engine INFINITI M 2010 Owners Manual

Your INFINITI represents a new way of thinking
about vehicle design. It integrates advanced
engineering and superior craftsmanship with a
simple, refined aesthetic sensitivity associated
with traditional Japanese culture.
The result is a different notion of luxury and
beauty. The car itself is important, but so is the
sense of harmony that the vehicle evokes in its
driver, and the sense of satisfaction you feel
with the INFINITI Ð from the way it looks and
drives to the high level of retailer service.
To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to the
fullest, we encourage you to read this Owner's
Manual immediately. It explains all of the fea-
tures, controls and performance characteristics
of your INFINITI; it also provides important
instructions and safety information.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet is in-
cluded in your Owner's literature portfolio. The
INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide ex-
plains details about maintaining and servicing
your vehicle. Always carry it with you when you
take your vehicle to an INFINITI retailer. The War-
ranty Information Booklet contents provide
complete information about all warranties cov-
ering this vehicle, the requirements to keep the
warranties in effect as well as the INFINITI Road-
side Assistance program.Additionally, a separate Customer Care and
Lemon Law Information Booklet will explain how
to resolve any concerns you may have with your
vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your
state's lemon law.
READ FIRST Ð THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, read your Owner's
Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity
with controls and maintenance requirements,
assisting you in the safe operation of your
vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS
FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to help
ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and
your passengers!
c
NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
c ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and
never drive too fast for conditions.
c ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
and avoid using vehicle features or taking
other actions that could distract you.
c ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate
child restraint systems. Pre-teen children
should be seated in the rear seat.
c ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to all
occupants of the vehicle.
c ALWAYS review this Owner's Manual for im-
portant safety information.
FOREWORD
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Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
those above call attention to an item in the
illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm. In addition, certain fluids con-
tained in vehicles and certain products of com-
ponent wear contain or emit chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries,
may contain perchlorate material. The following
advisory is provided: ªPerchlorate Material -
special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.º
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GracenoteT is a registered
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XM RadioT requires
subscription, sold sepa-
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Not available in Alaska,
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2009 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner's Manual
may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system,
or transmitted in any form, or by any means,
electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or
otherwise, without the prior written permission of
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
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0 Illustrated table of contents
Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
system (SRS)..................................... 0-2
Exterior front...................................... 0-3
Exterior rear ...................................... 0-4
Passenger compartment ........................... 0-5
Cockpit ........................................... 0-7 Instrument panel
.................................. 0-8
Meters and gauges ............................... 0-10
Engine compartment ............................... 0-11
VK45DE engine* ................................ 0-11
VQ35HR engine* .............................. 0-12
Warning and indicator lights ......................0-13
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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge(P. 2-7)
2. Tachometer (P. 2-6)
3. Warning/Indicator lights (P. 2-12)
4. Speedometer (P. 2-6) 5. Fuel gauge (P. 2-7)
6. Meter illumination control knob (P. 2-8)
7. Dot matrix liquid crystal display
(P. 2-21)
8. Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-6) 9. TRIP/RESET knob for twin trip odometer
(P. 2-6)
SIC3605
METERS AND GAUGES
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VK45DE ENGINE*
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P. 8-25)
2. Battery (P. 8-17)Ð Jump starting (P. 6-7)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-12) 4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)
5. Window washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-17)
6. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-10)
7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)8. Radiator filler cap (P. 8-10)
Ð Vehicle overheat (P. 6-10)
9. Engine drive belt location (P. 8-19)
10. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-12)
11. Air cleaner (P. 8-21)
* Shown with the engine compartment access panels removed. For removal and replacement
instructions, see ªENGINE COMPARTMENT
CHECK LOCATIONSº in the ª8. Maintenance
and do-it-yourselfº section.
SDI2154
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Illustrated table of contents0-11
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VQ35HR ENGINE*
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P. 8-25)
2. Battery (P. 8-17)Ð Jump starting (P. 6-7) 3. Radiator filler cap (P. 8-10)
Ð Vehicle overheat (P. 6-10)
4. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-12)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-12)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16) 7. Window washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-17)
8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)
9. Air cleaner (P. 8-21)
10. Engine drive belt location (P. 8-19)
11. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-10)
* Shown with the engine compartment access
panels removed. For removal and replacement
instructions, see ªENGINE COMPARTMENT
CHECK LOCATIONSº in the ª8. Maintenance
and do-it-yourselfº section.
SDI2307
0-12Illustrated table of contents
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WarninglightName Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)* 2-13
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light2-13
Automatic Transmission (AT)
check warning light2-13
Brake warning light
2-14
Charge warning light2-14
Door open warning light2-14
Engine oil pressure warning
light2-14
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange)*2-15
Intelligent Key system warning
light 2-15
Lane departure warning light
(orange)*2-15
Warning
lightName Page
Low fuel warning light 2-15
Low tire pressure warning light 2-15
Low washer fluid warning light 2-17
Preview Function warning light
(orange)*2-17
Rear Active Steer warning light* 2-17
Seat belt warning light
2-17
Supplemental air bag warning
light 2-17
IndicatorlightName Page
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) indicator light 2-18
Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator light2-18
Cruise main switch indicator
light (green)2-18
IndicatorlightName Page
Cruise set switch indicator light 2-18
Front passenger air bag status
light 2-18
High beam indicator light
2-18
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system MAIN switch indicator
light (green)* 2-19
Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ON indicator light
(green)*2-19
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
2-19
Slip indicator light
2-20
Small light indicator lights 2-20
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-20
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-20
*: if so equipped
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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WARNING
cDo not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous.
The shoulder belt will not be against your
body. In an accident, you could be thrown
into it and receive neck or other serious inju-
ries. You could also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries.
c For the most effective protection when the
vehicle is in motion, the seat should be up-
right. Always sit well back in the seat with
both feet on the floor and adjust the seat
properly. See ªPRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGEº later in this section. c
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to
make sure it is securely locked.
c Do not leave children unattended inside the
vehicle. They could unknowingly activate
switches or controls. Unattended children
could become involved in serious accidents.
c The seatback should not be reclined any
more than needed for comfort. Seat belts are
most effective when the passenger sits well
back and straight up in the seat. If the seat-
back is reclined, the risk of sliding under the
lap belt and being injured is increased.
CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not
to contact any moving parts to avoid possible
injuries and/or damages.
FRONT SEATS
Front power seat adjustment
Operating tips :
c The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
then reactivate the switch.
c Do not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.
See ªAUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONERº in the ª3.
Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsº section for
the seat position memory function.
SSS0133
SEATS
1-2Safety Ð Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit........................................... 2-2
Instrument panel .................................. 2-3
Meters and gauges ................................ 2-5
Speedometer and odometer ..................... 2-6
Tachometer .................................... 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............... 2-7
Fuel gauge ..................................... 2-7
Meter/ring illumination and needle sweep ........ 2-8
Compass (if so equipped) .......................... 2-9
Zone variation change procedure ...............2-10
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .....2-12
Checking bulbs ............................... 2-13
Warning lights ................................ 2-13
Indicator lights ................................ 2-18
Audible reminders ............................. 2-20
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ...................2-21
Indicators for operation ........................ 2-22
Security systems ................................. 2-24
Vehicle security system ........................ 2-24
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............2-25
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-27
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ................2-28
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch . . . 2-28 Headlight and turn signal switch
..................2-29
Xenon headlights ............................. 2-29
Headlight switch .............................. 2-29
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-33
Fog light switch ............................... 2-33
Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-33
Horn ............................................ 2-34
Heated seats (rear seats) (if so equipped) ..........2-34
Climate controlled seats (front seats) ..............2-35
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-36
SNOW mode switch (if so equipped) ...............2-37
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ..........2-37
Clock ............................................ 2-38
Adjusting the time ............................. 2-38
Power outlets .................................... 2-38
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays .....................2-39
Front ......................................... 2-39
Rear ......................................... 2-39
Storage ......................................... 2-40
Cup holders .................................. 2-40
Sunglasses holder ............................. 2-41
Glove box .................................... 2-41
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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge*
2. Tachometer*
3. Warning/Indicator lights
4. Speedometer*
5. Fuel gauge*6. Meter illumination control knob
7. Dot matrix liquid crystal display
8. Odometer/twin trip odometer
9. TRIP/RESET knob for twin trip odometer
*: The needle indicators in the meters and
gauges may move slightly after the ignition
switch is pushed to the LOCK position. This is
not a malfunction.
SIC3605
METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-5
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