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. The INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide explains details about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. 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 an INFINITI dealer, please contact our Consumer Affairs department at: In U.S. 1-800-662-6200 In Canada 1-800-361-4792 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. 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. 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. BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licenced to Xanavi Informatics Corporation. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways: SIC0697 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. 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. © 2005 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD. TOKYO, JAPAN All rights reserved. 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Table of Contents Illustrated table of contents Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 Illustrated table of contents Exterior ............................................................ 0-2 Instrument panel .............................................. 0-3 Meters and gauges ........................................... 0-4 Engine compartment ......................................... 0-5 VQ35DE engine ........................................... 0-5 VK45DE engine ........................................... 0-6 EXTERIOR 1. Hood (Page 3-24) 2. Headlight (P.2-21) and turn signal switch 3. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-21) 4. Windshield (P.8-21) 5. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P.2-43) 6. Power windows (P.2-41) 7. Recovery hook (P.6-16) 8. Fog light and switch (P.2-28) 9. Tires -- Wheel and tires (P.8-35, 9-10) -- Flat tire (P.6-2) 10. Mirrors (P.3-30) 11. Doors (P.3-3) -- Keys -- Door locks -- Remote keyless entry system -- Intelligent Key (if so equipped) 12. Lift gate (P.3-24) 13. Rear window wiper (P.8-23) 14. Rear combination light (P.8-33) 15. Fuel-filler door (P.3-26) 16. Child safety locks (P.3-5) SSI0012A 0-2 Illustrated table of contents INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Outside mirror remote control (P.3-31) 2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-23) 3. Trip odometer reset knob (P.2-4) 4. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-25) 5. Headlight aiming control switch (P.2-26) 6. Trip odometer select knob (P.2-4) 7. Steering switch for Audio (P.4-40)/ Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped) (P.4-41) 8. Security indicator light (P.2-18) 9. Meters and gauges (P.2-3) 10. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-37) 11. Cruise control main/set switch (P.5-22) or Intelligent cruise control switch (if so equipped) (P.5-24) 12. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P.2-21) 13. Ignition switch (P.3-14) 14. Center ventilator (P.4-20) 15. Display (P.4-4)/Navigation system (if so equipped)* 16. Audio system (P.4-25) 17. Center multi-function control panel (P.4-2) 18. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-37) SSI0182 Illustrated table of contents 0-3 METERS AND GAUGES 19. Lane departure warning (LDW) switch (if so equipped) (P.2-30) 20. Hood release handle (P.3-24) 21. Fuse box (P.8-24) 22. SNOW mode switch (P.2-31) 23. Parking brake (P.5-18) 24. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF switch (P.2-31) 25. Tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch (P.3-28) 26. Storage box and power outlet (P.2-33, P.2-35) 27. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-28) 28. Automatic transmission selector lever (P.5-14) 29. Heated seat switch (P.2-29) 30. Clock (P.2-32) 31. Automatic climate control system (P.4-21) 32. Glove box (P.2-36) *: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner's Manual. (if so equipped) 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) SIC2135 5. Intelligent cruise control system display (if so equipped) (P.5-24) 6. Automatic transmission position indicator (P.5-14) 7. Odometer (Total/Twin trip) (P.2-4) 8. Fuel gauge (P.2-5) 0-4 Illustrated table of contents ENGINE COMPARTMENT VQ35DE ENGINE 1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-24) 2. Battery (P.8-17) 3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-11) 4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-16) 5. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-9) 6. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-16) 7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-15) 8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9) 9. Drive belts (P.8-19) 10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-11) 11. Air cleaner (P.8-20) SDI1991 Illustrated table of contents 0-5 VK45DE ENGINE 1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-24) 2. Battery (P.8-17) 3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-11) 4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-16) 5. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-9) 6. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-16) 7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-15) 8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9) 9. Drive belts (P.8-19) 10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-11) 11. Air cleaner (P.8-20) SDI1987 0-6 Illustrated table of contents 1 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 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 Seat belts ......................................................... 1-8 Precautions on seat belt usage .................... 1-8 Child safety ............................................... 1-11 Pregnant women ....................................... 1-12 Injured persons......................................... 1-12 Three-point type seat belt with retractor ..... 1-12 Rear center seat belt .................................. 1-15 Seat belt extenders.................................... 1-18 Seat belt maintenance ............................... 1-18 Child restraints ............................................... 1-19 Precautions on child restraints................... 1-19 Child restraint installation on rear seat outboard or center positions ...................... 1-21 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system ....................................... Top tether strap child restraint ................... Child restraint installation on front passenger seat.......................................... Booster seats ................................................. Precautions on booster seats ..................... Booster seat installation on rear seat outboard or center positions ...................... Booster seat installation on front passenger seat.......................................... Supplemental restraint system........................ Precautions on supplemental restraint system ...................................................... INFINITI advanced air bag system (front seats)............................................... Supplemental air bag warning labels.......... Supplemental air bag warning light............ 1-26 1-27 1-29 1-32 1-32 1-35 1-36 1-37 1-37 1-43 1-51 1-52 SEATS FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT WARNING Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. The seat may move suddenly and could cause loss of control of the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents. SSS0133B 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 the 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" section for automatic drive positioner operation. 1-2 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0474 SSS0475 Forward and backward Moving the switch 1 forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Reclining Move the re ...