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 retailer 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 vehicle to an INFINITI 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 1-800-662-6200. In Hawaii 1-808-836-0888 (Oahu number). In Canada 1-800-361-4792. Thank you. 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 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 Monitor, climate, audio and voice-activated control 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. Hood (Page 3-11) 2. Headlight, parking and turn signal lights (P.2-19, 8-25) 3. Windshield wiper and washer (P.2-18, 8-18) 4. Front personal light (P.2-36) 5. Sunroof (P.2-33) 6. Power windows (P.2-32) 7. Rear personal light (P.2-37) 8. Fog light (P.2-23) 9. Towing hook installation (P.6-12) 10. Front side marker light (P.8-26) 11. Tires (P.6-2, 8-29) 12. Outside mirrors (p.3-17) 13. Doors (Key, locks) (P.3-2) 14. Trunk lid (P.3-11) 15. High-mounted stop light (P.8-26) 16. Rear window defroster (P.2-19) 17. Fuel filler lid (P.3-14) 18. Back-up, Turn signal, Stop/Tail light (P.8-26) SSI0013 0-2 Illustrated table of contents INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P.2-18) 10. Ignition switch (P.5-6) 11. Center ventilator (P.4-9) 12. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-24) 13. Display, Climate and Audio control switches/buttons (P.4-2)/Navigation system* 14. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-6) 15. Headlight aiming control switch (P.2-22) 16. VDC OFF switch (P.2-26) 17. Hood release handle (P.3-11) 18. Tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch (P.3-15) 19. Fuse box cover (P.8-21) 20. Parking brake pedal/parking brake release pedal (P.5-13) 21. CD player (P.4-17) 22. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (P.2-28) 23. Automatic transmission selector lever (P.5-8) 24. Clock (P.2-26) 25. Cassette tape player (P.4-17) 26. Glove box (P.2-30) *: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner's Manual. (if so equipped) SSI0014 1. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-23) 2. Outside mirror remote control (P.3-17) 3. Security indicator light (P.2-15) 4. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-19) 5. Steering switch for Audio (P.4-28), VACS (P.4-34), Infiniti communicator 6. Meters and gauges (P.2-3) 7. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-6) 8. Cruise control main/set switch (P.5-14) or Intelligent Cruise Control switch (P.5-15) Illustrated table of contents 0-3 METERS AND GAUGES 9. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-4) SIC1875 1. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-9) 2. Speedometer (P.2-3) 3. Tachometer (P.2-4) 4. Fuel gauge (P.2-5) 5. Reset knob for trip odometer (P.2-3) 6. Odometer (Total/Twin trip) (P.2-3) 7. Intelligent Cruise Control system display (if so equipped) (P.5-22) 8. Automatic transmission position indicator (P.2-13) 0-4 Illustrated table of contents ENGINE COMPARTMENT LOCATIONS 1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-22) 2. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8) 3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-9) 4. Cooling fan fluid reservoir (P.8-13) 5. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-14) 6. Battery (P.8-15) 7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P.8-14) 8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-13) 9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9) 10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10) 11. Air cleaner (P.8-17) SDI1409 Illustrated table of contents 0-5 MEMO 0-6 Illustrated table of contents 1 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systems Seats ......................................................................... 1-2 Front power seat adjustment ............................... 1-2 Head restraint adjustment .................................... 1-4 Active head restraint (front seats) ........................ 1-5 Armrest ................................................................. 1-5 Supplemental restraint system.................................. 1-6 Precautions on supplemental restraint system .... 1-6 Supplemental air bag warning labels ................. 1-17 Supplemental air bag warning light.................... 1-17 Seat belts ................................................................ 1-19 Precautions on seat belt usage ......................... 1-19 Child safety......................................................... 1-22 Pregnant women ................................................ 1-22 Injured persons................................................... 1-23 Three-point type seat belt with retractor ............ 1-23 Seat belt extenders ............................................ 1-26 Seat belt maintenance ....................................... 1-26 Child restraints ........................................................ 1-27 Precautions on child restraints ........................... 1-27 Installation on rear seat outboard or center positions ............................................................. 1-28 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system ................................................................ 1-33 Top tether strap child restraint ........................... 1-35 Installation on front passenger seat ................... 1-36 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 SPA1273A SPA1275 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, seatback may be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked. Seat lifter (Driver's seat) Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systems 1-3 SPA1276 SSS0125 SSS0178 Lumbar support (Driver's seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Move the switch forward or backward to adjust the seat lumbar area. HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT To raise the head restraint, just pull it up. To lower, push the lock knob and push the head restraint down. Adjust the head restraints so the center is level with the center of your ears. WARNING Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Do not remove them. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. 1-4 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systems Active head restraints are designed to ...