power steering INFINITI EX 2013 User Guide

SSI0388
VQ37VHR ENGINE
1. Fuse/fusible link holder
2. Battery
3. Radiator filler cap
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Engine oil filler cap6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Window washer fluid reservoir
8. Power steering fluid reservoir
9. Air cleaner
10. Drive belts11. Engine coolant reservoir
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-7
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS

SDI1765A
Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
The fluid level should be checked using the
HOT range (
*1: HOT MAX.,*2: HOT MIN.)
at fluid temperatures of 122 to 1768F (50
to 808C) or using the COLD range (
*3:
COLD MAX.,
*4: COLD MIN.) at fluid
temperatures of 32 to 868F(0to30 8C).
If the fluid is below the MIN line, add
Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent. Re-
move the cap and fill through the opening.
CAUTION
. Do not overfill.
. Use Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.
For further brake fluid specification infor-
mation, see “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the“9. Technical and
consumer information” section of this
manual.
WARNING
. Use only new fluid from a sealed
container. Old, inferior or contaminated
fluid may damage the brake system. The
use of improper fluids can damage the
brake system and affect the vehicle’s
stopping ability.
. Be sure to clean the filler cap before
removing.
. Brake fluid is poisonous and should be
stored carefully in marked containers out
of the reach of children.
CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on painted surfaces.
This will damage the paint. If fluid is spilled,
wash the surface with water.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-13
POWER STEERING FLUID BRAKE FLUID

CAUTION
.Do not ground accessories directly to the
battery terminal. Doing so will bypass
the variable voltage control system and
the vehicle battery may not charge
completely.
. Use electrical accessories with the en-
gine running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
The variable voltage control system mea-
sures the amount of electrical discharge
from the battery and controls voltage
generated by the generator.SDI2119
VQ37VHR engine
1. Power steering fluid pump
2. Alternator
3. Crankshaft pulley
4. Air conditioner compressor
5. Drive belt auto-tensioner
WARNING
Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or
LOCK position before servicing drive belts.
The engine could rotate unexpectedly.
1. Visually inspect each belt for signs of
unusual wear, cuts, fraying or loosen- ess. If the belt is in poor condition or
loose, have it replaced or adjusted by
an INFINITI retailer.
2. Have the belts checked regularly for condition and tension in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in your
“INFINITI Service and Maintenance
Guide”.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-17
VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL SYSTEM DRIVE BELTS

9-2Technical and consumer information
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
instructed in the“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended specifications
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 20 gal 16-5/8 gal 76 See “Fuel recommendation”later in this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill With oil filter change 5-1/8 qt 4-3/8 qt4.9
.Engine oil with API Certification Mark*2*3
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Without oil filter change 4-7/8 qt4 qt4.6
Cooling system With reservoir 9-1/2 qt 7-7/8 qt 9.0
Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Reservoir 7/8 qt3/4 qt 0.8
Automatic transmission fluid ———Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF*4
Differential gear oil ———Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90*5
Transfer fluid ———Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF*6
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to the instructions in
the“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*7
Brake fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*8 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease ———NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ———HFC-134a (R-134a)*9
Air conditioning system lubricants ———NISSAN A/C System Oil
Type S or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid ———Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
*1:
For additional information, see “Engine oil”in the“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section for changing engine oil.*2:For additional information, see later in this paragraph for engine oil and oil filter recommendation.*3:INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Oil available from an INFINITI retailer.*4:Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic
transmission, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
*5:For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 328F(0 8C).*6:Using transfer fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and transfer durability, and may damage the transfer, which is not covered by the INFINITI new
vehicle limited warranty.
*7:DEXRONTMVI type ATF may also be used.*8:Available in mainland US through an INFINITI retailer.*9:For additional information, see“Vehicle identification”later in this section for air conditioner specification label.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/
LUBRICANTS

Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................... 9-21
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .......................... 5-3
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............. 9-11
FilterAir cleaner housing filter .............................. 8-19
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-10
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...... 6-2
Flat tire ............................................................... 6-3
Flat towing ........................................................ 9-17
Floor mat cleaning .............................................. 7-5
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-12
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-13
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Engine coolant ............................................... 8-8
Engine oil .................................................... 8-10
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-13
Window washer fluid ................................... 8-14
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................ 4-68
Fog light switch ................................................ 2-39
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system ........... 5-71
Front passenger air bag and status light ........... 1-44
Front power seat adjustment ............................... 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ........................ 1-3
Front-seat active head restraint ........................... 1-9 Fuel
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Fuel economy............................................... 5-78
Fuel economy information (display) .............. 4-12
Fuel octane rating .......................................... 9-3
Fuel recommendation ..................................... 9-3
Fuel-filler cap ............................................... 3-19
Fuel-filler door ............................................. 3-19
Gauge ............................................................ 2-9
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ............................. 3-20
Fuses ................................................................ 8-22
Fusible links ..................................................... 8-23
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ........................................ 2-59
Gas cap ............................................................ 3-19
Gauge ................................................................. 2-6 Engine coolant temperature gauge ................. 2-8
Fuel gauge ..................................................... 2-9
Odometer....................................................... 2-7
Speedometer ................................................. 2-7
Tachometer .................................................... 2-8
Trip computer .............................................. 2-26
General maintenance .......................................... 8-2
Glove box ......................................................... 2-47
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®(models with
navigation system) ............................................ 4-93
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
®
(models without navigation system) ................ 4-104
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Head restraints ................................................... 1-6
Headlights Aiming control (See adaptive front lighting
system (AFS)) ............................................... 2-37
Bulb replacement ......................................... 8-27
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-35
Xenon headlights ......................................... 2-34
Heated seats .................................................... 2-40
Heater
Automatic climate control ............................ 4-44
Engine block heater ..................................... 5-89
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...................... 2-59
Hood release .................................................... 3-17
Hook Coat hooks .................................................. 2-49
Luggage hook .............................................. 2-49
Horn ................................................................. 2-40
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) .............................. 5-9
Immobilizer system ........................................... 2-30
In-cabin microfilter ............................................ 4-52
Indicator
Dot matrix display ....................................... 2-20
10-3

Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ................... 5-4
Low washer fluid warning ................................. 2-23
Luggage hooks ................................................. 2-49
M
MaintenanceBattery ......................................................... 8-15
General maintenance ..................................... 8-2
Indicators for maintenance ........................... 2-25
Inside the vehicle .......................................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions ............................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements ............................. 8-2
Outside the vehicle ........................................ 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-17
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ....................... 2-17
Map lights ........................................................ 2-57
Master warning light ......................................... 2-15
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) .............. 3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner ..... 3-28
Meter Trip computer .............................................. 2-26
Meters and gauges ............................................. 2-6 Instrument brightness control ...................... 2-38
Mirror Inside mirror ................................................ 3-23
Outside mirrors ............................................ 3-24
Vanity mirror ................................................ 3-26
Monitor, Rearview monitor ................................ 4-24 Moonroof .......................................................... 2-54
N
New vehicle break-in ......................................... 5-78
No key warning ................................................. 2-22
O
Odometer............................................................ 2-7
Off-road recovery ................................................ 5-7
Oil
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-10
Engine oil .................................................... 8-10
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-6
Oil filter replacement indicator ..................... 2-25
Operation, Indicators for operation ................... 2-22
Outside air temperature .................................... 2-27
Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-24
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ................... 6-10
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information .............................................. 9-22
P
Panic alarm ...................................................... 3-15
Parking Brake break-in ............................................. 5-82
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-18 Parking brake release warning ..................... 2-23
Parking on hills ........................................... 5-80
Personal lights .................................................. 2-57
Phone
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .................. 4-93
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ........... 4-104
Car phone or CB radio ................................. 4-93
Power
Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Power door lock ............................................. 3-4
Power outlet ................................................ 2-44
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-13
Power steering system ................................. 5-81
Power windows ............................................ 2-52
Precautions All-wheel drive (AWD) driving safety ............... 5-9
Audio operation ........................................... 4-53
Braking precautions ..................................... 5-81
Child restraints ............................................ 1-20
Cruise control .............................................. 5-34
Lane departure warning (LDW) system ......... 5-20
Maintenance .................................................. 8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving .................. 5-7
Seat belt usage ........................................... 1-11 Supplemental restraint system ..................... 1-37
When starting and driving .............................. 5-3
Preview function ............................................... 5-82
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) ................................................. 5-58
10-5

10-6
Preview Function warning light .......................... 2-15
Push starting .................................................... 6-10
“PUSH”warning ............................................... 2-22
Push-button ignition switch ....................... 5-9, 5-10
R
Radio ................................................................ 4-53 Car phone or CB radio ................................. 4-93
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................... 4-68
Rapid air pressure loss ....................................... 5-7
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test .......................................................... 9-20
Rear center seat belt ......................................... 1-16
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door locks ........ 3-6
Rear seats .......................................................... 1-4
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-34
Rear window wiper blades ................................ 8-21
Rearview monitor .............................................. 4-24
Recorders, Event data ....................................... 9-21
Registering your vehicle in another country ...... 9-10
Remote keyless entry system ............................ 3-14
Reporting safety defects ................................... 9-19
Roadside assistance program ............................. 6-2
Rollover .............................................................. 5-6
Roof
Moonroof ..................................................... 2-55
Roof rack ..................................................... 2-51
S
Safety, Child seat belts ..................................... 1-17
Satellite radio operation ................................... 4-70
Seat adjustmentFront power seat adjustment .......................... 1-3
Front seats ..................................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s)
Child safety ................................................. 1-17
Infants ......................................................... 1-18
Injured persons ........................................... 1-13Larger children ............................................. 1-18
Precautions on seat belt usage .................... 1-11
Pregnant women .......................................... 1-13
Rear center seat belt .................................... 1-16
Seat belt cleaning .......................................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders ...................................... 1-16
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-17
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-15
Seat belts .................................................... 1-11
Seat belts with pretensioners ...................... 1-49
Shoulder belt height adjustment .................. 1-16
Small children ............................................. 1-18
Three-point type .......................................... 1-13
Seat synchronization function ........................... 3-27
Seat(s) Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-26
Heated seats ............................................... 2-40
Seats ............................................................. 1-2
Seat-mounted jacket hanger ............................. 2-48 Security system (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ........................................ 2-30
Security system, Vehicle security system .......... 2-29
Selector lever
Shift lock release ......................................... 5-17
Servicing climate control ................................... 4-52
SETTING button ................................................. 4-14
Shift lock release Transmission ............................................... 5-17
SHIFT “P”warning ............................................ 2-22
Shifting, Automatic transmission ....................... 5-14
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For
front seats ........................................................ 1-16
Snow mode switch ............................................ 2-42
Spare tire ........................................................... 9-8
Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-18
Speedometer ...................................................... 2-7
Starting Before starting the engine ........................... 5-12
Jump starting ................................................. 6-8
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
Push starting ............................................... 6-10
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-13
STATUS button .................................................. 4-10
Status light, Front passenger air bag ................ 1-44
Steering Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-13
Power steering system ................................. 5-81
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ...................................................... 4-90
Tilting telescopic steering column ................ 3-21