check transmission fluid INFINITI G SEDAN 2013 Owner's Manual

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CAUTION
.If the warning light comes on while
driving there may be a malfunction in
the AWD system. Reduce the vehicle
speed and have your vehicle checked by
an INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.
. If the AWD warning light blinks on when
you are driving:
—blinks rapidly (about twice a sec-
ond):
Pull off the road in a safe area, and
idle the engine. The driving mode will
change to 2WD to prevent the AWD
system from malfunctioning. If the
warning light turns off, you can drive
again.
—blinks slowly (about once every 2seconds):
Pull off the road in a safe area, and
idle the engine. Check that all tire
sizes are the same, tire pressure is
correct and tires are not worn.
. If the warning light is still on after the
above operations, have your vehicle
checked by an INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
GUID-999CB2F5-4FF3-4D41-ACF3-7E00ED4B6C0FWhen the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the engine is running, or while driving, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system
then operates normally, but without anti-
lock assistance. (See “Brake system”(P.5-
53).)
Automatic transmission check
warning light (if so equipped)
GUID-A564A816-81E3-40F1-8684-0ED502ABDB57When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the light comes on for 2
seconds. If the light comes on at any other
time, it may indicate the transmission is
not functioning properly. Have your INFINITI
retailer check and repair the transmission.
orBrake warning lightGUID-9EF95796-7290-4F31-AB06-6BE1BB80003DThis light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light comes on when the
parking brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407When 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. If brake
fluid is necessary, add fluid and have
the system checked by your INFINITI
retailer. (See “Brake and clutch fluid”
(P.8-14).)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407When the parking brake is released and
the brake fluid level is sufficient, if both
the brake warning light and the Anti-lock
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8. Engine start operation indicator
(Manual Transmission models)
GUID-6F348F29-B160-4632-B05C-A45F6D5E7AD7This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with
the clutch pedal depressed.
9. Parking brake release warningGUID-7289EFE7-F400-4C19-9597-F8AA159911CAThis warning appears when the vehicle
speed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the
parking brake is applied.
10. Low fuel warningGUID-2FE47C40-46BC-4EC8-AC52-E90EBB5F8B0FThis warning appears when the fuel level in
the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it
is convenient, preferably before the fuel
gauge reaches the empty (E) position.
There is a small reserve of fuel remaining
in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches
the empty (E) position.
11. Low washer fluid warningGUID-54C94524-E0BC-4326-8A11-B2CD705757A6This warning appears when the washer
tank fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid
as necessary. (See“Window washer fluid”
(P.8-15).)
12. Door/trunk open warning (igni-
tion switch is in the ON position)
GUID-50585695-BAF8-48B7-8A81-CEA312693DE1This warning appears if any of the doors and/or the trunk lid are open or not closed
securely. The vehicle icon indicates which
door or the trunk lid is open on the display.
13. Loose fuel cap warningGUID-479E9C15-B26C-477B-8AA7-ED29D6CD76EDThis warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. (See
“Fuel-filler
door” (P.3-22).)
14. Check tire pressure warningGUID-174D3E5C-C80F-432A-944F-EE13C51D1486This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure detected. The
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning appears
each time the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position as long as the low tire
pressure warning light remains illumi-
nated. If this warning appears, stop the
vehicle and adjust the tire pressure to the
recommended COLD tire pressure shown
on the Tire and Loading Information label.
(See“Low tire pressure warning light” (P.2-
15) and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” (P.5-4).)
15.“Time to rest” indicatorGUID-9639DC97-247E-4499-BA1B-AFF133E94400This indicator appears when the set “time
to rest” indicator activates. You can set the
time for up to 6 hours. (See “Tripcomputer”
(P.2-26).)
16. Low outside temperature warn-
ing
GUID-E9986E7D-DDA6-4BCF-8D8E-D8F9C645C41BThis warning appears if the outside tem-
perature is below 378F (38C). The warning
can be set not to be displayed. (See “Trip
computer” (P.2-26).)
17. Cruise indicatorGUID-8437A118-88BE-4895-A266-56D415AE4EC7
Cruise main switch indicator:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407The indicator is displayed when the cruise
control main switch is pushed. When the
main switch is pushed again, the indicator
disappears. When the cruise control main
switch indicator is displayed, the cruise
control system is operational.
Cruise set switch indicator:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407The indicator is displayed while the vehicle
speed is controlled by the cruise control
system. If the indicator blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate that the
cruise control system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
See“Cruise control” (P.5-22) for details.
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement...
.................................... 8-3
Scheduled maintenance ...
.................................. 8-3
General maintenance ...
....................................... 8-3
Where to go for service ...
................................... 8-3
General maintenance ...
........................................... 8-3
Explanation of maintenance items ...
................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions ...
..................................... 8-6
Engine compartment check locations ...
................... 8-8
VQ37VHR engine ...
............................................. 8-8
Engine cooling system ...
......................................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ...
....................... 8-10
Changing engine coolant ...
............................... 8-10
Engine oil ...
.......................................................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level ...
............................... 8-11
Changing engine oil and filter ...
....................... 8-11
Automatic transmission fluid ...
............................. 8-13
Power steering fluid ...
........................................... 8-14
Brake and clutch fluid ...
....................................... 8-14
Brake fluid ...
.................................................... 8-15
Clutch fluid (if so equipped) ...
.......................... 8-15
Window washer fluid ...
......................................... 8-15
Battery ...
.............................................................. 8-16
Coupe ...
........................................................... 8-17
Sedan and coupe ...
.......................................... 8-17
Jump starting ...
................................................ 8-18 Variable voltage control system
...
......................... 8-19
Drive belts ...
........................................................ 8-19
Spark plugs ...
...................................................... 8-20
Replacing spark plugs ...
................................. 8-20
Air cleaner ...
........................................................ 8-21
Windshield wiper blades ...
................................... 8-22
Cleaning ...
...................................................... 8-22
Replacing ...
..................................................... 8-22
Brakes ...
.............................................................. 8-23
Self-adjusting brakes ...
................................... 8-23
Brake pad wear warning ...
.............................. 8-23
Fuses ...
................................................................ 8-24
Engine compartment ...
.................................... 8-24
Passenger compartment ...
............................... 8-25
Intelligent Key battery replacement ...
................... 8-26
Lights ...
................................................................ 8-28
Sedan ...
.......................................................... 8-28
Coupe ...
.......................................................... 8-29
Headlights ...
................................................... 8-30
Exterior and interior lights ...
........................... 8-30
Wheels and tires ...
............................................... 8-33
Tire pressure ...
............................................... 8-33
Tire labeling ...
................................................ 8-37
Types of tires ...
............................................... 8-39
Tire chains ...
................................................... 8-40
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8-6Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Underbody:The underbody is frequently
exposed to corrosive substances such as
those used on icy roads or to control dust.
It is very important to remove these
substances, otherwise rust will form on
the floor pan, frame, fuel lines and around
the exhaust system. At the end of winter,
the underbody should be thoroughly
flushed with plain water, being careful to
clean those areas where mud and dirt may
accumulate. For additional information,
see “Cleaning exterior” (P.7-2).
Windshield washer fluid*: Check that there
is adequate fluid in the reservoir.
GUID-DA5BC1C7-4A3F-402D-B20E-D7AF3C2C5866When performing any inspection or main-
tenance work on your vehicle, always take
care to prevent serious accidental injury to
yourself or damage to the vehicle. The
following are general precautions which
should be closely observed.
WARNING
. Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply
the parking brake securely and block the
wheels to prevent the vehicle from
moving. For manual transmission mod-
els, move the shift lever to N (Neutral).
For automatic transmission models,
move the selector lever to P (Park).
. Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
or LOCK position when performing any
parts replacement or repairs.
. Never connect or disconnect the battery
or any transistorized component while
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
. Never leave the engine or automatic
transmission related component har-
nesses disconnected while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
. If you must work with the engine
running, keep your hands, clothing, hair and tools away from moving fans, belts
and any other moving parts.
. It is advisable to secure or remove any
loose clothing and remove any jewelry,
such as rings, watches, etc. before
working on your vehicle.
. Always wear eye protection whenever
you work on your vehicle.
. If you must run the engine in an
enclosed space such as a garage, be
sure there is proper ventilation for
exhaust gases to escape.
. Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by a jack. If it is
necessary to work under the vehicle,
support it with safety stands.
. Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from fuel tank and the
battery.
. Your vehicle is equipped with an auto-
matic engine cooling fan. It may come on
at any time without warning, even if the
ignition key is in the OFF position and
the engine is not running. To avoid
injury, always disconnect the negative
battery cable before working near the
fan.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
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refill capacity. The drain and refill
capacity depends on the oil tempera-
ture and drain time. Use these specifi-
cations for reference only. Always use
the dipstick to determine the proper
amount of oil in the engine.
10. Start the engine and check for leakage around the drain plug and the oil filter.
Correct as required.
11. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
After the operationGUID-28B45484-D2E9-4712-897E-4EBAD29B4BC71.Install the engine undercover into
position as the following steps.
a. Pull the center of the small plastic
clip out.
b. Hold the engine undercover into position.
c. Insert the clip through the under- cover into the hole in the frame, then
push the center of the clip in to lock
the clip in place.
d. Install the other bolts that hold the undercover in place. Be careful not
to strip the bolts or over-tighten
them. 2.
Lower the vehicle carefully to the
ground.
3. Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.
WARNING
. Prolonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause skin cancer.
. Try to avoid direct skin contact with used
oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.
. Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
GUID-ABB7B99A-4CD8-484D-A111-E2B0D9730B70When checking or replacement is required,
we recommend an INFINITI retailer for
servicing.
CAUTION
.Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF.
Do not mix with other fluids.
. 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 transmis-
sion, which is not covered by the INFINITI
new vehicle limited warranty.
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10 Index
Number
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) system...
................. 5-60
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) warning light ...
....... 2-14
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ...
......................... 5-57
Advanced air bag system ...
.................................. 1-47
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ...
............................. 1-47
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 ...
....................................... 4-41
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ...
................................................ 2-29
Alcohol, drugs and driving ...
.................................. 5-8
All-wheel drive (AWD) ...
........................................ 5-48 All-wheel drive (AWD) driving
safety precautions
...
.............................................. 5-8
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ...
.................. 2-12
Antenna ...
............................................................ 4-84
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
......................... 5-57
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) ...
.... 2-43
Audible reminders ...
............................................ 2-19
Audio operation precautions ...
............................. 4-41
Audio system ...
.................................................... 4-41
Steering wheel audio controls ...
...................... 4-83
Autolight system ...
............................................... 2-35
Automatic
Automatic adjusting function
(front windows) ...
............................................ 2-54
Automatic climate control ...
.................. 4-32, 4-34
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...
............... 8-13
Climate control ...
............................................ 4-31
Door locks ...
..................................................... 3-6
Drive positioner ...
........................................... 3-30
Driving with automatic transmission ...
............ 5-14
Moonroof ...
..................................................... 2-55
Seat positioner ...
............................................ 3-30
Average fuel consumption and speed ...
................ 2-26
Avoiding collision and rollover ...
............................ 5-6
B
Battery ...
.............................................................. 8-16
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) ...
....................... 4-85
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...
.................. 4-96
Bluetooth
®streaming audio ...
............................. 4-73
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
.................... 5-57
Brake and clutch fluid ...
.................................. 8-14
Brake fluid ...
................................................... 8-15
Brake system ...
............................................... 5-53
Parking brake operation ...
............................... 5-21
Warning light ...
............................................... 2-13
Break-in schedule ...
............................................. 5-46
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...
................................................... 4-41
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...
...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...
...................................... 4-84
Card holder ...
....................................................... 2-49
Cargo net retainers ...
........................................... 2-51
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ...
................ 5-4
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ...
............. 4-82
Center multi-function control panel ...
..................... 4-3
Child restraints ...
................................................. 1-24
LATCH system ...
.............................................. 1-26
Precautions on child restraints ...
..................... 1-24
Child safety ...
...................................................... 1-22
Child safety rear door lock ...
.................................. 3-6
Chimes
Audible reminders ...
....................................... 2-19
Seat belt warning light and chime ...
............... 2-17
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ...
........................... 2-43
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 ...
....................................................... 8-14
Coat hooks ...
....................................................... 2-50
Cockpit ...
............................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ...
......................................... 5-60
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) ...
... 4-63
Compact spare tire ...
........................................... 8-44
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 ...
........................................... 7-7
Cruise control ...
................................................... 5-22
Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ...
... 5-42
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system ...
.......... 5-24
Cup holders ...
...................................................... 2-44
Current fuel consumption ...
.................................. 2-26
D
Daytime running light system ...
........................... 2-37
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ...
................................................ 2-34
Dimensions ...
....................................................... 9-10
Distance to empty ...
............................................. 2-26
Door/trunk open warning ...
.................................. 2-23
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ...
....................... 2-20
Drive belts ...
........................................................ 8-19
Drive positioner ...
................................................ 3-30
Driving
All-wheel drive (AWD) ...
................................... 5-48
Cold weather driving ...
.................................... 5-60
Driving with automatic transmission ...
............ 5-14
Driving with manual transmission ...
................ 5-19 Precautions when starting and driving
...
........... 5-3
DS (Drive Sport) mode ...
...................................... 5-16
DVD player operation ...
........................................ 4-65
E
Economy, Fuel ...
................................................... 5-47
Elapsed time ...
..................................................... 2-26
Elapsed time and trip odometer ...
........................ 2-26
Emission control information label ...
.................... 9-13
Emission control system warranty ...
..................... 9-24
Engine Before starting the engine ...
........................... 5-12
Break-in schedule ...
........................................ 5-46
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
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Seat belt maintenance...
................................. 1-21
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ...
....................... 2-18
Map lights ...
........................................................ 2-56
Master warning light ...
......................................... 2-16
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ...
.............. 3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner ...
..... 3-32
Meter, Trip computer ...
......................................... 2-26
Meters and gauges ...
............................................. 2-6
Instrument brightness control ...
...................... 2-38
Mirror
Inside mirror ...
................................................ 3-27
Outside mirrors ...
............................................ 3-29
Vanity mirror ...
................................................ 3-30
Monitor, Rearview monitor ...
................................ 4-23
Moonroof ...
.......................................................... 2-54
N
New vehicle break-in ...
......................................... 5-46
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 ...
...................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level ...
............................. 8-11
Engine oil ...
.................................................... 8-11
Engine oil viscosity ...
........................................ 9-7 Oil filter replacement indicator
...
..................... 2-24
Operation, Indicators for operation ...
................... 2-22
Outside air temperature ...
.................................... 2-27
Outside mirrors ...
................................................. 3-29
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ...
................... 6-11
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ...
.............................................. 9-27
P
Panic alarm ...
...................................................... 3-15
Parking Brake break-in ...
............................................. 5-54
Parking brake operation ...
............................... 5-21
Parking brake release warning ...
..................... 2-23
Parking on hills ...
........................................... 5-49
Personal lights ...
.................................................. 2-56
Phone Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ...
.................. 4-85
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...
............. 4-96
Car phone or CB radio ...
................................. 4-84
Power Front seat adjustment ...
.................................... 1-3
Power door lock ...
............................................. 3-4
Power outlet ...
................................................ 2-42
Power steering fluid ...
..................................... 8-14
Power steering system ...
................................. 5-53
Power windows ...
............................................ 2-51
Precautions
Audio operation ...
........................................... 4-41 Braking precautions
...
..................................... 5-53
Child restraints ...
............................................ 1-24
Cruise control ...
.............................................. 5-22
Maintenance ...
.................................................. 8-6
Seat belt usage ... ........................................... 1-14
Supplemental restraint system ...
..................... 1-41
When starting and driving ...
.............................. 5-3
Pre-crash seat belts ...
.......................................... 1-17
Predictive course line settings ...
.......................... 4-29
Preview function ...
............................................... 5-54
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) ...
................................................. 5-45
Preview Function warning light ...
.......................... 2-16
Push starting ...
.................................................... 6-11
Push warning (Automatic
Transmission models) ...
....................................... 2-22
Push-button ignition switch ...
....................... 5-9, 5-10
R
Radio ...
................................................................ 4-41
Car phone or CB radio ...
................................. 4-84
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...
................................................... 4-60
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ...
........................ 2-33
Rapid air pressure loss ...
....................................... 5-7
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test (US only) ...
.................................................... 9-26
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock ... ......... 3-6
Rear seats ...
.......................................................... 1-7
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ...
................................................ 2-34
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