SDI2263 | Infiniti S51-D specification

SDI2263

VK50VE ENGINE

To remove the engine compartment covers, unhook the clips *A located as illustrated.

To remove the engine cover, pull the cover upward first *1 and then toward the front of the vehicle *2 .

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Infiniti S51-D owner manual SDI2263

Contents

Important Safety INFORMA- Tion Reminders for Safety Read First then Drive Safely ON-PAVEMENT and OFF-ROAD Driving When Reading the ManualImportant 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 Switch P.5-77 CockpitIf so equipped P.2-46 Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC OFF Illustrated table of contents Instrument Panel Meters and Gauges Engine Compartment VQ35HR EngineDrive 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 Front power seat adjustment Front SeatsSeats Memory function Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 4Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Rear Seats Reclining Folding AdjustmentHead 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 Child Safety InfantsSmall children 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 seatsChecking seat belt operation Rear seat belt comfort guide Seat Belt Maintenance Rear center seat beltSeat Belt Extenders Required Precautions on Child Restraints Child Restraints Signed to withstand only those loads Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System Latch Installing child restraint Latch an- chor attachments Latch lower anchor point locationsLatch lower anchor location Latch webbing-mounted attachment Installing top tether strap TOP Tether Strap Child RE- StraintTop tether anchor point locations Latch rigid attachment Front-facing Child Restraint Installation Using LatchFront 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 Seat BeltsChild restraint installation using the vehicle 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 Page 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 SRS wiring harnesses connectors When selling your vehicle, we request thatAre yellow and orange for easy identi Fication Seat Belts with Pretensioners front seats SRS air bag SRS side-impact air bag Supplemental AIR BAG Warning LabelsSupplemental AIR BAG Warning Light Repair and Replacement PROCE- Dure Instruments and controls Page Enter or tuning switch Back switchVolume control switches Source select switch Instruments and controls 4Instruments and controls Meters and Gauges Speedometer and Odometer SpeedometerOdometer/twin trip odometer Odometer/twin trip odometer Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Tachometer Fuel Gauge METER/RING Illumination and Needle Sweep SIC3181 Zone Variation Change PROCE- Dure Zone mapPage Checking Bulbs Or Anti-lock Braking System ABS warn- ing light All-Wheel Drive AWD warn- ing light AWD modelsAutomatic transmission check warning light Or Brake warning light Charge warning light Intelligent Key warning light Engine oil pressure warning lightLane departure warning light orange if so equipped Low tire pressure warning light Master warning light Preview Function warning light orange if so equippedRear Active Steer warning light if so equipped Seat belt warning light and chime Indicator Lights Automatic transmission posi- tion indicator lightSupplemental air bag warning light Front passenger air bag status light High beam indicator light blue Malfunction Indicator Light MIL Security indicator light Slip indicator lightSmall light indicator light Sport mode indicator light if so equipped Audible Reminders DOT Matrix Liquid Crystal Display SIC3843 Indicators for Operation Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator Time to rest indicatorLow outside temperature warn Ing Cruise indicator Indicators for Maintenance Engine oil replacement indicatorOil filter replacement indicator Tire replacement indicator SIC3846 Trip Computer Current fuel consumptionElapsed time and trip odometer mls or km 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 SwitchRear Window and Outside Mirror Lighting Headlight SwitchAutolight system Battery saver system Headlight beam select Daytime running light system Ca- nada only Headlight aiming control if so equippedAdaptive Front lighting System AFS if so equipped 40Instruments and controls Lane change signal Turn Signal Switch *1 Turn signalInstrument 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 Auto Mode Sport ModeContinuous Damping Control Mode Select Switch if so equipped Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC OFF Switch Clock Adjusting the TimeSection for more details Power Outlet FrontCenter console Rear console CUP Holders Storage Sunglasses Holder To open the sunglasses holder, push *1 Console BOX Glove BOXFront Rear Card HolderCoat Hooks 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 WindowsWindows Passenger side power window switch Locking passengers’ windows If the windows do not close auto- matically Auto reverse functionAutomatic Moonroof Seconds, power to the moonroof is can- celed SunshadeTilting the moonroof Sliding the moonroof If the moonroof does not operate Welcome Light Interior Light Control Switch MAP LightsPersonal Lights On position OFF position Vanity Mirror Lights Programming HomeLink Cargo Light 66Instruments and controls Programming HomeLink for Canadian Customers Operating the HomeLink UNIVersal Transceiver Programming TROUBLE-DIAGNO- SIS Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button Clearing the Programmed IN- FormationIf Your Vehicle is Stolen Pre-driving checks and adjustments Intelligent KEY Keys Mechanical key Valet HAND-OFF Doors Locking with Mechanical KEYOpening and Closing Windows with the Mechanical KEY Lockout protection Locking with Power Door Lock SwitchVehicle Speed Sensing Door Lock Mechanism Child Safety Rear Door Lock Intelligent KEY SystemPage 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 alarmOpening windows Hazard indicator and horn mode Hazard indicator mode Hood Lift Gate Release Lever Auto Closure FUEL-FILLER CAP Opening the FUEL-FILLER DoorFUEL-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 typeType B Adjusting outside mirrors Reverse tilt-down feature if so equippedOutside Mirrors 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 functionLinking Intelligent Key to a stored memory position Selecting the memorized position Confirming memory storageSystem Operation 28Pre-driving checks and adjustments Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Page Page 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 systemAvailable items HOW to Select Menus on Screen Setting button HOW to USE Status Button HOW to USE Info ButtonVehicle Information and Settings 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 ButtonAudio settings-2 Display settings Audio settingsNavigation settings if so equipped Rear Display settings if so Equipped Cally when the ignition switch is pushed to Volume and Beeps settings models with navigation system Beeps settings models without navigation systemPhone settings if so equipped Clock settings models with navi- gation system With navigation system-1 Others settings models with navi- gation systemWith navigation system-2 Camera settings if so equipped Comfort & Conv. settingsVoice Recognition settings models with navigation system HOW to USE AUX Button Language/Units settingsDisplay 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 ScreenOperating Tips SAA2148 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems HOW to Switch the Display Starting with the selector leverOperation Starting with the Camera button operation HOW to see Each View Front view and bird-eye view *D are displayedVehicle width and predicted course 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 Camera Aiding Corner Sonar Function Moving near a projecting objectMoving closer to a projecting object Actual moving course HOW to Adjust the Screen View Around View Monitor Settings Center ventilators VentilatorsSide ventilators Automatic Climate Control Automatic operation Automatic Climate ControlWithout Advanced Climate Control System Accs Manual operation Advanced Climate Control System Or air conditioner is turned on, the cleanAccs if so equipped IN-CABIN Microfilter Audio Operation Precautions Servicing Climate ControlRadio Audio System SAA0306 Compact Disc CD player IPod player if so equipped CompactFlash CF playerUnplayable 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 settingsUSE of this Product Implies ACCEP- Tance of the Terms below Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems CD/CF CompactFlash Care CleaningCF cards STEERING-WHEEL-MOUNTED CON- Trols for Audio Radio Volume control switches Back switchSource select switch Window antenna AntennaRoof antenna Auxiliary Input Jacks Displays DVD drive SAA2002 Headphones Remote controller Remote controllerHeadphones Remote controller and headphones battery replacement PrecautionsBefore Operating the DVD MO Copyright and trademark Parental level parental control Disc selectionYou can play the following disc formats with the DVD drive DVD-VIDEO VIDEO-CD Playing a DVD DISC·AUX button DVD operation keys PauseSkip Forward Skip Rewind Enter DVD settingsDVD-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 InformationIC Regulatory information Voice Commands Pairing ProcedureBluetooth trademark Control Buttons Phonebook Registration SAA1575 Making a Call Select the Hang up key on the display Receiving a CallPush the Enter button Phone Setting During a CallPhonebook Mode Bluetooth Setup Downloaded PhonebookAutomatic Hold Use Vehicle RingtonePage Troubleshooting Guide Page Initialization Giving Voice Commands How to say numbers Push the button to cancel a VR session or end a call Getting StartedChoosing a Language TALK/PHONE Send Making a Call by Entering a Phone Number List of Voice Commands Call Phone Book Page 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 StartedHighlight Getting Started and push the Enter button Voice recognition settings Using the SystemPush the Talk switch located on the steering wheel Initialization How to speak numbers Operating tips Command List Category CommandPhone 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 List of help commands Navigation Commands Phone CommandsAudio Commands Music Box 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 Page Exhaust GAS carbon monoxide Precautions When Starting and DrivingTHREE-WAY Catalyst Additional information Tire Pressure Monitoring SYS- TEM TpmsTpms 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 DrivingPage PUSH-BUTTON Ignition Switch To the P Park positionStart Function Operating range for starting the engine ACC Accessories PUSH-BUTTON Ignition Switch PositionsLock Normal parking position On Normal operating position Intelligent KEY Battery DIS- ChargeOFF Before Starting the Engine Starting the Engine Automatic Transmission Speed automatic transmissionStarting the vehicle Driving the Vehicle Shifting Selector lever Manual shift mode DS Drive Sport modePaddle 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 switchLane departure warning light orange Precautions on LDP system Temporary disabled status at high temperatureLane Departure Prevention LDP System 22Starting and driving LDP system operation LDP on indicator light green/ Warning Light orangeAutomatic deactivation 24Starting and driving Precautions on Cruise Control Cruise Control Cruise Control Operations Page 28Starting and driving Selecting the VEHICLE-TO-VEHI- CLE Distance Control Mode VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE Distance Control ModePrecautions 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 Page 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 FCW/LDW switch Off. To turn on the system, push the FCW/ LDW switch againFor the sensor maintenance, see Intelli FCW system operation Precautions on IBA System Reflectors on the road IBA system operation BREAK-IN Schedule Increasing Fuel Economy SSD0336 Page Headed Uphill with Curb PARKING/PARKING on HillsCurb Power Steering Continuous Damping Control if so equipped Braking Precautions Using the brakesVacuum assisted brakes Wet brakes Brake Assist Brake Assist SSD0471 Using the system How to handle the sensorSelf-test feature Normal operation Page Battery Freeing a Frozen Door LockAntifreeze Draining of Coolant Water For all-wheel drive Special Winter EquipmentDriving on Snow or ICE Engine Block Heater if so equippedPage 82Starting and driving Case of emergency Roadside Assistance Program Flat Tire Changing a Flat Tire Stopping the vehicleBlocking wheels 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 InfinitiTwo-wheel drive models All-Wheel Drive AWD models All-wheel drive models Pulling a stuck vehicle Vehicle Recovery freeing a stuck vehicleRocking a stuck vehicle Appearance and care Washing Cleaning ExteriorWaxing Removing Spots UnderbodyGlass Aluminum Alloy Wheels Cleaning Interior Floor Mats Temperature Floor mat positioning aidSeat Belts Moisture Air pollution To Protect Your Vehicle from Corrosion Maintenance and do-it-yourself Scheduled Maintenance General MaintenanceWhere to GO for Service Explanation of Maintenance Items Inside the vehicle Under the hood and vehicle Maintenance Precautions Engine oil filler cap Engine Compartment Check LocationsDrive 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 filterVQ35HR 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 CleanerIridium-tipped spark plugs Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades SELF-ADJUSTING Brakes Brake PAD Wear IndicatorsRear Window Wiper Blades 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 Pressure Tire Pressure Monitoring System TpmsTire inflation pressure Wheels and Tires Tire and Loading Information label Checking the tire pressure Size Inflation Pressure Tire Labeling SDI1607 Types of Tires All season tiresSummer tires Snow tires Changing Wheels and Tires Tire rotation Tire wear and damage Wear indicator Wear indicator location markReplacing 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 FuelOctane rating tips Engine OIL and OIL Filter RE- Commendation Technical and consumer information Specifications Engine Road wheel Wheels and TiresTire Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number VIN Plate Vehicle Identification Number chassis numberVehicle Identification Number is stamped as shown in the engine compartment Engine Serial Number V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. Certifica Tion LabelEmission Control Information Label Number is stamped on the engine as shown Air conditioner specification label is attached as shown AIR Conditioner Specification LabelTire 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 WeightsLoading Tips Maximum trailer loads Maximum Load LimitsTowing a Trailer 20Technical and consumer information Tongue load 22Technical and consumer information Towing LOAD/SPECIFICATION Towing SafetyTrailer hitch Hitch ball Safety chains Sway control deviceClass I hitch Class II hitch Trailer lights Trailer brakesPre-towing tips Trailer towing tips 26Technical and consumer information Flat Towing Automatic transmission Temperature A, B and C TreadwearTraction AA, A, B and C Uniform Tire Quality Grading Emission Control System Warranty Readiness for INSPECTION/ Maintenance I/M Test US only Event Data Recorders EDR Why should you take a chance? Event of a CollisionInsist on the use of Genuine Infiniti Collision Parts It’s your right Index 10-2 10-3 10-4 10-5 10-6 10-7 10-8 Cold Tire Pressures Engine OIL RecommendationGAS Station Information