clutch INFINITI G-COUPE 2012 User Guide

8-8Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI2709
VQ25HR/VQ37VHR ENGINE
1. Fuse/fusible link holder
2. Battery
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Clutch fluid reservoir (Manual Trans-mission models)
6. Window washer fluid reservoir
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Air cleaner
9. Radiator filler cap 10. Drive belts
11. Engine coolant reservoir
12. Engine oil dipstick (for VQ37VHR
engine model)
13. Engine oil dipstick (for VQ25HR en- gine model)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS

For further brake and clutch fluid informa-
tion, see“Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” (P.9-2) 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.
. 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.
SDI2025
BRAKE FLUID
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the
fluid is below the MIN line
*2or the brake
warning light comes on, add Genuine
NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT 3fluid up to the MAX line
*1. If fluid must be added frequently, the
system should be checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
SDI1906A
CLUTCH FLUID (if so equipped)
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the
fluid level is below the MIN line
*1, add
Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake
Fluid or equivalent DOT 3fluid up to the
MAX line
*2. If fluid must be added
frequently, the system should be checked
by an INFINITI retailer.
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BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID

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*8
Brake and clutch fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*9 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)*10
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”(P.8-11) for changing engine oil.*2:INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil available at an INFINITI retailer.*3:For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” (P.9-6).*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:See an INFINITI retailer for service for synthetic oil.*7: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.
*8:DEXRONTMVI type ATF may also be used.*9:Available in mainland USA through an INFINITI retailer.*10:For additional information, see“Vehicle identification”(P.9-12) for air conditioner specification label.
Technical and consumer information9-3

10 Index
Number
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) system ................. 5-57
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) warning light ....... 2-14
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ......................... 5-54
Advanced air bag system .................................. 1-46
Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system ............................. 1-46
Front passenger air bag and status light ...... 1-49
Front-seat mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag system ............................................. 1-52
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ....................... 1-52
Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-55
Air bag warning light ............................... 1-55, 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-21
Air conditioner Air conditioner service ................................. 4-41
Air conditioner specification label ................ 9-14
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .................. 4-41, 9-7
Automatic climate control ............................ 4-31
In-cabin microfilter ....................................... 4-40
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ................................................ 2-29
Alcohol, drugs and driving .................................. 5-8
All-wheel drive (AWD) ........................................ 5-45 All-wheel drive (AWD) driving
safety precautions .............................................. 5-8
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light .................. 2-12
Antenna ............................................................ 4-89
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......................... 5-54
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light .... 2-13
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ................................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ................................ 7-4
Armrest ............................................................. 1-13
Ashtrays (See cigarette lighter and ashtrays) .... 2-44
Audible reminders ............................................ 2-19
Audio operation precautions ............................. 4-41
Audio system .................................................... 4-41
Steering wheel audio controls ...................... 4-87
Autolight system ............................................... 2-35
Automatic
Automatic adjusting function
(front windows) ............................................ 2-54
Automatic climate control .................. 4-32, 4-34
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-14
Climate control ............................................ 4-31
Door locks ..................................................... 3-6
Drive positioner ........................................... 3-31
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-14
Moonroof ..................................................... 2-55
Seat positioner ............................................ 3-31
Average fuel consumption and speed ................ 2-26
Avoiding collision and rollover ............................ 5-6
B
Battery .............................................................. 8-17
Battery saver system ................................... 2-37
Intelligent Key .............................................. 8-26
Variable voltage control system ................... 8-19
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-12
Belts (See drive belts) ....................................... 8-19
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ....................... 4-90
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ................ 4-100
Bluetooth
®streaming audio ............................. 4-70
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................... 5-54
Brake and clutch fluid .................................. 8-15
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-15
Brake system ............................................... 5-51
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-20
Warning light ............................................... 2-13
Break-in schedule ............................................. 5-45
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button .................................. 4-9
Instrument panel ......................................... 2-38
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-12
Bulb replacement .............................................. 8-28

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C
Cabin air filter ................................................... 4-40
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-89
Card holder ....................................................... 2-49
Cargo net retainers ........................................... 2-51
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ................ 5-4
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ............. 4-86
Center multi-function control panel ..................... 4-3
Child restraints ................................................. 1-23LATCH system .............................................. 1-25
Precautions on child restraints ..................... 1-23
Child safety ...................................................... 1-21
Child safety rear door lock .................................. 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders ....................................... 2-19
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-17
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ........................... 2-44
Circuit breaker, Fusible link............................... 8-24
Cleaning exterior and interior ....................... 7-2, 7-4
Climate control, Automatic climate control ........ 4-31
Clock ................................................................ 2-42
Clutch fluid ....................................................... 8-15
Coat hooks ....................................................... 2-50
Cockpit ............................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-58
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) ... 4-60
Compact spare tire ........................................... 8-43
Compass ............................................................. 2-9
Console box ...................................................... 2-48 Controller, Center multi-function control panel .... 4-5
Controls
Control panel button ...................................... 4-3
INFINITI Controller .......................................... 4-5
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................. 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-10
Corrosion protection ........................................... 7-6
Cruise control ................................................... 5-21 Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ... 5-41
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system .......... 5-23
Cup holders ...................................................... 2-45
Current fuel consumption .................................. 2-26
D
Daytime running light system ........................... 2-37
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-34
Dimensions ....................................................... 9-11
Distance to empty ............................................. 2-26
Door/trunk open warning .................................. 2-23
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ....................... 2-20
Drive belts ........................................................ 8-19
Drive positioner ................................................ 3-31
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ................................... 5-45
Cold weather driving .................................... 5-58
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-14
Driving with manual transmission ................ 5-18 Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
DS (Drive Sport) mode ...................................... 5-16
DVD player operation ........................................ 4-62
E
Economy, Fuel ................................................... 5-45
Elapsed time ..................................................... 2-26
Elapsed time and trip odometer ........................ 2-26
Emission control information label .................... 9-13
Emission control system warranty ..................... 9-25
Engine Before starting the engine ........................... 5-12
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-45
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................. 8-10
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-11
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-11
Coolant temperature gauge ............................ 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ........................... 5-11
Engine compartment check locations ............. 8-8
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-9
Engine oil .................................................... 8-11
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ........ 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator .................. 2-24
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-7
Engine serial number ................................... 9-12
Engine specifications ..................................... 9-8
Engine start operation indicator (Automatic
Transmission models) .................................. 2-22

Engine start operation indicator (Manual
Transmission models) .................................. 2-23
If your vehicle overheats .............................. 6-10
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-13
Entry/exit function ............................................ 3-31
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................... 9-27
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .......................... 5-3
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............. 9-13
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .............................. 8-21
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-11
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) .... 2-39
Flat tire ............................................................... 6-2
Flat towing ........................................................ 9-23
Floor mat cleaning .............................................. 7-5
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-14
Brake and clutch fluid .................................. 8-15
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-15
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Engine coolant ............................................... 8-9
Engine oil .................................................... 8-11
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-14
Window washer fluid ................................... 8-16
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................ 4-57
Fog light switch ................................................ 2-39
Front passenger air bag and status light ........... 1-49 Front power seat adjustment ............................... 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ........................ 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints ....................... 1-12
Fuel
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Fuel economy............................................... 5-45
Fuel economy information (display) .............. 4-11
Fuel octane rating .......................................... 9-4
Fuel recommendation ..................................... 9-4
Fuel-filler cap ............................................... 3-23
Fuel-filler door ............................................. 3-23
Gauge ............................................................ 2-9
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ............................. 3-25
Fuses ................................................................ 8-24
Fusible links ..................................................... 8-24
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ........................................ 2-59
Gas cap ............................................................ 3-23
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 ................................... 8-3, 8-4
Glove box ......................................................... 2-47
Golf bag stowing .............................................. 2-51
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models with navigation system) ....................... 4-90
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models without navigation system) ................ 4-100
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................... 2-39
Head restraints ................................................... 1-9
Headlights
Bulb replacement ......................................... 8-30
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-35
Xenon headlights ......................................... 2-34
Heated seats .................................................... 2-40
Heater, Automatic climate control ..................... 4-31
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...................... 2-59
Hood release .................................................... 3-18
Hook, Coat hooks ............................................. 2-50
Horn ................................................................. 2-40
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ................................................. 5-9
Manual transmission models ....................... 5-18
Immobilizer system ........................................... 2-30
In-cabin microfilter ............................................ 4-40
Indicator Dot matrix display ....................................... 2-20
Lights .......................................................... 2-18
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .................. 2-30
INFINITI voice recognition system .................... 4-114
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