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If you see this symbol, it means“Do not do this”
or “Do not let this happen.”
If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra-
tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the
vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
call attention to an item in the illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-
ies, may contain perchlorate material. The
following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate
Material – special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”
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0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..............0-2
Exterior front ......................................0-3
Exterior rear .......................................0-4
Passenger compartment ...........................0-5 Instrument panel
...................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations ................0-8
Warning/indicator lights ............................0-9
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1. Engine hood (P. 3-18)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch(P. 2-22)
3. Windshield (P. 8-19)
4. Power windows (P. 2-47)
5. Door locks, INFINITI Intelligent Key™,
keys (P. 3-4, 3-7, 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-27)
7. Tire pressure (P. 9-11)
8. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
9. Tire chains (P. 8-39)
10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)
11. Headlight switch (P. 2-24)
12. Fog light switch and turn signal switch
(P. 2-29, P. 2-24)
13. Tow hooks (P. 6-13)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR FRONT
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1. Battery (P. 8-13)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-23)
3. Transmission dipstick (P. 8-11)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
5. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-12)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-15)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
11. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-9
Automatic transmis-
sion check warning
light2-9
Automatic transmis-
sion park warning
light (
model)2-9
or
Brake warning light 2-9
Charge warning
light
2-10
Check suspension
warning light2-10
Warning
light Name Page
Engine oil pressure
low/engine coolant
temperature high
warning light 2-10
4WD warning light
(
model)
2-11
Low fuel warning
light 2-11
Low tire pressure
warning light2-11
Master warning light 2-12
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-13
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-13
Indicator
light Name Page
Front passenger air
bag status light 2-13
High beam indicator
light (Blue)2-13
Malfunction indica-
tor lamp (MIL)2-14
Security indicator
light2-14
Slip indicator light 2-14
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights2-15
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off
indicator light2-15
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
Operating tips
●The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
then reactivate the switch.
● Do not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.
See “Automatic drive positioner” in the “Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” section for au-
tomatic drive positioner operation.
Forward and backward
Moving the switch forward or backward will slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired
position.
Reclining
Move the recline switch backward until the de-
sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch forward and
move your body forward. The seatback will move
forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit (see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
in this section) . Also, the seatback can be re-
clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve-
hicle is stopped and the shift selector is in P
(Park) .
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To fold down the 3rd row seats, push and hold
the bottom portion of the switch.
To raise the 3rd row seats, push and hold the top
portion of the switch.
A chime will sound three times to indicate the
start of the operation.
A warning beep will sound 5 times if the seat isn’t
in the full upright or folded position when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position. If the
warning beep is still present after one complete
cycle and if the seats are in the full upright or
folded position, bring your vehicle in for service.If the ignition switch is in the OFF position, the
power folding seats are always operational.
If the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
power folding seats are only operational when
the shift selector is in P (Park) or N (Neutral) .
If the engine is started during operation, the
seat(s) will temporarily pause.
NOTE:
Operating the power folding seats can dis-
charge the vehicle battery if the vehicle is
not running.
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-5
Fuel gauge . . ..................................2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge .......................2-6
Voltmeter ......................................2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .......2-8
Checking bulbs ................................2-8
Warning lights .................................2-8
Indicator lights ................................ 2-13
Audible reminders ............................. 2-15
Vehicle Information Display ........................2-16
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ..................................... 2-17
Security systems ................................. 2-20
Vehicle security system ......................... 2-20
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system ..............2-21
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-22
Switch operation .............................. 2-22
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..............2-23
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch .....2-24 Headlight and turn signal switch
....................2-24
Xenon headlights .............................. 2-24
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-25
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-28
Instrument brightness control ...................2-28
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-29
Fog light switch ............................... 2-29
Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-29
Horn ............................................ 2-30
Heated seats .................................... 2-30
Heated steering wheel ............................ 2-31
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch .........2-32
Rear sonar system off switch (if so equipped) ........2-32
Front sonar system off switch (If so equipped) .......2-33
Tow mode switch ................................. 2-33
Clock ........................................... 2-34
Adjusting
the time............................. 2-34
Power outlet ..................................... 2-34
Storage ......................................... 2-36
Console box .................................. 2-36
Glove box .................................... 2-37
Sunglasses holder ............................. 2-37
Map pockets .................................. 2-38
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17. Power outlet (P. 2-34)
18. Heated seat switch (P. 2-30)
19. Tow mode switch (P. 2-33)
20. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFFswitch (P. 2-32)
21. Shift selector (P. 5-12)
22. Heated steering wheel switch (P.2-31)
23. Clock (P. 2-34)
24. Power outlet (P. 2-34)
25. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-61)
26. Auxiliary jack (P. 4-39
27. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-41)
28. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-24)
29.. Rear or front and rear sonar system off
switch (P. 5-52)
30. Pedal position adjustment switch
(P. 3-25)
31. Headlight aiming control (P. 2-27)
32. Power vent windows switch (P. 2-50)
33. Lift gate open/close switch (P. 3-18)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual.
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.1. Warning/indicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Engine oil pressure gauge 6. Odometer/Twin trip odometer, A/T po-
sition indicator, 4WD shift indicator
light (if so equipped)/vehicle information
display
7. Voltmeter
8. Fuel gauge
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METERS AND GAUGES
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TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (rpm) . Do not rev the engine
into the red zone
1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce en-
gine speed. Operating the engine in the
red zone may cause serious engine
damage.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-
ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range
1when the gauge needle points
within the zone shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates coolant tempera-
ture near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
temperature. If the gauge is over the nor-
mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is over-
heated, continued operation of the ve-
hicle may seriously damage the engine.
See “If your vehicle overheats” in the “In
case of emergency” section for immediate
action required.
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