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 also 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 is included in your Owner's literature portfolio. Always carry it with you when you take your vehicle to an INFINITI dealer. The Warranty Information Booklet contents provide complete information about all warranties covering this vehicle, the requirements 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. 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! 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. Pre-teen children should be seated in the rear seat. ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle 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. safety features to all occupants of the vehicle. ALWAYS review this Owner's Manual for important safety information. 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. 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. 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 modification will not be covered under the INFINITI warranties. 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. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways: Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention to an item in the illustration. 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. SII0151 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. © 2003 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD. TOKYO, JAPAN Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action. All rights reserved. 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TABLE OF CONTENTS ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................... 0-1 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS ................... 1-1 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS .......................................................... 2-1 PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS............................................ 3-1 MONITOR, CLIMATE, AUDIO AND VOICE-ACTIVATED CONTROL SYSTEMS ...... 4-1 STARTING AND DRIVING................................................................... 5-1 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY .................................................................. 6-1 APPEARANCE AND CARE................................................................... 7-1 MAINTENANCE AND DO-IT-YOURSELF .................................................. 8-1 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION........................................... 9-1 INDEX ........................................................................................ 10-1 0 Illustrated table of contents Exterior front................................................ Exterior rear................................................. Instrument panel.......................................... Meters and gauges ...................................... Engine compartment check locations.......... 0-2 0-3 0-4 0-5 0-6 ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS EXTERIOR FRONT 1. Hood (Page 3-11) 2. Headlight and turn signal switch (P .2-21)/ Bulb replacement (P .8-27) 3. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P .2-20)/Wiper replacement (P .8-20) 4. Interior light (P .2-41) 5. Sunroof (if so equipped) 6. Power windows (P .2-35) 7. Tires -- Wheel and tires (P .8-33, P .9-9) -- Flat tire (P .6-2) 8. Mirrors (P .3-20) 9. Doors -- Keys (P .3-2) -- Door locks (P .3-3) -- Electronic key (P .3-6) SIX0004 0-2 ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS EXTERIOR REAR 1. High-mounted stop light (P .8-29) 2. Side marker, Stop/Tail, Turn signal light (Bulb replacement) (P .8-29) 3. Rear window defroster switch (P .2-20) 4. Fuel filler lid (P .3-17)/Fuel recommendation (P .9-3) 5. Trunk lid (P .3-12) 6. Child safety locks (P .3-5) SIX0005 0-3 ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL Outside mirror remote control (P .3-21) Headlight/turn signal switch (P .2-21) Steering wheel switch for audio control (P .4-33) Meters and gauges (P .2-3) Driver supplemental air bag (P .1-7) Cruise control main/set switch (P .5-17) Intelligent cruise control switch (P .5-25) 7. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P .2-20) 8. Ignition switch (P .5-7) 9. Security indicator light (P .2-17) 10. Center ventilator (P .4-12) 11. Hazard warning flasher switch (P .2-26) 12. Display, Climate and Audio control switches/buttons (P .4-3)/Navigation system* 13. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P .1-7) 14. Instrument brightness control (P .2-25) 15. Headlight aiming control switch (P .2-24) 16. Vehicle dynamic control OFF switch (P .2-30) 17. Hood release handle (P .3-11) 18. Active damper suspension mode selector (P .2-29) 19. Tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch (P .3-19) 20. Fuse box cover (P .8-24) 21. Parking brake pedal/parking brake release pedal (P .5-16) 22. CD changer (P .4-31) 23. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (P .2-31) 24. Automatic transmission selector lever (P .5-10) 25. Front heated seat switch (P .2-27) 26. Clock (P .2-30) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. SII0392 0-4 ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS 27. Cassette deck (P .4-22) 28. Glove box (P .2-33) METERS AND GAUGES *: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner's Manual. SII0384 1. Speedometer (P .2-4) 2. Odometer/twin trip odometer (P .2-4) 3. Tachometer (P .2-4) 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P .2-5) 5. Fuel gauge (P .2-5) 6. Warming/indicator lights (P .2-9) 7. Intelligent cruise control system display (P .2-14) 0-5 ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS 1: Fuse/fusible link holder (P .8-24) 2: Engine oil filler cap (P .8-11) 3: Brake fluid reservoir (P .8-15) 4: Coolant reservoir (P .8-9) 5: Battery (P .8-16) 6: Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P .8-16) 7: Power steering fluid reservoir (P .8-14) 8: Radiator filler cap (P .8-10) 9: Cooling fan fluid reservoir (P .8-15) 10: Engine oil dipstick (P .8-11) 11: Air cleaner (P .8-20) SID0261 0-6 1 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Seats............................................................ 1-2 Front power seat adjustment ................. 1-2 Rear power seat adjustment (if so equipped)................................................ 1-4 Head restraint adjustment ...................... 1-5 Active head restraint (Front seats)......... 1-6 Supplemental restraint system.................... 1-7 Precautions on supplemental restraint system .................................................... 1-7 Supplemental air bag warning labels... 1-20 Supplemental air bag warning light..... 1-21 Seat belts .................................................. 1-22 Precautions on seat belt usage ........... 1-22 Child safety........................................... 1-25 Pregnant women .................................. 1-27 Injured persons .................................... 1-27 Three-point type seat belt.................... 1-27 Seat belt extenders .............................. 1-31 Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-31 Child restraints .......................................... 1-31 Precautions on child restraints ............ 1-31 Installation on rear seat center or outboard 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.... 1-42 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS SEATS ries. 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. FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT SIR0091 WARNING WARNING Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The 1-2 shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious inju- Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents. Forward and backward Reclining 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 seat for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery. SIR0153 SIR0154 Moving the switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. 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.) The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked. 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. 1-3 SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS Seat lifter (Driver's seat) Lumbar support (Driver's seat) REAR POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped) Forward and backward Press the switch to move the seat forward or back. The seats move continuously while the switch is being pressed. SIR0155 SIP0275 Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion. The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Move the switch forward or backward to adjust the seat lumbar area. SIR0161 ...