maintenance INFINITI EX 2013 Owner's Manual

Your INFINITI represents a new way of
thinking about vehicle design. It integrates
advanced engineering and superior crafts-
manship with a simple, refined aesthetic
sensitivity associated with traditional Ja-
panese 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 features, controls and perfor-
mance characteristics of your INFINITI; it
also provides important instructions and
safety information.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
is included in your Owner’ s literature
portfolio. The INFINITI Service and Main-
tenance Guide explains details about
maintaining and servicing your vehicle.
Always carry it with you when you take
your vehicle to an INFINITI retailer. The
Warranty Information Booklet contents
provide complete information about all warranties covering this vehicle, the re-
quirements to keep the warranties in effect
as well as the INFINITI Roadside Assis-
tance 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.
In addition to factory installed options,
your vehicle may also be equipped with
additional accessories installed by INFINITI
or by your INFINITI retailer prior to delivery.
It is important that you familiarize yourself
with all disclosures, warnings, cautions
and instructions concerning proper use of
such accessories prior to operating the
vehicle and/or accessory. See an INFINITI
retailer for details concerning the particu-
lar accessories with which your vehicle is
equipped.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 REMIN-
DERS 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 dis-
tract you.
. ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
children should be seated in the rear
seat.
Foreword

Illustrated table of contents0
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
system1
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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Table of
Contents

SSI0383
1. Hood (P.3-17)
2. Headlight and turn signal (P.2-34)—Bulb replacement (P.8-28)
— Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) (if so equipped) (P.2-37)
3. Windshield wiper and washer (P.2-32) —
Maintenance (P.8-20)
4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P.2-54)
5. Roof rack (if so equipped) (P.2-51)
6. Power windows (P.2-52)
7. Outside mirrors (P.3-24) —
Side view camera (if so equipped)
(P.4-31)
— Welcome light (P.2-56)
8. Doors —Keys (P.3-2)
— Door locks (P.3-4)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-7)
— Remote keyless entry system
(P.3-14)
9. Recovery hook (P.6-14)
10. Front view camera (if so equipped) (P.4-31)
11. Sonar sensor —Around View Monitor (if so
equipped) (P.4-31)
12. Fog light (P.2-39)
13. Tires —Wheel and tires (P.8-30, P.9-8)
— Flat tire (P.6-3)
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) (P.2-13, P.5-4)
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EXTERIOR FRONT

0-4Illustrated table of contents
JVC0192X
1. Rearview camera (P.4-24, P.4-31)
2. Lift gate (P.3-18)—Intelligent Key system (P.3-7)
— Remote keyless entry system
(P.3-14)
3. Rear window defroster (P.2-34) 4. High-mounted stop light (bulb repla-
cement) (P.8-26)
5. Rear window wiper and washer (P.2-33)
—Maintenance (P.8-21)
6. Antenna (P.4-92) 7. Sonar sensor
—Around View Monitor (if so
equipped) (P.4-31)
8. Rear combination light (bulb replace- ment) (P.8-26)
9. Fuel-filler door (P.3-19) —Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)
10. Child safety rear door locks (P.3-6)
EXTERIOR REAR

1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system
Seats................................................................... 1-2
Front seats ...................................................... 1-3
Rear seats ....................................................... 1-4
Head restraints................................................ 1-6
Front-seat active head restraint ....................... 1-9
Armrest ......................................................... 1-10
Seat belts .......................................................... 1-11 Precautions on seat belt usage ..................... 1-11
Pregnant women ........................................... 1-13
Injured persons ............................................. 1-13
Three-point type seat belt ............................. 1-13
Seat belt extenders ....................................... 1-16
Seat belt maintenance................................... 1-17
Child safety ....................................................... 1-17 Infants........................................................... 1-18
Small children ............................................... 1-18
Larger children .............................................. 1-18
Child restraints .................................................. 1-19 Precautions on child restraints ...................... 1-20
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
(LATCH) system.............................................. 1-21 Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH................................................. 1-23
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts .............................................. 1-25
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH................................................. 1-27
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ..................................... 1-29
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).... 1-49
Supplemental air bag warning labels ........... 1-50
Supplemental air bag warning light ............. 1-50
Repair and replacement procedure............... 1-51

position. See an INFINITI retailer for assis-
tance 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
standard seat belt should not use an
extender. Such unnecessary use could
result in serious personal injury in the
event of an accident.
. Never use seat belt extenders to install
child restraints. If the child restraint is
not secured 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 anchors work properly. If
loose parts, deterioration, cuts or other
damage on the webbing is found, the
entire seat belt assembly should be
replaced.
WARNING
Do not allow children to play with the seat
belts. Most seating positions are equipped
with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
mode seat belts. If the seat belt becomes
wrapped around a child’s neck with the ALR
mode activated, the child can be seriously
injured or killed if the seat belt retracts and
becomes tight. This can occur even if the
vehicle is parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to
release the child. If the seat belt can not be
unbuckled or is already unbuckled, release
the child by cutting the seat belt with a
suitable tool (such as a knife or scissors) to
release the seat belt.
Children need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.
In addition to the general information in
this manual, child safety information is
available from many other sources, includ-
ing doctors, teachers, government traffic
safety offices, and community organiza-
tions. Every child is different, so be sure to
learn the best way to transport your child.
There are three basic types of child
restraint systems:
Safety —Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-17
CHILD SAFETY

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROCE-
DURE
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air
bags and pretensioners are designed to
activate on a one-time-only basis. As a
reminder, unless it is damaged, the sup-
plemental air bag warning light will remain
illuminated after inflation 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 preten-
sioner system cannot be repaired.
. The front air bag, side air bag, curtain air
bag systems and the pretensioner sys-
tem 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 pre-
tensioner system disposal procedures
are set forth in the appropriate INFINITI
Service Manual. Incorrect disposal pro-
cedures could cause personal injury.
Safety —Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-51

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ................................................................ 2-3
Instrument panel ................................................. 2-5
Meters and gauges .............................................. 2-6
Speedometer and odometer ............................ 2-7
Tachometer...................................................... 2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-8
Fuel gauge ...................................................... 2-9
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ............................................. 2-10 Checking bulbs.............................................. 2-10
Warning lights ............................................... 2-11
Indicator lights .............................................. 2-16
Audible reminders ......................................... 2-19
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ........................ 2-20 Indicators for operation ................................. 2-22
Indicators for maintenance ............................ 2-25
Trip computer ................................................ 2-26
Security systems ............................................... 2-29 Vehicle Security System ................................ 2-29
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .............. 2-30
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................. 2-32 Windshield wiper and washer operation ........ 2-32
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
Horn ................................................................. 2-40
Heated seats (if so equipped) ........................... 2-40
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) .......... 2-41
SNOW mode switch........................................... 2-42
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 .................................................... 2-47
Console box................................................. 2-48
Card holder.................................................. 2-48
Seat-mounted jacket hanger (if
so equipped) ............................................... 2-48
Coat hooks .................................................. 2-49>

2-12Instruments and controls
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
indicator:
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 illumi-
nate, it may indicate the ABS is not
functioning properly. Have the brake sys-
tem checked, and if necessary repaired, 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
properly 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 dis-
tance 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.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, 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.
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 malfunc-
tion 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.
See “Distance Control Assist (DCA) system”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section.

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 engine immediatelyand call
an INFINITI retailer or other authorized
repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See
“Engine oil” in the“8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.)
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage 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 malfunc- tion 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
system 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 seconds and then turns off.
This light warns of a malfunction with the
Intelligent Key system.
If the light comes on while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible 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 Departure 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 mar-
kers.
If the light comes on in orange and remains
on, it may indicate that the LDW and LDP
systems are not functioning properly. Have
the systems checked by an INFINITI retailer.
See “Lane Departure Warning (LDW) sys-
tem/Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) sys-
tem” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.
Low tire pressure warning
light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that
monitors the tire pressure of all tires
Instruments and controls2-13