Infiniti G Convertible (2012 year). Manual — part 25

7-4

Appearance and care

CHROME PARTS

Clean chrome parts regularly with a non-
abrasive chrome polish to maintain the
finish.

TIRE DRESSING

INFINITI does not recommend the use of
tire dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a
coating to the tires to help reduce dis-
coloration of the rubber. If a tire dressing is
applied to the tires, it may react with the
coating and form a compound. This com-
pound may come off the tire while driving
and stain the vehicle paint.

If you choose to use a tire dressing, take
the following precautions:

. Use a water-based tire dressing. The

coating on the tire dissolves more
easily with an oil-based tire dressing.

. Apply a light coat of tire dressing to

help prevent it from entering the tire
tread/grooves (where it would be diffi-
cult to remove).

. Wipe off excess tire dressing using a

dry towel. Make sure the tire dressing
is completely removed from the tire
tread/grooves.

. Allow the tire dressing to dry as

recommended by tire dressing manu-

facturer.

Occasionally remove loose dust from the
interior trim, plastic parts and seats using
a vacuum cleaner or soft bristled brush.
Wipe the vinyl and leather surfaces with a
clean, soft cloth dampened in mild soap
solution, then wipe clean with a dry soft
cloth.

Regular care and cleaning is required in
order to maintain the appearance of the
leather.

Before using any fabric protector, read the
manufacturer’s recommendations. Some
fabric protectors contain chemicals that
may stain or bleach the seat material.

Use a cloth dampened only with water, to
clean the meter and gauge lens.

WARNING

Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can
damage the seat or occupant classification
sensor. This can also affect the operation of
the air bag system and result in serious
personal injury.

CLEANING INTERIOR

CAUTION

.

Never use benzine, thinner, or any
similar material.

.

Small dirt particles can be abrasive and
damaging to the leather surfaces and
should be removed promptly. Do not use
saddle soap, car waxes, polishes, oils,
cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents or
ammonia-based cleaners as they may
damage the leather’s natural finish.

.

Only use fabric protectors approved by
INFINITI.

.

Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on
meter or gauge lens covers. It may
damage the lens cover.

AIR FRESHENERS

Most air fresheners use a solvent that
could affect the vehicle interior. If you use
an air freshener, take the following pre-
cautions:

. Hanging-type air fresheners can cause

permanent discoloration when they
contact vehicle interior surfaces. Place
the air freshener in a location that
allows it to hang free and not contact

an interior surface.

. Liquid-type air fresheners typically clip

on the vents. These products can cause
immediate damage and discoloration
when spilled on interior surfaces.

Carefully read and follow the manufac-
turer’s instructions before using air fresh-
eners.

FLOOR MATS

WARNING

To avoid potential pedal interference that
may result in a collision or injury:

.

NEVER place a floor mat on top of
another floor mat in the driver front
position.

.

Use only genuine NISSAN floor mats
specifically designed for use in your
vehicle model. See your INFINITI retailer
for more information.

.

Properly position the mats in the floor-
well using the floor mat positioning aid.
See “Floor mat positioning aid” (P.7-6).

The use of NISSAN floor mats can extend
the life of your vehicle carpet and make it

easier to clean the interior. Mats should be
maintained with regular cleaning and
replaced if they become excessively worn.

Appearance and care

7-5

7-6

Appearance and care

SAI0050

Front (example)

Floor mat positioning aid

This vehicle includes front floor mat brack-
ets to act as floor mat positioning aid.
NISSAN floor mats have been specially
designed for your vehicle model. The front
floor mats have grommet holes in them. To
install, simply position the mat by placing
the floor mat bracket hook through the
floor mat grommet hole while centering the
mat in the floorwell.

Periodically check to make certain that the
mats are properly positioned.

SAI0057

Bracket positions

The illustration shows the location of the
floor mat brackets.

SEAT BELTS

The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping
them with a sponge dampened in a mild
soap solution. Allow the belts to dry
completely in the shade before using them.

See “Seat belts” (P.1-11).

WARNING

Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up in the
retractor. NEVER use bleach, dye, or chemi-

cal solvents to clean the seat belts, since
these materials may severely weaken the
seat belt webbing.

MOST COMMON FACTORS CONTRI-
BUTING TO VEHICLE CORROSION

. The accumulation of moisture-retaining

dirt and debris in body panel sections,
cavities, and other areas.

. Damage to paint and other protective

coatings caused by gravel and stone
chips or minor traffic accidents.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INFLU-
ENCE THE RATE OF CORROSION

Moisture

Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on
the vehicle body underside can accelerate
corrosion. Wet floor coverings will not dry
completely inside the vehicle, and should
be removed for drying to avoid floor panel
corrosion.

Relative humidity

Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of
high relative humidity, especially those
areas where the temperatures stay above
freezing where atmospheric pollution ex-
ists, or where road salt is used.

Temperature

A temperature increase will accelerate the
rate of corrosion to those parts which are
not well ventilated.

Air pollution

Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in
the air in coastal areas, or heavy road salt
use will accelerate the corrosion process.
Road salt will also accelerate the disinte-
gration of paint surfaces.

TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM
CORROSION

. Wash and wax your vehicle often to

keep the vehicle clean.

. Always check for minor damage to the

paint and repair it as soon as possible.

. Keep drain holes at the bottom of the

doors open to avoid water accumula-
tion.

. Check the underbody for accumulation

of sand, dirt or salt. If present, wash
with water as soon as possible.

CAUTION

.

NEVER remove dirt, sand or other debris
from the passenger compartment by
washing it out with a hose. Remove dirt
with a vacuum cleaner.

.

Never allow water or other liquids to
come in contact with electronic compo-
nents inside the vehicle as this may
damage them.

Chemicals used for road surface deicing
are extremely corrosive. They accelerate
corrosion and deterioration of underbody
components such as the exhaust system,
fuel and brake lines, brake cables, floor
pan and fenders.

In winter, the underbody must be cleaned
periodically.

For additional protection against rust and
corrosion, which may be required in some
areas, consult an INFINITI retailer.

Appearance and care

7-7

CORROSION PROTECTION

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Maintenance requirement

. . . . . . . . . 8-2

Scheduled maintenance . . . . . . . . .. 8-2
General maintenance. . . . . . . . . ... 8-2
Where to go for service . . . . . . . . ... 8-2

General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-3

Explanation of maintenance items . . . . ... 8-3

Maintenance precautions. . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Engine compartment check locations . . . . ... 8-7

VQ37VHR engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 and clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . ... 8-13

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Clutch fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . .. 8-14

Window washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-15

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17

Variable voltage control system . . . . . . . 8-17

Drive belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-17
Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-18

Replacing spark plugs . . . . . . . . . 8-18

Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Windshield wiper blades . . . . . . . . ... 8-20

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-20
Replacing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20

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 . . . . . . ... 8-27

Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-29

Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-29
Tire labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32
Types of tires. . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-34
Tire chains. . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-35
Changing wheels and tires. . . . . . ... 8-35

8-2

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Your new INFINITI has been designed to
have minimum maintenance requirements
with long service intervals to save you both
time and money. However, some day-to-
day and regular maintenance is essential
to maintain your INFINITI’s fine mechanical
condition, as well as its emission and
engine performance.

It is the owner’s responsibility to make
sure that the scheduled maintenance, as
well as general maintenance, is performed.

As the vehicle owner, you are the only one
who can ensure that your vehicle receives
the proper maintenance care. You are a
vital link in the maintenance chain.

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

For your convenience, both required and
optional scheduled maintenance items are
described and listed in your “INFINITI
Service and Maintenance Guide”. You must
refer to that guide to ensure that necessary
maintenance is performed on your INFINITI
at regular intervals.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

General maintenance includes those items
which should be checked during normal
day-to-day operation. They are essential for
proper vehicle operation. It is your respon-
sibility to perform these procedures reg-
ularly as prescribed.

Performing general maintenance checks
requires minimal mechanical skill and only
a few general automotive tools.

These checks or inspections can be done
by yourself, a qualified technician or, if you
prefer, an INFINITI retailer.

WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICE

If maintenance service is required or your
vehicle appears to malfunction, have the
systems checked and serviced by an
INFINITI retailer.

INFINITI technicians are well-trained spe-
cialists and are kept up-to-date with the
latest service information through techni-
cal bulletins, service tips, and in-retailer-
ship information systems. They are
completely qualified to work on INFINITI
vehicles before work begins.

You can be confident that an INFINITI
retailer’s service department performs the

best job to meet the maintenance require-
ments on your vehicle — in a reliable and
economical way.

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT

During the normal day-to-day operation of
the vehicle, general maintenance should
be performed regularly as prescribed in
this section. If you detect any unusual
sounds, vibrations or smell, be sure to
check for the cause or have an INFINITI
retailer do it promptly. In addition, you
should notify an INFINITI retailer if you
think that repairs are required.

When performing any checks or mainte-
nance work, see “Maintenance precau-
tions” (P.8-5).

EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE
ITEMS

Additional information on the following
items with “*” is found later in this
section.

Outside the vehicle

The maintenance items listed here should
be performed from time to time, unless
otherwise specified.

Doors and engine hood: Check that all
doors and the engine hood operate prop-
erly. Also ensure that all latches lock
securely. Lubricate hinges, latches, latch
pins, rollers and links if necessary. Make
sure that the secondary latch keeps the
hood from opening when the primary latch

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 cannot be rotated, as
front tires are a different size from rear
tires and the direction of wheel rotation is
fixed in each tire.

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 scheduled maintenance,
cleaning the vehicle, etc.

Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for

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8-3

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

8-4

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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 the
vehicle is held securely with the selector
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, adjusters 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
seat adjusters, seatback recliners, etc. to
ensure they operate smoothly and that all
latches lock securely in every position.
Check that the head restraints move up
and down smoothly and that the locks (if
so equipped) hold securely in all latched
positions.

Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering conditions, such as excessive free
play, hard steering or strange noises.

Warning lights and chimes: Make sure that
all warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.

Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly
and in sufficient quantity when operating
the heater or air conditioner.

Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that
the wipers and washers operate properly
and that the wipers do not streak.

Under the hood and vehicle

The maintenance items listed here should
be checked periodically (for example, each
time you check the engine oil or refuel).

Battery*: Check the fluid level in each cell.

It should be between the MAX and MIN
lines. Vehicles operated in high tempera-
tures or under severe condition require
frequent checks of the battery fluid level.

Brake and clutch fluid levels*: Make sure
that the brake and clutch fluid levels are
between the MAX and MIN lines on the
reservoir.

Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant
level when the engine is cold.

Engine drive belt*: Make sure that the
drive belt is not frayed, worn, cracked or
oily.

Engine oil level*: Check the level after
parking the vehicle on a level surface and
turning off the engine. Wait more than 15
minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil
pan.

Exhaust system: Make sure there are no
loose supports, cracks or holes. If the
sound of the exhaust seems unusual or
there is a smell of exhaust fumes, im-
mediately have the exhaust system in-
spected by an INFINITI retailer. (See
“Precautions when starting and driving”
(P.5-3) for exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).)

Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for
fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks after the

vehicle has been parked for a while. Water
dripping from the air conditioner after use
is normal. If you should notice any leaks or
if gasoline fumes are evident, check for the
cause and have it corrected immediately.

Power steering fluid level* and lines:
Check the level with the engine off. Check
the lines for proper attachment, leaks,
cracks, etc.

Radiator and hoses: Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects,
leaves, etc., that may have accumulated.
Make sure the hoses have no cracks,
deformation, rot or loose connections.

Underbody: The underbody is frequently
exposed to corrosive substances such as
those used on icy roads or to control dust.
It is very important to remove these
substances, otherwise rust will form on
the floor pan, frame, fuel lines and around
the exhaust system. At the end of winter,
the underbody should be thoroughly
flushed with plain water, being careful to
clean those areas where mud and dirt may
accumulate. For additional information,
see “Cleaning exterior” (P.7-2).

Windshield washer fluid*: Check that there
is adequate fluid in the reservoir.

When performing any inspection or main-
tenance work on your vehicle, always take
care to prevent serious accidental injury to
yourself or damage to the vehicle. The
following are general precautions which
should be closely observed.

WARNING

.

Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply
the parking brake securely and block the
wheels to prevent the vehicle from
moving. For manual transmission mod-
els, move the shift lever to N (Neutral).
For automatic transmission models,
move the selector lever to P (Park).

.

Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
or LOCK position when performing any
parts replacement or repairs.

.

Never connect or disconnect the battery
or any transistorized component while
the ignition switch is in the ON position.

.

Never leave the engine or automatic
transmission related component har-
nesses disconnected while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.

.

If you must work with the engine
running, keep your hands, clothing, hair

and tools away from moving fans, belts
and any other moving parts.

.

It is advisable to secure or remove any
loose clothing and remove any jewelry,
such as rings, watches, etc. before
working on your vehicle.

.

Always wear eye protection whenever
you work on your vehicle.

.

If you must run the engine in an
enclosed space such as a garage, be
sure there is proper ventilation for
exhaust gases to escape.

.

Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by a jack. If it is
necessary to work under the vehicle,
support it with safety stands.

.

Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from fuel tank and the
battery.

.

Your vehicle is equipped with an auto-
matic engine cooling fan. It may come on
at any time without warning, even if the
ignition key is in the OFF position and
the engine is not running. To avoid
injury, always disconnect the negative
battery cable before working near the
fan.

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8-5

MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS

8-6

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

.

The fuel filter or fuel lines should be
serviced by an INFINITI retailer because
the fuel lines are under high pressure
even when the engine is off.

CAUTION

.

Do not work under the hood while the
engine is hot. Turn the engine off and
wait until it cools down.

.

Avoid direct contact with used engine oil
and coolant. Improperly disposed engine
oil, coolant, and/or other vehicle fluids
can damage the environment. Always
conform to local regulations for disposal
of vehicle fluid.

This “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section gives instructions regarding only
those items which are relatively easy for an
owner to perform.

A genuine INFINITI Service Manual is also
available. (See “Owner’s manual/service
manual order information” (P.9-24).)

You should be aware that incomplete or
improper servicing may result in operating
difficulties or excessive emissions, and

could affect your warranty coverage. If in
doubt about any servicing, we recommend
that it be done by an INFINITI retailer.

SSI0345

VQ37VHR ENGINE

1.

Fuse/fusible link holder

2.

Battery

3.

Engine oil filler cap

4.

Brake fluid reservoir

5.

Clutch fluid reservoir (Manual Trans-

mission models)

6.

Window washer fluid reservoir

7.

Power steering fluid reservoir

8.

Air cleaner

9.

Radiator filler cap

10. Drive belt location
11. Engine coolant reservoir
12. Engine oil dipstick

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8-7

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS

8-8

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

The engine cooling system is filled at the
factory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50%
Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Cool-
ant (blue) and 50% water to provide year-
round anti-freeze and coolant protection.
The antifreeze solution contains rust and
corrosion inhibitors. Additional engine
cooling system additives are not neces-
sary.

WARNING

.

Never remove the radiator or coolant
reservoir cap when the engine is hot.
Wait until the engine and radiator cool
down. Serious burns could be caused by
high pressure fluid escaping from the
radiator. See precautions in “If your
vehicle overheats” (P.6-16) of this man-
ual.

.

The radiator is equipped with a pressure
type radiator cap. To prevent engine
damage, use only a genuine NISSAN
radiator cap.

CAUTION

.

Never use any cooling system additives
such as radiator sealer. Additives may
clog the cooling system and cause
damage to the engine, transmission
and/or cooling system.

.

When adding or replacing coolant, be
sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equiva-
lent. Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-
freeze/Coolant (blue) is pre-diluted to
provide antifreeze protection to −348F
(−378C). If additional freeze protection is
needed due to weather where you
operate your vehicle, add Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
(blue) concentrate following the direc-
tions on the container. If an equivalent
coolant other than Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is used,
follow the coolant manufacturer’s in-
structions to maintain minimum anti-
freeze protection to −348F (−378C). The
use of other types of coolant solutions
other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
may damage the engine cooling system.

.

The life expectancy of the factory-fill
coolant is 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
or 7 years. Mixing any other type of
coolant other than Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), including
Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/
Coolant (green), or the use of non-
distilled water will reduce the life
expectancy of the factory-fill coolant.
Refer to the INFINITI Service and Main-
tenance Guide for more details.

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

SDI2043

CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL

Check the coolant level in the reservoir
tank when the engine is cold. If the coolant
level is below the MIN level

*

2

, open the

reservoir tank cap and add coolant up to
the MAX level

*

1

. If the reservoir tank is

empty, check the coolant level in the
radiator when the engine is cold. If there
is insufficient coolant in the radiator, fill
the radiator with coolant up to the filler
opening and also add it to the reservoir
tank up to the MAX level

*

1

.

Tighten the cap securely after adding
engine coolant.

If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked by an INFINITI
retailer.

CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT

Major cooling system repairs should be
performed by an INFINITI retailer. The
service procedures can be found in the
appropriate INFINITI Service Manual.

Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine overheat-
ing.

WARNING

.

To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never change the coolant when the
engine is hot.

.

Never remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Serious burns could be
caused by high pressure fluid escaping
from the radiator.

.

Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible.

.

Keep coolant out of the reach of children
and pets.

Engine coolant must be disposed of
properly. Check your local regulations.

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8-10

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

SDI2045

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and

apply the parking brake.

2. Run the engine until it reaches operat-

ing temperature.

3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 15

minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.

4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.

Reinsert it all the way.

5. Remove the dipstick again and check

the oil level. It should be within the
range

*

1

. If the oil level is below

*

2

,

remove the oil filler cap and pour

recommended oil through the opening.
Do not overfill

*

3

.

6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.

It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the break-
in period, depending on the severity of
operating conditions.

CAUTION

Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the engine, and
such damage is not covered by the war-
ranty.

CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER

Vehicle set-up

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and

apply the parking brake.

2. Run the engine until it reaches operat-

ing temperature.

3. Turn the engine off and wait more than

15 minutes.

4. Raise and support the vehicle using a

suitable floor jack and safety jack
stands.

.

Place the safety jack stands under
the vehicle jack-up points.

.

A suitable adapter should be at-
tached to the jack stand saddle.

5. Remove the plastic engine undercover.

a.

Remove the small plastic clips at
the center of the undercover.

b.

Then remove the bolts that hold
the undercover in place.

CAUTION

Make sure the correct lifting and support
points are used to avoid vehicle damage.

ENGINE OIL

SDI2335

Engine oil and filter

1. Place a large drain pan under the drain

plug.

2. Remove the oil filler cap.

3. Remove the drain plug

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1

with a

wrench and completely drain the oil.

CAUTION

Be careful not to burn yourself, as the
engine oil is hot.

.

Waste oil must be disposed of
properly.

.

Check your local regulations.

(Perform steps 4 to 7 only when the
engine oil filter change is needed.)

4. Loosen the oil filter

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with 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 the engine with the recommended

oil through the oil filler opening, and
install the oil filler cap securely.

See “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” (P.9-2) for drain and
refill capacity. The drain and refill
capacity depends on the oil tempera-
ture and drain time. Use these specifi-
cations for reference only. Always 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.

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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Maintenance and do-it-yourself

After the operation

1. Install the engine undercover into

position as the following steps.

a.

Pull the center of the small plastic
clips out.

b.

Hold the engine undercover into
position.

c.

Insert the clips through the under-
cover into the holes in the frame,
then push the center of the clips in
to lock the clips in place.

d.

Install the 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 the 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.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID