check engine INFINITI M-HEV 2013 Owner's Guide

8-14Maintenance and do-it-yourself
.Waste oil must be disposed of
properly.
.Check your local regulations.
4. (Perform steps 4 to 7 only when the engine oil filter change is needed.)
Loosen the oil filter
*2with an oil filter
wrench. Remove the oil filter by turning
it by hand.
5. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface with a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old rubber gasket
remaining on the mounting surface of the
engine. Failure to do so could lead to engine
damage.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with
clean engine oil.
7. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten
additionally more than 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque:11 to 15 ft-lb
(14.7 to 20.5 N·m) 8. Clean and re-install the drain plug with
a new washer. Securely tighten the
drain plug with a wrench.
Drain plug tightening torque:22 to 29 ft-lb
(29 to 39 N·m)
Do not use excessive force.
9. Refill engine with recommended oil and install the oil filler cap securely.
CAUTION
The dipstick must be inserted in place to
prevent oil spillage from the dipstick hole
while filling the engine with oil.
See “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the“9. Technical
and consumer information” section for
drain and refill capacity. The drain and
refill capacity depends on the oil
temperature and drain time. Use these
specifications for reference only. Al-
ways use the dipstick to determine the
proper amount of oil in the engine.
10. Start the engine and check for leakage around the drain plug and the oil filter.
Correct as required. 11. Turn the engine off and wait more than
15 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
After the operation
1. Install the engine undercover intoposition as the following steps.
a. Pull the center of the small plastic
clip out.
b. Hold the engine undercover into position.
c. Insert the clip through the under- cover into the hole in the frame, then
push the center of the clip in to lock
the clip in place.
d. Install the other bolts that hold the undercover in place. Be careful not
to strip the bolts or over-tighten
them.
2. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
3. Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.
WARNING
. Prolonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause skin cancer.

.Try to avoid direct skin contact with used
oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.
. Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.When checking or replacement is required,
we recommend an INFINITI retailer for
servicing.
CAUTION
.Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF.
Do not mix with other fluids.
. 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 transmis-
sion, which is not covered by the INFINITI
new vehicle limited warranty.
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Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
The fluid level should be checked using the
HOT range (
*1: HOT MAX.,*2: HOT MIN.)
at fluid temperatures of 122 to 1768F (50
to 808C) or using the COLD range (
*3:
COLD MAX.,
*4: COLD MIN.) at fluid
temperatures of 32 to 868F(0to30 8C).
If the fluid is below the MIN line, add
Genuine NISSAN E-PSF. Remove the cap
and fill through the opening.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-15
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID POWER STEERING FLUID

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A: Indicated in blue
B: Indicated in red
C: Indicated in white
CHECKING BATTERY FLUID LEVEL
.*Aindicates that the battery is OK.
.
*Bindicates that the battery replacing
is necessary.
.
*Cindicates that the battery charging
is necessary.
If it is necessary to replace, contact an
INFINITI retailer.
JUMP STARTING
If jump starting is necessary, see “Jump
starting” in the“6. In case of emergency”
section. If the hybrid system does not start
by jump starting, the 12-volt battery may
have to be replaced. Contact an INFINITI
retailer.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.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-19
SPARK PLUGS

8-24Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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JVM0056X
ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR TRUNK
ROOM
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 tothe OFF or LOCK position and the
headlight switch is turned to OFF.
2. Open the engine hood or trunk lid and to access the cover on the fuse/fusible
link holder.
3. Remove the fuse/fusible link holder cover.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller.
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5. If the fuse is open*A, replace it with a
new fuse
*B. Spare fuses are stored in
the passenger compartment fuse box.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired
by an INFINITI retailer.
The holder also contains the fuses. For
checking and/or replacing, see an INFINITI
retailer.
Fusible links
If any electrical equipment does not
operate and fuses are in good condition,
check the fusible links. If any of these
fusible links are melted, replace only with
FUSES

9-6Technical and consumer information
above symptoms are encountered, have
your vehicle checked at an INFINITI retailer
or other competent service facility.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is no
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
JVT0116X
1. API certification mark
2. API service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-
COMMENDATION
Selecting the correct oil
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” earlier in this section. INFINITI
recommends the use of an energy conser-
ving 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
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.

9-20Technical and consumer information
online at:
https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-
Sur/7/PCDB-BDPP-Index.aspx.
Additional information concerning
motor vehicle safety may be obtained
from Transport Canada’s Road Safety
Information Centre at 1-800-333-
0371 or online at www.tc.gc.ca/road-
safety (English speakers) or www.tc.
gc.ca/securiteroutiere (French speak-
ers).
To notify INFINITI of any safety con-
cerns please contact our Consumer
Information Centre toll free at 1-800-
361-4792.Do not attempt to test the vehicle on a
dynamometer (such as the dynamometers
used by some states for emissions test-
ing), or similar equipment. Doing so may
cause damage to the drivetrain or the high
voltage battery. Make sure you inform test
facility personnel that your vehicle is
hybrid. Using the wrong test equipment
may result in drivetrain damage or un-
expected vehicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage or pear-
sonal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states/
areas, your vehicle may be required to be
in what is called the“ready condition”for
an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition”
when it is driven through certain driving
patterns. Usually, the “ready condition”
can be obtained by ordinary usage of the
vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is
repaired or the 12-volt battery is discon-
nected, the vehicle may be reset to a “not
ready condition”. Before taking the I/M
test, check the vehicle’s inspection/main-
tenance test readiness condition. Place the
ignition switch in the ON position without starting the engine. If the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for
20 seconds and then blinks for 10
seconds, the I/M test condition is
“not
ready”. If the MIL does not blink after 20
seconds, the I/M test condition is “ready”.
Contact an INFINITI retailer to set the
“ready condition” or to prepare the vehicle
for testing.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (US only)

10-2
Brake force distribution ............................... 5-99
Brake system ............................................... 5-94
Brake system warning light (yellow) ............. 2-12
Brake warning light (red) ............................. 2-12
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-18
Brake assist ...................................................... 5-95
Break-in schedule ............................................. 5-89
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ................................ 4-10
Instrument panel ......................................... 2-44
BSI system operation ........................................ 5-35
BSW system operation ...................................... 5-33
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-11
Bulb replacement .............................................. 8-29
C
Cabin air filter ................................................... 4-48
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-87
Card holder ....................................................... 2-56
Catalytic converter Three way catalyst ......................................... 5-4
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ............. 4-84
Center multi-function control panel ..................... 4-4
Changing inverter coolant ................................. 8-12
Check tire pressure warning .............................. 2-25
Checking battery fluid level ............................... 8-19
Checking inverter coolant level ......................... 8-12
Child restraints ................................................. 1-20 Booster seats ............................................... 1-35
LATCH system .............................................. 1-22 Precautions on child restraints ..................... 1-20
Child safety ...................................................... 1-18
Child safety rear door lock .................................. 3-6
Chimes
Audible reminders ....................................... 2-20
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-16
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ........................... 2-52
Circuit breaker Fusible link .................................................. 8-24
Cleaning exterior and interior ....................... 7-2, 7-4
Climate control Automatic climate control ............................ 4-34
Clock ................................................................ 2-51
Coat hooks ....................................................... 2-57
Cockpit ........................................................ 0-6, 2-3
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-101
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) ... 4-68
Compact spare tire ........................................... 8-41
Console box ...................................................... 2-55
Controller Center multi-function control panel ................ 4-6
Controls
Control panel button ...................................... 4-4
INFINITI Controller .......................................... 4-6
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/ lubricants .............................................. 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................. 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-10
Corrosion protection ........................................... 7-7
Cruise control ................................................... 5-44 Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ... 5-65
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system .......... 5-46
Cruise indicator ................................................ 2-26 Cup holders ...................................................... 2-53
Current fuel consumption .................................. 2-31
D
Daytime running light system ........................... 2-42
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ........................................... 2-39
Dimensions ......................................................... 9-9
Direct Response Hybrid
TMSystem warning
light ................................................................ 2-13
Display cleaning ................................................. 4-8
Display controls (See center multi-function
control panel) ..................................................... 4-4
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system ................ 5-68
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
switch indicator ................................................ 2-27
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light .................................................... 2-13
Distance to empty ............................................. 2-31
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ....................... 2-21
Drive positioner ................................................ 3-28
Driving Cold weather driving .................................. 5-101
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-13
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
Driving the vehicle ............................................ 5-13
DVD player operation ........................................ 4-69

E
ECO drive indicator light ................................... 2-18
ECO mode ......................................................... 5-19
ECO pedal system ............................................. 5-20
Economy
Fuel ............................................................. 5-89
Efficient use of your vehicle ............ Hybrid System-8
Elapsed time ..................................................... 2-31
Elapsed time and trip odometer ........................ 2-31
Emergency hybrid system shut off ...................... 6-2
Emergency shut-off system ............. Hybrid System-4
Emission control information label .................... 9-11
Emission control system warranty ..................... 9-18
Energy flow ............................ Hybrid System-5, 4-11
Energy monitor ................................................. 2-29
Energy monitors .............................. Hybrid System-5
Engine Before starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
TMSystem .......................................... 5-12
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-89
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................. 8-10
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-13
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-12
Emergency engine shut off ........................... 5-11
Engine block heater ................................... 5-102
Engine compartment check locations ............. 8-7
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-9 Engine oil .................................................... 8-12
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ........ 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator .................. 2-27
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-7
Engine serial number ................................... 9-10
Engine specifications ..................................... 9-8
If your vehicle overheats .............................. 6-12
Starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
TMSystem .......................................... 5-13
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................... 2-32
Entry/exit function Automatic drive positioner ........................... 3-28
EV mode odometer and twin trip odometer ....... 2-31
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................... 9-21
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .......................... 5-3
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............. 9-10
Fail-safe ............................................................ 5-16
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .............................. 8-20
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-13
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) .... 2-45
Flat tire ............................................................... 6-2
Flat towing ........................................................ 9-17
Floor mat ............................................................ 7-6
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-15
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-16
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2 Engine coolant ............................................... 8-9
Engine oil .................................................... 8-12
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-15
Window washer fluid ................................... 8-17
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................ 4-65
Fog light switch ................................................ 2-44
Forest Air
TM....................................................... 4-43
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system ........... 5-81
Front passenger air bag and status light ........... 1-45
Front power seat adjustment ............................... 1-3
Front seat Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints ......................... 1-7
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Fuel economy............................................... 5-89
Fuel economy information (display) .............. 4-12
Fuel octane rating .......................................... 9-4
Fuel recommendation ..................................... 9-4
Fuel-filler cap ............................................... 3-22
Fuel-filler door ............................................. 3-22
Gauge ............................................................ 2-8
Fuel economy history ...................... Hybrid System-7
Fuses ................................................................ 8-24
Fusible links ..................................................... 8-24
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink®Universal Transceiver ................. 2-66
10-3

10-6
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ....................... 2-19
Manual shift mode ............................................ 5-15
Map lights ........................................................ 2-64
Master warning light ......................................... 2-16
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) .............. 3-3
Memory function ............................................... 3-31
Memory storage
Automatic drive positioner ........................... 3-30
Meter Trip computer .............................................. 2-29
Meters and gauges ...................................... 0-9, 2-6 Instrument brightness control ...................... 2-44
Mirror
Inside mirror ................................................ 3-26
Outside mirrors ............................................ 3-26
Vanity mirror ................................................ 3-28
Monitor RearView monitor ......................................... 4-27
Moonroof .......................................................... 2-60
N
New vehicle break-in ......................................... 5-89
Noise and vibration ...................... Hybrid System-12
O
Odometer............................................................ 2-7
Off-road recovery ................................................ 5-7
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2 Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-13
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-12
Engine oil .................................................... 8-12
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-7
Oil filter replacement indicator ..................... 2-27
Operation Indicators for operation (dot matrix) ............. 2-24
Operation of the hybrid system ....... Hybrid System-4
“OTHER” indicator ............................................. 2-28
Outside air temperature .................................... 2-32
Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-26
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ................... 6-12
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information .............................................. 9-21
P
Panic alarm ...................................................... 3-16
Parking Brake break-in ............................................. 5-94
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-18
Parking on hills ........................................... 5-90
Parking brake break-in ...................................... 5-94
Personal lights .................................................. 2-64
Phone
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .................. 4-88
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system (models
without navigation system) .......................... 4-98
Car phone or CB radio ................................. 4-87
Power
Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3 Power door lock ............................................. 3-4
Power outlet ................................................ 2-51
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-15
Power steering system ................................. 5-93
Power windows ............................................ 2-58
Precautions
Audio operation ........................................... 4-49
Braking precautions ..................................... 5-94
Child restraints ............................................ 1-20
Cruise control .............................................. 5-44
Lane departure warning (LDW) system ......... 5-22
Maintenance .................................................. 8-5
Seat belt usage ........................................... 1-11
Supplemental restraint system ..................... 1-38
When starting and driving .............................. 5-3
Precautions on LDP system ............................... 5-26
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function ........ 1-13
Preview function ............................................... 5-95
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) ................................................. 5-68
Preview Function warning light .......................... 2-16
Push starting .................................................... 6-11
Push-button ignition switch ....................... 5-9, 5-10
Push-button ignition switch positions ............... 5-11
R
Radio ................................................................ 4-49
Car phone or CB radio ................................. 4-87
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................... 4-65
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ........................ 2-38