run flat INFINITI G35 2003 Owners Manual

O Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
O Maintenance items should be checked pe-
riodically, e.g., each time you check engine
oil.
O Check that all windows and lights are clean.
O Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also, check tires for proper
inflation.
O Lock all doors.
O Position seat and adjust head restraints.
O Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
O Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
O Check the operation of warning lights when
key is turned to the ON (3) position. 1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Automatic transmission:
Move the selector lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral). (P preferred.)
The starter is designed not to operate if the
selector lever is in one of the driving posi-
tions.
Manual transmission:
Move the shift lever to N (Neutral) position,
and depress the clutch pedal to the floor
while cranking the engine.
The starter is designed not to operate un-
less the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
3. Crank the engine with your foot off the
accelerator pedal by turning the ignition
key to START. Release the key when the
engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails
to run, repeat the above procedure.
O If the engine is very hard to start in ex-
tremely cold weather or when restarting,
depress the accelerator pedal a little (ap-
proximately 1/5 to the floor) and hold it then
crank the engine. Release the key and the
accelerator pedal when the engine starts.
O If the engine is very hard to start because it
is flooded, depress the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. Crank the
engine for 5 to 6 seconds. After cranking
the engine, release the accelerator pedal.
Crank the engine with your foot off the
accelerator pedal by turning the ignition
key to START. Release the key when the
engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails
to run, repeat the above procedure.
CAUTION Do not operate the starter for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine does
not start, turn the key off and wait 10
seconds before cranking again, other-
wise the starter could be damaged.
4. Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Drive at moderate
speed for a short distance first, especially in
cold weather.BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE
Starting and driving
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During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), follow
these recommendations to obtain maximum
engine performance and ensure the future
reliability and economy of your new vehicle.
Failure to follow these recommendations may
result in shortened engine life and reduced
engine performance.
O Avoid driving for long periods at constant
speed, either fast or slow. Do not run the
engine over 4,000 rpm.
O Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
O Avoid quick starts.
O Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
O Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles
(800 km). O Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain
cruising speeds with a constant accelerator
position.
O Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.
Driving at high speed will lower fuel
economy.
O Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking.
Maintain a safe distance behind other ve-
hicles.
O Use a proper gear range which suits road
conditions. On level roads, shift into high
gear as soon as possible.
O Avoid unnecessary engine idling. O Keep your engine tuned up.
O Follow the recommended periodic mainte-
nance schedule.
O Keep the tires inflated at the correct pres-
sure. Low pressure will increase tire wear
and waste fuel.
O Keep the front wheels in correct alignment.
Improper alignment will cause not only tire
wear but also lower fuel economy.
O Air conditioner operation lowers fuel
economy. Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
O When cruising at highway speeds, it is
more economical to use the air conditioner
and leave the windows closed to reduce
drag. SD1001M
BREAK-IN SCHEDULE INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY
Starting and driving
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Blocking wheels Place suitable blocks at both the front and
back of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat
tire to prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is
jacked up.
WARNINGBe sure to block the wheel as the vehicle
may move and could cause personal
injury. Getting the spare tire and tools Remove jacking tools 1 and spare tire 2 from
the storage area located inside the trunk as
illustrated.
If spacers are equipped, remove them before
removing the spare tire.MCE0001 SCE0382A
SCE0383A
In case of emergency
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Installation on rear seat outboard or center
positions .................................................... 1-35
Precautions on child restraints .................. 1-33
Top tether strap anchor point locations .... 1-42
With top tether strap.................................. 1-41
Child safety ..................................................... 1-27
Child safety rear door lock................................ 3-5
Chimes, Audible reminders............................. 2-13
Cigarette lighter and ashtray .......................... 2-24
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ............................ 8-20
Cleaning exterior and interior .................... 7-2, 7-3
Clock ............................................................... 2-23
Clutch fluid ...................................................... 8-11
Coat fook (Coupe) .......................................... 2-30
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-23
Compact Disc (CD) changer operation .......... 4-15
Compact spare tire ......................................... 8-34
Compass display .............................................. 2-6
Console box .................................................... 2-28
Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls
(automatic)................................................... 4-3
Steering audio control ............................... 4-17
Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants/
fluids .......................................................... 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................ 8-6
Checking engine coolant level .................... 8-5
Corrosion protection ......................................... 7-5
Cruise control.................................................. 5-15
Cup holder ...................................................... 2-26 D
Daytime running light system ......................... 2-19
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................. 2-16
Dehumidified defrosting or defogging ............... 4-4
Dimensions and weights ................................. 10-8
Door open warning light ................................. 2-10
Drive belts ....................................................... 8-14
Drive positioner, Automatic ............................. 3-19
Driving
Cold weather driving ................................. 5-23
Driving with automatic transmission .... 5-4, 5-8
Driving with manual transmission ...... 5-5, 5-12
Precautions when starting and driving ........ 5-2
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Economy, Fuel ................................................ 5-17
Emission control information label ................ 10-11
Emission control system warranty ................ 10-20
Engine
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-7
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants/
fluids .......................................................... 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................ 8-6
Changing engine oil and filter ..................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level .................... 8-5
Checking engine oil level ............................ 8-7
Coolant temperature gauge ........................ 2-5
Engine block heater .................................. 5-24
Engine compartment check locations ......... 8-4
Engine cooling system ................................ 8-5 Engine oil..................................................... 8-7
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation... 10-5
Engine oil viscosity .................................... 10-5
Engine serial number .............................. 10-10
Engine specifications................................. 10-7
If your vehicle overheats ........................... 6-10
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-7
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ...................... 5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label......................... 10-10
Filter, Air cleaner housing filter ....................... 8-16
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch) ............................................................. 2-20
Flat tire .............................................................. 6-2
Floor mat cleaning ............................................ 7-4
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............. 8-9
Brake and clutch fluid................................ 8-11
Brake fluid ................................................. 8-11
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants/
fluids .......................................................... 10-2
Engine coolant............................................. 8-5
Engine oil..................................................... 8-7
Power steering fluid................................... 8-10
Window washer fluid ................................. 8-12
FM-AM-satellite radio with cassette player and
Compact Disc (CD) changer........................... 4-11
Fog light switch ............................................... 2-20
Front air bag system (See supplemental restraint
system) ........................................................... 1-17
Front manual seat adjustment .......................... 1-2
Front power seat adjustment ............................ 1-4
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Tachometer ....................................................... 2-4
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant temperature
gauge ................................................................ 2-5
Theft (Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System), Engine
start ................................................................. 2-14
Three way catalyst ............................................ 5-3
Tilting steering wheel ...................................... 3-16
Tire
Flat tire ........................................................ 6-2
Uniform tire quality grading ..................... 10-19
Tires
Spare tire ................................................... 8-34
Tire chains ................................................. 8-31
Tire placard ............................................. 10-11
Tire pressure ............................................. 8-30
Types of tires............................................. 8-30
wheel/tire size............................................ 10-8
Wheels and tires ....................................... 8-30
Top tether strap child restraints ...................... 1-41
Towing
Tow truck towing ....................................... 6-11
Towing a trailer........................................ 10-15
Towing load/specification chart ............... 10-15
Towing safety .......................................... 10-17
Trailer towing ................................................ 10-15
Transceiver, HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver ..................................................... 2-37
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-10
Driving with automatic transmission .... 5-4, 5-8
Driving with manual transmission ...... 5-5, 5-12 Transmission selector lever lock
release ....................................................... 5-12
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry
system) ............................................................. 3-5
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country ............................................................ 10-9
Trunk
Access through rear seat ............................ 1-8
Interior trunk lid release ............................ 3-12
Lid lock opener lever ................................. 3-10
Light ........................................................... 2-37
Secondary trunk lid release ...................... 3-13
Turn signal switch ........................................... 2-19
U
Underbody cleaning .......................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading........................... 10-19
V
Vanity mirror light ............................................ 2-36
Vehicle
Dimensions and weights ........................... 10-8
Dynamics control (VDC) system ............... 5-21
Identification number (VIN) ....................... 10-9
Loading information ................................. 10-14
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle)............ 6-13
Security system ......................................... 2-13
Ventilators ......................................................... 4-2 W
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .......... 1-23
Warning light
Air bag warning light ........................ 1-23, 2-11
Anti-lock brake warning light ....................... 2-9
Brake warning light...................................... 2-9
Door open warning light ............................ 2-10
Seat belt warning light and chime............. 2-11
Warning lights ................................................... 2-9
Warning, Hazard warning flasher switch ........ 2-20
Warning, Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .......................................................... 2-9
Warranty, Emission control system
warranty ........................................................ 10-20
Washer switch, Windshield wiper and washer
switch .............................................................. 2-16
Washing ............................................................ 7-2
Waxing .............................................................. 7-2
Weights (See dimensions and weights) ......... 10-8
Wheel/tire size ................................................ 10-8
Wheels and tires ............................................. 8-30
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels................. 7-3
Window washer fluid ....................................... 8-12
Window(s)
Automatic adjustment function (Coupe) .... 2-33
Automatic operation (For all door windows or
front door windows) ................................... 2-32
Cleaning ...................................................... 7-3
Open/close with key .................................... 3-3
Power windows ......................................... 2-31
Windshield wiper and washer switch.............. 2-16
Wiper
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-16
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