cooling INFINITI G35 2006 Owners Manual

WARNINGO The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
O On hot, sunny days, temperatures in a
closed vehicle could quickly become
high enough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or animals. Do
not leave children or adults who would
normally require the assistance of
others in your vehicle. Unattended pets
should also not be left alone.
O Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the interior
air to become stale and the windows to
fog up.
O Positioning of the heater and/or air con-
ditioner controls should not be done
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
Start the engine and operate the controls
to activate the air conditioner. AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Cooling and/or dehumidified
heating (AUTO) This mode may be normally used all year
round as the system automatically works
to keep a constant temperature. Air flow
distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.
1. Push the AUTO/ECON button on.
(AUTO will be displayed.)
2. If the A/C button indicator is off, push
the A/C button to activate air condi-
tioner. The A/C button indicator will
come on.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to
set the desired temperature.
O Adjust the temperature to about 75ÉF
(24ÉC) for normal operation.
O The temperature of the passenger
compartment will be maintained auto-
matically. Air flow distribution and fan
speed are also controlled automati-
cally.
Economical operation (ECON) Economical operation reduces some load
to the engine to improve the fuel economy. It allows higher humidity than
normal operation.
Pushing the AUTO/ECON button changes
operations as follows while the A/C
button indicator is on. AUTO ! ECON !
AUTO
Heating (A/C off) The air conditioner does not activate.
When you need to heat only, use this
mode.
1. Push the AUTO/ECON button. (AUTO
will be displayed.)
2. Push the A/C button to turn off the air
conditioner. The A/C button indicator
will turn off.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to
set the desired temperature.
O The temperature of the passenger
compartment will be maintained auto-
matically. Air flow distribution and fan
speed are also controlled automati-
cally.
O Do not set the temperature lower than
the outside air temperature. Otherwise
the system may not work properly.
O Not recommended if windows fog up.
Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems
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WARNINGThe RAS system, although a sophisticated
device, cannot prevent accidents resulting
from careless or dangerous driving tech-
niques. Ultimately the responsibility for
safety of self and others rests in the hands of
the driver. Therefore only through attentive
and careful driving methods can the RAS
system be fully appreciated and safety as-
sured. FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
de-icer or glycerin to it through the key
hole. If the lock becomes frozen, heat the
key before inserting it into the key hole.
ANTI-FREEZE In the winter when it is anticipated that the
temperature will drop below 32ÉF (0ÉC),
check antifreeze to assure proper winter
protection. For additional information, see
ªEngine cooling systemº in the ª8. Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourselfº section.
BATTERY If the battery is not fully charged during
extremely cold weather conditions, the
battery fluid may freeze and damage the
battery. To maintain maximum efficiency,
the battery should be checked regularly.
For additional information, see ªBatteryº
in the ª8. Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº
section.
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER If the vehicle is to be left outside without
antifreeze, drain the cooling system by
opening the drain plug located under the
radiator. Refill before operating the ve-
hicle. See ªEngine cooling systemº in the ª8. Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº sec-
tion for changing engine coolant.
TIRE EQUIPMENT 1. SUMMER tires are of a tread design to
provide superior performance on dry
pavement. However, the performance
of these tires will be substantially re-
duced in snowy and icy conditions. If
you operate your vehicle on snowy or
icy roads, INFINITI recommends the
use of MUD & SNOW or ALL SEASON
tires on all four wheels. Please consult
an INFINITI dealer for the tire type,
size, speed rating and availability in-
formation.
2. For additional traction on icy roads,
studded tires may be used. However,
some provinces and states prohibit
their use. Check local, state and pro-
vincial laws before installing studded
tires.
Skid and traction capabilities of
studded snow tires, on wet or dry sur-
faces, may be poorer than that of non-
studded snow tires.
3. Tire chains may be used if desired.
Make sure they are of proper size for
the tires on your vehicle and are in-COLD WEATHER DRIVING
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WARNINGO Do not continue to drive if your vehicle
overheats. Doing so could cause engine
damage or a vehicle fire.
O To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never remove the radiator cap while the
engine is still hot. When the radiator cap
is removed, pressurized hot water will
spurt out, possibly causing serious in-
jury.
O Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated
by an extremely high temperature gauge
reading), or if you feel a lack of engine
power, detect abnormal noise, etc., take
the following steps:
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road,
apply the parking brake and move the
shift lever to the N (Neutral) position
(automatic transmission to the P
(Park) position).
Do not stop the engine. 2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all
the windows, and move the tempera-
ture control to maximum hot and the
fan control to high speed.
3. If engine overheating is caused by
climbing a long hill on a hot day, run
the engine at a fast idle (approximately
1,500 rpm) until the temperature gauge
indication returns to normal.
4. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen
for steam or coolant escaping from the
radiator before opening the hood. (If
steam or coolant is escaping, turn off
the engine.) Do not open the hood fur-
ther until no steam or coolant can be
seen.
5. Open the engine hood.
WARNING If steam or water is coming from the engine,
stand clear to prevent getting burned.
6. Visually check if the cooling fan is run-
ning. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is
leaking or the cooling fan does not
run, stop the engine. WARNING O Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or to get caught in, the engine
belts or the engine cooling fan.
O The engine cooling fan can start at any
time when the coolant temperature is
high.
7. After the engine cools down, check
the coolant level in the reservoir tank
with the engine running. Add coolant
to the reservoir tank if necessary.
Have your vehicle repaired at an
INFINITI dealer.
If needed, Roadside Assistance is avail-
able. Please see your Warranty Information
Booklet or Roadside Assistance I.D. Card
for the toll-free number to call (U.S.) or War-
ranty Information Booklet (Canada).IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
In case of emergency
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VEHICLE RECOVERY (Freeing a
stuck vehicle) After removing the front license plate (or
the bumper cover), securely install the re-
covery hook
q 1
. (Located with jacking
tools.)
Reinstall the license plate on the lower fit-
ting point. WARNING O Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
O Do not spin your tires at high speed. This
could cause them to explode and result
in serious injury. Parts of your vehicle
could also overheat and be damaged.
CAUTION O Tow chains or cables must be attached
only to the vehicle recovery hooks or
main structural members of the vehicle.
Otherwise, the vehicle body will be dam-
aged.
O Do not use the vehicle tie downs to free a
vehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.
Never tow a vehicle using the vehicle tie
downs or recovery hooks.
O Always pull the cable straight out from
the front of the vehicle. Never pull the ve-
hicle at an angle. O Pulling devices should be routed so they
do not touch any part of the suspension,
steering, brake or cooling systems.
O Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas
straps are not recommended for use in
vehicle towing or recovery.
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow,
mud, etc., use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system.
2. Make sure the area in front and be-
hind the vehicle is clear of obstruc-
tions.
3. Turn the steering wheel right and left
to clear an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and
backward.
O Shift back and forth between R (re-
verse) and D (drive) (automatic trans-
mission models) or 1st (low) and R (re-
verse) (manual transmission models).
O Apply the accelerator as little as pos-
sible to maintain the rocking motion.SCE0524
In case of emergency
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Maintenance requirements ............................... 8-2
General maintenance........................................ 8-2
Explanation of general maintenance
items .......................................................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions .................................. 8-5
Engine compartment check locations................ 8-7
Engine cooling system ..................................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level..................... 8-8
Changing engine coolant............................. 8-9
Engine oil ....................................................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level........................... 8-10
Changing engine oil and filter ................... 8-11
Automatic transmission fluid........................... 8-13
Power steering fluid ........................................ 8-13
Brake and clutch fluid..................................... 8-14
Brake fluid................................................. 8-14
Clutch fluid ............................................... 8-15
Window washer fluid ....................................... 8-15
Battery ............................................................ 8-16
Jump starting ............................................. 8-18
Drive belts ...................................................... 8-19
Spark plugs .................................................... 8-19
Replacing spark plugs ............................... 8-20 Air cleaner...................................................... 8-20
Windshield wiper blades ................................. 8-21
Cleaning .................................................... 8-21
Replacing .................................................. 8-22
Parking brake and brake pedal....................... 8-23
Checking parking brake............................. 8-23
Checking brake pedal................................ 8-23
Brake booster ........................................... 8-24
Fuses .............................................................. 8-25
Engine compartment.................................. 8-25
Passenger compartment ............................ 8-27
Keyfob battery replacement ............................ 8-28
Keyfob (except Intelligent Key) .................. 8-28
Intelligent Key ........................................... 8-29
Lights.............................................................. 8-31
Headlights................................................. 8-33
Exterior and interior lights......................... 8-33
Wheels and tires ............................................ 8-37
Tire pressure ............................................. 8-37
Tire labeling .............................................. 8-41
Types of tires ............................................ 8-43
Tire chains ................................................ 8-44
Changing wheels and tires ........................ 8-45
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The engine cooling system is filled at the
factory with a high-quality, year-round,
anti-freeze coolant solution. The anti-
freeze solution contains rust and corro-
sion inhibitors, therefore additional
cooling system additives are not neces-
sary.
WARNINGO Never remove the radiator or coolant res-
ervoir cap when the engine is hot. Wait
until the engine and radiator cool down.
Serious burns could be caused by high
pressure fluid escaping from the ra-
diator. See precautions in ªIf your ve-
hicle overheatsº found in the ª6. In case
of emergencyº section.
O The radiator is equipped with a pressure
type radiator cap. To prevent engine
damage, use only a genuine NISSAN ra-
diator cap. CAUTION When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to
use only a Genuine Nissan Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent with the
proper mixture ratio of 50% antifreeze and
50% demineralized water/distilled water.
The use of other types of engine coolant may
damage your engine cooling system. Outside temperature
down to
Antifreeze Deminer-
alized
water/
distilled
waterÉC ÉF
þ35 þ30 50% 50%
CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL Check the coolant level in the reservoir
tank when the engine is cold. If the cool-
ant level is below the MIN level
q 2
, open
the cap and add coolant up to the MAX
level
q 1
. If the reservoir tank is empty,
check the coolant level in the radiator
when the engine is cold. If there is insuffi-
cient coolant in the radiator, fill the radia-
tor with coolant up to the filler opening
and also add it to the reservoir tank up to
the MAX level
q 1
. SDI1385B
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
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If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked by an INFINITI
dealer.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT O Major cooling system repairs should be
performed by an INFINITI dealer. The
service procedures can be found in the
appropriate INFINITI Service Manual. O Improper servicing can result in re-
duced heater performance and engine
overheating.
WARNING O To avoid being scalded, never change
the coolant when the engine is hot.
O Never remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Serious burns could be
caused by high pressure fluid escaping
from the radiator.
O Avoid direct skin contact with used cool-
ant. If skin contact is made, wash thor-
oughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible.
O Keep coolant out of reach of children and
pets.
1. Open radiator drain plug
q A
at the
bottom of radiator, and remove ra-
diator filler cap
q B
.
O Be careful not to allow coolant to con-
tact drive belts.
O Waste coolant must be disposed of
properly. Check your local regulations. SDI0114B
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure in-
structed in the ª8. Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº section to determine the proper refill capacity. Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended
specificationsUS
measure Imp
measure Liter
Fuel*1 20 gal 16-5/8 gal 76
Engine oil (Drain and refill)*8
With oil filter change 5 qt 4-1/8 qt 4.7 O API Certification Mark*2, *3
O API grade SG/SH, Energy Conservin gI&IIorAPI grade SJ or SL, Energy Conserving*2, *3
O ILSAC grade GF-I, GF-II & GF-III*2, *3Without oil filter change 4-5/8 qt 3-7/8 qt 4.4
Cooling system
With reservoir 9-1/4 qt 7-5/8 qt 8.7
Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
Reservoir 7/8 qt 3/5 qt 0.8
Automatic transmission fluid Ð Ð Ð Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF*4
Manual transmission gear oil Ð Ð Ð Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
HQ Multi 75W-85 or API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 or 75W-90
Differential gear oil Ð Ð Ð API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90*5
Transfer fluid Ð Ð Ð Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or CANADA NISSAN Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid*6
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper fluid level according to the in-
structions in the ª8. Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº
section. Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*10
Brake and clutch fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*7 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease Ð Ð Ð NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant Ð Ð Ð HFC-134a (R-134a)*9
Air conditioning system lubricants Ð Ð Ð NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or exact equivalent
Windshield washer fluid Ð Ð Ð Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
*1: For additional information, see ªFuel recommendationº later in this section.
*2: For additional information, see ªEngine oil and oil filter recommendationº later in this section.
*3: For additional information, see ªRecommended SAE viscosity numberº later in this section.
*4: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J 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 always above 32ÉF (0ÉC).
*6: DEXRON TM
III/MERCON TM
or equivalent may also be used. Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact an INFINITI dealer for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended
brand(s) of DEXRON TM
III/MERCON TM
automatic transmission fluid.
*7: Available in mainland US through an INFINITI dealer.
*8: For additional information, see ªEngine oilº in the ª8. Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº section for changing engine oil.
*9: For additional information, see ªVehicle identificationº later in this section for air conditioner specification label.
*10: For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), DEXRON TM
III/MERCON TM
or equivalent ATF may also be used.CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
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Installation on rear seat outboard or
center positions ........................................ 1-20
Precautions on child restraints .................. 1-18
Top tether strap anchor point locations ..... 1-27
Child safety ...................................................... 1-12
Child safety rear door lock................................. 3-5
Chimes
Audible reminders ..................................... 2-16
Seat belt warning light and chime ............. 2-13
Cigarette lighter and ashtray ........................... 2-30
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ............................. 8-26
Cleaning exterior and interior ..................... 7-2, 7-4
Clock ............................................................... 2-29
Clutch fluid ...................................................... 8-14
Coat hook ........................................................ 2-38
Cold weather driving........................................ 5-30
Command (See Bluetooth
Hands-Free Phone
System) ........................................................... 4-36
Compact Disc (CD) changer operation .............. 4-25
Compass display ............................................... 2-6
Console box .................................................... 2-36
Control panel buttons (models with navigation
system) ............................................................. 4-2
Controls
Control panel buttons (display with
navigation system)...................................... 4-2
Heater and air conditioner controls
(automatic) ................................................ 4-10
Steering wheel audio controls .................. 4-28
Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................ 8-9
Checking engine coolant level .................... 8-8 Corrosion protection .......................................... 7-5
Cruise control .................................................. 5-20
Cup holder....................................................... 2-32
Curtain side-impact air bag system (See
supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag systems) ........................... 1-48
D
Daytime running light system .......................... 2-24
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch .................................... 2-20
Dimensions and weights ................................... 9-9
Display controls (See control panel buttons),
With navigation system ..................................... 4-2
Door open warning light ................................... 2-11
Door Pockets .................................................... 2-31
Drive belts ....................................................... 8-19
Drive positioner, Automatic.............................. 3-34
Driving
All-wheel drive (AWD) safety precautions .... 5-6
Cold weather driving ................................. 5-30
Driving with automatic transmission ... 5-6, 5-12
Driving with manual transmission ....... 5-7, 5-16
Precautions when starting and driving ........ 5-2
E
Economy, Fuel.................................................. 5-22
Emission control information label ................... 9-12
Emission control system warranty ................... 9-24
Engine
Before starting the engine ......................... 5-10
Break-in schedule ..................................... 5-22 Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................ 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter.................... 8-11
Checking engine coolant level .................... 8-8
Checking engine oil level .......................... 8-10
Coolant temperature gauge......................... 2-4
Engine block heater .................................. 5-32
Engine compartment check locations .......... 8-7
Engine cooling system ................................ 8-8
Engine oil .................................................. 8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation..... 9-5
Engine oil viscosity ..................................... 9-5
Engine serial number ................................. 9-11
Engine specifications .................................. 9-8
If your vehicle overheats ............................ 6-11
Starting the engine .................................... 5-11
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive
positioner ........................................................ 3-34
Event data recorders........................................ 9-26
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ......................... 5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........... 9-11
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter .......................... 8-20
Changing engine oil and filter.................... 8-11
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch) ............................................................. 2-25
Flat tire.............................................................. 6-2
Flat tire, Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ............................................................... 5-3
Flat towing....................................................... 9-22
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