INFINITI G35 2006 Owners Manual

WARNINGO Prolonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause skin cancer.
O Try to avoid direct skin contact with used
oil. If skin contact is made, wash thor-
oughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible.
O Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children. When checking or replacement is re-
quired, we recommend an INFINITI dealer
for servicing.
CAUTION O Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF. Do
not mix with other fluids.
O Using automatic transmission fluid
other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF
will cause deterioration in driveability
and automatic transmission durability,
and may damage the automatic trans-
mission, which is not covered by the
INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
The specified automatic transmission
fluid is also described on caution labels
located in the engine compartment. Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
The fluid level should be checked using
the HOT range (
q 1
: HOT MAX.,
q 2
: HOT
MIN.) at fluid temperatures of 122 to 176ÉF
(50 to 80ÉC) or using the COLD range (
q 3
:
COLD MAX.,
q 4
: COLD MIN.) at fluid tem-
peratures of 32 to 86ÉF (0 to 30ÉC). SDI1765A
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID POWER STEERING FLUID
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CAUTIONO Do not overfill.
O Use Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent. For additional brake fluid specification in-
formation, refer to ªCapacities and recom-
mended fuel/lubricantsº in the ª9. Tech-
nical and consumer informationº section.
WARNING Use only new fluid. Old, inferior, or contami-
nated fluid may damage the brake system.
Do not add synthetic brake fluid. The use of
improper fluids can damage the brake
system and affect the vehicle's stopping
ability.
CAUTION Do not spill the fluid on any painted sur-
faces. This will damage the paint. If fluid is
spilled, immediately wash the surface with
water.
BRAKE FLUID Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If
the fluid is below the MIN line
q 2
or the
brake warning light comes on, add Genu-
ine Nissan Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
or equivalent DOT 3 fluid up to the MAX
line
q 1
. If fluid must be added frequently,
the system should be thoroughly checked
by an INFINITI dealer. SDI1923
BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID
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CLUTCH FLUID Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If
the fluid level is below the MIN line
q 2
,
add Genuine Nissan Super Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 fluid up to
the MAX line
q 1
.
If fluid is added frequently, the system
should be thoroughly checked by an
INFINITI dealer. WARNING Use only new fluid from a sealed container.
Old, inferior or contaminated fluid may dam-
age the clutch system.
CAUTION Do not spill the fluid on painted surfaces.
This will damage the paint. If fluid is spilled,
wash the surface with water.
Add fluid when the low washer fluid
warning light comes on. Pull up the cap
and add a washer solvent to the water for
better cleaning. In the winter season, add
a windshield washer antifreeze. Follow
the manufacturer's instructions for the
mixture ratio.
Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN
Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner &
Antifreeze or equivalent.SDI1906A SDI1388B
WINDOW WASHER FLUID
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WARNINGAntifreeze is poisonous and should be
stored carefully in marked containers out of
the reach of children.
CAUTIONDo not substitute engine anti-freeze coolant
for window washer solution. This may result
in damage to the paint.
O Do not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reser-
voir tank.
O Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer's recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir tank. Do not use the window washer reservoir
tank to mix the washer fluid concen-
trateand water. O Keep the battery surface clean and
dry. Any corrosion should be washed
off with a solution of baking soda and
water.
O Make certain the terminal connections
are clean and securely tightened.
O If the vehicle is not to be used for 30
days or longer, disconnect the (þ)
negative battery terminal cable to pre-
vent discharging it.
Coupe
CAUTION When the battery cable is removed from the
battery terminal, do not close either of front
doors. The automatic window adjusting func-
tion will not work, and the side roof panel
may be damaged.
To disconnect the negative (þ) battery ter-
minal, perform the procedure in the follow-
ing order. Otherwise, the window and the
side roof panel may contact and be dam-
aged.
1. Close the windows.BATTERY
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2. Open the hood.
3. Close and lock all the doors.
4. Disconnect the negative (þ) battery ter-
minal.
5. Securely close the hood.
To connect the negative (þ) battery ter-
minal, perform the procedure in the follow-
ing order. Otherwise, the window and the
side roof panel may contact and be dam-
aged.
1. Unlock and open the driver side door.
Do not close the door.
2. Open the hood.
3. Connect the negative (þ) battery ter-
minal. Then close the hood.
4. Fully open the driver side door window.
5. Close the driver side door and the
window. Sedan and coupe
WARNING O Do not expose the battery to flames or
electrical sparks. Hydrogen gas, gener-
ated by battery fluid, is explosive. Do not
allow battery fluid to contact your skin,
eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces. After
touching a battery or battery cap, do not
touch or rub your eyes. Thoroughly wash
your hands. If the acid contacts your
eyes, skin or clothing, immediately flush
with water for at least 15 minutes and
seek medical attention.
O Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid in
the battery is low. Low battery fluid can
cause a higher load on the battery which
can generate heat, reduce battery life,
and in some cases lead to an explosion.
O When working on or near a battery, al-
ways wear suitable eye protection and
remove all jewelry.
O Battery posts, terminals and related ac-
cessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds. Wash hands after handling. O Keep the battery out of the reach of chil-
dren.
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Check the fluid level in each cell. It
should be between the UPPER LEVEL
q 1
and LOWER LEVEL
q 2
lines.
If it is necessary to add fluid, add only
distilled water to bring the level to the in-
dicator in each filler opening. Do not over-
fill.
1. Remove the cell plugs
q A
.
2. Add distilled water up to the UPPER
LEVEL
q 1
. If the side of the battery is not visible,
the electrolyte level can be checked
through each filler opening as illus-
trated.
3. Tighten cell plugs
q A
.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or
under severe conditions require frequent
checks of the battery fluid level. JUMP STARTING If jump starting is necessary, see ªJump
startingº in the ª6. In case of emergencyº
section. If the engine does not start by
jump starting, the battery may have to be
replaced. Contact an INFINITI dealer.DI0137MA SDI1480
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1. Power steering fluid pump
2. Fan
3. Alternator
4. Crankshaft pulley
5. Air conditioner compressor
D : Tension checking points WARNING Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or LOCK
position. The engine could rotate unexpect-
edly.
1. Visually inspect each belt for signs of
unusual wear, cuts, fraying, oil adhe-
sion or looseness. If the belt is in poor
condition or loose, have it replaced or
adjusted by an INFINITI dealer.
2. Have the belts checked regularly for
condition and tension in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in the
INFINITI Service and Maintenance
Guide.
WARNING Be sure the engine and ignition switch are
off and that the parking brake is engaged se-
curely.
CAUTION Be sure to use the correct socket to remove
the spark plugs. An incorrect socket can
damage the spark plugs.SDI1389
DRIVE BELTS SPARK PLUGS
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REPLACING SPARK PLUGS If replacement is required, see an INFINITI
dealer for servicing.
Platinum-tipped spark plugs It is not necessary to replace the
platinum-tipped
q A
spark plugs as fre-
quently as the conventional type spark
plugs since they will last much longer.
Follow the maintenance schedule in the
INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide,
but do not reuse them by cleaning or re-
gapping. Always replace with recommended
platinum-tipped spark plugs. If maintenance is required, see an INFINITI
dealer for servicing.
The filter element should not be cleaned
and reused. Replace it according to the
maintenance intervals. See the INFINITI
Service and Maintenance Guide. When re-
placing the filter, wipe the inside of the
air cleaner housing and the cover with a
damp cloth.
WARNING O Operating the engine with the air cleaner
removed can cause you or others to be
burned. The air cleaner not only cleans
the air, it stops the flame if the engine
backfires. If it is not there, and the en-
gine backfires, you could be burned. Do
not drive with the air cleaner removed,
and be careful when working on the en-
gine with the air cleaner removed.
O Never pour fuel into the throttle body or
attempt to start the engine with the air
cleaner removed. Doing so could result
in serious injury.SDI0145D
AIR CLEANER
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CAUTIONO After wiper blade replacement, return
the wiper arm to its original position.
Otherwise it may be damaged when the
engine hood is opened.
O Make sure the wiper blades contact the
glass, otherwise the arms may be dam-
aged from wind pressure.
O Worn windshield wiper blades can
damage the windshield and impair driver
vision.
CLEANING If your windshield is not clear after using
the windshield washer or if a wiper blade
chatters when running, wax or other ma-
terial may be on the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a
washer solution or a mild detergent. Your
windshield is clean if beads do not form
when rinsing with clear water.
Clean the blade by wiping it with a cloth
soaked in a washer solution or a mild de- tergent. Then rinse the blade with clear
water. If your windshield is still not clear
after cleaning the blades and using the
wiper, replace the blades.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
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REPLACING Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
1. Pull the wiper arm.
2. Push and hold the release tab
q A
,
then move the wiper blade down the
wiper arm to remove
q 1
.
3. Insert the new wiper blade to the
wiper arm until a click sounds. If necessary, clean the windshield washer
nozzle
q A
with a needle or small pin
q B
.SDI1649
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