comfort-automatic airconditioning ......................................................... 9-11On-pavement and off-road driving precautions .... 4-4Precautions when starting and driving ................. 4-2

E

Economy hints ............................................................ 4-15Emission control ......................................................... 9-32Emission control information label ............................ 9-25Engine ......................................................................... 9-21

Before starting the engine ..................................... 4-7Changing engine coolant....................................... 7-6Changing engine oil .............................................. 7-9Changing engine oil fil ter.................................... 7-10Checking engine coolant level............................... 7-5Checking engine oil level ...................................... 7-8Engine and drive train ........................................... 9-2Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................ 1-5Engine cooling system........................................... 7-5

Engine oil ............................................................... 7-8Engine oil and oil fil ter recommendation ........... 9-17Engine serial number........................................... 9-24Starting the engine .............................................. 4-12

Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .................................. 4-2Explanation of maintenance items.............................. 8-11

F

Flat tire ......................................................................... 5-2Fluid

Automatic transmission fluid............................... 7-11Brake fluid............................................................ 7-13Power steering fluid............................................. 7-12Window washer fluid ........................................... 7-13

FM radio reception ....................................................... 3-7F .M.V.S.S. certification label ..................................... 9-24Foldable outside mirrors ............................................ 2-48For your driving comfort-automatic airconditioning ................................................................ 9-11Front fog light switch ................................................. 1-21Fuel

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants...... 9-14Fuel filler cap....................................................... 2-13Fuel filler cap holder ........................................... 2-14

Fuel filler lid lock ................................................ 2-12Fuel gauge ............................................................. 1-5Fuel requirement ........................................ 9-15, 10-6Sequential multiport fuel injection system............ 9-5

Fuses........................................................................... 7-21Fusible links ............................................................... 7-23

G

GaugeEngine coolant temperature gauge ........................ 1-5Fuel gauge ............................................................. 1-5

General maintenance..................................................... 8-2Glasses case ............................................................... 1-26Glove box lock............................................................ 2-10

H

Hazard warning flasher switch.................................... 1-21Head restraints ............................................................ 2-17Headlight and turn signal switch ............................... 1-19Headlights ................................................................... 7-23Heated seats (If so equipped) .................................... 1-22Hood release ............................................................... 2-10

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Hydraulic control .......................................................... 9-8

I

Idle air control system.................................................. 9-6If your vehicle is ever stolen...................................... 1-38If your vehicle overheats .............................................. 5-9Ignition switch .............................................................. 4-5Ignition timing control .................................................. 9-5Inside mirror ............................................................... 2-48Instrument brightness control..................................... 1-21Integrated HomeLinkT transmitter .............................. 1-35Interior light ................................................................ 1-34

J

Jump starting...................................................... 5-7, 7-15

K

Key ................................................................................ 2-2

L

LightFront fog light switch .......................................... 1-21

Headlight and turn signal switch......................... 1-19Headlights ............................................................ 7-23Interior light ......................................................... 1-34Light bulbs........................................................... 7-23Other lights .......................................................... 7-25Personal light ....................................................... 1-35Supplemental air bag warning light .................... 2-27Vanity mirror lights.............................................. 1-34Warning/indicator light and buzzer ..................... 1-10

LockAnti-lock brake system (ABS).............................. 4-27Child safety rear door lock.................................... 2-4Door locks.............................................................. 2-3Fuel filler lid lock ................................................ 2-12Glove box lock..................................................... 2-10Power door lock..................................................... 2-4

Luggage board and box ............................................. 1-28Luggage hooks ........................................................... 2-49Luggage net ................................................................ 2-48Luggage rack .............................................................. 2-51Luggage (See vehicle loading information) ............... 9-26

M

MaintenanceExplanation of maintenance items....................... 8-11General maintenance.............................................. 8-2Periodic maintenance............................................. 8-5Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)test........................................................................ 9-33Seat belt maintenance ......................................... 2-37

Major systems and how they work .............................. 9-2Mirror

Foldable outside mirrors...................................... 2-48Inside mirror ........................................................ 2-48Outside mirror remote control ............................. 2-47Rear window and outside door mirror defoggerswitch ................................................................... 1-19Vanity mirror lights.............................................. 1-34

Mixture control ............................................................. 9-4Multi-remote control system ........................................ 2-5

O

Odometer....................................................................... 1-4Oil

Changing engine oil .............................................. 7-9

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Changing engine oil fil ter.................................... 7-10Checking engine oil level ...................................... 7-8Engine oil ............................................................... 7-8Engine oil and oil fil ter recommendation ........... 9-17

On-board diagnostic system......................................... 9-6On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ........... 4-4Operating the transmitter ............................................ 1-37Outboard shoulder/lap belt......................................... 2-40Outside mirror remote control .................................... 2-47Overheat

If your vehicle overheats ....................................... 5-9

P

ParkingParking brake ............................................. 4-12, 7-20Parking/parking on hills ...................................... 4-25

Periodic maintenance.................................................... 8-5Personal light.............................................................. 1-35Power

Power antenna...................................................... 3-17Power door lock..................................................... 2-4Power seat ........................................................... 2-14Power socket ........................................................ 1-24Power steering fluid............................................. 7-12

Power steering system......................................... 4-26Power window...................................................... 1-29

PrecautionsDriving safety precautions ................................... 4-22On-pavement and off-road driving precautions .... 4-4Precautions on seat belt usage........................... 2-29Precautions when starting and driving ................. 4-2

Programming problem diagnosis ............................... 1-37Programming the HomeLinkT transmitter .................. 1-36Push starting ................................................................ 5-9

R

Radio ............................................................................. 3-7AM radio reception ................................................ 3-8CB radio or car phone......................................... 3-17FM radio reception ................................................ 3-7Radio operation.................................................... 3-11Radio reception ...................................................... 3-7

Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ....... 9-33Rear seats ................................................................... 2-17Rear window and outside door mirror defoggerswitch .......................................................................... 1-19Rear window lock ....................................................... 2-11Rear window opener ................................................... 2-12

Rear window wiper and washer switch ...................... 1-18Recommended SAE viscosity number........................ 9-19Refrigerant recommendation ....................................... 9-20Reporting safety defects (U.S.A.)................................ 9-32Roadside assistance program....................................... 5-2

S

SafetyChild safety rear door lock.................................... 2-4Driving safety precautions ................................... 4-22Reporting safety ................................................... 9-32

Seat belt2-point type without retractor .............................. 2-353-point type with retractor ................................... 2-32Precautions on seat belt usage........................... 2-29Seat belt extenders .............................................. 2-37Seat belt maintenance ......................................... 2-37Seat belts............................................................. 2-29

Seats ........................................................................... 2-14Sequential multiport fuel injection system .................. 9-5Spark plug replacement.............................................. 7-16Speedometer ................................................................. 1-4Starting

Before starting the engine ..................................... 4-7

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Jump starting............................................... 5-7, 7-15Precautions when starting and driving ................. 4-2Push starting.......................................................... 5-9Starting the engine .............................................. 4-12

SteeringPower steering fluid............................................. 7-12Power steering system......................................... 4-26Tilting steering wheel .......................................... 2-46

Sun visors................................................................... 2-46Sunroof (If so equipped) ............................................ 1-31Supplemental air bag system..................................... 9-12Supplemental air bag warning light........................... 2-27Supplemental restraint system(supplemental air bag system) ................................... 2-19Switch

Front fog light switch .......................................... 1-21Hazard warning flasher switch............................. 1-21Headlight and turn signal switch......................... 1-19Ignition switch........................................................ 4-5Rear window and outside door mirror defoggerswitch ................................................................... 1-19Rear window wiper and washer switch ............... 1-18Windshield wiper and washer switch .................. 1-17

T

Tachometer.................................................................... 1-4Theft warning .............................................................. 1-16Three way catalyst ....................................................... 4-3Til ting steering wheel ................................................. 2-46Timing belt.................................................................. 9-21Tire

4-wheel drive models .......................................... 7-35Flat tire................................................................... 5-2Tire placard .......................................................... 9-25Tire pressure ........................................................ 7-31Wheels and tires ........................................ 7-31, 9-22

Tonneau cover ............................................................ 1-29Tow truck towing ........................................................ 5-10Towing

Tow truck towing ................................................. 5-10Towing load/specification chart........................... 9-29Trailer towing ....................................................... 9-27

Trailer towing .............................................................. 9-27Transfer case shifting procedures .............................. 4-16Transmission

Automatic transmission fluid............................... 7-11Driving with automatic transmission..................... 4-7

Trip odometer ............................................................... 1-4

U

Using 4WD ................................................................. 4-16

V

Vanity mirror lights..................................................... 1-34Vehicle identification................................................... 9-23

Vehicle identification number (Chassisnumber) ................................................................ 9-24Vehicle identification number plate..................... 9-23

Vehicle loading information ....................................... 9-26Vehicle recovery (Freeing a stuck vehicle) ................ 5-13Ventilator....................................................................... 3-2

W

WarningHazard warning flasher switch............................. 1-21Supplemental air bag warning light .................... 2-27Theft warning ....................................................... 1-16Warning labels ..................................................... 2-26Warning/indicator light and buzzer ..................... 1-10

Wheels and tires ............................................... 7-31, 9-22

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When traveling or registering your vehiclein another country....................................................... 9-23Window washer fluid .................................................. 7-13Windshield wiper and washer switch......................... 1-17Wiper

Rear window wiper and washer switch ............... 1-18Windshield wiper and washer switch .................. 1-17Wiper blade.......................................................... 7-18

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GAS STATIONINFORMATION

Fuel requirement

In order to maintain engine and exhaustsystem durability and performance, UN-LEADED gasoline with an octane rating of atleast 87 AKI (Research octane number 91)must be used.

Use UNLEADED fuel only. Under nocircumstances should leaded gasolinebe used. It will damage your three-waycatalyst and increase dangerous emis-sions from your vehicle exhaust.

Recommended engine oil speci-fications:

● API SG or SH and Energy Conserving II

● API Certification Mark

● SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for allambient temperatures.See ‘‘Engine oil and oil filter recommen-

dation’’ in the ‘‘Technical and consumerinformation’’ section.

Tire cold pressure:

See tire placard affixed to the glove box lid.

Recommended new vehiclebreak-in procedure:

During the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ofvehicle use, follow the recommendations out-lined in the ‘‘BREAK-IN SCHEDULE’’ Informa-tion found in the ‘‘Starting and driving’’ sec-tion of this Owner’s Manual. Follow theserecommendations for the future reliability andeconomy of your new vehicle. Failure to followthese recommendations may result in vehicledamage or shortened engine life.

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QUICK REFERENCE

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Hood release 2-10

Window washer fluid 7-13

Battery 7-14

Automatic transmission fluid 7-11

Air conditioner 3-3Audio system 3-7

Spare tire 5-3

Rear window lock and opener 2-11

Fuel 2-12, 9-14

Back door lock 2-11

Door lock 2-3

Seat belt 2-29

Meters and gauges 1-3

Brake fluid 7-13

Power steering fluid 7-12

Engine oil 7-8Engine coolant 7-5

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