Important Safety INFORMA- Tion Reminders for Safety
Read First then Drive Safely
ON-PAVEMENT and OFF-ROAD Driving
When Reading the Manual
Important Information about this Manual
California Proposition 65 Warning
California Perchlorate ADVI- Sory
Infiniti Customer Care Program
Infiniti Cares
Table of Contents
Illustrated table of contents
SEATS, Seat Belts and Supplemental Restraint System SRS
Exterior Front
Exterior Rear
Passenger Compartment
If so equipped P.2-46
Switch P.5-77
Cockpit
Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC OFF
Illustrated table of contents
Instrument Panel
Meters and Gauges
Engine Compartment
VQ35HR Engine
Drive belts P.8-18 Coolant reservoir P.8-9
VK50VE Engine
Drive belt location P.8-18 Coolant reservoir P.8-9
Memo
Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Seats
Front power seat adjustment
Front Seats
Memory function
Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
4Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Rear Seats
Reclining
Folding
Adjustment
Head Restraint
FRONT-SEAT Active Head RE- Straints
Armrest if so equipped Rear armrest
Seat Belts
SSS0136A SSS0134A
10Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Small children
Child Safety
Infants
Larger children
Pregnant Women
Injured Persons
THREE-POINT Type Seat Belt
Fastening the seat belts
14Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Unfastening the seat belts
Shoulder belt height adjustment for front seats
Checking seat belt operation
Rear seat belt comfort guide
Seat Belt Extenders
Seat Belt Maintenance
Rear center seat belt
Required
Precautions on Child Restraints
Child Restraints
Signed to withstand only those loads
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System Latch
Latch lower anchor location
Installing child restraint Latch an- chor attachments
Latch lower anchor point locations
Latch webbing-mounted attachment
Top tether anchor point locations
Installing top tether strap
TOP Tether Strap Child RE- Straint
Latch rigid attachment
Front-facing
Child Restraint Installation Using Latch
Front facing step
24Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Rear-facing
Rear facing step
26Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Child restraint installation using the vehicle
Child Restraint Installation
Using the Seat Belts
Instructions in this section apply to
Front facing front passenger seat step
SSS0651
30Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
SSS0654
32Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Precautions on Booster Seats
Booster Seats
34Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Booster Seat Installation
36Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Front seat
38Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Passenger air bag OFF under some
40Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemen
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Infiniti Advanced AIR BAG SYS- TEM front seats
44Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Front passenger air bag and status
Light
46Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Other supplemental front-impact air bag precautions
48Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Are yellow and orange for easy identi
SRS wiring harnesses connectors
When selling your vehicle, we request that
Fication
Seat Belts with Pretensioners front seats
SRS air bag SRS side-impact air bag
Supplemental AIR BAG Warning Labels
Supplemental AIR BAG Warning Light
Repair and Replacement PROCE- Dure
Instruments and controls
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Volume control switches
Enter or tuning switch
Back switch
Source select switch
Instruments and controls
4Instruments and controls
Meters and Gauges
Odometer/twin trip odometer
Speedometer and Odometer
Speedometer
Odometer/twin trip odometer
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Tachometer
Fuel Gauge
METER/RING Illumination and Needle Sweep
SIC3181
Zone Variation Change PROCE- Dure
Zone map
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Checking Bulbs
Or Anti-lock Braking System ABS warn- ing light
All-Wheel Drive AWD warn- ing light AWD models
Automatic transmission check warning light
Or Brake warning light
Charge warning light
Intelligent Key warning light
Engine oil pressure warning light
Lane departure warning light orange if so equipped
Low tire pressure warning light
Rear Active Steer warning light if so equipped
Master warning light
Preview Function warning light orange if so equipped
Seat belt warning light and chime
Supplemental air bag warning light
Indicator Lights
Automatic transmission posi- tion indicator light
Front passenger air bag status light
High beam indicator light blue
Malfunction Indicator Light MIL
Small light indicator light
Security indicator light
Slip indicator light
Sport mode indicator light if so equipped
Audible Reminders
DOT Matrix Liquid Crystal Display
SIC3843
Indicators for Operation
Low outside temperature warn Ing
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator
Time to rest indicator
Cruise indicator
Oil filter replacement indicator
Indicators for Maintenance
Engine oil replacement indicator
Tire replacement indicator
SIC3846
Elapsed time and trip odometer mls or km
Trip Computer
Current fuel consumption
Distance to empty dte mls or km
Outside air temperature ICY 8F or 8C
Setting
Vehicle Security System
How to arm the vehicle security system
Vehicle security system activation
How to stop an activated alarm
Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch
Windshield Wiper and Washer Operation
RAIN-SENSING Auto Wiper SYS- TEM if so equipped
Rear Window Wiper and Washer Operation
Xenon Headlights
Defroster Switch
Rear Window and Outside Mirror
Lighting
Headlight Switch
Autolight system
Battery saver system
Headlight beam select
Daytime running light system Ca- nada only
Headlight aiming control if so equipped
Adaptive Front lighting System AFS if so equipped
40Instruments and controls
Lane change signal
Turn Signal Switch *1 Turn signal
Instrument brightness control
FOG Light Switch
Hazard Warning Flasher Switch
Horn
Lane Departure Warning LDW Switch if so equipped
Forward Collision Warning FCW Switch if so equipped
Snow Mode Switch
Continuous Damping Control Mode
Auto Mode
Sport Mode
Select Switch if so equipped
Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC OFF Switch
Clock
Adjusting the Time
Section for more details
Center console
Power Outlet
Front
Rear console
CUP Holders
Storage
Sunglasses Holder
To open the sunglasses holder, push *1
Console BOX
Glove BOX
Front
Coat Hooks
Rear
Card Holder
Coat hooks are equipped beside the rear personal lights
Luggage Hooks if so equipped
Cargo NET if so equipped
Cargo Cover if so equipped
56Instruments and controls
Roof Rack if so equipped
Main power window switch driver’s side
Power Windows
Windows
Passenger side power window switch
Locking passengers’ windows
If the windows do not close auto- matically
Auto reverse function
Automatic Moonroof
Tilting the moonroof
Seconds, power to the moonroof is can- celed
Sunshade
Sliding the moonroof
If the moonroof does not operate
Welcome Light
Personal Lights
Interior Light Control Switch
MAP Lights
On position
OFF position
Vanity Mirror Lights
Programming HomeLink
Cargo Light
66Instruments and controls
Versal Transceiver
Programming HomeLink for Canadian Customers
Operating the HomeLink UNI
Programming TROUBLE-DIAGNO- SIS
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button
Clearing the Programmed IN- Formation
If Your Vehicle is Stolen
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Intelligent KEY
Keys
Mechanical key
Valet HAND-OFF
Doors
Locking with Mechanical KEY
Opening and Closing Windows with the Mechanical KEY
Lockout protection
Locking with Power Door Lock Switch
Vehicle Speed Sensing Door Lock Mechanism
Child Safety Rear Door Lock
Intelligent KEY System
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Intelligent KEY Operating Range
Door LOCKS/UNLOCKS PRECAU- Tion
Intelligent KEY Operation
Locking doors and fuel-filler door
Unlocking doors and fuel-filler door
Battery Saver System
Troubleshooting Guide
HOW to USE Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System
Setting hazard indicator and horn mode
Using panic alarm
Opening windows
Hazard indicator and horn mode
Hazard indicator mode
Hood
Lift Gate Release Lever
Auto Closure
FUEL-FILLER CAP
Opening the FUEL-FILLER Door
FUEL-FILLER Door
Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder *A while refueling
Tilting Telescopic Steering Column
Manual Operation if so equipped Tilt or telescopic operation
Inside Mirror
SUN Visors
Type a
Automatic anti-glare type
Type B
Outside Mirrors
Adjusting outside mirrors
Reverse tilt-down feature if so equipped
Defrosting outside mirrors
Vanity Mirror
ENTRY/EXIT Function
Cancel or activate entry/exit func- tion
Initialize entry/exit function
Memory Storage
Cancel or activate seat synchroni- zation function
Linking Intelligent Key to a stored memory position
Selecting the memorized position
Confirming memory storage
System Operation
28Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
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Safety Note
With navigation system
Without navigation system
HOW to USE Touch Screen models with navigation system
Touch screen operation
Touch screen maintenance
Start Menu models with naviga- tion system
START-UP Screen models with navigation system
Available items
HOW to Select Menus on Screen
Setting button
Vehicle Information and Settings
HOW to USE Status Button
HOW to USE Info Button
HOW to USE Brightness CON- Trol and Display ON/OFF Button
Vehicle information display
Fuel Economy information
Maintenance information
Tire Pressure information
SAA1555
Mand Mode User Guide
Voice Recognition information models with navigation system
Audio settings-1
HOW to USE Setting Button
Audio settings-2
Display settings
Audio settings
Navigation settings if so equipped
Rear Display settings if so Equipped
Cally when the ignition switch is pushed to
Phone settings if so equipped
Volume and Beeps settings models with navigation system
Beeps settings models without navigation system
Clock settings models with navi- gation system
With navigation system-1
Others settings models with navi- gation system
With navigation system-2
Camera settings if so equipped
Comfort & Conv. settings
Voice Recognition settings models with navigation system
HOW to USE AUX Button
Language/Units settings
Display Mode
HOW to USE Disc Button for models without navigation system
HOW to Read the Displayed Lines
HOW to Park with Predicted Course Lines
Slowly back up the vehicle adjusting
Backing up on a steep uphill
Difference Between Predicted and Actual Distances
Backing up on a steep downhill
Backing up near a projecting object
Backing up behind a projecting object
HOW to Adjust the Screen
Operating Tips
SAA2148
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Operation
HOW to Switch the Display
Starting with the selector lever
Starting with the Camera button operation
Vehicle width and predicted course
HOW to see Each View
Front view and bird-eye view *D are displayed
Lines are wider than the actual width
Front and rear view
Bird-eye view
Front-side view
Moving to a steep uphill
Moving to a steep downhill
Moving closer to a projecting object
Camera Aiding Corner Sonar Function
Moving near a projecting object
Actual moving course
HOW to Adjust the Screen View
Around View Monitor Settings
Center ventilators
Ventilators
Side ventilators
Automatic Climate Control
Automatic operation
Automatic Climate Control
Without Advanced Climate Control System Accs
Manual operation
Advanced Climate Control System
Or air conditioner is turned on, the clean
Accs if so equipped
IN-CABIN Microfilter
Radio
Audio Operation Precautions
Servicing Climate Control
Audio System
SAA0306
Compact Disc CD player
Unplayable
IPod player if so equipped
CompactFlash CF player
Check Disc
Compact Disc CD/CompactFlash CF with MP3 or WMA
SAA1025
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Specification chart
CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Troubleshooting guide
SAA1532
FM-AM-SAT Radio with Compact Disc CD Changer
Audio main operation
FM-AM-SAT radio operation
Compact Disc CD player/changer operation
Repeat RPT
CD Eject
CF Eject
IPod Player Operation if so equipped Connecting iPod
Compatibility
Music BOX Hard Drive models with navigation system
Inserted. See Music Box settings later
Recording songs
Playing recorded songs
SAA1684
About the Music Box hard drive
Reset the mood setting of a track
Restoring deleted data
Gracenote
Music Box settings
USE of this Product Implies ACCEP- Tance of the Terms below
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
CD/CF CompactFlash Care
Cleaning
CF cards
STEERING-WHEEL-MOUNTED CON- Trols for Audio
Radio
Volume control switches
Back switch
Source select switch
Window antenna
Antenna
Roof antenna
Auxiliary Input Jacks
Displays
DVD drive
SAA2002
Headphones
Remote controller
Remote controller
Headphones
Before Operating the DVD MO
Remote controller and headphones battery replacement
Precautions
Copyright and trademark
You can play the following disc formats with the DVD drive
Parental level parental control
Disc selection
DVD-VIDEO VIDEO-CD
Playing a DVD
DISC·AUX button
Skip Forward
DVD operation keys
Pause
Skip Rewind
Enter
DVD settings
DVD-VIDEO
Remote controller operation
DRC DVD-VIDEO
Care and Maintenance
How to handle the DVD
CAR Phone or CB Radio
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
FCC Regulatory information
Regulatory Information
IC Regulatory information
Bluetooth trademark
Voice Commands
Pairing Procedure
Control Buttons
Phonebook Registration
SAA1575
Making a Call
Select the Hang up key on the display
Receiving a Call
Push the Enter button
Phonebook
Phone Setting
During a Call
Mode
Automatic Hold
Bluetooth Setup
Downloaded Phonebook
Use Vehicle Ringtone
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Troubleshooting Guide
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Initialization
Giving Voice Commands
How to say numbers
Choosing a Language
Push the button to cancel a VR session or end a call
Getting Started
TALK/PHONE Send
Making a Call by Entering a Phone Number
List of Voice Commands
Call
Phone Book
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Memo PAD
Setup
Speaker Adaptation SA Mode
Training procedure
Training phrases
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Troubleshooting Guide
Infiniti Voice Recognition Stan Dard Mode
Activating Standard Mode
Indicator turns off and the Stan- dard Mode activates
Displaying user guide
Useful tips for correct operation
Getting Started
Highlight Getting Started and push the Enter button
Push the Talk switch located on the steering wheel
Voice recognition settings
Using the System
Initialization
How to speak numbers
Operating tips
Phone Command
Command List
Category Command
Navigation Command
Information Command
Voice command examples
Speak Dial Number
Speak
SAA1912 SAA1913
Speak International Call
Infiniti Voice Recognition AL- Ternate Command Mode
Activating Alternate Command Mode
Displaying command list
Press the Back button to return to the previous screen
Audio Commands Music Box
List of help commands
Navigation Commands Phone Commands
Radio
Vehicle Information Commands
Satellite
Climate Commands
Highlight an item using the Infiniti
Controller and push the Enter button
Giving voice command
Before starting
SAA1932
Speaker Adaptation Function
Having the system learn the user’s voice
SAA2171
Speaker Adaptation function set- tings
Minimize Voice Feedback
Symptom/error message Solution
Starting and driving
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Exhaust GAS carbon monoxide
Precautions When Starting and Driving
THREE-WAY Catalyst
Additional information
Tire Pressure Monitoring SYS- TEM Tpms
Tpms does not monitor the tire pressure of the spare tire
4Starting and driving
ON-PAVEMENT and OFF-ROAD Driving Precautions
Avoiding Collision and ROLL- Over
OFF-ROAD Recovery
Rapid AIR Pressure Loss
Driving Safety Precautions
Drinking ALCOHOL/DRUGS and Driving
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Start Function
PUSH-BUTTON Ignition Switch
To the P Park position
Operating range for starting the engine
ACC Accessories
PUSH-BUTTON Ignition Switch Positions
Lock Normal parking position
On Normal operating position
Intelligent KEY Battery DIS- Charge
OFF
Before Starting the Engine
Starting the Engine
Starting the vehicle
Automatic Transmission
Speed automatic transmission
Driving the Vehicle
Shifting
Selector lever
Manual shift mode
DS Drive Sport mode
Paddle shifter
Accelerator downshift D Drive position
Fail-safe
Shift lock release
Parking Brake
Automatic Transmission MOD- ELS
Precautions on LDW system
Lane Departure Warning LDW System
LDW system operation
LDW switch
Lane departure warning light orange
Precautions on LDP system
Temporary disabled status at high temperature
Lane Departure Prevention LDP System
22Starting and driving
LDP system operation
LDP on indicator light green/ Warning Light orange
Automatic deactivation
24Starting and driving
Precautions on Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Cruise Control Operations
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28Starting and driving
Selecting the VEHICLE-TO-VEHI- CLE Distance Control Mode
VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE Distance Control Mode
Precautions on VEHICLE-TO-VE- Hicle Distance Control Mode
Travel lane
VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE Distance Control Mode Operation
32Starting and driving
SSD0252
34Starting and driving
Intelligent cruise control switch
Intelligent cruise control system display and indicators
Operating vehicle-to-vehicle dis- tance control mode
SSD0741
38Starting and driving
System operation
How to change the set vehicle speed
How to change the set distance to the vehicle ahead
Approach warning
Becomes long
Automatic cancellation
44Starting and driving
Sensor maintenance
Conventional fixed speed cruise control switch
Conventional Fixed Speed Cruise Control Mode
Operating conventional fixed speed cruise control mode
SSD0744
Automatic cancellation
Precautions on Distance CON- Trol Assist System
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Distance Control Assist OP- Eration
SSD0252
Distance Control Assist system display and indicators
Operating Distance Control Assist DCA system
Malfunction in the DCA system
56Starting and driving
Distance Control Assist system auto
Approach warning
Automatic cancellation
60Starting and driving
Conditions, have the vehicle checked at an Infiniti dealer
Vehicle ahead detection light
Precautions on FCW System
Illuminates
With a beep sound, pull off the road to a
For the sensor maintenance, see Intelli
FCW/LDW switch
Off. To turn on the system, push the FCW/ LDW switch again
FCW system operation
Precautions on IBA System
Reflectors on the road
IBA system operation
BREAK-IN Schedule
Increasing Fuel Economy
SSD0336
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Headed Uphill with Curb
PARKING/PARKING on Hills
Curb
Power Steering
Continuous Damping Control if so equipped
Vacuum assisted brakes
Braking Precautions
Using the brakes
Wet brakes
Brake Assist
Brake Assist
SSD0471
Using the system
How to handle the sensor
Self-test feature
Normal operation
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Antifreeze
Battery
Freeing a Frozen Door Lock
Draining of Coolant Water
Driving on Snow or ICE
For all-wheel drive
Special Winter Equipment
Engine Block Heater if so equipped
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82Starting and driving
Case of emergency
Roadside Assistance Program
Flat Tire
Blocking wheels
Changing a Flat Tire
Stopping the vehicle
If you have a flat tire, follow the instruc- tions below
Getting the spare tire and tools
Jacking up the vehicle and remov- ing the damaged tire
SCE0771
Installing the spare tire
Stowing the damaged tire and tools
Jump Starting
VQ35HR engine VK50VE engine
Push Starting
Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing
If Your Vehicle Overheats
Towing Your Vehicle
Two-Wheel Drive 2WD models
Towing Recommended by Infiniti
Two-wheel drive models
All-Wheel Drive AWD models
All-wheel drive models
Pulling a stuck vehicle
Vehicle Recovery freeing a stuck vehicle
Rocking a stuck vehicle
Appearance and care
Washing
Cleaning Exterior
Waxing
Glass
Removing Spots
Underbody
Aluminum Alloy Wheels
Cleaning Interior
Floor Mats
Seat Belts
Temperature
Floor mat positioning aid
Moisture
Air pollution
To Protect Your Vehicle from Corrosion
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Where to GO for Service
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance
Explanation of Maintenance Items
Inside the vehicle
Under the hood and vehicle
Maintenance Precautions
Engine oil filler cap
Engine Compartment Check Locations
Drive belts Coolant reservoir
SDI2263
8Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Checking Engine Coolant Level
Engine Cooling System
Changing Engine Coolant
VQ35HR engine
Checking Engine OIL Level
Vehicle set-up
VQ35HR engine 2WD models
Engine oil and filter
VQ35HR engine AWD models
After the operation
Contact an Infiniti dealer if replacement is required
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Brake Fluid
Brake Fluid
Battery
DI0137MA
Jump Starting
Variable Voltage Control System
Spark Plugs
Replacing Spark Plugs
AIR Cleaner
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Replacing
Windshield Wiper Blades
Rear Window Wiper Blades
SELF-ADJUSTING Brakes
Brake PAD Wear Indicators
Brakes
Engine Compartment
Fuses
Fusible links
Passenger Compartment
Intelligent KEY Battery Replacement
26Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Lights
Headlights
Replacing
Replacement procedures
Exterior and Interior Lights
Cargo light
Vanity mirror light
Tire inflation pressure
Tire Pressure
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Tpms
Wheels and Tires
Tire and Loading Information label
Checking the tire pressure
Size Inflation Pressure
Tire Labeling
SDI1607
Summer tires
Types of Tires
All season tires
Snow tires
Changing Wheels and Tires
Tire rotation
Tire wear and damage
Wear indicator Wear indicator location mark
Replacing wheels and tires
Wheel balance
Care of wheels
Spare tire Temporary USE only T-type spare tire
Technical and consumer information
Capacities and Recommended Fuel Lubricants
2Technical and consumer information
Technical and consumer information
Fuel Recommendation
Aftermarket fuel additives
Fuel
Octane rating tips
Engine OIL and OIL Filter RE- Commendation
Technical and consumer information
Specifications
Engine
Road wheel
Wheels and Tires
Tire
Dimensions
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number VIN Plate
Vehicle Identification Number chassis number
Number is stamped as shown in the engine compartment
Emission Control Information Label
Engine Serial Number
V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. Certifica Tion Label
Number is stamped on the engine as shown
Air conditioner specification label is attached as shown
AIR Conditioner Specification Label
Tire and Loading Information Label
Installing Front License Plate
Terms
Vehicle Loading Information
16Technical and consumer information
Vehicle Load Capacity
Steps for determining correct load limit
Securing the Load
Measurement of Weights
Loading Tips
Maximum trailer loads
Maximum Load Limits
Towing a Trailer
20Technical and consumer information
Tongue load
22Technical and consumer information
Trailer hitch
Towing LOAD/SPECIFICATION
Towing Safety
Hitch ball
Class I hitch
Safety chains
Sway control device
Class II hitch
Pre-towing tips
Trailer lights
Trailer brakes
Trailer towing tips
26Technical and consumer information
Flat Towing
Automatic transmission
Traction AA, A, B and C
Temperature A, B and C
Treadwear
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Emission Control System Warranty
Readiness for INSPECTION/ Maintenance I/M Test US only
Event Data Recorders EDR
Insist on the use of Genuine Infiniti Collision Parts
Why should you take a chance?
Event of a Collision
It’s your right
Index
10-2
10-3
10-4
10-5
10-6
10-7
10-8
Cold Tire Pressures
Engine OIL Recommendation
GAS Station Information