Infiniti QX60 2014 User Manual

For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid Owner’s Manual Supplement

FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

NOTE:

This hybrid electric supplement contains all
the information you need to safely operate
your Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV). For all
other information not specific to the hybrid
electric system, please refer to your Own­er’s Manual.

Welcome to the growing family of new INFINITI
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.

This manual was prepared to help you under­stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome­ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.

A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties cov­ering your vehicle. The “Warranty Informa­tion and Maintenance Booklet” explains
details about maintaining and servicing
your vehicle.

Your INFINITI retailer knows your vehicle best.
When you require any service or have any ques­tions, they will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to them.

In addition to factory installed options, your ve­hicle may also be equipped with additional ac­cessories installed by INFINITI or by your INFINITI
retailer prior to delivery. It is important that you
familiarize yourself with all disclosures, warnings,
cautions and instructions concerning proper use
of such accessories prior to operating the vehicle
and/or accessory. See an INFINITI retailer for
details concerning the particular accessories
with which your vehicle is equipped.

Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil­iarity with controls and maintenance require­ments, assisting you in the safe operation of your
vehicle.

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 give your full attention to driving

●

and avoid using vehicle features or taking
other actions that could distract you.

●

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 safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.

● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive
models, a 4WD mark is placed at the beginning
of the applicable sections/items.

As with other vehicles with features for
off-road use, failure to operate four-wheel
drive models correctly may result in loss of
control or an accident. Be sure to read
“Driving safety precautions” in the “Start­ing and driving” section of this manual.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIV­ING

This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from an ordinary passenger
car because it has a higher center of
gravity for off-road use. As with other
vehicles with features of this type, fail­ure to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or an accident.

Be sure to read “On-pavement and off­road driving precautions”, and “Avoid­ing collision and rollover”, and “Driving
safety precautions”, in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.

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.

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.

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.

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.

APD1005

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.

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.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter­ies, may contain perchlorate material. The
following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate
Material – special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/”.

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INFINITI CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

INFINITI CARES...

Both INFINITI and your INFINITI retailer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your INFINITI retailer are
our primary concerns. Your INFINITI retailer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.

However, if there is something that your INFINITI
retailer cannot assist you with or you would like to
provide INFINITI directly with comments or ques­tions, please contact our (INFINITI’s) Consumer
Affairs Department using our toll-free number:

For U.S. customers

1-800-662-6200

For Canadian customers

1-800-361-4792

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the
following information:

– Your name, address, and telephone number

– Vehicle identification number (on dash panel)

– Date of purchase

– Current odometer reading

– Your INFINITI retailer’s name

– Your comments or questions

OR

You can write to INFINITI with the information on
the left at:

For U.S. customers

INFINITI Division

Nissan North America, Inc.

Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
or via e-mail at:
[e-mail]

For Canadian customers

INFINITI Division
Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
or via e-mail at:
information.centre@nissancanada. com

If you prefer, visit us at:

www.infinitiUSA.com (for U.S. customers)

or

www.infiniti.ca (for Canadian customers)

We appreciate your interest in INFINITI and thank you for buying a quality INFINITI vehicle.

Table of

HEV Overview

HEV

Contents

Illustrated table of contents

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index

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1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

HEV Overview

INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid® System ........HEV-2

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Battery.......................HEV-2

High-voltage cautions ...........................HEV-2

Road accident cautions .........................HEV-3

Emergency shut-off system ......................HEV-4

Operation of the hybrid system...................HEV-4

Starting and slow speed driving ...............HEV-4

Medium or high speed driving.................HEV-5

Rapid acceleration ...........................HEV-5

Deceleration and braking .....................HEV-5

Stopping ...................................HEV-5

Energy monitors ................................HEV-5

Power Meter ................................HEV-5

Energy Flow

(models with navigation system)...............HEV-5

Fuel Economy

(models with navigation system)...............HEV-7

Fuel Economy

(models without navigation system)............HEV-7

Fuel economy history

(models with navigation system)...............HEV-7

Fuel economy history

(models without navigation system)............HEV-8

Regenerative brake .............................HEV-9

Efficient use of your vehicle ......................HEV-9

Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP)

System. ......................................HEV-10

Hybrid vehicle precautions......................HEV-10

High-voltage components and their locations . . HEV-10

Hybrid vehicle characteristics ................HEV-11

INFINITI DIRECT RESPONSE
HYBRID® SYSTEM

LITHIUM-ION (Li-ion) BATTERY HIGH-VOLTAGE CAUTIONS

The INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid® System
combines the power of a gasoline engine and an
electric motor to help minimize fuel consumption
and emissions.

Depending on driving conditions, the vehicle runs
on a combination of the gasoline engine and the
electric motor, whichever is best for those condi­tions.

Because the gasoline engine charges the
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery as needed, the battery
does not have to be charged from an outside
source like an all-electric vehicle.

WARNING

Your vehicle contains a sealed Lithium ion
(Li-ion) high-voltage battery. If the Li-ion
battery is disposed of improperly, there is
a risk of severe burns and electrical shock
that may result in serious injury or death
and there is also a risk of environmental
damage.

CAUTION

Do not misuse of Li-ion battery (to use the
Li-ion battery for completely another
purpose).

The Li-ion battery is used to drive the electric
motors in the INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid®
System.

The Li-ion battery has a limited service life. Con­tact your INFINITI retailer for information about
recycling or disposal of the battery.

WARNING

● The INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid®
System uses high voltage up to approxi­mately 144volts. The system can be hot
while and after starting. Be careful of
both the high voltage and the high tem­perature. Obey the warning labels at­tached to the vehicle.

● Never disassemble, remove or replace
high-voltage parts and harnesses as
well as their connectors can cause se­vere burns or electric shock that may
result in serious injury or death. High­voltage harnesses are colored orange.
The vehicle high-voltage system has no
user serviceable parts. Take your ve­hicle to an INFINITI retailer for any nec­essary maintenance.

● Never try to remove the service plug
located in the trunk. The service plug is
used only when the vehicle is serviced
by trained technicians wearing personal
protection equipment and is part of the
high-voltage system. Touching the ser­vice plug can cause severe burns or
electric shock that may result in serious
injury or death.

HEV-2 HEV Overview

ROAD ACCIDENT CAUTIONS

WARNING

In case of a collision:

● If your vehicle is drivable, pull your ve­hicle off the road, put the transmission
in the P (Park) position, apply the park­ing brake and turn the INFINITI Direct
Response Hybrid® System off.

● Check to see if there are exposed high­voltage parts and cables. Never touch
the parts and cables. For their locations,
see “High-voltage components” later in
this section. To avoid personal injury,
never touch high-voltage wiring, con­nectors, and other high-voltage parts,
such as electric motor inverter and Li­ion battery. An electric shock may occur
if exposed electric wires are visible
when viewed from inside or outside of
your vehicle. Therefore, never touch ex­posed electric wires.

● If the vehicle receives a strong impact to
the floor while driving, stop the vehicle
in a safe location and check the floor.

● Inspect the ground under the vehicle. If
liquid has leaked onto the ground, the
fuel system may have been damaged.
Leave the vehicle as soon as possible.

● Leaks or damage to the Li-ion battery
may result in a fire. If you discover them,
contact emergency services immedi­ately. Since the fluid leak may be
lithium organic electrolyte from the Li­ion battery, never touch the fluid leak
inside or outside the vehicle. If the fluid
contacts your skin or eyes, wash it off
immediately with a large amount of wa­ter and receive immediate medical at­tention to help avoid serious injury.

● If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle,
leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Only use a type ABC, BC or C fire extin­guisher that is meant for use on electri­cal fires. Using water or the incorrect
fire extinguisher can result in serious
injury or death from electrical shock.

● If you are not able to safely assess the
vehicle due to vehicle damage, do not
touch the vehicle. Leave the vehicle and
contact emergency services. Advise 1st
responders that this is a hybrid vehicle.

● In the event of an accident that requires
body repair and painting, the vehicle
should be delivered to an INFINITI re­tailer to have the Li-ion battery pack
and high-voltage parts such as the in­verter, including the wiring harness, re­moved prior to painting. Li-ion battery
packs exposed to heat in the paint
booth will experience capacity loss.
Damaged Li-ion battery packs may also
pose safety risks to untrained mechan­ics and repair personnel.

HEV Overview HEV-3

EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION OF THE HYBRID

SYSTEM

The emergency shut-off system is activated and
the high-voltage system automatically turns off in
the following conditions:

● Front and side collisions in which the air
bags are deployed.

● Certain rear collisions.

● Certain INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid®

System malfunctions

For the above collisions and the certain hybrid
system malfunctions, the READY to drive indica­tor light will turn off. See “Warning/indicator
lights and audible reminders” in the “Instruments
and controls”.

The emergency shut-off activates for the above
collisions to minimize risk of an event that could
cause injury or an accident. If the emergency
shut-off system activates, the hybrid system may
not switch to READY to drive position, contact an
INFINITI retailer. Even if the ignition switch is
switched to READY to drive position, the system
may shut off suddenly. Therefore, drive cautiously
to the nearest INFINITI retailer or contact an
INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.

HEV-4 HEV Overview

To start the INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid®
System, depress the brake pedal and place the
ignition switch in the ON position when the trans­mission is in the P (Park) position or N (Neutral)
position (P is recommended) .

The READY to drive indicator light
until hybrid system becomes the ready to drive
mode.

If starting in low temperature environment, flash­ing time of READY lamp becomes longer. It can­not move out from P range during flashing.

When the READY to drive indicator light
illuminates, the vehicle can be driven, even if the
gasoline engine is not running.

NOTE:

The gasoline engine starts and stops auto­matically. It may stop during deceleration
or when the vehicle is stopped.

The gasoline engine may automatically run in the
following conditions:

● The level of remaining charge in the Li-ion
battery is low. The engine runs to charge the
Li-ion battery and to provide power to drive
the vehicle.

● The temperature of the engine coolant is
low.

flashes

● When A/C is used.

● When opening door.

● When engine hood is opened.

● When applying brakes.

● Based on driving conditions.

● The shift lever is shifted to the P (Park)

position, the driver’s seat belt is released
and the driver’s side door is then opened.

The hybrid system operates as follows based on
driving conditions and the Li-ion battery charge.

Engine is hard to stop during these driving con­ditions:

● Outside temperature is high/low and A/C is
on.

● When repeatedly starting and stopping the
engine.

STARTING AND SLOW SPEED
DRIVING

In some cases, the vehicle can be driven by
electric motor during extremely slow speed
creep, but the engine starts when accelerating or
taking off the brakes.

ENERGY MONITORS

MEDIUM OR HIGH SPEED DRIVING

The system automatically controls the gasoline
engine and electric motor in order to obtain the
optimum fuel mileage and performance, depend­ing on the driving situation and available Li-ion
battery charge.

When the remaining battery level is low, the Li-ion
battery is charged by the electric motor that is
driven to generate electric power while the ve­hicle is driving.

RAPID ACCELERATION

The vehicle is accelerated using both the gaso­line engine and the electric motor depending on
the available Li-ion battery charge.

DECELERATION AND BRAKING

The Li-ion battery is charged by the electric mo­tor that changes the energy of the rotating
wheels into electric power. See “Regenerative
brake” later in this section.

STOPPING

The gasoline engine may stop running to save
fuel depending on the available Li-ion battery
charge.

The INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid® System
monitors the status of power being sent to the
electric motor and the Li-ion battery state of
charge. The status is shown on the assist charge
gauge in the meter and the energy
flow/remaining Li-ion battery charge in the dot
matrix display. System status can also be shown
on the navigation system display (if so equipped)
when the screen is in the energy flow mode or
energy/fuel history mode.

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POWER METER

This meter displays the actual electric motor
power consumption and the charging power to
the Li-ion battery.

For additional information, See “Power meter” in
the “Instruments and controls” section.

ENERGY FLOW (models with
navigation system)

When you use this system, make sure the hybrid
system is in the READY to drive mode. See
“Operation of the hybrid system” in this section.

HEV Overview HEV-5

If you use the system with the hybrid sys­tem off (ignition switch placed in the ACC
position) for a long time, it will discharge
the 12-volt battery power, and the hybrid
system will not start.

Energy monitor for various operating modes can
be displayed on the navigation system monitor.

Push the INFO button on the control panel and
highlight the “Energy Flow” key on the display
using the INFINITI controller then push the EN­TER button.

● When the vehicle is charging the Li-ion bat­tery with the regenerative brake and gaso­line engine.

● When the vehicle is powered by the gaso­line engine and is charging the Li-ion battery.

● When there is no Energy Flow in the vehicle

The Energy Flow and remaining Li-ion battery
charge can be also shown on the dot matrix
display. See “Trip computer” in the “Instruments
and controls” section.

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This is an example of the Energy Flow display.
The Energy Flow display changes, depending on
the following operating conditions. The graphic
indicates the amount of power in the Li-ion bat­tery.

The following are displayed on the Energy Flow
screen.

● When the vehicle is powered only by the
electric motor or gasoline engine.

● When the vehicle is powered by both the
electric motor and the gasoline engine.

HEV-6 HEV Overview

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FUEL ECONOMY (models with
navigation system)

Press the INFO button then select the FUEL
ECONOMY key on the display screen.

This screen displays the rate of fuel consumption
and distance to empty.

FUEL ECONOMY (models without
navigation system)

Press the INFO button then select the FUEL
ECONOMY key on the display screen.

This screen displays the rate of fuel consumption
and distance to empty.

FUEL ECONOMY HISTORY (models
with navigation system)

The Fuel Economy History screen appears in the
display with the navigation system when the
screen is in the Fuel Economy History mode.

1. Push the INFO button on the control panel
and highlight the “Energy Flow” key on the
display using the INFINITI controller. Then
push the ENTER button.

2. Highlight the “History” key, and push the
ENTER button.

HEV Overview HEV-7

The Fuel Economy History can be displayed on
the navigation system monitor. This displays the
vehicle’s average fuel consumption and regen­erative electric power at 2 minute intervals.

The displayed values on the screen indicate gen­eral driving conditions. Accuracy varies with driv­ing habits and road conditions.

1. Regenerated energy in the past 12 minutes:
The regenerated energy in the past 12 min­utes is indicated with symbols. One symbol
indicates 30 watt-hour. The energy of
30 watt-hour illuminates a 30 watt bulb for
an hour.

2. Fuel consumption in the past 12 minutes:
Fuel consumption in the past 12 minutes is
displayed.

3. Current fuel consumption (Latest column):
The current fuel consumption is calculated
and displayed based on distance and fuel
consumption.

NOTE:

Information shown in the yellow column
means current (within 2 minutes) and infor­mation shown in the blue columns means
past (more than 2 minutes).

HEV-8 HEV Overview

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FUEL ECONOMY HISTORY (models
without navigation system)

The Fuel Economy History screen appears in the
display with the navigation system when the
screen is in the Fuel Economy History mode.

1. Push the ECON button on the control panel.
This will display fuel economy information.

2. The Fuel Eco History can be displayed by
pressing the VIEW key on the display
screen. This displays the vehicle’s average
fuel consumption and regenerative electric
power at 2 minute intervals.

The displayed values on the screen indicate gen­eral driving conditions. Accuracy varies with driv­ing habits and road conditions.

● Regenerated energy in the past 12 minutes:
The regenerated energy in the past 12 min­utes is indicated with symbols. One symbol
indicates 30 watt-hour. The energy of
30 watt-hour illuminates a 30 watt bulb for
an hour.

REGENERATIVE BRAKE EFFICIENT USE OF YOUR VEHICLE

● Fuel consumption in the past 12 minutes:
Fuel consumption in the past 12 minutes is
displayed.

● Current fuel consumption (Latest column):
The current fuel consumption is calculated
and displayed based on distance and fuel
consumption.

NOTE:

Information shown in the yellow column
means current (within 2 minutes) and infor­mation shown in the blue columns means
past (more than 2 minutes).

This vehicle is equipped with two braking systems.

● Hydraulic brake system

● Regenerative brake system

When the vehicle decelerates while the vehicle is
driven with the shift lever in the D (drive) position
or in the manual shift mode, the Li-ion battery can
be charged by the electric motor. The electric
motor converts the energy of the rotating wheels
into electric power under the following circum­stances:

● When the accelerator pedal is released

● When the brake pedal is depressed

● When there is no malfunction in the brake

system or the INFINITI Direct Response Hy­brid® System

The regenerative brake may not work properly if
the vehicle is installed with tires and road wheels
other than the ones specified in this manual.

While the regenerative cooperative brake system
is operating, you might feel slight vibration or hear
the system working when braking. This is normal.

The regenerative cooperative brake system con­trols both hydraulic and regenerative brakes. If
you feel unusual deceleration when braking, have
an INFINITI retailer check both the brake and
hybrid systems.

Drive your vehicle with smooth accelera­tion and deceleration.

● While driving, energy is recovered through
the regenerative brake as the vehicle decel­erates. However, for most efficient use, do
not accelerate or decelerate your vehicle
more than necessary.

● Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration.

● The power of the Li-ion battery can be

checked on the Energy Flow in the center
display (models with navigation system) or
Li-ion battery status meter in the dot matrix
display. See “Energy Flow (models with
navigation system)” or “Trip computer” in the
“Instruments and controls” section. Gradual
or non-abrupt acceleration and deceleration
will make more effective use of the electric
power.

● When parking, be sure to place the shift
lever in the P (Park) position. While driving,
place the shift lever in the D (Drive) position.

HEV Overview HEV-9

APPROACHING VEHICLE SOUND
FOR PEDESTRIANS (VSP) SYSTEM

HYBRID VEHICLE PRECAUTIONS

The Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) system is a function that uses sound to
help alert pedestrians of the presence of the
vehicle when it is being driven at a low speed in
the electric drive mode under the following con­ditions:

● The sound starts when the vehicle starts
accelerating.

● The sound stops when the vehicle speed is
more than 19 MPH (30 km/h) while acceler­ating only when vehicle is powered by the
electric motor.

● The sound starts when the vehicle speed is
less than 16 MPH (25 km/h) while deceler­ating only when vehicle is powered by the
electric motor.

● The sound stops when the vehicle stops.

● The sound does not stop with the vehicle in

the R (Reverse) position even if the vehicle
stops.

The VSP system is automatically turned on when
the vehicle is in the READY to drive mode.

If there is a malfunction in the VSP system, the
VSP OFF indicator light in the meter illuminates.
See “Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestri­ans (VSP) OFF indicator light” in the “Instruments
and controls” section.

HEV-10 HEV Overview

WARNING

● If the sound from the VSP system is not
heard while driving, stop the vehicle in a
safe and quiet location. Open a window,
and then place the vehicle in the R (Re­verse) position with the brake pedal
firmly depressed. Check that the oper­ating sound can be heard from the front
side of the vehicle.

● If the sound cannot be heard, immedi­ately contact an INFINITI retailer for
inspection.

HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS
AND THEIR LOCATIONS

WARNING

● The INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid®
System uses high voltage up to approxi­mately 144 volts. The system can be hot
during and after starting. Be careful of
both the high voltage and the high tem­perature. Obey the warning labels at­tached to the vehicle.

● Never touch, disassemble, remove or
replace the high-voltage parts, har­nesses and their connectors. High­voltage harnesses are orange. Touch­ing, disassembling, removing or
replacing those parts and harnesses
can cause severe burns or electric
shock that may result in serious injury
or death.

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1. DC/DC Converter

2. Service Plug

3. Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Battery

4. Traction Motor

5. Traction Motor Inverter

6. 12–volt Battery

7. High-Voltage Harness

HYBRID VEHICLE
CHARACTERISTICS

WARNING

● When you leave your vehicle, be sure to
place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.

● Be sure to put the transmission in the P
(Park) position because the vehicle can
move when the READY to drive indica­tor light is on even if the gasoline en­gine is not running. When the READY to
drive indicator light is on, do not leave
your vehicle in a shift position other
than the P (Park) position. The vehicle
will creep and start abruptly if the accel­erator pedal is depressed by mistake.
This may cause serious injury or death.

HEV Overview HEV-11

CAUTION

● If the vehicle is parked for a long period
of time, the battery discharges gradu­ally. To avoid this occurrence, drive the
vehicle for approximately 30 minutes at
least once every two to three months.
Otherwise, the Lithium ion (Li-ion) bat­tery may be damaged. If the Li-ion bat­tery is completely discharged and the
hybrid system cannot be activated, con­tact an INFINITI retailer.

High-voltage parts and harnesses on the hybrid
vehicles emit approximately the same amount of
electromagnetic waves as the conventional
gasoline-powered vehicles or home electronic
appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shieldings. Unwanted noise may occur in the
reception of a mobile two-way radio.

Charging the Li-ion battery while driving is impor­tant. The vehicle cannot run if the Liion battery is
discharged. In the N (Neutral) position, the Li-ion
battery does not recharge. Leaving the transmis­sion in the N (Neutral) position for an extended
period of time may discharge the Li-ion battery.
The Li-ion battery recharges when the shift lever
is in any position other than N (Neutral).

HEV-12 HEV Overview

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An air vent is located on the rear side trim panels

A

to cool the high-voltage battery. If the vent is

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covered, the battery will overheat resulting in
reduced output performance of the hybrid sys­tem. See “Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery air vent” in
the “Appearance and care” section.

You may hear the noise of the cooling fan from the
air vent.

CAUTION

Do not place objects over or into the air
vent. The Li-ion battery or DC/DC con­verter may overheat and be damaged.

CAUTION

Do not load large amounts of water in
open containers (aquariums or buckets)
into the vehicle. If the water spills onto the
Li-ion battery, it may cause a short circuit
and damage the battery.

CAUTION

It may cause a short circuit and damage
the Li-ion battery or DC/DC converter.

Noise and vibration

After the hybrid system is activated, the following
noises and vibrations that are unique to the hy­brid system may occur. This does not indicate a
malfunction.

● Electric motor noise from the engine com­partment

● Noise from the rear of the vehicle when the
hybrid system activates or deactivates

● Noise and vibration when the gasoline en­gine starts running or stops

● Operating noise or electric motor noise
when releasing the accelerator pedal or de­pressing the brake pedal

● Engine noise due to rapid acceleration

● Fan noise from the air inlet located on the

rear parcel shelf

● Noise from the climate control system

● Noise from the vehicle in order to alert pe-

destrians to the presence of an approaching
vehicle. See “Approaching Vehicle Sound
for Pedestrians (VSP) system” in this sec­tion.

HEV Overview HEV-13

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HEV-14 HEV Overview

0 Illustrated table of contents

QR25DER engine .................................0-2 Warning/indicator lights ............................0-3

QR25DER ENGINE

1. Power steering fluid reservoir
(See Owner’s Manual)

2. Engine coolant reservoir (See Owner’s
Manual)

3. Drive belt location (P. 8-11)

4. Fuse box (P. 8-12)

0-2 Illustrated table of contents

9. Fusible link box (P. 8-12) and remote
positive battery terminal

10. Fuse box (P. 8-12)

11. Fuse box/Fusible links (P. 8-12)

12. Fuse box/Fusible links (P. 8-12)

13. Battery (P. 8-9)

14. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-6)

15. Radiator cap (See Owner’s Manual)

16. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(See Owner’s Manual)

See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.

NOTE:

Hybrid system engine compartment
cover(s) removed for clarity.

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5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-6)

6. Inverter coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)

7. Brake fluid reservoir (See Owner’s
Manual)

8. Air cleaner (See Owner’s Manual)

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning

light

or

Name Page

Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn­ing light

Brake warning lights
(red)

12–volt battery
charge warning light

Hybrid system warn­ing light

Brake system warn­ing light (yellow)

2-3

2-3

2-4

2-5

2-5

Indicator

light

Name Page

Approaching Ve­hicle Sound for Pe­destrians (VSP)
OFF indicator light

EV indicator light 2-5

READY to drive indi­cator light

2-5

2-5

Illustrated table of contents 0-3

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0-4 Illustrated table of contents

1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system

Front power seat adjustment

(if so equipped) ................................1-2

Flexible seating .................................1-2

FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT
(if so equipped)

Do not operate the power seat switch for a long
period of time when the hybrid system is not
running. This will discharge the 12–volt battery.

See “Automatic drive positioner” in “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” for automatic drive po­sitioner operation.

FLEXIBLE SEATING

WARNING

● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seats when they are
in the fold-down position. In a collision,
people riding in these areas without
proper restraints are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.

● Do not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
seat belt properly.

● Do not fold down the rear seats when
occupants are in the rear seat area or
any luggage is on the rear seats.

● Head restraints/headrests should be
adjusted properly as they may provide
significant protection against injury in
an accident. Always replace and adjust
them properly if they have been re­moved for any reason.

● If the head restraints/headrests are re­moved for any reason, they should be
securely stored to prevent them from
causing injury to passengers or damage
to the vehicle in case of sudden braking
or an accident.

● When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi­tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci­dent or sudden stop.

● Properly secure all cargo to help pre­vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seatbacks.
In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.

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Folding the 3rd row seats

To fold the 3rd row seats flat for maximum cargo
capacity:

1

1. Pull the strap
restraint/headrest forward.

2. Stow the 3rd row seat belts in the seat belt

3. Pull up on the latch

4

hooks
area.

corner of each seatback and lower the seat­back forward over the seat base.

found on the sides of the cargo

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to release the head

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located in the upper

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1-2 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

To return the 3rd row seats to a seating position:

3

1. Use the pull straps
back. Pull back until the seatback latches
into position. Make sure to properly raise

each seatback to an upright and se­cured position.

2. Do not use the pull strap to return the head
restraint/headrest to the upright position.
Pull back on the head restraint/headrest until
it latches in the upright position.

to raise each seat-

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WARNING

When the seat is returned to the normal
seating position, the head
restraints/headrests must be returned to
the upright position to properly protect
vehicle occupants.

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3

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1-4 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

2 Instruments and controls

Meters and gauges ................................2-2

Power meter ...................................2-2

Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .......2-3

Warning lights .................................2-3

Indicator lights .................................2-5

Vehicle Information Display .........................2-6

Main Menu Selection ...........................2-6

METERS AND GAUGES

1. Tachometer

2. Warning/indicator lights

3. Vehicle Information Display

4. Speedometer

5. Fuel gauge

6. Odometer/Twin trip odometer

2-2 Instruments and controls

7. Power meter

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POWER METER

The power meter indicates the condition of the
electric motor. When the needle is between the
center and “charge” (
that the electric motor is generating power to
recharge the Li-ion battery.

When the needle is between the center and the
PWR side, this indicates that the electric motor is
powering the drive wheels and the Li-ion battery
is discharging.

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range), this indicates

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP)
OFF indicator light

EV indicator light Electronically controlled brake warning light

WARNING LIGHTS

For additional information on warnings and indi­cators, see “Vehicle information display” later in
this section.

Anti-lock Braking System

(ABS) warning light

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light illuminates and then turns off. This
indicates the ABS is operational.

If the ABS light comes on while the hybrid system
is running, it may indicate the anti-lock braking
system is not functioning properly. Have the sys­tem checked by an INFINITI retailer.

or Brake warning light (red)

READY to drive indicator light Hybrid system warning light

(yellow)

If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock func­tion is turned off. The brake system then operates
normally, but without anti-lock assistance. See
“Brake system” in the “Starting and driving” sec­tion of the Owner’s Manual.

or Brake warning light

This light functions for both the parking brake and
the foot brake systems.

● Parking brake indicator

● Low brake fluid warning light

● Hydraulic brake system warning light

12–volt battery charge warning light

Parking brake indicator

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position and the hybrid system is in the READY
mode, the light comes on when the parking brake
is applied.

Low brake fluid warning light

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position and the hybrid system is in the READY
mode, the light warns of a low brake fluid level.
Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as
necessary. See “Brake fluid” in the Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section of your INFINITI Own­er’s Manual. If the brake fluid level is correct, see
“Hydraulic brake system warning light” in this
section.

Instruments and controls 2-3

Hydraulic brake system warning light

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position and the hybrid system is in the READY
mode, this light warns that the hydraulic brake
system is not functioning properly. If the brake
warning light comes on with the parking brake not
applied when the hybrid system is in READY
mode, perform the following:

1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid
as necessary. See “Brake fluid” in the Main­tenance and do-it-yourself” section of your
INFINITI Owner’s Manual.

2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warning system checked by an INFINITI re­tailer.

If the hydraulic brake warning light comes on
when the parking brake is not applied and the
electronically controlled brake system warning
light also comes on, stop the vehicle immediately
and call an INFINITI retailer.

WARNING

● Your brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on. Driv­ing could be dangerous. If you judge it
to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Otherwise,
have your vehicle towed because driv­ing it could be dangerous.

● Pressing the brake pedal with the en­gine stopped and/or a low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis­tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel.

● If the brake fluid level is below the
MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked at an
INFINITI retailer.

● Your brake system may not be working
properly if both the brake warning light
and electronically controlled brake sys­tem light come on when the hybrid sys­tem is in READY mode and the parking
brake is not applied. Driving could be
dangerous. If you judge it to be safe,
drive carefully to the nearest service
station for repairs. Otherwise, have your
vehicle towed because driving it could
be dangerous.

12–volt battery charge warning
light

If the light comes on when the READY indicator
comes ON, it may indicate the charging system is
not functioning properly. See an INFINITI retailer
immediately.

CAUTION

The charging system may not be function­ing properly if the 12–volt battery charge
warning light comes on while the hybrid
system is running. The hybrid system will
stop operating when the 12–volt battery
becomes discharged. Immediately stop
the vehicle in a safe place and contact an
INFINITI retailer.

2-4 Instruments and controls

Hybrid system warning light

The hybrid system warning light comes on when:

● The amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.

● There is a problem with the traction motor or

other hybrid system components.

If the fuel gauge indicates the fuel level is low,
refill the fuel tank immediately. See “Fuel gauge”
earlier in this section. After the fuel tank is filled,
the ignition switch is placed in the ON position,
and the hybrid system is in the READY mode, the
hybrid system warning light should be off.

If the fuel gauge indicates a sufficient fuel level, or
if the hybrid system warning light comes on after
refilling the tank, there may be a problem with the
traction motor or other hybrid system compo­nents. Stop your vehicle immediately and contact
your INFINITI retailer.

Electronically controlled brake

warning light (yellow)

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position and the hybrid system is in the READY
mode, the light stays on for about 2 seconds. If
the light comes on at any other time, it may
indicate the regenerative brake and/or the elec-

tronically controlled brake systems are not func­tioning properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.

If the hydraulic brake warning light also comes on
when the parking brake is not applied, stop the
vehicle immediately and call an INFINITI re­tailer. For additional information, see “Brake sys­tem” in the “Starting and driving” section of the
INFINITI Owner’s Manual.

WARNING

● Your brake system may not be working
properly if both the brake warning light
and electronically controlled brake sys­tem light come on when the hybrid sys­tem is in READY mode and the parking
brake is not applied. Driving could be
dangerous. If you judge it to be safe,
drive carefully to the nearest service
station for repairs. Otherwise, have your
vehicle towed because driving it could
be dangerous.

INDICATOR LIGHTS

For additional information on warnings and indi­cators, see “Vehicle information display” later in
this section.

Approaching Vehicle Sound
for Pedestrians (VSP) OFF
indicator light (if so equipped)

This light comes on if there is a malfunction in the
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) system.

EV indicator light

This illuminates to indicate the vehicle is being
driven powered only by the motor.

READY to drive indicator light

The READY to drive indicator light illuminates
when the hybrid system is powered and the ve­hicle may be driven.

Instruments and controls 2-5

VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY

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The vehicle information display is located to the
left of the speedometer. It displays the HEV en­ergy flow. For descriptions of other items found
on the vehicle information display, refer to the
INFINITI Owner’s Manual.

MAIN MENU SELECTION

The items that display can be enabled/disabled
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position. To change the items that display.

Use the
button to change a menu item:

● Trip Computer

● Energy Flow

● Fuel Economy

● 4WD (if so equipped)

● Tire Pressures (if so equipped)

● Engine Temperature

button to select and the ENTER

Energy flow

The energy flow can be enabled/disabled to dis­play in the vehicle information display when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position.

From the “Main Menu Selection” select “Energy
Flow” to display the energy flow information when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON position.

2-6 Instruments and controls

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Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators

1. Hybrid System Overheated

2. Shift to Park Li-ion battery low

3. HV System Warm up Please Wait In Park

4. Shutting Down

Hybrid System Overheated

This warning appears when the temperature of
the hybrid system is extremely high. Stop the
vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible.

Avoid quick starting or abrupt acceleration.
When the warning turns off, the vehicle can be
driven.

If the warning appears again soon after it turns
off, have the vehicle checked by an INFINITI
retailer.

Do not drive the vehicle with the warning
on. Doing so could cause a hybrid system
malfunction.

CAUTION

If the high temperature warning appears
when the ignition switch is in the ON po­sition, stop the vehicle safely as soon as
possible.

If the vehicle is overheated, continuing
vehicle operation may seriously damage
the engine.

Shift to Park Li-ion battery low

This warning appears when the shift lever is in the
“N” position and level of remaining charge in the
Li-ion battery is low.

When this warning appears, place the shift lever
in the P (Park) position. This will turn off in the
following conditions.

When the shift lever has been placed in the P
(Park) position.

HV System Warm Up Please Wait In Park

This warning appears when the hybrid system
has not reached full operating temperature.
When the warning turns off, the vehicle can be
driven.

Shutting Down

This warning appears when the hybrid system
has been turned off.

Instruments and controls 2-7

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2-8 Instruments and controls

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for all

pre-driving checks and adjustments...............3-2

PLEASE REFER TO YOUR
OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL
PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND
ADJUSTMENTS.

3-2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems

Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for all
monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice

recognition systems. ............................4-2

PLEASE REFER TO YOUR
OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL
MONITOR, CLIMATE, AUDIO,
PHONE AND VOICE RECOGNITION
SYSTEMS.

4-2 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

5 Starting and driving

Push-button ignition switch .........................5-2

Push-button ignition switch positions ................5-3

Before starting the INFINITI Direct Response

Hybrid® System ..................................5-3

Starting the INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid®

System...........................................5-4

Fuel-efficient driving tips ...........................5-4

Active noise control................................5-6

Brake system .....................................5-7

Brake precautions ..............................5-7

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

WARNING

Do not operate the push-button ignition
switch while driving the vehicle except in
an emergency. The INFINITI Direct Re­sponse Hybrid® System will stop when
the ignition switch is pushed 3 consecu­tive times or the ignition switch is pushed
and held for more than 2 seconds. If the
hybrid system is turned off while the ve­hicle is being driven, this could lead to a
crash and serious injury.

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When the ignition switch is pushed without de­pressing the brake pedal, the ignition switch will
illuminate.

Push the ignition switch center:

● once to change to ACC.

● two times to change to ON.

● three times to return to OFF.

The ignition switch will automatically return to the
LOCK position when any door is either opened or
closed with the switch in the OFF position.

The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch position cannot be switched to OFF until
the shift lever is moved to the P (Park) position.

When the ignition switch cannot be pushed to­ward the OFF position, proceed as follows:

1. Move the shift lever into the P (Park) posi­tion.

2. Push the ignition switch. The ignition switch
position will change to the ON position.

3. Push the ignition switch again to the OFF
position.

The shift lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position if the ignition switch is in
the ON position and the brake pedal is
depressed.

If the battery of the vehicle is discharged,
the push-button ignition switch cannot be
moved from the LOCK position.

Some indicators and warnings for operation are
displayed on the vehicle information display. See
“Vehicle information display” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this manual.

5-2 Starting and driving

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
POSITIONS

OFF:

The ignition switch is in the OFF position when
the engine is turned off using the ignition switch.
No lights will illuminate on the ignition switch.

ACC (Accessories):

This position activates electrical accessories,
such as the radio, when the engine is not running.

ACC has a battery saver feature that will turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position after a period
of time under the following conditions:

● All doors are closed.

● Shift lever is in P (Park).

The battery saver feature will be cancelled if any
of the following occur:

● Any door is opened.

● Shift lever is moved out of P (Park).

● Ignition switch changes position.

ON (Normal operating position):

This position turns on the ignition system and
electrical accessories.

ON has a battery saver feature that will turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position after some
time if the vehicle is not running under the follow­ing conditions:

● All doors are closed.

● Shift lever is in P (Park).

The battery saver feature will be cancelled if any
door is open.

CAUTION

Do not leave the vehicle with the ignition
switch in ACC or ON positions when the
engine is not running for an extended pe­riod. This can discharge the battery.

BEFORE STARTING THE INFINITI
DIRECT RESPONSE HYBRID®
SYSTEM

● Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.

● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool­ant, brake fluid, and windshield-washer fluid
as frequently as possible, or at least when­ever you refuel.

● Check that all windows and lights are clean.

● Visually inspect tires for their appearance

and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.

● Check that all doors are closed.

● Position seat and adjust head

restraints/headrests.

● Adjust inside and outside mirrors.

● Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to

do likewise.

● Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON posi­tion. See “Warning/indicator lights and au­dible reminders” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.

Starting and driving 5-3

STARTING THE INFINITI DIRECT
RESPONSE HYBRID® SYSTEM

FUEL-EFFICIENT DRIVING TIPS

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neu­tral). P (Park) is recommended.

The INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid®
System is designed not to operate if
the shift lever is in any of the driving
positions.

3. Depress the brake pedal and push the igni­tion switch to start the hybrid system. The
READY to drive indicator will illuminate on
the meter.

When starting the hybrid system at
very low outside temperatures, the
READY to drive indicator light will flash
and it may take longer for the READY
to drive indicator light to illuminate.
When the READY to drive indicator
light is flashing, it cannot be shifted
out of P (Park).

When the READY light is flashing, it
can not move out of P (Park).

NOTE:

Do not start the vehicle in the N (Neutral)
position.

● The hybrid system may not start even with
the READY to drive indicator light illumi­nated. Once the READY to drive indicator
light is illuminated you may begin driving the
vehicle.

NOTE:

Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential 12-volt battery
discharge and potential no-start conditions
such as:

1. Installation or extended use of elec­tronic accessories that consume 12­volt battery power when the engine is
not running (Phone chargers, GPS,
DVD players, etc.)

2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.

In these cases, the 12-volt battery may
need to be charged to maintain 12-volt bat­tery health.

Follow these easy-to-use Fuel-Efficient Driving
Tips to help you achieve the most fuel economy
from your vehicle.

1. Use Smooth Accelerator and Brake

Pedal Application

● Avoid rapid starts and stops

● Use smooth, gentle accelerator and

brake application whenever possible

● Maintain constant speed while commut­ing and coast whenever possible

● Apply light pressure to the accelerator
pedal when driving on flat roads or down
hills

● Avoid pumping the breaks when slowing
the vehicle when possible

2. Maintain Constant Speed

● Look ahead to try and anticipate and mini­mize stops

● Synchronizing your speed with traffic
lights allows you to reduce your number
of stops

● Maintaining a steady speed can minimize
red light stops and improve fuel efficiency

5-4 Starting and driving

3. Use Air Conditioning (A/C) at Higher

Vehicle Speeds

● Below 40 MPH (64 km/h), it is more
efficient to open windows to cool the
vehicle due to reduced engine load

● Above 40 MPH (64 km/h), it is more
efficient to use A/C to cool the vehicle
due to increased aerodynamic drag

● Recirculating the cool air in the cabin
when the A/C is on reduces cooling load

● Turn off air conditioning when it is not
necessary

4. Drive at Economical Speeds and Dis-

tances

● Observing the speed limit and not ex­ceeding 60 MPH (97 km/h) (where le­gally allowed) can improve fuel efficiency
due to reduced aerodynamic drag

● Maintaining a safe following distance be­hind other vehicles reduces unnecessary
braking

● Safely monitoring traffic to anticipate
changes in speed permits reduced brak­ing and smooth acceleration changes

● Select a gear range suitable to road con­ditions

● Frequent short-distance driving can re­duce fuel economy

5. Use Cruise Control

● Using cruise control during highway driv­ing helps maintain a steady speed

● Cruise control is particularly effective in
providing fuel savings when driving on flat
terrains

6. Plan for the Shortest Route

● Utilize a map or navigation system to de­termine the best route to save time

7. Avoid Idling

● Shutting off your engine when safe for
stops exceeding 30–60 seconds saves
fuel and reduces emissions

8. Buy an Automated Pass for Toll Roads

● Automated passes permit drivers to use
special lanes to maintain cruising speed
through the toll and avoid stopping and
starting

9. Winter Warm Up

● Limit idling time to minimize impact to fuel
economy

Vehicles typically need no more than

●

30 seconds of idling at start-up to effec­tively circulate the engine oil before driving

● Your vehicle will reach its ideal operating
temperature more quickly while driving
versus idling

● Park your vehicle in moderate ambient
temperatures when possible

10. Keeping your Vehicle Cool

● Park your vehicle in a covered parking
area or in the shade whenever possible

● When entering a hot vehicle, opening the
windows will help to reduce the inside
temperature faster, resulting in reduced
demand on your A/C system

11. Cargo

● Avoid transporting unnecessary luggage
in the vehicle

● Avoid carrying luggage in the roof rack
which can increase aerodynamic drag

12. Break-in

● Your vehicle may need a break-in period
for more than 4000 miles to improve the
fuel economy

● Avoid measuring fuel economy within ini­tial 1200 miles

13. Use D (Drive)

● Avoid using the Manual Shift mode and
selecting the Sports mode whenever
possible

Starting and driving 5-5

ACTIVE NOISE CONTROL

● Do not change or modify speakers including
the woofer and any audio related compo­nents such as the amplifier.

● Do not make any modification including
sound deadening or modifications around
the microphones or speakers.

Front Microphone

5-6 Starting and driving

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Rear Microphone

This system uses microphones
the vehicle to detect engine booming sound. The
system then automatically produces a muted en­gine booming sound through the speakers and
woofer (if so equipped) to reduce engine boom­ing sound.

NOTE:

To operate the active noise control system
properly:

● Do not cover the speakers or woofer (if so
equipped).

● Do not cover the microphones.

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located inside

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BRAKE SYSTEM

WARNING

Your brake system may not be working
properly if the hydraulic brake warning
light and the electronically controlled
brake system warning light is on. Driving
could be dangerous. If you judge it to be
safe, drive carefully to the nearest service
station for repairs. Otherwise, have your
vehicle towed because driving it could be
dangerous.

BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
Vacuum-assisted brakes

The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the hybrid system is turned off, you can
stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal.
However, greater foot pressure on the brake
pedal will be required to stop the vehicle and
stopping distance will be longer.

Using the brakes

Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while
driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the
brake pads faster, and reduce gas mileage.

To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the
brakes from overheating, reduce speed and
downshift to a lower gear before going down a
slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may
reduce braking performance and could result in
loss of vehicle control.

When applying the brakes, you may hear a sound
coming from the braking system. This is normal.

WARNING

While driving on a slippery surface, be
careful when braking, accelerating or
downshifting. Abrupt braking or acceler­ating could cause the wheels to skid and
result in an accident.

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6 In case of emergency

Hybrid system stops operating while driving ..........6-2

If the vehicle does not start .........................6-2

Confirm battery is discharged....................6-2

Emergency Start ...............................6-2

Jump starting .....................................6-3

If your vehicle overheats............................6-5

HYBRID SYSTEM STOPS OPERATING
WHILE DRIVING

IF THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START

WARNING

● If the hybrid system stops operating
while driving, the power assist for the
brakes and steering will not work. Brak­ing and steering will be harder.

● If the hybrid system stops operating
while driving, do not open any door until
the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
Opening a door will lock the steering
wheel. This may cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle and could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.

The hybrid system may stop operating while driv­ing if the high-voltage battery becomes dis­charged, the 12-volt battery becomes dis­charged or the fuel tank is empty. If the hybrid
system stops operating while driving, perform the
following:

1. Reduce your speed gradually. Pull to the
side of the road to a safe area.

2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

3. Set the push-button ignition switch at ACC
or OFF, and try to start the hybrid system.

4. If the hybrid system will not start, see “Ve­hicle does not start” in this section.

6-2 In case of emergency

Before attempting to jump start the vehicle, make
sure the fuel tank is not empty and the correct
starting procedure is followed. See “Starting the
Hybrid System” in the “Starting and driving” sec­tion of your Owner’s Manual. Do not drive the
vehicle on battery power only if the fuel tank is
empty. The Li-ion battery will become discharged
and the hybrid system will turn off.

CONFIRM BATTERY IS
DISCHARGED

Confirm the battery is discharged by pushing the
ignition switch to the ON position. Confirm the
instrument cluster or head lights come on at the
normal brightness levels or that other accesso­ries such as the audio system come on. Push the
ignition switch to turn the hybrid system on.

If any of the following conditions occurs, the
12-volt battery might discharged:

● The instrument cluster and/or headlights are
not normal brightness.

● Audio accessories cannot be turned on.

● The hybrid system does not become READY

to drive mode.

● The ignition switch cannot be placed in the
ON position.

Check the following if you notice above conditions:

1. Check that the 12-volt battery terminals are
tight and clean. See “12-volt Battery” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section. If
the 12-volt battery terminals are loose, con­tact your INFINITI retailer.

2. If the 12-volt battery terminals are tight and
clean, try to jump start the vehicle. See
“Jump starting” in this section.

EMERGENCY START

When the hybrid system cannot be started, the
following procedure can be used if the hybrid
system and push-button ignition switch function
normally:

1. Put the transmission in P (Park) position.

2. Push the ignition switch to the ACC posi­tion.

3. Depress the brake pedal.

Push and hold the ignition switch for about

4.
15 seconds. Even if the hybrid system starts
using this procedure, the system may be mal­functioning. Do not continue to use this emer­gency procedure to start the system. Have the
vehicle checked by your INFINITI retailer.

If the hybrid system still does not start, contact
you INFINITI retailer.

JUMP STARTING

Jump starting provides power to the 12–volt sys­tem to allow the electrical systems to operate.
The electrical systems must be operating to allow
the Li-ion battery to be charged. Jump starting
does not charge the Li-ion battery.

To start the hybrid system with a booster battery,
the instructions and precautions below must be
followed.

WARNING

● The engine may start at any time with­out warning when the ignition is on and
the hybrid system is in the READY
mode. When jump starting keep your
hands, clothing, hair and tools away
from fans, belts and any other parts that
can move to avoid personal injury.

● If done incorrectly, jump starting can
lead to a 12–volt battery explosion, re­sulting in severe injury or death. It could
also damage your vehicle.

● Explosive hydrogen gas is always pres­ent in the vicinity of the battery. Keep all
sparks and flames away from the
battery.

● Do not allow battery fluid to come into
contact with eyes, skin, clothing or
painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a cor­rosive sulfuric acid solution which can
cause severe burns. If the fluid should
come into contact with anything, imme­diately flush the contacted area with
water.

● Keep 12–volt battery out of the reach of
children.

● The booster battery must be rated at
12 volts. Use of an improperly rated
battery can damage your vehicle.

● Whenever working on or near a battery,
always wear suitable eye protectors (for
example, goggles or industrial safety
spectacles) and remove rings, metal
bands, or any other jewelry. Do not lean
over the battery when jump starting.

● Do not attempt to jump start a frozen
battery. It could explode and cause se­rious injury.

● Your vehicle has an automatic engine
cooling fan. It could come on at any
time. Keep hands and other objects
away from it.

● Always follow the instructions below.
Failure to do so could result in damage
to the charging system and cause per­sonal injury.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to jump start a hybrid
vehicle as a booster vehicle.

In case of emergency 6-3

1. Locate the fusible link box behind the engine
air cleaner.

A

2. Push the tab in and lift up
lid and expose the remote positive battery
terminal

3. If the booster battery is in another vehicle
position the two vehicles to bring their bat­teries near each other.

Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.

4. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift lever
to P (Park). Switch off all unnecessary elec­trical systems (lights, heater, air conditioner,
etc.).

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5. Remove vent caps on the battery (if so
equipped) of the vehicle with battery for
booster. Cover the battery with an old

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cloth

6. Connect jumper cables in the sequence il­lustrated (

to reduce explosion hazard.

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CAUTION

● Always connect positive (⫹) to positive
(⫹) and negative (⫺) to body ground (for
example, strut mounting bolt, engine
lift bracket, etc.) — not to the battery.

● Make sure the jumper cables do not
touch moving parts in the engine com­partment and that the cable clamps do
not contact any other metal.

● Do not keep the starter motor engaged
for more than 10 seconds. If the engine
does not start right away, place the ig­nition switch in the OFF position and
wait 10 seconds.

7. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and
let it run for a few minutes.

8. Hold down the brake pedal and press the
START button. The vehicle instruments and
gauges will light up, and the green ⬙READY⬙
light will come ON.

IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

CAUTION

If the green READY light does not come
on, press the START button to turn the
hybrid system OFF. Carefully disconnect
the negative cable then the positive cable.
Have vehicle taken to dealership for
repair.

9. After the green READY light in the meter
display comes ON, carefully disconnect the
negative cable and then the positive cable.

10. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be
sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover
the vent holes as it may be contaminated
with corrosive acid.

WARNING

● Do not continue to drive if your vehicle
overheats. Doing so could cause engine
damage or a vehicle fire.

● To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never remove the radiator or coolant
reservoir cap while the engine is still
hot. When the radiator or coolant reser­voir cap is removed, pressurized hot
water will spurt out, possibly causing
serious injury.

● Do not open the hood if steam is com­ing out.

If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an
extremely high temperature gauge reading and
the illumination of the engine oil pressure/engine
coolant temperature high indicator light), or if you
feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal
noise, etc. take the following steps.

1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply
the parking brake and move the shift lever to
P (Park).

Do not turn the INFINITI Direct Re­sponse Hybrid® System off.

2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the
windows, move the heater or air conditioner
temperature control to maximum hot and fan
control to high speed.

3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for
steam or coolant escaping from the radiator
before opening the hood. (If steam or cool­ant is escaping, turn off the engine.) Do not
open the hood further until no steam or
coolant can be seen.

4. Open the engine hood.

WARNING

If steam or water is coming from the en­gine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.

5. Also check if the cooling fan is running. The
radiator hoses and radiator should not leak
water. If the coolant is leaking or the cooling
fan does not run, stop the hybrid system.

6. Visually check drive belts for damage or
looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leaking,
the water pump belt is missing or loose, or
the cooling fan does not run, stop the en­gine.

In case of emergency 6-5

WARNING

Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or the
engine cooling fan. The engine cooling fan
can start at any time.

7. After the engine cools down, check the cool­ant level in the engine coolant reservoir tank
with the engine running. Add coolant to the
engine coolant reservoir tank if necessary.
Have your vehicle repaired at an INFINITI
retailer.

6-6 In case of emergency

7 Appearance and care

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery air vent ................7-2

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LITHIUM-ION (Li-ion) BATTERY AIR
VENT

CAUTION

● Do not place objects over or into the air
vent. The Li-ion battery may overheat
and be damaged.

● Do not allow any liquid to get on or in
the air vent. It may cause a short circuit
and damage the Li-ion battery.

● Clean the air vent regularly to prevent
the Li-ion battery from overheating.

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Regularly clean the air vent
cloth to prevent the vent from being
blocked.

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7-2 Appearance and care

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Explanation of general maintenance items .........8-2

Engine compartment check locations ................8-4

QR25DER engine ..............................8-4

Inverter cooling system.............................8-5

Checking inverter coolant level...................8-6

Changing inverter coolant .......................8-6

Engine oil .........................................8-6

Checking engine oil level ........................8-6

Changing engine oil ............................8-7

Changing engine oil filter ........................8-8

12-Volt Battery ....................................8-9

Variable-voltage control system ....................8-10

Drive belt ........................................8-11

Engine compartment ...........................8-12

Exterior and interior lights.......................8-13

EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Additional information on the following
items with“*”isfound later in this section.

Outside the vehicle

The maintenance items listed here should be
performed from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.

Doors and engine hood Check that the doors
and engine hood operate properly. Also ensure
that all latches lock securely. Lubricate hinges,
latches, latch pins, rollers and links as necessary.
Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the
hood from opening when the primary latch is
released.

When driving in areas using road salt or other
corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently.

Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis.
Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all
operating properly and installed securely. Also
check headlight aim.

Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)* When checking
the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are missing,
and check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten if
necessary.

8-2 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Tire rotation* Tires should be rotated every
5,000 miles (8,000 km).

Tires* Check the pressure with a gauge often
and always prior to long distance trips. If neces­sary, adjust the pressure in all tires, including the
spare, to the pressure specified. Check carefully
for damage, cuts or excessive wear.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components Replace the TPMS

transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap
when the tires are replaced due to wear or age.

Wheel alignment and balance If the vehicle
should pull to either side while driving on a
straight and level road, or if you detect uneven or
abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel
alignment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at
normal highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.

● For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet.

Windshield Clean the windshield on a regular
basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Have a dam­aged windshield repaired by a qualified repair
facility.

Windshield wiper blades* Check for cracks or
wear if they do not wipe properly.

Inside the vehicle

The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when per­forming periodic maintenance, cleaning the ve­hicle, etc.

Additional information on the following
items with an “*” is found later in this sec­tion.

Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth

operation and make sure the pedal does not bind
or require uneven effort. Keep the floor mat away
from the pedal.

Brake pedal Check the pedal for smooth opera­tion. If the brake pedal suddenly goes down fur­ther than normal, the pedal feels spongy or the
vehicle seems to take longer to stop, see an
INFINITI retailer immediately. Keep the floor mat
away from the pedal.

Brakes Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied.

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
P (Park) position mechanism On a fairly

steep hill check that your vehicle is held securely
with the shift lever in the P (Park) position without
applying any brakes.

Parking brake Check the parking brake opera­tion regularly. The vehicle should be securely held
on a fairly steep hill with only the parking brake
applied. If the parking brake needs adjustment,
see an INFINITI retailer.

Seats Check seat position controls such as seat
adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to ensure they
operate smoothly and all latches lock securely in
every position. Check that the head
restraints/headrests move up and down
smoothly and the locks (if so equipped) hold
securely in all latched positions.

Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt web­bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.

Steering wheel Check for changes in the steer­ing system, such as excessive freeplay, hard
steering or strange noises.

Warning lights and chimes Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating properly.

Windshield wiper and washer* Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.

Windshield defroster Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in
sufficient quantity when operating the heater or
air conditioner.

Under the hood and vehicle

The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you
check the engine oil or refuel).

12–volt Battery* Except for maintenance-free
battery, check the fluid level in each cell. It should
be between the MAX and MIN lines. Vehicles
operated in high temperatures or under severe
conditions require frequent checks of the battery
fluid level.

NOTE:

Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:

1. Installation or extended use of electronic
accessories that consume battery power
when the engine is not running (Phone
chargers, GPS, DVD players, etc.).

2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances. In these cases,
the battery may need to be charged to
maintain battery health.

Brake fluid level* Make sure that the brake fluid

level is between the MIN and MAX lines on the
reservoir.

Engine coolant level* Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold. Make sure that the
coolant level is

between the ⬙MAX⬙ and ⬙MIN⬙ lines on the reser­voir.

Inverter coolant level* Check the coolant level
when the inverter is cold. Make sure the coolant
level is between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the
reservoir.

Engine drive belts* Make sure the drive belts
are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.

Engine oil level* Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level surface with the engine off.
Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the oil pan.

Exhaust system Make sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of
exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust
system inspected by an INFINITI retailer. See the
carbon monoxide warning in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.

Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-3

Fluid leaks Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil,

water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from the
air conditioner after use is normal. If you should
notice any leaks or if gasoline fumes are evident,
check for the cause and have it corrected imme­diately.

Power steering fluid level* and lines Check
the level when the fluid is cold, with the engine
off. Check the lines for proper attachment, leaks,
cracks, etc.

Radiator and hoses Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the
hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or loose
connections.

Underbody The underbody is frequently ex­posed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very
important to remove these substances from the
underbody, otherwise rust may form on the floor
pan, frame, fuel lines and exhaust system. At the
end of winter, the underbody should be thor­oughly flushed with plain water, in those areas
where mud and dirt may have accumulated. See
the “Appearance and care” section of this
manual.

Windshield-washer fluid* Check that there is
adequate fluid in the reservoir.

8-4 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS

QR25DER ENGINE

1. Power steering fluid reservoir

2. Engine coolant reservoir

3. Drive belt location

4. Fuse box

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5. Engine oil filler cap

6. Inverter coolant reservoir

7. Brake fluid reservoir

8. Air cleaner

9. Fusible link box and remote positive
battery terminal

INVERTER COOLING SYSTEM

10. Fuse box

11. Fuse box/fusible links

12. Fuse box/fusible links

13. Battery

14. Engine oil dipstick

15. Radiator cap

16. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir

NOTE:

Hybrid system engine compartment cov­er(s) removed for clarity.

The inverter cooling system is filled at the factory
with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and
50% water to provide year-round anti-freeze and
coolant protection. The anti-freeze solution con­tains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional in­verter cooling system additives are not neces­sary.

WARNING

● Never remove the coolant reservoir cap
when the engine and inverter are hot.
Wait until the engine and inverter cool
down. Serious burns could be caused
by high pressure fluid escaping from
the reservoir.

● The inverter reservoir is equipped with a
pressure type cap. To prevent engine
and inverter damage, use only a genu­ine NISSAN inverter reservoir cap.

CAUTION

● Never use any additives in the coolant
such as radiator sealer in the cooling
system. This may cause damage to elec­trical equipment such as the motor and
inverter, as well as the engine and
transmission.

● When adding or replacing coolant, be
sure to use only a Genuine NISSAN
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent. Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is pre-diluted
to provide antifreeze protection to -34°
F (-37° C). If additional antifreeze pro­tection is needed due to weather where
you operate your vehicle, add Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
(blue). The use of other types of coolant
solutions other than Genuine NISSAN
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent, may damage the inverter
cooling system.

● The life expectancy of the factory-fill
coolant is 125,000 miles (200,000 km) or
15 years. Mixing any other type of cool­ant other than Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/ Coolant (blue) , includ­ing Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/ Coolant (green), or the use
on non-distilled water will reduce the
life expectancy of factory-fill coolant.
Refer to the INFINITI Service and Main­tenance Guide for more details.

Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-5

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CHECKING INVERTER COOLANT
LEVEL

Check the coolant level in the reservoir when
the engine and inverter are cold. The coolant
level should be between the MIN level
coolant to the MAX level

If the inverter cooling system frequently
requires coolant, have it checked by a
INFINITI retailer.

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CHANGING INVERTER COOLANT

Major cooling system repairs should be done by a
INFINITI retailer. The service procedure can be
found in the INFINITI Service Manual.

Improper servicing can result in inverter
overheating.

WARNING

● To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never change the coolant when the in­verter is hot.

● Never remove the cap when the inverter
is hot. Serious burns could be caused by
high pressure fluid escaping from the
inverter coolant reservoir.

● Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible.

● Keep coolant out of the reach of chil­dren and pets.

Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.

ENGINE OIL

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.

2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches
operating temperature.

3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than

10 minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.

4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Re­insert it all the way.

8-6 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil
level. It should be between the H (High) and
L (Low) marks
ating oil level range. If the oil level is below
the L (Low) mark
and pour recommended oil through the
opening. Do not overfill

6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.

It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the
break-in period, depending on the severity
of operating conditions.

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CAUTION

Oil level should be checked regularly. Op­erating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the engine, and
such damage is not covered by warranty.

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CHANGING ENGINE OIL

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.

2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches
operating temperature, then turn it off.

Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-7

3. Remove the oil filler cap
counterclockwise.

4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug

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5. Remove the drain plug
turning it counterclockwise and completely
drain the oil.

If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and
replace it at this time. See “Changing engine
oil filter” in this section.

● Waste oil must be disposed of prop­erly.

● Check your local regulations.

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WARNING

● Prolonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause skin cancer.

● Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible.

● Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.

8-8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

CAUTION

Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.

6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and a new
washer. Securely tighten the drain plug with
a wrench. Do not use excessive force.

Drain plug tightening torque:

22 - 29 ft-lb (29 - 39 N·m)

7. Refill engine with recommended oil through
the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler
cap securely.

See “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical and con­sumer information” section of this manual for
drain and refill capacity.

The drain and refill capacity depends on the
oil temperature and drain time. Use these
specifications for reference only. Always use
the dipstick to determine when the proper
amount of oil is in the engine.

8. Start the engine. Check for leakage around
the drain plug and oil filter. Correct as re­quired.

9. Turn the engine off and wait more than
10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.

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CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.

2. Turn the engine off.

3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter

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12-VOLT BATTERY

4. Loosen the oil filter
wrench by turning it counterclockwise. Then
remove the oil filter by turning it by hand.

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CAUTION

Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.

5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with
a clean rag.

CAUTION

● Be sure to remove any old gasket
material remaining on the sealing
surface of the engine. Failure to do
so could lead to an oil leak and en­gine damage.

● The dipstick must be inserted in
place to prevent oil spillage from the
dipstick hole when filling the engine
with oil.

6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean
engine oil.

7. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resistance
is felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn.

8. Start the engine and check for leakage
around the oil filter. Correct as required.

9. Turn the engine off and wait more than
10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine
oil if necessary.

● Keep the 12–volt battery surface clean and
dry. Clean the battery with a solution of bak­ing soda and water.

● Make certain the terminal connections are
clean and securely tightened.

● If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or
longer, disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal cable to prevent discharge.

Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-9

VARIABLE-VOLTAGE CONTROL
SYSTEM

NOTE:

Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:

1. Installation or extended use of electronic
accessories that consume battery power
when the engine is not running (Phone
chargers, GPS, DVD players, etc.)

2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances. In these cases,
the battery may need to be charged to
maintain battery health.

WARNING

● Do not expose the 12–volt battery to
flames, an electrical spark or a ciga­rette. Hydrogen gas generated by the
12–volt battery is explosive. Explosive
gases can cause blindness or injury. Do
not allow battery fluid to contact your
skin, eyes, fabrics or painted surfaces.
Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or in­jury. After touching a 12–volt battery or
battery cap, do not touch or rub your
eyes. Thoroughly wash your hands. If
the acid contacts your eyes, skin or
clothing, immediately flush with water
for at least 15 minutes and seek medical
attention.

● If the 12-volt battery needs to be re­placed, use a battery of the same de­sign. Using the wrong battery can cause
hydrogen gas to build up in the vehicle ,
which could lead to explosion and per­sonal injury.

● When working on or near a 12–volt bat­tery, always wear suitable eye protec­tion and remove all jewelry.

● Battery posts, terminals and related ac­cessories contain lead and lead com­pounds. Wash hands after handling.

● Keep 12–volt battery out of the reach of
children.

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CAUTION

● Do not ground accessories directly to
the battery terminal. Doing so will by­pass the variable-voltage control sys­tem and the vehicle battery may not
charge completely.

● Use electrical accessories with the en­gine running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.

Your vehicle is equipped with a variable-voltage
control system. This system measures the
amount of electrical discharge from the battery
and controls voltage generated by the generator.

8-10 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

DRIVE BELT

The current sensor is located near the battery
along the negative battery cable. If you add elec­trical accessories to your vehicle, be sure to
ground them to a suitable body ground such as
the frame or engine block area.

1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of unusual
wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If the belt is
in poor condition or is loose, have it replaced
or adjusted by an INFINITI retailer.

2. Have the belt checked regularly for condi­tion and tension in accordance with the
maintenance schedule found in your
“INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide”.

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1. Super charger pulley

2. Idler pulley

3. Water pump pulley
4 Crankshaft pulley

5. Drive belt automatic tensioner

6. A/C pulley

WARNING

Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or
LOCK position before servicing drive belt.
The engine could rotate unexpectedly.

Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-11

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

CAUTION

Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or cause a fire.

If any electrical equipment does not come on,
check for an open fuse.

1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are OFF.

2. Open the engine hood.

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3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing the
tab and lifting the cover up.

4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. The
fuse puller is located in the fuse block in the
passenger compartment.

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS

Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.

Headlight assembly*

High 60 HB3
Low 55 H11
Park 5 W5W
Turn 21 WY21W

Sidemarker 5 WY5W
Front fog lights (if so equipped) 55 H11
Daytime running lights (Canada only) 19 PS19W
Map light* — —
Footwell light 3.4 158
Personal lights 8 P1Y
Glove box light* 8 158
Step light 3.4 194
Courtesy light* — —
Vanity mirror light 2 —
Cargo light — AL1X
High-mounted stop light* — —
Rear combination light

Tail/Stop* — *

Turn 21 WY21W

Rear sidemarker* — *
Backup (reversing)* 12 W16W
License plate light* 5 W5W

* See an INFINITI retailer for replacement.

Always check with the Parts Department at an INFINITI retailer for the latest parts information.

Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-13

MEMO

8-14 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

9 Technical and consumer information

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .........9-2

Recommended fuel: ............................9-3

Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........9-4

Specifications.....................................9-5

Engine ........................................9-5

Towing load/specification...........................9-6

CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.

Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Fuel 19-1/2 gal 16-1/4 gal 74 See “Fuel recommendation” later in this section.
Engine oil *7

Drain and Refill

With oil filter change 6-1/8 qt 5-1/8 qt 5.8 •Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
Without oil filter change 5-7/8 qt 4-7/8 qt 5.5

Engine cooling system

Inverter cooling system

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid — — — Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 *3
Power steering fluid (PSF) — — — Genuine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent.*4
Differential gear oil — — — Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super Semi-synthetic API

Transfer fluid — — — API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90 or equivalent
Brake fluid — — — Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid *5 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — HFC-134a (R-134a) *6
Air conditioning system oil — — — Compressor oil ND-OIL8 or equivalent *6
Windshield-washer fluid 1 gal 7/8 gal 3.8 Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze

*1: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in this section.
*2: As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 conventional petroleum based oil may be used and meet all specifications and requirements necessary to maintain the New

Vehicle Limited Warranty.

*3: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by

the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

*4: Use of a power steering fluid other than Genuine NISSAN E-PSF will prevent the power steering system from operating properly.
*5: Available in mainland U.S.A. through an INFINITI retailer.
*6: For further details, see “Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.
*7: For further details, see “Engine Oil” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
*8: The use of differential gear oil other than the specified may cause vehicle malfunctions and result in non-warranty vehicle repairs.

With reservoir 2-5/8 gal 2-1/8 gal 9.8 Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or

US measure Imp measure Liter

—

— — Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or

• Engine oil with API Certification Mark *1

• Viscosity SAE 0W-20 *2

equivalent

equivalent

GL-5, Viscosity SAE 75W-90 *8

fluid or equivalent

9-2 Technical and consumer information

RECOMMENDED FUEL:

Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num­ber (Research octane number 91).

CAUTION

● Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect the
warranty coverage.

● Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.

● Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your
vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to
run on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-15 or
E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifically
designed for E-15 or E-85 fuel can ad­versely affect the emission control de­vices and systems of the vehicle. Dam­age caused by such fuel is not covered
by the INFINITI new vehicle limited
warranty.

● U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi­fied by a small, square, orange and
black label with the common abbrevia­tion or the appropriate percentage for
that region.

For additional information, see “Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical
and consumer information” section.

Technical and consumer information 9-3

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS

9-4 Technical and consumer information

LTI2051

SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE

Model QR25DER

Type Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder in-line
Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.5 x 3.9 (89.0 x 100.0)
Displacement cu in (cm
Firing order 1–3–4–2

Idle speed

CVT (in “N” position)
Ignition timing (degree B.T.D.C. at idle speed)
CO%atidle

Spark plug DILKAR7C9H

Spark plug gap (Nominal) in (mm) 0.035 (0.9)

Camshaft operation Timing chain

This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.

3

) 151.82 (2,488)

No adjustment is necessary.

Technical and consumer information 9-5

TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION

TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION CHART

U.S. and Canada

Maximum Towing Capacity*1 3,502 lb.

Maximum Tongue Load 350lb.

Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating 8,800 lb.

*1: The towing capacity values are calculated assuming a base vehicle with driver and any options required to achieve
the rating. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment will add weight to the vehicle and reduce your vehi­cle’s maximum towing capacity.

(1,588 kg)

(158 kg)

(3,991 kg)

9-6 Technical and consumer information

10 Index

A

Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-3

B

Battery ......................8-9

Chargewarninglight.............2-4

Before starting the engine ............5-3

Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-11

Brake

Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-13

Brake system .................5-7

Bulb replacement ................8-13

C

Capacities and recommended

fuel/lubricants...................9-2

Coolant

Capacities and recommended

fuel/lubricants.................9-2

Checking inverter coolant level .......8-6

D

Drive belt ....................8-11

E

Engine

Before starting the engine ..........5-3

Capacities and recommended

fuel/lubricants.................9-2

Changingengineoil.............8-7

Changing engine oil filter ..........8-8

Checking engine oil level ..........8-6

Engine compartment check locations....8-4

Engine oil ...................8-6

Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-4

Engine specifications ............9-5

Starting the engine ..............5-4

F

Fluid

Capacities and recommended

fuel/lubricants.................9-2

Engine oil ...................8-6

Inverter coolant ................8-5

Fuel

Capacities and recommended

fuel/lubricants.................9-2

G

Gauge

Power meter .................2-2

H

High voltage components .........HEV-10

Hybrid System

Stops operating while driving ........6-2

Vehicle does not start ............6-2

Hybrid vehicle characteristics .......HEV-11

I

Ignition Switch

Push-Button Ignition Switch.........5-2

Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible

reminders) ....................2-3

Inverter

Checking inverter coolant level .......8-6

Inverter cooling system ...........8-5

J

Jump starting ...................6-3

L

S

Light

Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-13

Bulb replacement ..............8-13

Chargewarninglight.............2-4

Warning/indicator lights and audible

reminders ...................2-3

Lowfuelwarninglight...............2-5

M

Maintenance

Insidethevehicle...............8-2

Outsidethevehicle..............8-2

Under the hood and vehicle .........8-3

Meters and gauges ................2-2

O

Oil

Capacities and recommended

fuel/lubricants .................9-2

Changing engine oil ..............8-7

Changing engine oil filter ...........8-8

Checking engine oil level ...........8-6

Engine oil ...................8-6

Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-4

P

Powermeter....................2-2

Starting

Before starting the engine ..........5-3

Jump starting .................6-3

Starting the engine ..............5-4

Stoplight.....................8-13

T

Towing

Towing load/specification ...........9-6

V

Variable voltage control system .........8-11

Vehicle does not start ...............6-2

W

Warning

Anti-lock brake warning light .........2-3

Battery charge warning light .........2-4

Low fuel warning light .............2-5

Warning/indicator lights and audible

reminders ...................2-3

Warning lights ...................2-3

10-2

GAS STATION INFORMATION

RECOMMENDED FUEL:

Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num­ber (Research octane number 91).

CAUTION

● Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect the
warranty coverage.

● Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.

● Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your
vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to
run on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-15 or
E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifically
designed for E-15 or E-85 fuel can ad­versely affect the emission control de­vices and systems of the vehicle. Dam­age caused by such fuel is not covered
by the INFINITI new vehicle limited
warranty.

● U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi­fied by a small, square, orange and
black label with the common abbrevia­tion or the appropriate percentage for
that region.

For additional information, see “Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical
and consumer information” section.

RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL:

● Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent

● Engine oil with API Certification Mark

● Viscosity SAE 0W-20

See “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in
the “Technical and consumer information” sec­tion of this manual.

Printing: July 2013 (01) / OM14E HL50U0 / Printed in U.S.A.

For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

2014 Infiniti QX60 Owner’s Manual

FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

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
is included 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 vehicle
to an INFINITI retailer. 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.

In addition to factory installed options, your ve­hicle may also be equipped with additional ac­cessories installed by INFINITI or by your INFINITI
retailer prior to delivery. It is important that you
familiarize yourself with all disclosures, warnings,
cautions and instructions concerning proper use
of such accessories prior to operating the vehicle
and/or accessory. See an INFINITI retailer for
details concerning the particular accessories
with which your vehicle is equipped.

Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil­iarity with controls and maintenance require­ments, assisting you in the safe operation of your
vehicle.

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 give your full attention to driving
and avoid using vehicle features or taking
other actions that could distract you.

●

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.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING

This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from an ordinary passenger
car because it has a higher center of
gravity for off-road use. As with other
vehicles with features of this type, fail­ure to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or an accident.

Be sure to read “On-pavement and off­road driving precautions”, and “Avoid­ing collision and rollover”, and “Driving
safety precautions”, in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.

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.

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.

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.

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.

APD1005

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.

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.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter­ies, may contain perchlorate material. The
following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate
Material – special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/”.

BLUETOOTH® is a
trademark owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and licensed to
Clarion.

SiriusXM Satellite
Radio requires
subscription, sold
separately. Not
available in Alaska,
Hawaii or Guam.
For more
information, visit
www.siriusxm.com.

© 2013 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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.

INFINITI CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

INFINITI CARES...

Both INFINITI and your INFINITI retailer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your INFINITI retailer are
our primary concerns. Your INFINITI retailer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.

However, if there is something that your INFINITI
retailer cannot assist you with or you would like to
provide INFINITI directly with comments or ques­tions, please contact our (INFINITI’s) Consumer
Affairs Department using our toll-free number:

For U.S. customers

1-800-662-6200

For Canadian customers

1-800-361-4792

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the
following information:

– Your name, address, and telephone number

– Vehicle identification number (on dash panel)

– Date of purchase

– Current odometer reading

– Your INFINITI retailer’s name

– Your comments or questions

OR

You can write to INFINITI with the information on
the left at:

For U.S. customers

INFINITI Division

Nissan North America, Inc.

Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
or via e-mail at:
[e-mail]

For Canadian customers

INFINITI Division
Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
or via e-mail at:
information.centre@nissancanada. com

If you prefer, visit us at:

www.infinitiUSA.com (for U.S. customers)

or

www.infiniti.ca (for Canadian customers)

We appreciate your interest in INFINITI and thank you for buying a quality INFINITI vehicle.

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Contents

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

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Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ..............0-2

Exterior front ......................................0-3

Exterior rear .......................................0-4

Passenger compartment ...........................0-5

Instrument panel...................................0-6

Engine compartment check locations ................0-8

Warning/indicator lights ............................0-9

AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

1. Folding 3rd row bench (P. 1-21)

2. Folding 2nd row bench (P. 1-20)

3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-53)

4. Seat belts (P. 1-23)

5. Head restraints/headrests (P.1-8)

6. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P.1-53)

7. Seats (1st row) (P. 1-2)

8. Occupant classification sensor
(weight sensor) (P.1-61)

9. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-67)

10. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-53)

11. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-34)

12. 2nd row seat top tether strap anchor
(located on bottom of seatback)
(P. 1-48)

13. 3rd row bench seat top tether strap
anchor (located on bottom of seatback)
(P. 1-49)

See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Front camera (if so equipped) (P. 4-29)

2. Engine hood (P. 3-20)

3. Windshield wiper and washer switch,
wiper blades (P. 2-26, 8-18)

4. Windshield-washer fluid (P. 8-18)

5. Power windows (P. 2-50)

6. Door locks, INFINITI Intelligent Key,
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped),
keys (P. 3-4, 3-7, 3-18,3-2)

7. Mirrors, side camera (if so equipped)
(P. 3-29, 4-29)

8. Tire pressure (P. 9-11)

9. Flat tire (P. 6-3)

10. Tire chains (P. 8-37)

11. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-25)

12. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-30)

13. Fog light switch (P. 2-34)

14. Corner sensors (if so equipped)
(P. 4-34)

See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Moonroof, Panoramic sunshade
(if so equipped) (P. 2-52, 2-54)

2. Antenna (P.4-96)

3. Rear window wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-29)

4. Corner sensors (if so equipped)
(P. 4-34)

5. Liftgate release (P. 3-23)

6. Rear camera: Rearview monitor, AVM
rear camera (P.4-24, 4-29 )

7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-25)

8. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-25, P. 9-3)

9. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-24)

10. Child safety rear door lock (P. 3-7)

See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Moonroof, Panoramic sunshade
(if so equipped) (P. 2-52, 2-54)

2. Storage (P. 2-43)

3. Map lights (P. 2-56)

4. Sun visors (P. 3-28)

5. Glove box, Console box (P. 2-46)

6. Seats (P. 1-2, 1-5, 1-7)

7. Cup holders (P. 2-45)

8. Luggage hooks (P. 2-48)

See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Vent (P. 4-46)

2. Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch
(P. 2-30)

3. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-34)

4. Meters, gauges, warning/indicator
lights and Vehicle Information Display
(P. 2-4, 2-7, 2-14)

5. Driver supplemental air bag/Horn
(P.1-53, P. 2-35)

LIC2290

6. Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)
system switch (if so equipped) (P.5-32)

7. Twin trip odometer reset switch (P. 2-5)

8. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-26, P. 2-29)

9. Vent (P. 4-46)

10. Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch (P. 2-30)

11. Center display (P. 4-11,
4-4)/Navigation system*
(if so equipped)

12. Automatic heater and air conditioning
controls (P. 4-47)

13. Vent (P. 4-46)

14. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-53)

15. Vent (P. 4-46)

16. Glove box (P. 2-46)

17. Center multi-function control buttons
(P. 4-11, 4-4)

18. Power outlet (P.2-41)

19. Audio system controls (P. 4-54)

20. Shift lever (P.5-17)

21. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-63)

22. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)

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23. Ignition switch (P. 5-12)

24. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) and Intelligent cruise
control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-51, P.5-53)

25. Dynamic Driver Assistance switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-72)

26. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-27)

27. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(P. 4-109, 4-123)

28. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(P.4-94)

29. Hood release (P. 3-20)

30. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-40)
Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P.2-39)
Headlight aiming control (P. 2-33)
Warning System switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-40)
Power inverter switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-41)
Liftgate release switch (P.3-20)
Power liftgate main switch (P. 3-23)

31. Control panel and Vehicle Information
Display switches (P.4-14, 2-15)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own­er’s Manual (if so equipped).

See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS

VQ35DE engine

1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)

2. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)

3. Drive belt location (P. 8-16)

4. Fuse box (P. 8-21 )

5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)

6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)

7. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)

8. Fuse box (P. 8-21)

9. Fuse box/Fusible links (P. 8-21)

10. Fuse box (P. 8-21)

11. Battery (P. 8-14)

12. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)

13. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)

14. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-13)

See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.

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LDI2266

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning

light

or

Name Page

Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn­ing light

Brake warning light 2-8

Charge warning
light

Low tire pressure
warning light

Master warning light 2-10

Power steering
warning light

Seat belt warning
light and chime

2-7

2-8

2-8

2-10

2-11

Warning

light

Indicator

light

Name Page

Supplemental air
bag warning light

Name Page

Fog light indicator
light

Front passenger air
bag status light

High beam indicator
light (blue)

Intelligent Brake
Assist (IBA) off indi­cator light (if so
equipped)

Malfunction indica­tor light (MIL)

Security indicator
light

2-11

2-11

2-11

2-12

2-12

2-12

2-13

Indicator

light

Name Page

Side light and head­light indicator light
(green)

Slip indicator light 2-13

Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off
indicator light

2-13

2-13

2-13

Illustrated table of contents 0-9

MEMO

0-10 Illustrated table of contents

1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system

Seats . ...........................................1-2

Front power seat adjustment. . ...................1-3

2nd row bench seat adjustment ..................1-5

3rd row bench seat adjustment ..................1-7

1st row head restraints/headrests ................1-8

2nd row head restraints/headrests ..............1-12

3rd row head restraints/headrests ...............1-15

Flexible seating ................................1-19

Seat belts .......................................1-23

Precautions on seat belt usage..................1-23

Pregnant women ..............................1-26

Injured persons................................1-26

Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function

(front seats) (if so equipped) . . ..................1-26

Three-point type seat belt with retractor..........1-26

Seat belt extenders ............................1-30

Seat belt maintenance .........................1-30

Child safety ......................................1-31

Infants........................................1-31

Small children .................................1-32

Larger children ................................1-32

Child restraints ...................................1-32

Precautions on child restraints ..................1-32

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren) System .............................1-34

Rear-facing child restraint installation using

LATCH.......................................1-38

Rear-facing child restraint installation using

the seat belts . . ...............................1-40

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using LATCH. . . ...............................1-42

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using the seat belts ............................1-44

Installing top tether strap

(2nd row bench seat) ..........................1-48

Installing top tether strap

(3rd row bench seat)...........................1-49

Booster seats .................................1-49

Supplemental restraint system .....................1-53

Precautions on supplemental restraint

system .......................................1-53

Supplemental air bag warning labels .............

Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-69

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SEATS

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.

● The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort. Seat
belts are most effective when the pas­senger sits well back and straight up in
the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the
risk of sliding under the lap belt and
being injured is increased.

CAUTION

When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damage.

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● For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat properly. See “Precau­tions on seat belt usage” later in this
section.

● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.

● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac­tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri­ous accidents.

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