climate control INFINITI FX 2012 Manual PDF

CAUTION
.Do not continue to drive if your vehicle
overheats. Doing so could cause engine
damage or a vehicle fire.
. To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never remove the radiator cap while the
engine is still hot. When the radiator cap
is removed, pressurized hot water will
spurt out, possibly causing serious
injury.
. Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by
an extremely high temperature gauge
reading), or if you feel a lack of engine
power, detect abnormal noise, etc., take
the following steps:
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road,
apply the parking brake and move the
selector lever to the P (Park) position.
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the climate control. Open all the windows, move the heater or air
conditioner temperature control to
maximum hot and fan control to high speed.
3. If engine overheating is caused by climbing a long hill on a hot day, run
the engine at a fast idle (approximately
1,500 rpm) until the temperature gauge
indication returns to normal.
4. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the
radiator before opening the hood. (If
steam or coolant is escaping, turn off
the engine.) Do not open the hood
further until no steam or coolant can be
seen.
5. Open the engine hood.WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the engine,
stand clear to prevent getting burned.
6. Visually check drive belts for damage or looseness. Also check if the cooling fan
is running. The radiator hoses and
radiator should not leak water. If cool-
ant is leaking or the cooling fan does
not run, stop the engine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or the
engine cooling fan. The engine cooling fan
can start at any time.
7. After the engine cools down, check thecoolant level in the reservoir tank with
the engine running. Add coolant to the
reservoir tank if necessary. Have your
vehicle repaired at the nearest INFINITI
retailer.
If needed, Roadside Assistance is avail-
able. Please see your Warranty Information
Booklet or Roadside Assistance I.D. Card
for the toll-free number to call (U.S.) or
Warranty & Roadside Assistance Informa-
tion Booklet (Canada).
In case of emergency6-11
IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

9-28Technical and consumer information
.DO NOT tow an All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
vehicle with any of the wheels on the
ground. Doing so may cause serious and
expensive damage to the powertrain.
. For emergency towing procedures refer
to“Towing recommended by INFINITI”
(P.6-13) of this manual.
Automatic transmission
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models:
Do not tow an AWD vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground.
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models:
To tow a vehicle equipped with an auto-
matic transmission, an appropriate vehicle
dolly MUST be placed under the towed
vehicle’s drive wheels. Alwaysfollow the
dolly manufacturer’ s recommendations
when using their product. DOT (Department Of Transportation) Qual-
ity Grades: All passenger car tires must
conform to federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
Quality grades can be found where applic-
able on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For
example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature ATREADWEAR
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon actual conditions of their use, how-
ever, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
TRACTION AA, A, B AND C
The traction grades, from highest to low-
est, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
TEMPERATURE A, B AND C
The temperature grades A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ......................... 5-82
Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) .................. 2-40
Adaptive shift control (ASC) .............................. 5-19
Advanced air bag system .................................. 1-42
Aiming control, Adaptive front lighting
system (AFS) ..................................................... 2-40
Air bag system
Advanced air bag system ............................. 1-42
Front passenger air bag and status light ...... 1-44
Front-seat mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag system ............................................. 1-47
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bag system ....................... 1-47
Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-50
Air bag warning light ............................... 1-50, 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-21
Air conditioner Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) ..... 4-46
Air conditioner service ................................. 4-48
Air conditioner specification label ................ 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .................. 4-48, 9-7
Automatic climate control .................. 4-43, 4-45
In-cabin microfilter ....................................... 4-48
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ................................................ 2-31
Alcohol, drugs and driving .................................. 5-8
All-wheel drive (AWD) ........................................ 5-75
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light .................. 2-13 Antenna ............................................................ 4-92
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......................... 5-82
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light .... 2-13
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ................................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ................................ 7-4
Armrest ............................................................. 1-10
Audible reminders ............................................ 2-21
Audio operation precautions ............................. 4-49
Audio system .................................................... 4-49 Steering wheel audio controls ...................... 4-91
Auto closure ..................................................... 3-24
Autolight system ............................................... 2-37
Automatic Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-15
Climate control .................................. 4-43, 4-45
Door locks ..................................................... 3-6
Drive positioner ........................................... 3-32Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-15
Moonroof ..................................................... 2-61
Seat positioner ............................................ 3-32
Average fuel consumption and speed ................ 2-28
Avoiding collision and rollover ............................ 5-6
B
Back door (See lift gate) ................................... 3-18 Battery .............................................................. 8-17 Battery saver system ................................... 2-39
Intelligent Key .............................................. 8-27 Variable voltage control system ................... 8-19
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-13
Belts (See drive belts) ....................................... 8-19
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ....................... 4-94
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ................ 4-105
Bluetooth streaming audio .............. 4-60, 4-75, 4-92
Booster seats .................................................... 1-34
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................... 5-82
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-16
Brake system ............................................... 5-78
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-20
Warning light ............................................... 2-13
Break-in schedule ............................................. 5-74
Brightness control
Display ON/OFF button .................................. 4-9
Instrument panel ......................................... 2-41
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-12
Bulb replacement .............................................. 8-29
C
Cabin air filter ................................................... 4-48
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-93
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) ............ 2-54
Cargo cover....................................................... 2-55
Cargo light ........................................................ 2-65

10-2
Cargo net .......................................................... 2-54Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ................ 5-3
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ............. 4-90
Center multi-function control panel ..................... 4-3Child restraints ................................................. 1-20 Booster seats ............................................... 1-34
LATCH system .............................................. 1-21
Precautions on child restraints ..................... 1-20
Child safety ...................................................... 1-18
Child safety rear door lock .................................. 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders ....................................... 2-21
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-17
Circuit breaker, Fusible link............................... 8-25
Cleaning exterior and interior ....................... 7-2, 7-4
Climate control Automatic climate control .................. 4-43, 4-45
Clock ................................................................ 2-48
Coat hooks ....................................................... 2-53
Cockpit ............................................................... 2-3Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-85Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) ... 4-66
Compact spare tire ........................................... 8-42
Compass ............................................................. 2-9
Console box ...................................................... 2-52
Continuous Damping Control ............................. 5-77
Controller, Center multi-function control panel .... 4-5
Controls
Control panel button ...................................... 4-3INFINITI Controller .......................................... 4-5 Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/ lubricants .............................................. 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................. 8-11Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-10
Corrosion protection ........................................... 7-6 Cover, Cargo cover ............................................ 2-55
Cruise control ................................................... 5-29 Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ... 5-50
Cup holders ...................................................... 2-50
Current fuel consumption .................................. 2-28
D
Daytime running light system ........................... 2-40
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-36
Dimensions ....................................................... 9-10 Distance Control Assist (DCA) system ................ 5-54
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light .................................................... 2-14
Distance to empty ............................................. 2-28
Door/lift gate open warning .............................. 2-25
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ....................... 2-21
Drive belts ........................................................ 8-19
Drive positioner ................................................ 3-32
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ................................... 5-75
Cold weather driving .................................... 5-85Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-15
On-pavement and off-road driving .................. 5-7
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3 Safety precautions ......................................... 5-8
DS (Drive Sport) mode ...................................... 5-17
DVD player operation ........................................ 4-67
E
Economy, Fuel ................................................... 5-74
Elapsed time ..................................................... 2-28
Elapsed time and trip odometer ........................ 2-28
Emission control information label .................... 9-13
Emission control system warranty ..................... 9-29
Engine Before starting the engine ........................... 5-13
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-74
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................. 8-11Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-12
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-12
Coolant temperature gauge ............................ 2-8Emergency engine shut off ........................... 5-12
Engine block heater ..................................... 5-87
Engine compartment check locations ............. 8-7
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-9
Engine oil .................................................... 8-11
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ........ 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator .................. 2-26
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-7
Engine serial number ................................... 9-12
Engine specifications ..................................... 9-8
Engine start operation indicator ................... 2-24

If your vehicle overheats .............................. 6-11
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-14
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive positioner ... 3-33
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................... 9-31
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .......................... 5-3
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............. 9-12
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter .............................. 8-21
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-12
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) .... 2-42
Flat tire ............................................................... 6-2 Flat towing ........................................................ 9-27
Floor mat cleaning .............................................. 7-5
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-15
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-16
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Engine coolant ............................................... 8-9
Engine oil .................................................... 8-11
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-15
Window washer fluid ................................... 8-16
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................ 4-63
Fog light switch ................................................ 2-42
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system ........... 5-67
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............................................... 5-74
Fuel economy information (display) .............. 4-11Fuel octane rating .......................................... 9-4
Fuel recommendation ..................................... 9-4Fuel-filler cap ............................................... 3-24
Fuel-filler door ............................................. 3-24
Gauge ............................................................ 2-8
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ............................. 3-26
Fuses ................................................................ 8-25
Fusible links ..................................................... 8-25
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ........................................ 2-65
Gas cap ............................................................ 3-24
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge ................. 2-8
Fuel gauge ..................................................... 2-8
Odometer....................................................... 2-6
Speedometer ................................................. 2-6
Tachometer .................................................... 2-7
Trip computer .............................................. 2-28
General maintenance ................................... 8-2, 8-3
Glove box ......................................................... 2-52
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models with navigation system) ....................... 4-94
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models without navigation system) ................ 4-105
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................... 2-42
Head restraints ................................................... 1-6 Headlight aiming control .................................. 2-39
Headlights Aiming control (See adaptive front lighting
system (AFS)) ............................................... 2-40
Bulb replacement ......................................... 8-30
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-37
Xenon headlights ......................................... 2-36
Headrest ........................................................... 1-10
Heater Automatic climate control .................. 4-43, 4-45
Engine block heater ..................................... 5-87
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...................... 2-65
Hood release .................................................... 3-18
Hook
Coat hooks .................................................. 2-53Luggage hook .............................................. 2-54
Horn ................................................................. 2-43
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ............................ 5-10
Immobilizer system ........................................... 2-32
In-cabin microfilter ............................................ 4-48
10-3

10-6
Preview Function warning light .......................... 2-17
Push starting .................................................... 6-10
“PUSH” warning ............................................... 2-24
Push-button ignition switch ..................... 5-10, 5-11
R
Radio ................................................................ 4-49 Car phone or CB radio ................................. 4-93
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................... 4-63
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ........................ 2-34
Rapid air pressure loss ....................................... 5-7
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test .......................................................... 9-31 Rear Active Steer system .................................. 5-85
Rear Active Steer warning light ......................... 2-17
Rear center seat belt ......................................... 1-17Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock ......... 3-6
Rear seats .......................................................... 1-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-36
Rear window wiper blades ................................ 8-24
Rearview monitor .............................................. 4-24
Recorders, Event data ....................................... 9-31
Registering your vehicle in another country ...... 9-11
Remote keyless entry system ............................ 3-14
Reporting safety defects ................................... 9-30
Roadside assistance program ............................. 6-2
Rollover .............................................................. 5-6 Roof
Moonroof ..................................................... 2-61 Roof rack ..................................................... 2-57
S
Safety
Child seat belts ........................................... 1-18
Towing safety ............................................... 9-23
Satellite radio operation ................................... 4-64
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment .......................... 1-3
Front seats ..................................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety ................................................. 1-18
Infants ......................................................... 1-19
Injured persons ........................................... 1-13Larger children ............................................. 1-19
Precautions on seat belt usage .................... 1-11
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function ... 1-13Pregnant women .......................................... 1-13
Rear center seat belt .................................... 1-17Seat belt cleaning .......................................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders ...................................... 1-17
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-17Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-17
Seat belts .................................................... 1-11
Seat belts with pretensioners ...................... 1-49
Shoulder belt height adjustment .................. 1-16
Small children ............................................. 1-19
Three-point type .......................................... 1-14
Seat synchronization function ........................... 3-33
Seat(s)
Climate controlled seats .............................. 2-45 Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-32
Heated seats ............................................... 2-43
Seats ............................................................. 1-2
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ........................................ 2-32 Security system, Vehicle security system .......... 2-30
Selector lever
Shift lock release ......................................... 5-19
Servicing climate control ................................... 4-48
SETTING button ................................................. 4-15
Shift lock release Transmission ............................................... 5-19
SHIFT “P”warning ............................................ 2-24
Shifting, Automatic transmission ....................... 5-15
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For
front seats ........................................................ 1-16
Snow mode switch ............................................ 2-46
Spare tire ........................................................... 9-9
Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-20
Speedometer ...................................................... 2-6
Starting Before starting the engine ........................... 5-13
Jump starting ................................................. 6-8
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
Push starting ............................................... 6-10
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-14
STATUS button .................................................... 4-9
Status light, Front passenger air bag ................ 1-44
Steering Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-15
Power steering system ................................. 5-77