INFINITI M 2010 Owners Manual

Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
The fluid level should be checked using the HOT
range (
s1: HOT MAX.,s2: HOT MIN.) at fluid
temperatures of 122 to 176ÉF (50 to 80ÉC) or
using the COLD range (
s3: COLD MAX.,s4:
COLD MIN.) at fluid temperatures of 32 to 86ÉF
(0 to 30ÉC).
If the fluid is below the MIN line, add Genuine
NISSAN PSF or equivalent. Remove the cap and
fill through the opening.
CAUTION
c Do not overfill.
c Use Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent. For further brake fluid information, see ªCA-
PACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTSº in the ª9. Technical and
consumer informationº section of this manual.
WARNING
c
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.
c Clean the filler cap before removing.
c Brake fluid is poisonous and should be
stored carefully in marked containers out of
the reach of children.
CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on any 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
s2or the brake warning
light comes on, add Genuine NISSAN Super
Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3fluid
up to the MAX line
s1. If fluid must be added
frequently, the system should be checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
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Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodi-
cally. Add window washer fluid when the low
window washer fluid warning light comes on.
To fill the window washer fluid reservoir, lift the
cap off the reservoir tank and pour the window
washer fluid into the tank opening.
Add a washer solvent to the washer for better
cleaning. In the winter season, add a wind-
shield washer antifreeze. Follow the manufac-
turer's instructions for the mixture ratio.
Refill the reservoir more frequently when driv-
ing conditions require an increased amount of
window washer fluid.Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN Wind-
shield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze
or equivalent.
CAUTION
c
Do not substitute engine anti-freeze coolant
for window washer solution. This may result
in damage to the paint.
c Do not fill the window washer reservoir tank
with washer fluid concentrates at full
strength. Some methyl alcohol based
washer fluid concentrates may permanently
stain the grille if spilled while filling the win-
dow washer reservoir tank.
c Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with wa-
ter to the manufacturer's recommended lev-
els before pouring the fluid into the window
washer reservoir tank. Do not use the win-
dow washer reservoir tank to mix the washer
fluid concentrate and water. c
Keep the battery surface clean and dry.
Clean the battery with a solution of baking
soda and water.
c Make certain the terminal connections are
clean and securely tightened.
c If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or
longer, disconnect the negative ( 2) battery
terminal cable to prevent discharging it.
WARNING
c Do not expose the battery to flames or elec-
trical sparks. Hydrogen gas generated by
the battery is explosive. Do not allow battery
fluid to contact your skin, eyes, fabrics, or
painted surfaces. After touching a battery or
battery cap, do not touch or rub your eyes.
Thoroughly wash your hands. If the acid con-
tacts your eyes, skin or clothing, immedi-
ately flush with water for at least 15 minutes
and seek medical attention.
c Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid in the
battery is low. Low battery fluid can cause a
higher load on the battery which can gener-
ate heat, reduce battery life, and in some
cases lead to an explosion.
c When working on or near a battery, always
wear suitable eye protection and remove all
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cBattery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.
c Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Check the fluid level in each cell. (Remove the
battery cover if it is necessary.) It should be
between the UPPER LEVEL
s1and LOWER LEVEL
s2lines.
If it is necessary to add fluid, add only distilled
water to bring the level to the indicator in each
filler opening. Do not overfill.
1. Remove the cell plugssA.
2. Add distilled water up to the UPPER LEVEL
s1line.
If the side of the battery is not clear, check
the distilled water level by looking directly
above the cell; the condition
s1indicates
OK and the conditions
s2needs more to be
added.
3. Tighten cell plugssA.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or un-
der severe conditions require frequent checks
of the battery fluid level.
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JUMP STARTING
If jump starting is necessary, see ªJUMP START-
INGº in the ª6. In case of emergencyº section. If
the engine does not start by jump starting, the
battery may have to be replaced. Contact an
INFINITI retailer.
CAUTION
cDo not ground accessories directly to the
battery terminal. Doing so will bypass the
variable voltage control system and the ve-
hicle battery may not charge completely.
c Use electrical accessories with the engine
running to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
The variable voltage control system measures
the amount of electrical discharge from the
battery and controls voltage generated by the
generator.
1. Power steering fluid pump
2. Alternator
3. Crankshaft pulley
4. Air conditioner compressor
5. Drive belt auto-tensioner
VQ35HR engine
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1. Water pump
2. Alternator
3. Crankshaft pulley
4. Power steering fluid pump
5. Air conditioner compressor
WARNING
Be sure the ignition switch is in the LOCK posi-
tion before servicing drive belts. The engine
could rotate unexpectedly.
1. Visually inspect each belt for signs ofunusual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness.
If the belt is in poor condition or loose,
have it replaced or adjusted by an INFINITI
retailer.
2. Have the belts checked regularly for con- dition and tension.WARNING
Be sure the engine and the ignition switch are
off and that the parking brake is engaged
securely.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to remove the
spark plugs. An incorrect socket can damage
the spark plugs.
VK45DE engine
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SPARK PLUGS
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REPLACING SPARK PLUGS
If replacement is required, see an INFINITI re-
tailer for servicing.
Platinum-tipped spark plugs (for
VK45DE engine model)
It is not necessary to replace the iridium-tipped
spark plugs as frequently as the conventional
type spark plugs since they will last much
longer. Follow the maintenance log shown in
the ªINFINITI Service and Maintenance Guideº.
Do not reuse the spark plugs by cleaning or
regapping.
Always replace spark plugs with recommended
or equivalent ones.
Iridium-tipped spark plugs (for
VQ35HR engine model)
It is not necessary to replace the iridium-tipped
spark plugs as frequently as the conventional
type spark plugs since they will last much
longer. Follow the maintenance schedule in
ªINFINITI Service and Maintenance Guideº, but
do not reuse them by cleaning or regapping.
Always replace spark plugs with recommended
or equivalent ones.Remove the retainers
s1as illustrated and pull
out the filter element
s2.
The filter element should not be cleaned and
reused. Replace it according to the mainte-
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AIR CLEANER
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nance log shown in the ªINFINITI Service and
Maintenance Guideº. When replacing the filter,
wipe the inside of the air cleaner housing and
the cover with a damp cloth.
WARNING
cOperating the engine with the air cleaner
removed can cause you or others to be
burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the
air, it stops flame if the engine backfires. If it
isn't there, and the engine backfires, you
could be burned. Do not drive with the air
cleaner removed, and be careful when work-
ing on the engine with the air cleaner
removed.
c Never pour fuel into the throttle body or at-
tempt to start the engine with the air cleaner
removed. Doing so could result in serious
injury.
CLEANING
If your windshield is not clear after using the
windshield washer or if a wiper blade chatters
when running, wax or other material may be on
the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a
washer solution or a mild detergent. Your wind-
shield is clean if beads do not form when
rinsing with clear water.
Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth
soaked in a washer solution or a mild deter-
gent. Then rinse the blade with clear water. If
your windshield is still not clear after cleaning
the blades and using the wiper, replace the
blades.
CAUTION
Worn windshield wiper blades can damage the
windshield and impair driver vision.
VK45DE engine
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REPLACING
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
1. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-tion and turn the windshield wiper switch
on. Push the ignition switch to the LOCK
position when the wiper is in the fully up
position. The wiper will stop as illustrated.
The wiper should be in the fully up position to
avoid scratching the engine hood or wiper
arm.
2. Pull the wiper arm.
3. Push the release tab
sA, and then move
the wiper blade down the wiper arm
s1
while pushing the release tab to remove.
4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until a click sounds.
5. Rotate the wiper blade so the dimple is in the groove.
CAUTION
cAfter wiper blade replacement, return the
wiper arm to its original position;
otherwise it may be damaged when the hood
is opened.
c Make sure the wiper blades contact the
glass; otherwise the arm may be damaged
from wind pressure.
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If you wax the surface of the hood, be careful
not to let wax get into the washer nozzle
sA.
This may cause clogging or improper wind-
shield washer operation. If wax gets into the
nozzle, remove it with a needle or small pin
sB. If the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked by an INFINITI retailer.
SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKES
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the
brake pedal is applied.
WARNING
See an INFINITI retailer for a brake system
check if the brake pedal height does not return
to normal.
BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNINGS
The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound
will first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After more wear of the brake pad,
the sound will always be heard even if the brake
pedal is not depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the wear warn-
ing sound is heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions, occa-
sional brake squeak, squeal or other noise may
be heard. Occasional brake noise during light to moderate stops is normal and does not affect
the function or performance of the brake sys-
tem.
Proper brake inspection intervals should be fol-
lowed.
For additional information, see the main-
tenance log section of your ªINFINITI Service
and Maintenance Guideº.
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Some vehicles are equipped with engine com-
partment and passenger compartment fuse
boxes that use only type
sAfuses. Other ve-
hicles are equipped with type
sAfuses in the
engine compartment fuse box and type
sB
fuses in the passenger compartment fuse box.
Type
sAfuses are provided as spare fuses. They
are stored in the passenger compartment fuse
box.
Type
sAfuses can be installed in the engine
compartment and passenger compartment fuse
boxes. If a type
sAfuse is used to replace a typesB
fuse, the typesAfuse will not be level with the
fuse pocket as shown in the illustration. This
will not affect the performance of the fuse.
Make sure the fuse is installed in the fuse box
securely.
Type
sBfuses cannot be installed in the under-
hood fuse boxes. Only use type
sAfuses in the
underhood fuse boxes.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage
rating than that specified on the fuse box cover.
This could damage the electrical system or
cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK position and the headlight
switch is turned off.
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FUSES
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