clutch INFINITI G37 2010 User Guide

VQ37VHR ENGINE 1. Fuse/fusible link holder
2. Battery
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Clutch fluid reservoir (Manual Transmis-
sion models)
6. Window washer fluid reservoir
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Air cleaner 9. Radiator filler cap
10. Drive belts
11. Engine coolant reservoir
12. Engine oil dipstick
SSI0345ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
8-6 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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For further brake and clutch fluid information,
see “CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS” in the “9. Technical and
consumer information” section of this manual.
WARNING● Use only new fluid from a sealed container.
Old, inferior or contaminated fluid may dam-
age the brake system. The use of improper
fluids can damage the brake system and af-
fect the vehicle’s stopping ability.
● Clean the filler cap before removing.
● Brake fluid is poisonous and should be
stored carefully in marked containers out of
the reach of children.
CAUTIONDo not spill the fluid on painted surfaces. This
will damage the paint. If fluid is spilled, wash
the surface with water.
BRAKE FLUID Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid
is below the MIN line
 2
or the brake warning
light comes on, add Genuine NISSAN Super
Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 fluid
up to the MAX line
 1
. If fluid must be added
frequently, the system should be checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
CLUTCH FLUID (if so equipped) Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid
level is below the MIN line
 1
, add Genuine
NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equiva-
lent DOT 3 fluid up to the MAX line
 2
. If fluid
must be added frequently, the system should
be checked by an INFINITI retailer. SDI2025 SDI1906A
BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID
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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure instructed in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity. Capacity (Approximate) Recommended specifications
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 20 gal 16-5/8 gal 76 See “FUEL RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
Engine oil*2
Drain and refill
With oil filter change 5-1/8 qt 4-3/8 qt 4.9 •Engine oil with API Certification Mark*1*2
•Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Without oil filter change 4-7/8 qt 4 qt 4.6
Cooling system
Automatic transmission
model With reservoir 9 qt 7-1/2 qt 8.5 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water
Reservoir 7/8 qt 3/4 qt 0.8
Manual transmission
model With reservoir 9-1/8 qt 7-5/8 qt 8.6
Reservoir 7/8 qt 3/4 qt 0.8
Automatic transmission fluid — — — Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF*3
Manual transmission gear oil — — — Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
HQ Multi 75W-85 or API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85
Differential gear oil — — — Front:
Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5
Viscosity SAE 80W-90*4
Rear:
For 7AT 2WD models:
Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Synthetic 75W-90 or API GL-5 synthetic
gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90*5
All other models:
Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5
Viscosity SAE 80W-90*4
Transfer fluid — — — Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF*6
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to the in-
structions in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section. Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*7
Brake and clutch fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*8 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease
Without limited slip differential
NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
With limited slip differential
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — HFC-134a (R-134a)*9
Air conditioning system lubricants — — — NISSAN A/C System Oil
Type S or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid — — — Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or
equivalentCAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
9-2 Technical and consumer information
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10 Index 4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) system .... .5-54
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) warning light . .2-13
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... .5-52
Advanced air bag system .......... .1-45
Air bag system
Advanced air bag system ........ .1-45
Front passenger air bag and status
light ..................... 1-47
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ....... 1-50
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ....... 1-50
Air bag warning labels ............ .1-53
Air bag warning light ......... .1-53 , 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter .......... .8-17
Air conditioner
Air conditioner service .......... .4-38
Air conditioner specification label .... 9-14
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ....... 4-38
Automatic climate control ........ 4-28
In-cabin microfilter ............ 4-38
Operation (See automatic climate
control) ................... 4-28
Alarm, How to stop alarm
(see vehicle security system) ........ .2-28
Alcohol, drugs and driving .......... .5-6
All-wheel drive (AWD) ............ .5-43 All-wheel drive (AWD) driving safety
precautions ................... .5-7
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light .... .2-12
Antenna .................... .4-84
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....... .5-52
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light ...................... .2-12
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ......... .7-2
Interior appearance care ..........7-4
Armrest .................... .1-12
Ashtrays (See cigarette lighter
and ashtrays) ................. .2-42
Audible reminders .............. .2-18
Audio operation precautions ........ .4-39
Audio system ................. .4-39
Audio system, Steering wheel
audio controls ................ .4-83
Autolight system ............... .2-33
Automatic
Automatic adjusting function (front
windows) ................. .2-52
Automatic
climate control ........ 4-30
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .... 8-11
Climate control .............. 4-28
Driving with automatic transmission . . . 5-12
Automatic door locks ............. .3-6
Automatic drive positioner ......... .3-28
Automatic seat positione r.......... .3-28
Average fuel consumption and speed . . . .2-25
Avoiding collision and rollover ........ .5-5 B
Battery ..................... .8-13
Battery
Battery saver system ........... .2-35
Intelligent Key ............... 8-22
Variable voltage control system ..... 8-15
Before starting the engine .......... .5-10
Belts (See drive belts) ............ .8-16
Bluetooth  hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ...... .4-85
Booster seats ................. .1-35
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..... .5-52
Brake and clutch fluid ........... 8-12
Brake system ............... 5-48
Parking brake operation . . . ...... 5-18
Brake warning light ............. .2-12
Break-in schedule .............. .5-42
Brightness control and display ON/OFF
button ...................... .4-7
Brightness control, Instrument panel . . . .2-36
Bulb check/instrument panel . . . ..... .2-11
Bulb replacement .............. .8-23
C
Cabin air filter ................ .4-38
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................. .9-2
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Car phone or CB radio ............ .4-85
Card holder .................. .2-47
Cargo net retainers ............. .2-49
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst . . . .5-2
Center multi-function control panel ..... .4-2
Child restraints ................ .1-20
Child restraints
Booster seats ............... .1-35
Installation using LATCH ......... 1-25
Installation using the seat belts ..... 1-29
LATCH system ............... 1-22
Precautions on child restraints ...... 1-21
Top tether strap .............. 1-24
Child safety .................. .1-15
Child safety rear door lock .......... .3-6
Chimes
Audible reminders ............ .2-18
Seat belt warning light and chime .... 2-16
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ....... .2-42
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ......... .8-21
Cleaning exterior and interior ..... .7-2 , 7-4
Climate control, Automatic
climate control ................ .4-28
Clock ..................... .2-40
Clutch fluid .................. .8-12
Coat hooks .................. .2-48
Cockpit ..................... .2-2
Cold weather driving ............. .5-55
Command (See Bluetooth  Hands-Free
Phone System) ............ .4-87 , 4-101
Compact Disc (CD) player
(See audio system) .............. .4-57
Compact spare tire .............. .8-39
Compass .................... .2-8
Console box ................. .2-45 Controller, Center multi-function control
panel ...................... .4-4
Controls
Control panel button (display) ...... .4-2
Heater
and
air conditioner controls
(See automatic climate control) ..... 4-28
Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-8
Checking engine coolant level .......8-7
Corrosion protection ............. .7-6
Cruise control ................. .5-19
Cruise control
Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC
system) .................. .5-38
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system . . 5-21
Cruise indicator ............... .2-22
Cup holders .................. .2-43
Current fuel consumption .......... .2-25
D
Daytime running light system ........ .2-35
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ........... .2-32
Dimensions .................. .9-11
Display cleaning ................ .4-6
Display controls (See center multi-function
control panel) ................. .4-2
Distance to empty .............. .2-25
Door/trunk open warning .......... .2-22
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ...... .2-19
Drive belts .................. .8-16
Drive positioner ............... .3-28 Driving
All-wheel drive (AWD) .......... .5-43
Cold weather driving ........... 5-55
Driving with automatic transmission . . . 5-12
Driving with manual transmission .... 5-16
Precautions when starting and driving . . 5-2
DS (Drive Sport) mode ............ .5-14
E
Economy, Fuel ................ .5-42
Elapsed time ................. .2-25
Elapsed time and trip odometer ...... .2-25
Emission control information label . . . . . .9-13
Emission control system warranty ..... .9-23
Engine
Before starting the engine ........ .5-10
Break-in schedule ............. 5-42
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ..................
9 -2
Changing engine coolant . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter .......8-9
Checking engine coolant level .......8-7
Checking engine oil level . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Engine block heater ............ 5-56
Engine compartment check locations . . . 8-6
Engine cooling system ...........8-7
Engine oil ..................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator .... 2-23
Engine oil viscosity .............9-6
Engine serial number ........... 9-12
Engine specifications ............9-8
Engine start operation indicator
(Automatic Transmission models) .... 2-21
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Engine start operation indicator (Manual
Transmission models) ........... 2-22
If your vehicle overheats ......... 6-10
Starting the engine ............. 5-11
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..... .2-6
Entry/exit function .............. .3-28
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ......... .9-25
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ....... .5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . .9-13
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter ........ .8-17
Changing engine oil and filter .......8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch) ................ .2-37
Flat tire ..................... .6-2
Flat towing .................. .9-21
Floor mat cleaning ............... .7-5
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . . .8-11
Brake and clutch fluid ........... 8-12
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ..................9-2
Engine coolant ...............8-7
Engine oil ..................8-8
Power steering fluid ............ 8-11
Window washer fluid ........... 8-13
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ..................... .4-54
Fog light switch ............... .2-37
Front passenger air bag and status light . .1-47
Front power seat adjustment ......... .1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ...... .1-3 Front-seat active head restraints ...... .1-11
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Fuel economy ............... 5-42
Fuel economy information (display) ....4-9
Fuel octane rating .............9-4
Fuel recommendation ...........9-4
Fuel-filler cap ................ 3-21
Fuel-filler door ............... 3-21
Gauge ....................2-7
Fuses ..................... .8-20
Fusible links ................. .8-21
G
Garage
door opener, HomeLink  Universal
Transceiver .................. .2-57
Gascap .................... .3-21
Gauge ...................... .2-4
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . .2-6
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Odometer ..................2-5
Speedometer ................2-5
Tachometer .................2-6
Trip computer ............... 2-24
General maintenance ............. .8-2
Glove box ................... .2-45
Golf bag stowing ............... .2-48 H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth 
(with navigation system) .......... .4-85
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth 
(without navigation system) ........ .4-96
Hazard warning flasher switch . . ..... .2-37
Head restraints ................. .1-9
Headlights
Bulb replacement ............ .8-25
Headlight switch .............. 2-33
Xenon headlights ............. 2-32
Heated seats ................. .2-38
Heater
Automatic climate control ........ .4-28
Engine block heater ............ 5-56
HomeLink  Universal Transceiver ...... .2-57
Hood release ................. .3-17
Hook, Coat hooks .............. .2-48
Horn ...................... .2-38
Ignition switch
Automatic transmission models ..... .5-12
Manual transmission models . . . . . . . 5-16
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ......... .5-7
Immobilizer system ............. .2-29
In-cabin microfilter .............. .4-38
Indicator
lights ................ .2-16
Indicator,
Dot matrix display ........ .2-19
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .... .2-29
INFINITI voice recognition standard
mode ..................... .4-109
10-3
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