checking oil INFINITI G SEDAN 2013 Owner's Manual

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2-12Instruments and controls
GUID-4DFBC906-87A9-4F02-A005-17EFB9C1B112
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD
models)*Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)*Exterior light indicator
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightIntelligent Key warning lightFront fog light indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Automatic transmission check warning lightMaster warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Brake warning lightPreview Function warning light (orange)*Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Seat belt warning lightSecurity indicator light
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) warning light*Automatic transmission position indicator
light**: if so equipped
CHECKING BULBSGUID-EA46E715-CDC1-4316-A1CC-964FA500463CWith all doors closed, apply the parking
brake and push the ignition switch to the
ON position without starting the engine.
The following lights will come on (if so
equipped):
,or,,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and
then go off (if so equipped):
,or,,,,,
If any light does not come on, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the electrical system. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Some indicators and warnings are also
displayed on the dot matrix crystal display
between the speedometer and tachometer.
(See
“Dot matrix liquid crystal display”
(P.2-20).)
WARNING LIGHTSGUID-7D034C77-E122-4514-8406-A8ED72A0DDF7
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models) (if so equipped)
GUID-6272AC4F-020E-4475-8EA4-DEB8ABD3D971Thewarning light comes on when the
ignition switch is pushed to ON. It turns off
soon after the engine is started.
If the AWD system malfunctions, or the
diameter of the front and the rear wheels
are different, the warning light will either
remain illuminated or blink. (See “All-
Wheel Drive (AWD)” (P.5-48).)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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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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CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVELGUID-EB400D20-7A84-4713-89BD-9708FBC8D0011. Park the vehicle on a level surface andapply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operat- ing temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 15
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way.
5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be within the
range
*1. If the oil level is below*2,
remove the oil filler cap and pour recommended oil through the opening.
Do not overfill
*3.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the break-
in period, depending on the severity of
operating conditions.
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the engine, and
such damage is not covered by warranty.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTERGUID-8EFE39B7-109C-4EBB-91A7-80DFF961CBD7
Vehicle set-upGUID-4BC77A05-BF08-445F-911E-85628C5344131. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operat- ing temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes.
4. Raise and support the vehicle using a suitable floor jack and safety jack
stands.
.Place the safety jack stands underthe vehicle jack-up points.
.A suitable adapter should be at-tached to the jack stand saddle.
5. Remove the plastic engine undercover. a. Remove the small plastic clip at thecenter point of the undercover.
b. Then remove the other bolts that hold the undercover in place.
CAUTION
Make sure the correct lifting and support
points are used to avoid vehicle damage.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-11
ENGINE OIL
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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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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
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10-2
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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