engine oil INFINITI G37 2012 Owner's Manual

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]Power steering fluid (PSF)
Refill to the proper oil level according to the instructions in the “ 8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself ” section. Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*8
Brake and clutch fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*9 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)*10
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 equivalent
*1:
For additional information, see “ Engine oil ” (P.8-11) for changing engine oil.
*2: INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil available at an INFINITI retailer.
*3: For additional information, see “ Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ” (P.9-6).
*4: 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
transmission, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
*5: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 32 8 F (0 8 C).
*6: See an INFINITI retailer for service for synthetic oil.
*7: Using transfer fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and transfer durability, and may damage the transfer, which is not covered by the INFINITI new
vehicle limited warranty.
*8: DEXRON TM
VI type ATF may also be used.
*9: Available in mainland USA through an INFINITI retailer.
*10: For additional information, see “ Vehicle identification ” (P.9-12) for air conditioner specification label.
Technical and consumer information
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]9-6 Technical and consumer informationlimited warranty.
. E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85%
fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline.
. U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi-
fied by a small, square, orange and black
label with the common abbreviation or
the appropriate percentage for that
region. STI0505
1. API certification mark
2. API service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-
COMMENDATION GUID-5DAF484B-5225-4882-BA4B-DB4830EFE0AF
Selecting the correct oil GUID-7E56B07C-FA31-476B-909A-6FD2C08A7626
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance,
see “ Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ” (P.9-2). INFINITI recommends
the use of an energy conserving oil in
order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) certifi-
cation or International Lubricant Standar-
dization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)
certification and SAE viscosity standard.
These oils have the API certification mark
on the front of the container. Oils which do
not have the specified quality label should
not be used as they could cause engine
damage.
Oil additives GUID-11AD1E70-8EAE-4D70-880A-3AA3882862D5
INFINITI does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used
and maintenance intervals are followed.

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]Oil which may contain foreign matter or
has been previously used should not be
used.
Oil viscosity GUID-6FE50DBA-A088-4DF7-B955-855B7BC409B7
The engine oil viscosity or thickness
changes with temperature. Because of this,
it is important that the engine oil viscosity
be selected based on the temperatures at
which the vehicle will be operated before
the next oil change. Choosing an oil
viscosity other than that recommended
could cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter GUID-FFA0543F-C4EE-4AB0-A3D3-B35085A1CBFE
Your new vehicle is equipped with a high-
quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use the genuine oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in
change intervals.
Change intervals GUID-9DC392AF-E881-459C-941F-E42A7567649C
The oil and oil filter change intervals for
your engine are based on the use of the
specified quality oils and filters. Oil and
filter other than the specified quality, or oil
and filter change intervals longer than
recommended could reduce engine life.
Damage to engines caused by improper
maintenance or use of incorrect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is not covered
by the new INFINITI vehicle limited warran-
ties.
Your engine was filled with a high quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not
have to change the oil before the first
recommended change interval. Oil and
filter change intervals depend upon how
you use your vehicle. Operation under the
following conditions may require more
frequent oil and filter changes.
. repeated short distance driving at cold
outside temperatures,
. driving in dusty conditions,
. extensive idling,
. stop and go “ rush hour ” traffic,
Refer to the “ INFINITI Service and Main-
tenance Guide ” for the maintenance sche-
dule.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE-
COMMENDATIONS GUID-A6645D62-AEB6-4D99-B362-51EC90BEBB5E
The air conditioning system in your
INFINITI vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the
lubricant, NISSAN A/C system oil Type S
or the exact equivalents. CAUTION The use of any other refrigerant or lubricant
will cause severe damage to the air con-
ditioning system and will require the repla-
cement of all air conditioner system
components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
INFINITI vehicle will not harm the earth ’ s
ozone layer. Although this refrigerant does
not affect the earth ’ s atmosphere, certain
governmental regulations require the re-
covery and recycling of any refrigerant
during automotive air conditioning system
service. Your INFINITI retailer has the
trained technicians and equipment needed
to recover and recycle your air conditioning
system refrigerant.
Contact an INFINITI retailer when servicing
your air conditioning system.
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]10-2 CCabin air filter ...................................................... 4-40
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ......... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ......................................... 4-89
Card holder .......................................................... 2-49
Cargo net retainers .............................................. 2-51
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ................... 5-4
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ................ 4-86
Center multi-function control panel ........................ 4-3
Child restraints .................................................... 1-23
LATCH system ................................................. 1-25
Precautions on child restraints ........................ 1-23
Child safety ......................................................... 1-21
Child safety rear door lock ..................................... 3-6
Chimes
Audible reminders .......................................... 2-19
Seat belt warning light and chime .................. 2-17
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays .............................. 2-44
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 .......................................................... 8-15
Coat hooks .......................................................... 2-50
Cockpit .................................................................. 2-3
Cold weather driving ............................................ 5-58
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) ...... 4-60
Compact spare tire .............................................. 8-43
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 .............................................. 7-6
Cruise control ...................................................... 5-21
Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ...... 5-41
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system ............. 5-23
Cup holders ......................................................... 2-45
Current fuel consumption ..................................... 2-26
DDaytime running light system .............................. 2-37
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................... 2-34
Dimensions .......................................................... 9-11
Distance to empty ................................................ 2-26
Door/trunk open warning ..................................... 2-23
Dot matrix liquid crystal display .......................... 2-20
Drive belts ........................................................... 8-19
Drive positioner ................................................... 3-31
Driving
All-wheel drive (AWD) ...................................... 5-45
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-58
Driving with automatic transmission ............... 5-14
Driving with manual transmission ................... 5-18 Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5-3
DS (Drive Sport) mode ......................................... 5-16
DVD player operation ........................................... 4-62
E Economy, Fuel ...................................................... 5-45
Elapsed time ........................................................ 2-26
Elapsed time and trip odometer ........................... 2-26
Emission control information label ....................... 9-13
Emission control system warranty ........................ 9-25
Engine
Before starting the engine .............................. 5-12
Break-in schedule ........................................... 5-45
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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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]Engine start operation indicator (Manual
Transmission models) ..................................... 2-23
If your vehicle overheats ................................. 6-10
Starting the engine ......................................... 5-13
Entry/exit function ............................................... 3-31
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .................................. 9-27
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 5-3
FF.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ................ 9-13
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter ................................. 8-21
Changing engine oil and filter ......................... 8-11
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ....... 2-39
Flat tire .................................................................. 6-2
Flat towing ........................................................... 9-23
Floor mat cleaning ................................................. 7-5
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .................. 8-14
Brake and clutch fluid ..................................... 8-15
Brake fluid ...................................................... 8-15
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Engine coolant .................................................. 8-9
Engine oil ....................................................... 8-11
Power steering fluid ........................................ 8-14
Window washer fluid ...................................... 8-16
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................... 4-57
Fog light switch ................................................... 2-39
Front passenger air bag and status light .............. 1-49 Front power seat adjustment .................................. 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ........................... 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints .......................... 1-12
Fuel
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Fuel economy .................................................. 5-45
Fuel economy information (display) ................. 4-11
Fuel octane rating ............................................. 9-4
Fuel recommendation ........................................ 9-4
Fuel-filler cap .................................................. 3-23
Fuel-filler door ................................................ 3-23
Gauge ............................................................... 2-9
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ................................ 3-25
Fuses ................................................................... 8-24
Fusible links ........................................................ 8-24
GGarage door opener, HomeLink ®
Universal Transceiver ........................................... 2-59
Gas cap ............................................................... 3-23
Gauge .................................................................... 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................... 2-8
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 2-9
Odometer .......................................................... 2-7
Speedometer .................................................... 2-7
Tachometer ....................................................... 2-8
Trip computer ................................................. 2-26
General maintenance ...................................... 8-3, 8-4
Glove box ............................................................ 2-47
Golf bag stowing ................................................. 2-51 H Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth ®
(models with navigation system) .......................... 4-90
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth ®
(models without navigation system) ................... 4-100
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................. 2-39
Head restraints ...................................................... 1-9
Headlights
Bulb replacement ............................................ 8-30
Headlight switch ............................................. 2-35
Xenon headlights ............................................ 2-34
Heated seats ....................................................... 2-40
Heater, Automatic climate control ........................ 4-31
HomeLink ®
Universal Transceiver ......................... 2-59
Hood release ....................................................... 3-18
Hook, Coat hooks ................................................ 2-50
Horn .................................................................... 2-40
I Ignition switch
(Push-button) .................................................... 5-9
Manual transmission models .......................... 5-18
Immobilizer system .............................................. 2-30
In-cabin microfilter ............................................... 4-40
Indicator
Dot matrix display .......................................... 2-20
Lights ............................................................. 2-18
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ..................... 2-30
INFINITI voice recognition system ....................... 4-114
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ................. 3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner ........ 3-33
Meter, Trip computer ............................................ 2-26
Meters and gauges ................................................ 2-6
Instrument brightness control ......................... 2-38
Mirror
Inside mirror ................................................... 3-28
Outside mirrors ............................................... 3-29
Vanity mirror ................................................... 3-31
Monitor, Rearview monitor ................................... 4-23
Moonroof ............................................................. 2-55
NNew vehicle break-in ............................................ 5-45
No key warning .................................................... 2-22
OOdometer ............................................................... 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 ...................... 6-10
Owner ’ s Manual/Service Manual
order information ................................................. 9-28
PPanic alarm ......................................................... 3-15
Parking
Brake break-in ................................................ 5-51
Parking brake operation .................................. 5-20
Parking brake release warning ........................ 2-23
Parking on hills .............................................. 5-47
Personal lights ..................................................... 2-57
Phone
Bluetooth ®
hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ..................... 4-90
Bluetooth ®
hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) .............. 4-100
Car phone or CB radio .................................... 4-89
Power
Front seat adjustment ....................................... 1-3
Power door lock ................................................ 3-4
Power outlet ................................................... 2-43
Power steering fluid ........................................ 8-14
Power steering system .................................... 5-50
Power windows ............................................... 2-52
Precautions
Audio operation .............................................. 4-41
Braking precautions ........................................ 5-51
Child restraints ............................................... 1-23
Cruise control ................................................. 5-21
Maintenance ..................................................... 8-6 Seat belt usage .............................................. 1-14
Supplemental restraint system ........................ 1-41
When starting and driving ................................. 5-3
Pre-crash seat belts ............................................. 1-16
Predictive course line settings ............................. 4-29
Preview function .................................................. 5-52
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) .................................................... 5-44
Preview Function warning light ............................. 2-16
Push starting ....................................................... 6-10
Push warning (Automatic
Transmission models) .......................................... 2-22
Push-button ignition switch .......................... 5-9, 5-10
R Radio ................................................................... 4-41
Car phone or CB radio .................................... 4-89
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...................................................... 4-57
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ........................... 2-33
Rapid air pressure loss .......................................... 5-7
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(US only) ............................................................. 9-27
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock ............ 3-6
Rear seats ............................................................. 1-7
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................... 2-34
Rearview monitor ................................................. 4-23
Recorders, Event data .......................................... 9-27
Registering your vehicle in another country ......... 9-11
Remote keyless entry system ............................... 3-14
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]11 Gas station information GUID-DD68199B-CD7B-4ADD-95E6-126A4076593D
FUEL RECOMMENDATION: GUID-1B6BB97F-75F9-4567-9053-03BBB2C3A45D
VQ25HR engine GUID-DECF13E8-0D22-45CE-9350-2A04A0BCABEB
INFINITI recommends the use of unleaded
premium gasoline with an octane rating of
at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number
(Research octane number 96).
If unleaded premium gasoline is not
available, you may use unleaded regular
gasoline with an octane rating of at least
87 AKI number (Research octane number
91), but you may notice a decrease in
performance.
VQ37VHR engine GUID-A82B36D0-F5D9-47B7-A46D-54B892BED13A
Use unleaded premium gasoline with an
octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock
Index) number (Research octane number
96).
If premium gasoline is not available,
unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of 87 AKI number (Research octane
number 91) may be temporarily used, but
only under the following precautions:
. Have the fuel tank filled only partially
with unleaded regular gasoline, and fill
up with unleaded premium gasoline as
soon as possible. . Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt
acceleration.
However, for maximum vehicle perfor-
mance, the use of unleaded premium
gasoline is recommended.
CAUTION . Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control systems, and may also affect
warranty coverage.
. Under no circumstances should a leaded
gasoline be used, since this will damage
the three way catalyst.
. Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed to run on E-85
fuel. Using E-85 fuel can damage the fuel
system components and is not covered
by the INFINITI vehicle limited warranty.
For additional information, see “ Capacities
and recommended fuel/lubricants ” (P.9-2).ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION: GUID-E3AAAF04-EC4A-4F4A-9D25-EB2E888A7574
. Engine oil with API Certification Mark
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
See “ Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ” (P.9-2) for engine oil and oil
filter recommendation.
COLD TIRE PRESSURES: GUID-959E7B8F-7B50-4AFD-8817-D07D3757D905
The label is typically located on the driver
side center pillar or on the driver ’ s door.
For additional information, see “ Wheels
and tires ” (P.8-33).
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCE-
DURES RECOMMENDATION: GUID-BA3159B7-2BCC-4411-A559-5871D6C9235F
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the recommendations
outlined in the “ Break-in schedule ” (P.5-
45) of this Owner ’ s Manual. Follow these
recommendations for the future reliability
and economy of your new vehicle.GAS STATION INFORMATION