wiper blades INFINITI QX 2013 Owners Manual

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sensor even if it is raining.
. When the windshield glass is coated
with water repellent, the speed of the
rain-sensing auto wipers may be high-
er even though the amount of the
rainfall is small.
. Be sure to turn off the rain-sensing
auto wiper system when you use a car
wash.
. Using genuine wiper blades is recom-
mended for proper operation of the
rain-sensing auto wiper system. (See
“Windshield wiper blades” in the“8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion for wiper blade replacement.)WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the rear window glass
and obscure your vision. Warm the rear
window with the defroster before you wash
the rear window.
CAUTION
. Do not operate the washer continuously
for more than 30 seconds.
. Do not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.
. 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 window washer reser-
voir tank.
. Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’ s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir tank.
Do not use the window washer reservoir tank to mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water.
If the rear window wiper operation is
interrupted by snow etc., the wiper may
stop moving to protect its motor. If this
occurs, turn the wiper switch to OFF and
remove the snow etc. on and around the
wiper arms. After about 1 minute, turn the
switch ON again to operate the wiper.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH

5-118Starting and driving
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow
tires.
Tire chains may be used. For details, see
“Tire chains”in the“8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
For four-wheel drive
If you install snow tires, they must also be
the same size, brand, construction and
tread pattern on all four wheels.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items
be carried in the vehicle during winter:
.A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to
remove ice and snow from the windows
and wiper blades.
. A sturdy, flat board to be placed under
the jack to give it firm support.
. A shovel to dig the vehicle out of
snowdrifts.
. Extra window washer fluid to refill the
reservoir tank.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
. Wet ice (328F, 0 8C and freezing rain),
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip”under
these conditions. Try to avoid driving on
wet ice until the road is salted or
sanded.
. Whatever the condition, drive with cau-
tion. Accelerate and slow down with
care. If accelerating or downshifting too
fast, the drive wheels will lose even
more traction.
. Allow more stopping distance under
these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pavement.
. Allow greater following distances on
slippery roads.
. Watch for slippery spots (glare ice).
These may appear on an otherwise clear
road in shaded areas. If a patch of ice is
seen ahead, brake before reaching it. Try
not to brake while on the ice, and avoid
any sudden steering maneuvers. .
Do not use the cruise control on slippery
roads.
. Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases
under your vehicle. Keep snow clear of
the exhaust pipe and from around your
vehicle.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so
equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist in
cold temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used
when the outside temperature is 208 F
(−78C) or lower.
To use the engine block heater
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine
block heater cord.
3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extension
cord.
4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected,
grounded 110-volt AC (VAC) outlet.
5. The engine block heater must be plugged in for at least 2 - 4 hours,

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement .................................... 8-2Scheduled maintenance .................................. 8-2
General maintenance....................................... 8-2
Where to go for service ................................... 8-2
General maintenance ........................................... 8-2 Explanation of maintenance items ................... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................... 8-7 VK56VD engine model ..................................... 8-7
Engine cooling system ......................................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level ......................... 8-9
Changing engine coolant ................................. 8-9
Engine oil .......................................................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level............................... 8-10
Changing engine oil and filter ....................... 8-10
Automatic transmission fluid ............................. 8-12
Power steering fluid........................................... 8-13
Brake fluid......................................................... 8-13 Brake fluid .................................................... 8-14
Window washer fluid ......................................... 8-15
Battery .............................................................. 8-16 Jump starting ................................................ 8-17
Variable voltage control system ......................... 8-17
Drive belts ......................................................... 8-18 Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-18
Replacing spark plugs ................................. 8-19
Air cleaner ........................................................ 8-19
Windshield wiper blades ................................... 8-20 Cleaning ...................................................... 8-20
Replacing..................................................... 8-21
Rear window wiper blades ................................ 8-22
Brakes .............................................................. 8-22 Self-adjusting brakes ................................... 8-22
Brake pad wear warning .............................. 8-22
Brake booster .............................................. 8-22
Fuses ................................................................ 8-23 Engine compartment .................................... 8-23
Passenger compartment............................... 8-24
Intelligent Key battery replacement ................... 8-25
Lights................................................................ 8-28
Headlights ................................................... 8-29
Exterior and interior lights ........................... 8-29
Wheels and tires ............................................... 8-31 Tire pressure ............................................... 8-31
Tire labeling ................................................ 8-35
Types of tires............................................... 8-37
Tire chains ................................................... 8-38
Changing wheels and tires........................... 8-38

is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or
other corrosive materials, check lubrication
frequently.
Lights*:Clean the headlights on a regular
basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop
lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and
other lights are all operating properly and
installed securely. Also check headlight
aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When check-
ing the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are
missing, and check for any loose wheel
nuts. Tighten if necessary.
Tire rotation*: Tires should be rotated in
accordance with the maintenance log
shown in the “INFINITI Service and Main-
tenance Guide”.
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge
often and always prior to long distance
trips. If necessary, adjust the pressure in
all tires, including the spare, to the
pressure specified. Check carefully for
damage, cuts or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace the TPMS
transmitter grommet seal, valve core and
cap when the tires are replaced due to wear or age.
Tire, wheel alignment and balance:
If the
vehicle should pull to either side while
driving on a straight and level road, or if
you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear,
there may be a need for wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at
normal highway speeds, wheel balancing
may be needed.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada)
in the INFINITI Warranty Information Book-
let.
Windshield: Clean the windshield on a
regular basis. Check the windshield at
least every six months for cracks or other
damage. Have a damaged windshield
repaired by a qualified repair facility.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check for
cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked on a regular basis, such as
when performing periodic maintenance,
cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure the pedal
does not catch or require uneven effort.
Keep the floor mat away from the pedal.
Automatic transmission P (Park) mechan-
ism:
On a fairly steep hill, check that your
vehicle is held securely with the shift lever
in the P (Park) position without applying
any brakes.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly
goes down further than normal, the pedal
feels spongy or the vehicle seems to take
longer to stop, see an INFINITI retailer
immediately. Keep the floor mat away from
the pedal.
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull
the vehicle to one side when applied.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with only
the parking brake applied. If the parking
brake needs adjusted, see an INFINITI
retailer.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, an-
chors, adjuster and retractors) operate
properly and smoothly, and are installed
securely. Check the belt webbing for cuts,
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-3

8-20Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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 working
on the engine with the air cleaner
removed.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle body or
attempt 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 wind-
shield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a
washer solution or a mild detergent. Your
windshield 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
detergent. 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.
Worn windshield wiper blades can damage
the windshield and impair driver vision.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES

SDI2048
REPLACING
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
1. Pull the wiper arm.
2. Push the release tab
*A, and then
move the wiper blade down the wiper
arm
*1while pushing the release tab
to remove.
3. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until a click sounds.
4. Rotate the wiper blade so the dimple is in the groove.
CAUTION
. After wiper blade replacement, return
the wiper arm to its original position;
otherwise it may be damaged when the
hood is opened.
. Make sure the wiper blades contact the
glass; otherwise the arm may be da-
maged from wind pressure.
SDI2516
Be careful not to clog the washer nozzle
*A. This may cause improper windshield
washer operation. If the nozzle is clogged,
remove any objects with a needle or small
pin
*B. Be careful not to damage the
nozzle.
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8-22Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Contact an INFINITI retailer if checking or
replacement is required.If the brakes do not operate properly, have
the brakes checked by an INFINITI retailer.
SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKES
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjust-
ing 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 WARNING
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. 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 warning sound is heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions,occasional 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 system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.
For additional information,
see the maintenance log section of your
“INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide”
for maintenance intervals.
BRAKE BOOSTER
Check the brake booster function as
follows:
1. With the engine off, depress and release the foot brake pedal more than
20 times. When the foot brake pedal
movement (distance of travel) remains
the same from one pedal application to
the next, continue on to the next step.
2. While depressing the foot brake pedal, start the engine.
3. With the foot brake pedal depressed, stop the engine. Keep the pedal de-
pressed for about 30 seconds.
4. Run the engine for 1 minute without depressing the foot brake pedal, then
turn it off. Depress the foot brake pedal
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Radio ................................................................ 4-47Car phone or CB radio ................................. 4-98
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................... 4-60
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ........................ 2-35
Rapid air pressure loss ....................................... 5-8
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test .......................................................... 9-32
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock ......... 3-6 Rear personal lights .......................................... 2-66
Rear window wiper and washer switch .............. 2-36
Rear window wiper blades ................................ 8-22
Recorders, Event data ....................................... 9-33
Registering your vehicle in another country ...... 9-11
Remote controller (DVD) .................................... 4-95
Remote engine start .......................................... 3-17
Remote keyless entry system ............................ 3-15
Reporting safety defects ................................... 9-31
Roadside assistance program ............................. 6-2
Rollover .............................................................. 5-7
Roof Moonroof ..................................................... 2-64
Roof rack ..................................................... 2-60
S
SafetyChild seat belts ........................................... 1-32
Towing safety ............................................... 9-22
Satellite radio operation ................................... 4-61 Seat adjustment
Front power seat adjustment .......................... 1-4
Front seats ........................................... 1-4, 1-18
Seat belt(s)
Child safety ................................................. 1-32
Infants ......................................................... 1-33
Injured persons ........................................... 1-24Larger children ............................................. 1-33
Precautions on seat belt usage .................... 1-21
Pregnant women .......................................... 1-24
Seat belt cleaning .......................................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders ...................................... 1-31
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-31
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-17
Seat belts .................................................... 1-21
Seat belts with pretensioners ...................... 1-68
Small children ............................................. 1-33
Three-point type .......................................... 1-24
Seat(s)
Climate controlled seats .............................. 2-47
Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-33
Heated seats ............................................... 2-45
Seats ............................................................. 1-3
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ........................................ 2-32
Security system, Vehicle security system .......... 2-31
Servicing climate control ................................... 4-47
SETTING button ................................................. 4-12
Setting memory function, Automatic
drive positioner................................................. 3-35
Shift lever, Shift lock release ............................ 5-20 Shift lock release
Transmission ............................................... 5-20
Shifting, Automatic transmission ....................... 5-17
SNOW mode ................................................... 5-109
Snow mode switch ............................................ 2-49
Spare tire .................................................. 8-41, 9-9
Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-18
Speedometer ...................................................... 2-7
Starting Before starting the engine ........................... 5-14
Jump starting ............................................... 6-11
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
Push starting ............................................... 6-13
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-14
STATUS button .................................................... 4-7
Status light, Front passenger air bag ................ 1-63
Steering Heated steering wheel ................................. 2-44
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-13
Power steering system ............................... 5-110
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ...................................................... 4-81
Tilt/telescopic steering ................................. 3-28
Storage ............................................................. 2-54
Sun visors ........................................................ 3-29
Sunglasses holder ............................................ 2-56
Supplemental air bag warning labels ................ 1-69
Supplemental air bag warning light ......... 1-70, 2-17
Supplemental restraint system .......................... 1-55 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ........................................... 1-55

10-8
Voltmeter .......................................................... 2-10
W
WarningCheck tire pressure warning ......................... 2-25
Dot matrix display ....................................... 2-22
Hazard warning flasher switch ....................... 6-2
Lane departure warning (LDW) system ......... 5-22
Lights .......................................................... 2-12
Loose fuel cap warning ................................ 2-25
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ....................................... 5-4, 6-3
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ........................................ 2-11
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels ............. 1-69
Warning light 4WD warning light ..................................... 5-105
Air bag warning light ......................... 1-70, 2-17
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ............................................... 2-12
Brake warning light ...................................... 2-13
Intelligent Key warning light ........................ 2-15
Lane departure warning light ....................... 2-15
Low tire pressure warning light .................... 2-15
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-17
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ..... 9-31
Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch ......... 2-36
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-34
Washing ............................................................. 7-2
Waxing ............................................................... 7-3 Welcome light ................................................... 2-65
Wheel/tire size ................................................... 9-9
Wheels and tires ............................................... 8-31 Care of wheels ............................................... 7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels .................... 7-3
Window washer fluid ........................................ 8-15
Window(s)
Cleaning ........................................................ 7-3
Power windows ............................................ 2-61
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................ 2-34
Wiper Rain-sensing auto wiper system ................... 2-35
Rear window wiper and washer switch ......... 2-36
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-34
Wiper blades ............................................... 8-20
X
Xenon headlights .............................................. 2-38