wiper blades INFINITI QX50 2014 Owner's Manual
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5-90Starting and driving
TIRE EQUIPMENT
SUMMER tires have a tread designed to
provide superior performance on dry pave-
ment. However, the performance of these
tires will be substantially reduced in snowy
and icy conditions. If you operate your
vehicle on snowy or icy roads, INFINITI
recommends the use of MUD & SNOW or
ALL SEASON tires on all four wheels.
Consult an INFINITI retailer for the tire
type, size, speed rating and availability
information.
For additional traction on icy roads,
studded tires may be used. However, some
U.S. states and Canadian provinces prohi-
bit their use. Check local, state and
provincial laws before installing studded
tires.
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”(P.8-37).
For all-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.
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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 VQ37VHR engine ............................................. 8-7
Engine cooling system ......................................... 8-7
Checking engine coolant level ......................... 8-8
Changing engine coolant ................................. 8-9
Engine oil ............................................................ 8-9
Checking engine oil level................................. 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter ....................... 8-10
Automatic transmission fluid ............................. 8-12
Power steering fluid........................................... 8-12
Brake fluid......................................................... 8-13
Window washer fluid ......................................... 8-14
Battery .............................................................. 8-15
Jump starting ................................................ 8-16
Variable voltage control system ......................... 8-16
Drive belts ......................................................... 8-17 Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-17
Replacing spark plugs ................................. 8-18
Air cleaner ........................................................ 8-18
Windshield wiper blades ................................... 8-20 Cleaning ...................................................... 8-20
Replacing..................................................... 8-20
Rear window wiper blades ................................ 8-21
Brakes .............................................................. 8-21 Self-adjusting brakes ................................... 8-21
Brake pad wear warning .............................. 8-21
Fuses ................................................................ 8-22 Engine compartment .................................... 8-22
Passenger compartment............................... 8-23
Intelligent Key battery replacement ................... 8-24
Lights................................................................ 8-26 Headlights ................................................... 8-26
Exterior and interior lights ........................... 8-28
Wheels and tires ............................................... 8-30 Tire pressure ............................................... 8-30
Tire labeling ................................................ 8-34
Types of tires............................................... 8-36
Tire chains ................................................... 8-37
Changing wheels and tires........................... 8-37
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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
every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
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 thevehicle 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,
fraying, wear or damage.
Seats: Check seat position controls such as
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-3
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8-20Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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.
SDI2359
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.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
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SDI2362
If you wax the surface of the hood, be
careful not to let wax get into the washer
nozzle
*A. This may cause clogging or
improper windshield washer operation. If
wax gets into the nozzle, remove it with a
needle or small pin
*B. Be careful not to
damage the nozzle. 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,
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-21
REAR WINDOW WIPER BLADES
BRAKES
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10-6
Push starting .................................................... 6-10
“PUSH”warning ............................................... 2-22
Push-button ignition switch ....................... 5-9, 5-10
R
Radio ................................................................ 4-53
Car phone or CB radio ................................. 4-90
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................... 4-68
Rapid air pressure loss ....................................... 5-7
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test .......................................................... 9-20
Rear center seat belt ......................................... 1-16
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door locks ........ 3-6
Rear seats .......................................................... 1-4
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-33
Rear window wiper blades ................................ 8-21
Rearview monitor .............................................. 4-24
Recorders, Event data ....................................... 9-21
Registering your vehicle in another country ...... 9-10
Remote keyless entry system ............................ 3-14
Reporting safety defects ................................... 9-19
Roadside assistance program ............................. 6-2
Rollover .............................................................. 5-6
Roof Moonroof ..................................................... 2-54
Roof rack ..................................................... 2-50
S
Safety, Child seat belts ..................................... 1-17
Satellite radio operation ................................... 4-68
Seat adjustment
Front power seat adjustment .......................... 1-3
Front seats ..................................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s)
Child safety ................................................. 1-17
Infants ......................................................... 1-18
Injured persons ........................................... 1-13Larger children ............................................. 1-18
Precautions on seat belt usage .................... 1-11
Pregnant women .......................................... 1-13
Rear center seat belt .................................... 1-16
Seat belt cleaning .......................................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders ...................................... 1-16
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-17
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-15
Seat belts .................................................... 1-11
Seat belts with pretensioners ...................... 1-49
Shoulder belt height adjustment .................. 1-16
Small children ............................................. 1-18
Three-point type .......................................... 1-13
Seat synchronization function ........................... 3-27
Seat(s) Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-26
Heated seats ............................................... 2-39
Seats ............................................................. 1-2
Seat-mounted jacket hanger ............................. 2-47 Security system (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ........................................ 2-30
Security system, Vehicle security system .......... 2-28
Servicing climate control ................................... 4-53
SETTING button ................................................. 4-14
Shift lever Shift lock release ......................................... 5-17
Shift lock release Transmission ............................................... 5-17
SHIFT “P”warning ............................................ 2-22
Shifting, Automatic transmission ....................... 5-14
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For
front seats ........................................................ 1-16
Snow mode switch ............................................ 2-42
Spare tire ........................................................... 9-8
Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-17
Speedometer ...................................................... 2-7
Starting Before starting the engine ........................... 5-12
Jump starting ................................................. 6-8
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
Push starting ............................................... 6-10
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-13
STATUS button .................................................. 4-10
Status light, Front passenger air bag ................ 1-44
Steering Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-12
Power steering system ................................. 5-83
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ...................................................... 4-88
Tilting telescopic steering column ................ 3-21
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10-8
Voice command (Bluetooth®Hands-Free
Phone System) ................................................ 4-108
Voice command (INFINITI voice
recognition system) ............................. 4-123, 4-132
Voice recognition system ................................ 4-116
Voice recognition, Alternate command mode ... 4-129
Voice recognition, Standard mode ................... 4-116
W
Warning Dot matrix display ....................................... 2-19
Hazard warning flasher switch ....................... 6-2
Lane departure warning (LDW) system ......... 5-20
Lights .......................................................... 2-11
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ....................................... 5-4, 6-3
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ........................................ 2-10
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels ............. 1-50
Warning light Air bag warning light ......................... 1-50, 2-15
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ............. 2-11
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ............................................... 2-11
Brake warning light ...................................... 2-11
Intelligent Key warning light ........................ 2-13
Lane departure warning light ....................... 2-13
Low tire pressure warning light .................... 2-13
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-15
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ..... 9-19 Washer switch, Windshield wiper and
washer switch ................................................... 2-31
Washing ............................................................. 7-2
Waxing ............................................................... 7-2
Welcome light ................................................... 2-55
Wheel/tire size ................................................... 9-8
Wheels and tires ............................................... 8-30
Care of wheels ............................................... 7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels .................... 7-3
Window washer fluid ........................................ 8-14
Window(s) Cleaning ........................................................ 7-3
Power windows ............................................ 2-51
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................ 2-31
Wiper Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-31
Wiper blades ............................................... 8-20
X
Xenon headlights .............................................. 2-33