INFINITI G35 2003 Owners Manual

Sedan 1. Front turn signal light
2. Front fog light/Headlight (high-beam) and
clearance light
3. Headlight (low-beam)
4. Map light
5. Rear personal light
6. Front side marker light
7. Step light
8. Trunk light
9. High-mounted stop light (if so equipped)
10. License plate light
11. Back-up light
12. Rear combination light
(Turn signal, Stop/Tail, Side marker)
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Coupe 1. Front turn signal light, clearance light
2. Front fog light/Headlight (high-beam)
3. Headlight (low-beam)
4. Clearance light
5. Map light
6. Front side marker light
7. Step light
8. High-mounted stop light (if so equipped)
9. Trunk light
10. License plate light
11. Rear combination light
(Turn signal, Stop/Tail, Back-up, Side
marker)
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HEADLIGHTS
Replacing If replacement is required, see an authorized
INFINITI retailer.
Xenon headlight bulb:
WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE
When xenon headlights are on, they
produce a high voltage. To prevent an
electric shock, never attempt to modify
or disassemble the headlight assembly.
Always have your xenon headlights re-
placed at an authorized INFINITI retailer.
For additional information, see ªHead-
light and turn signal switchº in the ª2.
Instruments and controlsº section.
Halogen headlight bulb:
A bulb can be replaced from under the engine
compartment without removing the headlight
assembly. CAUTION O High pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb
may break if the glass envelope is
scratched or the bulb is dropped.
O When handling the bulb, do not touch
the glass envelope.
O Do not touch the bulb.
O Use the same number and wattage as
originally installed:
Bulb no. H1 (55W) - Low-beam
HB2 (60/55W) - High-beam/
Fog light
O Do not leave the bulb out of the head-
light reflector for a long period of time
as dust, moisture, and smoke may
enter the headlight body and affect
the performance of the headlight.
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EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.
Front turn signal* 21 T20
Clearance light* 5 T10
Front side marker light 3.8 T10
Rear combination light
Turn signal 21 T20
Stop/Tail* (LED) Ð
Side marker light* (LED) Ð
Back-up light 18 T16
License plate light 5 T10
High-mounted stop light* (LED) Ð
Map light 8 Ð
Rear personal light (Sedan) 8 Ð
Step light 5 Ð
Trunk light 3.4 158
Vanity mirror light (if so equipped) 1.32 Ð
*: See an authorized INFINITI retailer for replacement.
Replacement procedures All other lights are either type A, B, C or D.
When replacing a bulb, first remove the lens
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If you have a flat tire, see ªFlat tireº in the
ª6. In case of emergencyº section.
TIRE PRESSURE
Maximum inflation pressure Do not exceed the maximum inflation pres-
sures shown on the side wall of the tire.
Tire inflation pressure Check the tire pressure (including spare) at
least once a month and always prior to long
distance trips. Incorrect tire pressure may ad-
versely affect tire life and vehicle handling. Tire
pressure should be checked when tires are
COLD. Tires are considered COLD after the vehicle has been parked for 3 or more hours,
or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at moderate
speeds. COLD tire pressures are shown on
the tire placard affixed to the inside of the rear
left door opening (Sedan), the driver side
center pillar (Coupe).
WARNING O Improperly inflated tires can fail sud-
denly and cause an accident.
O The vehicle capacity weight is indi-
cated on the tire placard. Do not load
your vehicle beyond this capacity.
Overloading your vehicle may result
in reduced tire life, unsafe operating
conditions due to premature tire fail-
ure, or unfavorable handling charac-
teristics and could also lead to a
serious accident. Loading beyond the
specified capacity may also result in
failure of other vehicle components.
O Before taking a long trip, or whenever
you have loaded your vehicle heavily,
use a tire pressure gauge to ensure
that the tire pressure is at the speci- fied level.
O Do not drive your vehicle over 85
MPH (140 km/h) unless it is equipped
with high speed capability tires. Driv-
ing faster than 85 MPH (140 km/h)
may result in tire failure, loss of con-
trol and possible injury.
O For additional information regarding
tires, refer to ªImportant Tire Safety
Informationº (US) or ªTire Safety In-
formationº (Canada) in the INFINITI
Warranty Information Booklet.
TYPES OF TIRES
WARNING When changing or replacing tires, be
sure all four tires are of the same type
(i.e., summer, all season or snow) and
construction. Your INFINITI retailer may
be able to help you with information
about tire type, size, speed rating and
availability. Replacement tires may have
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WHEELS AND TIRES
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equipped tires, and may not match the
potential maximum vehicle speed. Never
exceed the maximum speed rating of the
tire.
For additional information regarding
tires, refer to ªImportant Tire Safety In-
formationº (US) or ªTire Safety Informa-
tionº (Canada) in the INFINITI Warranty
Information Booklet.
All season tires INFINITI specifies all season tires on some
models to provide good performance for use
all year around, including snowy and icy road
conditions. All season tires are identified by
ALL SEASON and/or M&S on the tire sidewall.
Snow tires have better snow traction than all
season tires and may be more appropriate in
some areas.
Summer tires INFINITI specifies summer tires on some mod-
els to provide superior performance on dry
roads. Summer tire performance in snow and
ice will be substantially reduced. Summer tires
do not have the tire traction rating M&S on the
tire sidewall. If you operate your vehicle in snowy or icy
conditions, INFINITI recommends the use of
snow or all season tires on all four wheels.
Snow tires If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to
select tires equivalent in size and load rating to
the original equipment tires. If you do not, it
can adversely affect the safety and handling of
your vehicle.
Generally, snow tires will have lower speed
ratings than factory equipped tires and may
not match the potential maximum vehicle
speed. Never exceed the maximum speed
rating of the tire.
If you operate your vehicle in snowy or icy
conditions, INFINITI recommends the use of
snow or all season tires on all four wheels.
For additional traction on icy roads, studded
tires may be used. However, some provinces
and states prohibit their use. Check local, state
and provincial laws before installing studded
tires. Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires. TIRE CHAINS Use of tire chains may be prohibited according
to location. Check the local laws before install-
ing tire chains. When installing tire chains,
make sure they are of proper size for the tires
on your vehicle and are installed according to
the chain manufacturer's suggestions. Use
only SAE class S chains. Class ªSº chains
are used on vehicles with restricted tire to
vehicle clearance. Vehicles that can use Class
ªSº chains are designed to meet the SAE
standard minimum clearances between the
tire and the closest vehicle suspension or body
component required to accommodate the use
of a winter traction device (tire chains or
cables). The minimum clearances are deter-
mined using the factory equipped tire size.
Other types may damage your vehicle. Use
chain tensioners when recommended by the
tire chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit.
Loose end links of the tire chain must be
secured or removed to prevent the possibility
of whipping action damage to the fenders or
undercarriage. If possible, avoid fully loading
your vehicle when using tire chains. In addi-
tion, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise, your
vehicle may be damaged and/or vehicle han-
dling and performance may be adversely af-
fected.
Never install tire chains on a T-type spare
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CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES
Tire rotation (Sedan) INFINITI recommends that tires be rotated
every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).
Wheel nut tightening torque:
80 ft-lb (108 N z m)
See ªFlat tireº in the ª6. In case of emergencyº
section for tire replacing procedures.
Tire rotation (Coupe) Tires cannot be rotated in this vehicle, as front
tires are different size from rear tires and the
direction of wheel rotation is fixed in each tire. A pin is on the front brake rotor to prevent the
rear wheels from being installed in place of the
front wheels. The spare tire can be installed in
place of the front and rear wheels. When
installing the spare tire in the front wheel, the
hole in the spare tire wheel must be aligned
with the pin on the brake rotor.
WARNING O After rotating the tires, adjust the tire
pressure.
O Retighten the wheel nuts when the
vehicle has been driven for 600 miles
(1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire,
etc.).
O Do not include the T-type spare tire or
any other small size spare tire in the
tire rotation.
O For additional information regarding
tires, refer to ªImportant Tire Safety-
Informationº (US) or ªTire Safety In-
formationº (Canada) in the INFINITI
Warranty Information Booklet. Tire wear and damage
WARNING O Tires should be periodically in-
spected for wear, cracking, bulging,
or objects caught in the tread. If ex-
cessive wear, cracks, bulging, or
deep cuts are found, the tire should
be replaced.
O The original tires have a built-in tread
wear indicator. When the wear indica-DI0048-C MDI0004
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