maintenance INFINITI EX 2011 Owners Manual

Your INFINITI represents a new way of thinking
about vehicle design. It integrates advanced
engineering and superior craftsmanship with a
simple, refined aesthetic sensitivity associated
with traditional Japanese culture.
The result is a different notion of luxury and
beauty. The car itself is important, but so is the
sense of harmony that the vehicle evokes in its
driver, and the sense of satisfaction you feel
with the INFINITI — from the way it looks and
drives to the high level of retailer service.
To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to the
fullest, we encourage you to read this Owner’s
Manual immediately. It explains all of the fea-
tures, controls and performance characteristics
of your INFINITI; it also provides important
instructions and safety information.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet is in-
cluded in your Owner’s literature portfolio. The
INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide ex-
plains details about maintaining and servicing
your vehicle. Always carry it with you when you
take your vehicle to an INFINITI retailer. The War-
ranty Information Booklet contents provide
complete information about all warranties cov-
ering this vehicle, the requirements to keep the
warranties in effect as well as the INFINITI Road-
side Assistance program.Additionally, a separate Customer Care and
Lemon Law Information Booklet will explain how
to resolve any concerns you may have with your
vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your
state’s lemon law.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, read your Owner’s
Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity
with controls and maintenance requirements,
assisting you in the safe operation of your
vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS
FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to help
ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and
your passengers!
●
NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and
never drive too fast for conditions.
● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
and avoid using vehicle features or taking
other actions that could distract you.
● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate
child restraint systems. Pre-teen children
should be seated in the rear seat.
● ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to all
occupants of the vehicle.
● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for im-
portant safety information.
FOREWORD

Table of
ContentsIllustrated table of contents
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
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2 3
4 5
6 7
8 9
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1. Hood (P. 3-16)
2. Headlight and turn signal (P. 2-34)— Bulb replacement (P. 8-26)
— Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) (if
so equipped) (P. 2-37) 3. Windshield wiper and washer (P. 2-32)
— Maintenance (P. 8-17)
4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-52)
5. Roof rack (if so equipped) (P. 2-50)
6. Power windows (P. 2-50) 7. Outside mirrors (P. 3-23)
— Side view camera (if so equipped)
(P. 4-27)
— Welcome light (P. 2-54)
8. Doors — Keys (P. 3-2)
— Door locks (P. 3-4)
— Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6)
— Remote keyless entry system (P. 3-13)
9. Recovery hook (P. 6-14)
10. Front view camera (if so equipped) (P. 4-27)
11. Sonar sensor — Around View Monitor (if so equipped)
(P. 4-27)
12. Fog light (P. 2-39)
13. Tires — Wheel and tires (P. 8-28, P. 9-8)
— Flat tire (P. 6-2)
— Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) (P. 2-15, P. 5-3)
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1. Rearview camera (if so equipped)(P. 4-22, P. 4-27)
2. Lift gate (P. 3-16) — Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6)
— Remote keyless entry system (P. 3-13)
3. Rear window defroster (P. 2-34) 4. High-mounted stop light (bulb replace-
ment) (P. 8-24)
5. Rear window wiper and washer (P. 2-33) — Maintenance (P. 8-19)
6. Antenna (P. 4-91) 7. Sonar sensor
— Around View Monitor (if so equipped)
(P. 4-27)
8. Rear combination light (bulb replace- ment) (P. 8-24)
9. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-17) — Fuel recommendation (P. 9-3)
10. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-6)
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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system
Seats.............................................1-2
Front seats .....................................1-2
Rear seats ......................................1-4
Head restraints .................................1-6
Front-seat active head restraint ...................1-9
Adjustable headrest .............................1-9
Armrest ....................................... 1-12
Seat belts ........................................ 1-12
Precautions on seat belt usage ..................1-12
Pregnant women ............................... 1-15
Injured persons ................................ 1-15
Three-point type seat belt .......................1-15
Seat belt extenders ............................. 1-18
Seat belt maintenance .......................... 1-18
Child safety ....................................... 1-19
Infants ........................................ 1-19
Small children ................................. 1-19
Larger children ................................ 1-20
Child restraints .................................. 1-20
Precautions on child restraints ..................1-21
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
(LATCH) System ............................... 1-22Rear-facing Child restraint installation
using LATCH
.................................. 1-24
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts ................................. 1-26
Forward-facing Child restraint installation
using LATCH .................................. 1-28
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ........................... 1-30
Installing top tether strap ......................1-33
Booster seats ................................. 1-34
Supplemental restraint system .....................1-37
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ........................................ 1-37
INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System (front
seats) ........................................ 1-42
Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and roof-mounted
curtain side-impact supplemental air bag
systems ...................................... 1-47
Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ......1-48
Supplemental air bag warning labels ...........1-49
Supplemental air bag warning light .............1-49
Repair
and replacement procedure ..............1-50

Rear center seat belt
The center seat belt buckle is identified by the
CENTER mark. The center seat belt tongue can
be fastened only into the center seat belt
buckle.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
If, because of body size or driving position, it is
not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt
and fasten it, an extender that is compatible
with the installed seat belts is available that
can be purchased. The extender adds approxi-
mately 8 in (200 mm) of length and may be
used for either the driver or front passengerseating position. See an INFINITI retailer for
assistance with purchasing an extender if an
extender is required.
WARNING
●
Only INFINITI seat belt extenders, made by
the same company which made the original
equipment seat belts, should be used with
the INFINITI seat belts.
● Adults and children who can use the stan-
dard seat belt should not use an extender.
Such unnecessary use could result in seri-
ous personal injury in the event of an
accident.
● Never use seat belt extenders to install child
restraints. If the child restraint is not se-
cured properly, the child could be seriously
injured in a collision or a sudden stop.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a mild
soap solution or any solution recommended
for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Then,
wipe with a cloth and allow the seat belts to
dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat belts
to retract until they are completely dry.
● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of
the seat belt anchors, the seat belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide
with a clean, dry cloth.
● Periodically check to see that the seat belt
and the metal components such as buckles,
tongues, retractors, flexible wires and an-
chors work properly. If loose parts, deterio-
ration, cuts or other damage on the webbing
is found, the entire seat belt assembly
should be replaced.
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1-18Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the supplemental air bag warning light illumi-
nates for about 7 seconds and then turns off.
This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and
pretensioner systems need servicing:
●The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on approximately 7 seconds after the
ignition switch is pushed to the ON position.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag, side
air bag, and curtain air bag or pretensioner
systems may not operate properly. They must
be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to
the nearest INFINITI retailer.WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is on,
it could mean that the front air bag, side air
bag, curtain air bag and/or pretensioner sys-
tems will not operate in an accident. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked by an INFINITI retailer as soon
as possible.
REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air
bags and pretensioners are designed to acti-
vate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder,
unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag
warning light will remain illuminated after infla-
tion has occurred. Repair and replacement of
these systems should be done only by an
INFINITI retailer.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain
air bags, pretensioners and related parts
should be pointed out to the person conducting
the maintenance. The ignition switch should
always be in the LOCK position when working
under the hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
● Once a front air bag, side air bag or curtain
air bag has inflated, the air bag module will
not function again and must be replaced.
Additionally, the activated pretensioner
must also be replaced. The air bag module
and pretensioner system should be replaced
by an INFINITI retailer. The air bag module
and pretensioner system cannot be
repaired.
● The front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
systems and the pretensioner system
should be inspected by an INFINITI retailer if
there is any damage to the front end or side
portion of the vehicle.
● If you need to dispose of a supplemental air
bag or pretensioner systems or scrap the
vehicle, contact an INFINITI retailer. Correct
supplemental air bag and pretensioner sys-
tem disposal procedures are set forth in the
appropriate INFINITI Service Manual. Incor-
rect disposal procedures could cause per-
sonal injury.
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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit........................................... 2-2
Instrument panel .................................. 2-4
Meters and gauges ................................ 2-5
Speedometer and odometer ..................... 2-6
Tachometer .................................... 2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............... 2-7
Fuel gauge ..................................... 2-8
Compass (if so equipped) .......................... 2-8
Zone variation change procedure ...............2-10
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ......2-11
Checking bulbs ............................... 2-12
Warning lights ................................ 2-12
Indicator lights ................................. 2-17
Audible reminders ............................. 2-20
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ...................2-20
Indicators for operation ........................ 2-23
Indicators for maintenance .....................2-26
Trip computer ................................. 2-27
Security systems ................................. 2-29
Vehicle security system ........................ 2-29
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............2-31
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-32
Windshield wiper and washer operation .........2-33
Rear window wiper and washer operation .......2-33 Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch . . . 2-34
Headlight and turn signal switch
..................2-34
Xenon headlights (if so equipped) ..............2-34
Headlight switch .............................. 2-35
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-39
Fog light switch ............................... 2-39
Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-39
Horn ............................................ 2-40
Heated seats (if so equipped) .....................2-40
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) ...........2-42
SNOW mode switch .............................. 2-43
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch (if so
equipped) ....................................... 2-43
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ..........2-43
Clock ............................................ 2-44
Adjusting

the time ............................. 2-44
Power outlet ..................................... 2-44
Storage ......................................... 2-45
Cup holders .................................. 2-45
Sunglasses holder ............................. 2-46
Glove box .................................... 2-46
Console box .................................. 2-47

Automatic transmission
check warning light
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the light comes on for 2 seconds. If
the light comes on at any other time, it may
indicate the transmission is not functioning
properly. Have your INFINITI retailer check and
repair the transmission.
orBrake warning
light
This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator :
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light comes on when the parking brake is
applied.
Low brake fluid warning light :
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the
light comes on while the engine is running with
the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brakefluid as necessary. (See “BRAKE FLUID” in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.) 2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warning system checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning indica-
tor :
When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
brake system checked, and if necessary re-
paired, by an INFINITI retailer promptly. (See
“Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light”
earlier in this section.)
WARNING
●Your brake system may not be working prop-
erly if the warning light is on. Driving could
be dangerous. If you judge it to be safe, drive
carefully to the nearest service station for
repairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed
because driving it could be dangerous.
● Pressing the brake pedal with the engine
stopped and/or low brake fluid level may
increase your stopping distance and braking
will require greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel. ●
If the brake fluid level is below the minimum
or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do
not drive until the brake system has been
checked at an INFINITI retailer.
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
system warning light
(orange; if so equipped)
If the light comes on in orange and remains on,
it may indicate that the BSW system is not
functioning properly. Although the vehicle is
still driveable, have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer. See “BLIND SPOT WARNING
(BSW) SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is run-
ning, it may indicate the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose,
broken, missing or if the light remains on, see
an INFINITI retailer immediately.
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CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator belt is
loose, broken or missing.
Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system warning light
(orange; if so equipped)
This light comes on if there is a malfunction in
the Distance Control Assist (DCA) system.
If the warning light illuminates, park the vehicle
in a safe place. Turn the engine off, restart the
engine, resume driving and turn on the DCA
system again.
If it is not possible to turn on the system or the
warning light stays on, it may indicate that the
system is malfunctioning. Although the vehicle
is still driveable under normal conditions, have
the vehicle checked at an INFINITI retailer.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the
engineimmediately and call an INFINITI retailer
or other authorized repair shop. The engine oil pressure warning light is not de-
signed to indicate a low oil level. Use the dip-
stick to check the oil level.
(See “ENGINE OIL” in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion.)
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil pres-
sure warning light on could cause serious dam-
age to the engine almost immediately. Such
damage is not covered by warranty. Turn off the
engine as soon as it is safe to do so.
Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) system warning light
(orange; if so equipped)
This light comes on if there is a malfunction in
the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system.
If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle
in a safe place. Turn the engine off, restart the
engine, resume driving and set the ICC system
again.
If it is not possible to set the system or the
indicator stays on, it may indicate that the sys-
tem is malfunctioning. Although the vehicle is
still driveable under normal conditions, have the
vehicle checked at an INFINITI retailer.
Intelligent Key warning
light
After the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, this light comes on for about 2 sec-
onds and then turns off.
This light warns of a malfunction with the
electrical steering lock system (if so equipped)
or the Intelligent Key system.
If the light comes on while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible to free the
steering lock (if so equipped) or to start the
engine. If the light comes on while the engine is
running, you can drive the vehicle. However in
these cases, contact an INFINITI retailer for
repair as soon as possible.
Lane departure warning light
(orange; if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the light will come on in orange, turn
green, and then turn off. This indicates that the
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Depar-
ture Prevention (LDP) systems are operational.
While the LDW and/or LDP system is on, the
light will blink in orange and a warning chime
will sound if the vehicle is traveling close to
either the left or the right of a traveling lane
with detectable lane markers.
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