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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 gal16-5/8 gal 76 See “FUEL RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill With oil filter change 5-1/8 qt4-3/8 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 Automatic transmission model With reservoir 9 qt7-1/2 qt 8.5 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water
Reservoir 7/8 qt3/4 qt0.8
Manual transmission model With reservoir 9-1/8 qt7-5/8 qt8.6
Reservoir 7/8 qt3/4 qt0.8
Automatic transmission fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF*4
Manual transmission gear oil ——— Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
HQ Multi 75W-85 or API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85
Differential gear oil ——— For M/T models: Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API
GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90*5
For A/T models: Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Synthetic 75W-90 or API GL-5 syn-
thetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90*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 and clutch fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*8 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease Without limited slip differential NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
With limited slip differential
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 “ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
*3: INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil available at your 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 SAE90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 32°F(0°C).
*6: See an INFINITI retailer for service for synthetic oil.
*7: DEXRON
TMVI 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
9-2Technical and consumer information
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........5-49
Advanced air bag system ...........1-39
Air bag system Advanced air bag system .........1-39
Door-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system .......1-44
Front passenger air bag and status
light ..................... 1-41
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system .......1-44
Air bag warning labels .............1-46
Air bag warning light ..........1-46 , 2-12
Air cleaner housing filter ...........8-17
Air conditioner Air conditioner service ...........4-35
Air conditioner specification label ....9-12
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .......4-35
Automatic climate control ........4-28
In-cabin microfilter ............4-35
Operation (See automatic climate
control) ................... 4-28
Alarm, How to stop alarm
(see vehicle security system) .........2-26
Alcohol, drugs and driving ...........5-7
Antenna .................... .4-77
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-49Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light
....................... .2-9
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ..........7-2
Interior appearance care ..........7-4
Ashtrays
(See cigarette lighter and ashtrays) .....2-39
Audible reminders .............. .2-15
Audio operation precautions .........4-36
Audio system ................. .4-36
Audio system, Steering wheel
audio controls ................ .4-75
Auto closure ................. .3-28
Autolight system ............... .2-31
Automatic Automatic adjusting function (front
windows) ................. .2-46
Automatic climate control ........4-29
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ....8-11
Climate control .............. 4-28
Driving
with automatic transmission . . . 5-11
Automatic door locks ..............3-5
Automatic drive positioner ..........3-39
Automatic seat positioner ...........3-39
Average fuel consumption and speed . . . .2-23
Avoiding collision and rollover .........5-5 B
Battery ..................... .8-13
Battery Battery saver system ...........2-32
Intelligent Key ............... 8-21
Variable voltage control system .....8-15
Before starting the engine ...........5-10
Bluetooth hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .......4-78
Booster seats ................. .1-29
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-49
Brake and clutch fluid ...........8-11
Brake system ................ 5-45
Parking brake operation ..........5-17
Brake warning light .............. .2-9
Break-in schedule .............. .5-41
Brightness control and display ON/OFF
button ...................... .4-7
Brightness control, Instrument panel . . . .2-33
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-8
Bulb replacement .............. .8-23
C
Cabin air filter ................ .4-35
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................. .9-2
Car phone or CB radio .............4-77
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Engine coolant temperature gauge......2-6
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ..........9-21
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ........5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . .9-11
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .........8-17
Changing engine oil and filter .......8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch) ................ .2-34
Flat tire ..................... .6-2
Flat tire Changing flat tire (with spare tire) . . . .6-12
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) .............6-3
Flat towing .................. .9-17
Floor mat cleaning ............... .7-5
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . . .8-11
Brake and clutch fluid ...........8-11
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...............9-2
Engine coolant ...............8-7
Engine oil ..................8-8
Power steering fluid ............8-11
Window washer fluid ...........8-12
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ..................... .4-49
Fog light switch ............... .2-34
Front passenger air bag and status light . . .1-41
Front power seat adjustment ..........1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment .......1-3Front-seat active head restraints
.......1-10
Fuel Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Fuel economy ................ 5-41
Fuel economy information (display) ....4-9
Fuel octane rating .............9-3
Fuel recommendation ...........9-3
Fuel-filler cap ............... 3-32
Fuel-filler door ............... 3-32
Gauge ....................2-7
Fuses ..................... .8-19
Fusible links ................. .8-20
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver .................. .2-49
Gascap .................... .3-32
Gauge ...................... .2-4
Gauge Engine

coolant temperature gauge . . . .2-6
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Odometer ..................2-5
Speedometer ................2-5
Tachometer .................2-6
Trip computer ............... 2-22
General maintenance ..............8-2
Glove box ................... .2-42
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
(with navigation system) ...........4-78Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
(without navigation system)
.........4-89
Hard top If the top does not open or close . . . .3-23
Indicators for retractable hard top (dot
matrix) ................... 3-22
Initializing ................. 3-24
Operating using the Intelligent Key . . . 3-24
Retractable hard top operation ......3-18
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . .2-34
Head restraints ................. .1-7
Headlights Bulb replacement .............8-24
Headlight switch .............. 2-30
Xenon headlights ............. 2-30
Heated seats ................. .2-35
Heater Automatic climate control .........4-28
Engine block heater ............5-53
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ......2-49
Hood release ................. .3-17
Horn ...................... .2-35
Ignition switch Automatic transmission models ......5-11
Manual transmission models .......5-15
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ..........5-7
Immobilizer system ............. .2-26
In-cabin microfilter .............. .4-35
Indicator lights ................ .2-13
Indicator,
Dot matrix display .........2-15
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .....2-26
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M
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .......2-13
Map lights .................. .2-47
Master warning light ............. .2-12
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) . . .3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive
positioner ................... .3-40
Meter Trip computer ............... .2-22
Meters and gauges .............. .2-4
Meters and gauges, Instrument brightness
control ..................... .2-33
Mirror Inside mirror ............... .3-36
Outside mirrors .............. 3-37
Monitor, Rearview monitor ..........4-22
N
New vehicle break-in ............. .5-41
No key warning ................ .2-18
O
Odometer .................... .2-5
Off-road recovery ............... .5-5
Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Changing engine oil and filter .......8-9
Checking engine oil level .........8-8
Engine oil ..................8-8 Engine oil viscosity
.............9-5
Oil filter replacement indicator ......2-21
Opening the retractable hard top ......3-22
Operating the retractable hard top ......3-18
Operation, Indicators for operation (dot
matrix) ..................... .2-18
Outside air temperature ............2-24
Outside mirrors ................ .3-37
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information .................. .9-21
P
Panic alarm .................. .3-15
Parking Parking brake operation ..........5-17
Parking brake release warning ......2-19
Parking on hills .............. 5-42
Parking brake break-in ............5-46
Phone, Car phone or CB radio ........4-77
Pop-up roll bar system ............1-48
Power Power

door lock .............. .3-4
Power outlet ................ 2-38
Power steering fluid ............8-11
Power steering system ..........5-45
Power windows .............. 2-44
Power front seat adjustment ..........1-3
Pre-crash seat belts ............. .1-14
Precautions Audio operation ............. .4-36
Braking precautions ............5-45
Child restraints ............... 1-18
Cruise control ............... 5-18
Maintenance .................8-5 Seat belt usage
............... 1-11
Supplemental restraint system ......1-34
When starting and driving . . .......5-2
Preview function ............... .5-46
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) ................ .5-40
Preview Function warning light ........2-12
Push starting ................. .6-19
Push-button ignition switch ..........5-7
R
Radio ..................... .4-36
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-77
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................. 4-49
Rain-sensing auto wiper system .......2-29
Rapid air pressure loss .............5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test ...................... .9-20
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ..................... .2-29
Rearview monitor ............... .4-22
Recorders, Event data .............9-21
Registering your vehicle in another
country ..................... .9-9
Remote keyless entry system .........3-14
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) .............. .6-3
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......9-19
Retractable
hard top............. .3-18
Roadside assistance program .........6-2
Rollover ..................... .5-5
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Roof, Retractable hard top..........3-18
Safety Child seat belts .............. .1-13
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....9-19
S
Satellite radio operation ............4-50
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment ........1-3
Front seats ..................1-3
Seat belt(s)
Child safety ................ .1-13
Infants .................... 1-13
Injured persons ............... 1-14
Larger children ............... 1-14
Pre-crash seat belts ............1-14
Precautions on seat belt usage ......1-11
Pregnant women .............. 1-14
Seat belt cleaning ..............7-5
Seat belt extenders ............1-17
Seat belt guide ............... 1-17
Seat belt maintenance ...........1-17
Seat belt warning light ..........2-12
Seat belts .................. 1-11
Seat belts with pretensioners ......1-45
Small children ............... 1-14
Three-point type .............. 1-15
Seat synchronization function ........3-39
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats ..........2-36
Driver-side memory ............3-39
Heated seats ................ 2-35
Seats .....................1-2 Security system (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start
.............2-26
Security system, Vehicle security system . .2-25
Selector lever Shift lock release ............. .5-15
Separator, Retractable hard top .......3-20
Servicing air conditioner (See automatic
climate control) ............... .4-28
Servicing climate control ...........4-35
SETTING button ................ .4-12
Shift

lock release
Transmission ............... .5-15
Shifting
Automatic transmission ..........5-11
Manual transmission ...........5-15
Sliding front passenger’s seat .........1-5
Small light indicator light ...........2-14
Sonar system ................. .5-43
Sonar system off switch ............5-45
Spare tire .................... .9-8
Spark plugs .................. .8-16
Speedometer .................. .2-5
Starting Before starting the engine .........5-10
Precautions when starting and driving . . 5-2
Starting the engine ............5-10
STATUS button ................. .4-7
Status light, Front passenger air bag .....1-41
Steering Power steering fluid ............8-11
Power steering system ..........5-45
Steering lock release malfunction
indicator .................. 2-18
Steering-wheel-mounted controls for
audio .................... 4-75
Tilt/telescopic steering ..........3-34Storage
.................... .2-40
Storage box .................. .2-43
Sun visors ................... .3-35
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . .1-46
Supplemental air bag warning light . .1-46 , 2-12
Supplemental restraint system ........1-34
Supplemental restraint system, Precautions on
supplemental restraint system ........1-34
Switch Autolight switch ............. .2-31
Fog light switch .............. 2-34
Hazard warning flasher switch ......2-34
Headlight switch .............. 2-30
Ignition switch automatic transmission
models ................... 5-11
Ignition switch manual transmission
models ................... 5-15
Power door lock switch ...........3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ................... 2-29
Retractable

hard top switch . . . ....3-22
Turn signal switch ............. 2-34
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch .................... 2-37
T
Tachometer ................... .2-6
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge .............. .2-6
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start .................. .2-26
Thigh extension ................ .1-5
Three-way catalyst ............... .5-2
Tilt/telescopic steering ............3-34
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