Foreword Your INFINITI represents a new way of thinking about vehicle design. It integrates advanced engineering and superior craftsmanship with a simple, refined aesthetic sensitivity associated with traditional Japanese culture. The result is a different notion of luxury and beauty. The car itself is important, but so is the sense of harmony that the vehicle evokes in its driver, and the sense of satisfaction you feel with the INFINITI -- from the way it looks and drives to the high level of dealer service. To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to the fullest, we encourage you to read this Owner's Manual immediately. It explains all of the features, controls and performance characteristics of your INFINITI; it also provides important instructions and safety information. A separate Warranty Information Booklet can be found in your Owner's literature portfolio. Always carry it with you when you take your INFINITI to an authorized dealer. The portfolio contents provide complete information about all warranties covering this vehicle, the periodic maintenance required to keep the warranties in effect as well as the INFINITI Roadside Assistance program. Additionally, a separate Customer Care and Lemon Law Information Booklet will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state's lemon law. INFINITI is dedicated to providing a satisfying ownership experience for as long as you own your car. Should you have any questions regarding your INFINITI or your INFINITI dealer, please contact our Consumer Affairs department at: In the U.S. 1-800-662-6200 In Canada 1-800-361-4792 NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions. ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. Preteen children should be seated in the rear seat. ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle. ALWAYS review this Owner's Manual for important safety information. READ FIRST -- THEN DRIVE SAFELY Before driving your vehicle please read your Owner's Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle. MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modifications may not be covered under INFINITI warranties. WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY! Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers! WHEN READING THE MANUAL This manual includes information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle. All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. INFINITI reserves the right to change specifications or design at any time without notice. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways: WARNING This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely. SIC0697 If you see this symbol, it means Do not do this or Do not let this happen. If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention to an item in the illustration. CAUTION This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully. © 2004 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD. TOKYO, JAPAN All rights reserved. No part of this Owner's Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Table of Contents Illustrated table of contents Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systems Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself Technical and consumer information Index 0 Illustrated table of contents Exterior ...................................................................... Instrument panel ....................................................... Meters and gauges ................................................... Engine compartment locations.................................. 0-2 0-3 0-4 0-5 EXTERIOR 1. Engine hood (Page 3-25) 2. Front lights (P.2-21) 3. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-19) 4. Windshield (P.8-20) 5. Sunroof (P.2-36) 6. Power windows (P.2-35) 7. Towing hook (P.6-14) 8. Fog light and switch (P.2-25) 9. Tire pressure (P.8-32) 10. Flat tire (P.6-2) 11. Tire chains (P.8-37) 12. Mirrors (P.3-31) 13. Door and locks (P.3-3) 14. Trunk lid (P.3-25) 15. Rear wiper (P.8-22) 16. Rear combination light (P.8-28) 17. Fuel filler lid (P.3-27) 18. Child safety locks (P.3-5) SSI0012 0-2 Illustrated table of contents INSTRUMENT PANEL 11. Cruise control main/set switch (P.5-16) or Intelligent cruise control switch (if so equipped) (P.5-18) 12. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P.2-19) 13. Ignition switch (P.5-8)/Ignition knob (P.3-13) 14. Center ventilator (P.4-16) 15. Display, Climate and Audio control switches/buttons (P.4-2)/Navigation system* 16. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-19) 17. Snow mode switch (P.2-27) 18. Hood release handle (P.3-25) 19. Fuse box (P.8-23) 20. VDC OFF switch (P.2-28) 21. Parking brake pedal/parking brake release pedal (P.5-15) 22. Tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch (if so equipped) (P.3-29) 23. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (if so equipped) (P.3-29) 24. Telescopic steering wheel lock lever (P.3-29) 25. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-25) 26. Heated seat switch (if so equipped) (P.2-26) 27. Cassette player (P.4-26) 28. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (P.2-30) Illustrated table of contents SIC2134 1. Outside mirror remote control (P.3-32) 2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-20) 3. Trip odometer reset knob (P.2-4) 4. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-24) 5. Headlight aiming control switch (P.2-23) 6. Trip odometer select knob (P.2-4) 7. Steering switch for Audio (P.4-33) 8. Security indicator light (P.2-18) 9. Meters and gauges (P.2-3) 10. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-19) 0-3 METERS AND GAUGES 29. Automatic transmission selector lever (P.5-12) 30. Clock (P.2-28) 31. Glove box (P.2-32) *: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner's Manual. (if so equipped) SIC2135 1. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-9) 2. Tachometer (P.2-4) 3. Speedometer (P.2-4) 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-5) 5. Intelligent cruise control system display (if so equipped) (P.5-18) 6. Automatic transmission position indicator (P.5-12) 7. Odometer (Total/Twin trip) (P.2-4) 8. Fuel gauge (P.2-5) 0-4 Illustrated table of contents ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS 1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23) 2. Battery (P.8-17) 3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-11) 4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-15) 5. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-9) 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P.8-16) 7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-15) 8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-10) 9. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-11) 10. Air cleaner (P.8-20) SDI1524 Illustrated table of contents 0-5 1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23) 2. Battery (P.8-17) 3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-11) 4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-15) 5. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-9) 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P.8-16) 7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-15) 8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-10) 9. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-11) 10. Air cleaner (P.8-20) SDI1531 0-6 Illustrated table of contents 1 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systems Seats ......................................................................... 1-2 Front power seat adjustment ............................... 1-2 Rear seat adjustment ........................................... 1-4 Head restraint adjustment .................................... 1-6 Active head restraint (front seats) ........................ 1-7 Armrest ................................................................. 1-7 Supplemental restraint system.................................. 1-8 Precautions on supplemental restraint system .... 1-8 Supplemental air bag warning labels ................. 1-19 Supplemental air bag warning light.................... 1-19 Seat belts ................................................................ 1-21 Precautions on seat belt usage ......................... 1-21 Child safety......................................................... 1-24 Pregnant women ................................................ 1-25 Injured persons................................................... 1-25 Three-point type seat belt with retractor ............ 1-25 Rear center seat belt.......................................... 1-28 Seat belt extenders ............................................ 1-31 Seat belt maintenance ....................................... 1-31 Child restraints ........................................................ 1-32 Precautions on child restraints ........................... 1-32 Installation on rear seat outboard or center positions ............................................................. 1-34 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system ................................................................ 1-39 Top tether strap child restraint ........................... 1-40 Installation on front passenger seat ................... 1-41 SEATS FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT WARNING Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents. SSS0133 WARNING Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. For most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. See "Precautions on seat belt usage" later in this section. Operating tips The seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch. Do not operate the power support seat for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery. See "Automatic drive positioner" in the "3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments" for automatic drive positioner operation. 1-2 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systems SSS0182 SSS0183 Forward and backward Moving the switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Reclining Move the recline switch backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch forward and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See "Precautions on seat belt usage" later in this section.) Also, the seatback may be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked. Seat lifter Pull the switch up or push it down to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systems 1-3 WARNING Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in serious injury in an accident or sudden sto ...