J30 1994 OWNER’S MANUALFOREWORD Your INFINITI represents @ new way of thinking shout ar design. inegrates advanced engineering ad superior craftsmanship wih a simple, refined asthe sersitly assocled wah atonal Jap- nese culture The results aden notion ot nury and beauty The car sel is important, tut so aso i he sense of army that the car evokes ints ves, andthe sense of salifacton yeu feel with the INFINT| om the way took an drives Yo he nigh eel of dealer service To ensue that you enoy your INFINITI tothe fulest. we encouraye you to read tis wne's Manua immediately. It explains alo the features, conto's and periormance characteristics ol you INFINITI i also. provides moorant instructions and salty Inlormaton A separate Warranty Information booklet is to be found in your Owne’s Vertue portoio. Always carty& wih you when you take your INFINITI io an authored dele. The potola contents provide ample information about all warranties covering this vehicle, the periodic maintenance required 10 ee the warrants in elect as wos the INFINT oadsite Assistance progam INFINITI is dedeated 10 proving a satshing ‘wrership experiene fr as long as you own your car. Should you have any questions regarding your INFINITI or your INFINITI eae, please contact our Consumer Mats department at 1-£00-6626200. in Hawai 53-0231 (Oahu number). In Canada 1-60: 363-4520. Thankyou WHEN READING THE MANUAL, ‘This manual includes information for all ‘options available on this model, Therefore, you may find some information that does ‘ot apply to your vehicle. Al information, specications and illstatons inthis manva are thse in elect al the time of printing. INFINITI eserves the right to change specications or design at any time without notice and without obligation. READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY Betore diving your vehicle please read your Owner's Manual cally This wil ensue fairy wth coils and maintenance requirements, asssing you inte ste operation o your venice ‘Throughout this manual we have used the werd WARNING. Tis s used to indicat the presence of a hazard which may cause the possibilty of a petsonal inury oF other damage. and mist be toloned precisely CAUTION. This is aso used throughout the manual toda te presence ofa haar that could cause Dassile minor inuy to yoursel or conpaneis and ‘he procedures must be flowed carly QO INFINITI. © 1993 NISSAN MOTOR CO, LTD, TOKYO, JAPANIMPORTANT SAFETY IN- FORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY! Follow these four important rving rules to help ensue a ste and confortable i for you and your passenges! © NEVER drive under the Influence of alcohol or drugs. ‘© ALWAYS observe posted speed limits ‘and never drive too fast for conditions. ‘© ALWAYS use your seat belts ant Dropriate ehld restraint systems. ‘¢ ALWAYS provide informatioo about the Droper use of vehicie safety features to all occupants ot the vehicle. TABLE OF CONTENTS. INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS. PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS... HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER/AUDIO. STARTING AND DRIVING... IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. [APPEARANCE AND CARE.. DO-IT-YOURSELF. (MAINTENANCE. TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION. nex,1 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Meters and gauges Warningndctr light and chine 13 16 i oa 110 Windshid wiper and washer swrch 1-12 Rear window and outside door meror elogger swe one HD Headlight and turn signal switeh 113 Instrument brightness COntOl eon rmnen 14 Hazard warring flasher switch 14 Heating $08 oon 5 ‘Ogareteighters and ashtrays 1-18 Co 17 Book holder argo net —. Power wirdow — Power window automatic switch — Sun reo! — lock Interior ht Vanity mitror light Personal ight Conse light. 17 17 18 1419 1419 121 121 121 122 122INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Cie cons main ice (P41) MS ard cages (P13) ita 212) Clie col st sich (P41) (err venta (P32) eal Per winow dogg: Swit intr swch (1-12) Sveti (P2) ‘ook (P20) Instrument bigness conbl (1-14) sat se un sa Net) C vn | ioe tor(P28) A ag (P22) uate a canna (3.3) ado ssa 59) Parking brake ease ie 470) ont less hana (P28) | Ct her and any (P16) Fuse tx ener (F718) ea warning ta (1-14) Ignition sich (48) sis wigernastr wich 12) storeINSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS. METERS AND GAUGES Tachi: sionsT scar Tce Rest bun rcs INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS ‘TRIP ODOMETER The trip odometer records the sistance of individual tips. Before each vip, set the trip ‘odometer to zero by pushing the RESET tutan, TACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (w/in), SPEEDOMETER ‘The speedometer indicates vehicle speed ODOMETER ‘The odometer records the total sileage the eile nas been criven ‘00 WOT REV. tet rd zo When engine speed aperoaches the red 14 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA- TURE GAUGE The gauge indicates engine coolant tempera ‘ure. Engine coolant temperature will vary with the ‘outside alt temperature and ving condition.INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS. CAUTION: 1 the gauge Indicates over the normal ‘ange, stop tha volicle. 28 soon as satoly possible. If the engine Is ovor- ‘heatod, continued operation of the ve~ ‘cle may seriously demage the engine. ‘See “In case of emergency” section fot ‘Immediate action required. The gauge may move slighty during braking, FUEL GAUGE turning, acceleration, or going up of down till The gauge needle is PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Key na — 22 Door locks nnn BR Multzemote conto SYSt@M oan 25 Hod 106880 eens 2B {Gove BOX CK vane 28 Truth i OK an 28 Fue fle Fe 0G nner 2D ‘Supplemental restraint system (it bag St) nnn 242 Seats Se BOIS nnn 22M ‘hid restraints fr Infants and Sl CHEN one Ting steering wheel —. ‘Outside mitror emote control nn 284 Foldable outside miors... 2.35 Inside mitorPRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS The master key and wallet key can be used for all the locks. The security key cannot be used ‘or the trunk ior glove box locks. To protect belongings when you leave @ key with some- one, give them the security key only. Never leave this key inthe vehicle. Record the key number on the plate and keep it in a safe place, NOT IN THE CAR. A key umber pate is supplied with your key. Keep the plate in a sate place. If you lose your keys or remote controler, see your INFINITI dealer {or duplicates by using the key ruber. In case of emergency, see Section 5, DOOR LOCKS Locking front doors with key To lock the door, tur the Key toward the front of the venice 22 To umock, tur it toward the car Locking the front door will simuitaneously locke the other doo, Locking the doors without key To lock rom the ouside without a key, move the Inside lock knob to the "LOCK" postion ‘Then close the door. ‘When locking the door this way, be certain not to leave the key inside the vehicte,PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS cauTion: © Always have the doacs locked while ‘riving. Along with the use of seat ‘bots, this provides greater satety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent persons trom boing trown from the vohicle, This also ‘helps koop shitaren and others trom nintentionslly opening the doors, ‘and wil help Koop out intruders. © Botore opening any door, always {ook for and avoid oncoming trafte, CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR Lock Child safety locking helps prevent doors from bing opened accidentally, especially. when smal children are inthe vehicle, When the lever isin he lock postin, the rear oot can be opened only from the outside 23 POWER DOOR LOCK The power door lock system allows you to lock all doors simuitaneousl, ‘© Turning the front coor key othe front ofthe vehicle wll lock a dors (© Turing the front door key one tie tothe rear ofthe vehicle wil unlock the door, then releasing the key and tuning it to the rear again wil unlock al dorsPRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS ‘© Pushing the front door ick knob in wl lock al doo ne the front doors ara open withthe key in © Sefore opening the door, always the ignition wher the inside lock knob is a oe ne ener, ‘a othe lock positon, all door knobs wil 00 not lava children onattended In unlock When the open front door Is 4 locked vehicle. f an emergency ‘closed, all the knobs will lock then quickly ovcurs it will be sittcart fo help unlock automatically. there, ‘© Operating the lock-unlack switch wil lock or unlock. all doors. 24PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS MULTI-REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM Locking doors 41, Close all dors. 2. Push the lock button on the remote control ler. 3. All doors will oc, 4. The hazard indicator flashes twice, ‘© When the lock bution is pushed with all oars locked, the hazard indicator flashes twice 25 a reminder that the doots are already locked, Tn i ease rr tckock PUSH to ‘ {RO Ponsa oePRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Unlocking doors 41. Push the unlock button on the remote contol, 2, Oni the criver side door will unlock. Push the uniock button on the remote contr again within 3 seconds, 3. All doors will unlock. 4. The interior light wil stay on for 30 seconds, The interior ight can be tured off without waiting for 30 seconds by inserting te Key int the ignition or by locking the doors with the ‘erote contol. Releasing the trunk lid 1. Push the trunk tid release button for longer than 1.0 seconds, 2. The trunk id wil open ‘The trunk will not open with the trunk lid release cancel switch tured to OFF. (See ge 2-10.) Using the interior light 1. Push the interior ght buton 2. The intefor ight will stay on for 30 seconds. The interior light can be turned off witht waiting for 30 seconds by locking the doors wih the remote contoller o by pushing the ineior ight button Using the panic alarm It you ae near your veicle and fee! threatened, you may activate the alarm to call afenton as folows: 1. Push the lock butlon an the rete conto: let for longer than 1.5 seconds. 2, The thelt warning alarm and healight wil slay 0n for 30 seconds, 26 3. The alarm wil slop when any of the key functions are usedPRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS. BATTERY REPLACEMENT Replace te battery as follows: 4. Open the bid using a sutabe too 2 Replace the battery wit new one Recommended battery: Sanya CR2025 of equivalent 3. Close the lid securely 4, Press the key buton two or the times a check ts operation. 1 the battery is removed for any reason other than replacement, perform step 4 above. ‘© An improperiy dlaposed bettery can hurt the environment, Alwey8 confirm local regulations for battery disposal. © The remote controller is water-root however, it does get wet, immediately wipe completely dry. ‘© Tho operational range of the remote controller extends to approximately 49 {1 (15 m) from the vehicle. ‘This range may vary with conditions. ‘This remote controller is in compliance with FCC rule part 15. Specitically, the controlar nelther emits nor reacts to Radio Frequency interference. arPRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS. HOOD RELEASE GLOVE BOX LOCK _ Ng ee oe 1 Pull the hood lock release handle located 2. Pull the lever at the front af the hood with below the instrument panel; the hood will yout fingertips and raise the hood. aera 3. When closing the hood, slowly close the hood and make sure it ooks into pace 28 When locking or unlocking the glove bor, use: the msi key and wallet key. ‘The glove box may be opened by pulling the handlePRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS WARRING: ‘Keep the plove box lid closed white driving t0 help prevent Injury in an ‘accident or a sudden stop. TRUNK LID LOCK Trunk lid release switch oper- ation The trunk it seease switch is located on the dhive’s side door panel, i ota To open the trunk lid, pul he release switch To close, push the trunk lid down securely. Key operation os To open the trunk i, turn the key clockwise. To close remove the key, lower and push the ‘unk tid down securely ‘Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases 10 be drawn into the vehiclePRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS TRUNK LID RELEASE CANCEL SWITCH use When the cancel switon is "OFF", the trunk cannot be opened with the trunk lid release swith, It can be opened only with the master hey. FUEL FILLER LID LOCK Opener switch a” ust 4 t iv ons To open the fuel filer Ni, push the opener Switch, To lock, case the fuel tile id securely. 240 FUEL FILLER CAP J Ce The fuel filer cap is a screw-on ratcheting type. Tighten the cap clockwise unt ratcheting clicks are heard ‘WaAKING: ‘© Gasoline is extremely flammable ‘and highly explosive under certain ‘conditions. Always stop engine and do not smoke or aliow open MemesPRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS ‘or sparks near the vebicie ‘whan ‘refueling. ‘© Fuel may be under pressure, Tura ‘the cap one-half torn and wait for ‘any “‘Dissing” sound to slop, to ‘prevent fuel from spraying out and ‘possible personal inary. Then re- ‘move cap. ‘© Use only 2 genuine fuel fier cap 2s FUEL FILLER CAP HOLDER Put the tue! filer cap on the cap holder while retvelingPRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (AIR BAG SYSTEM) This Supplemental Restraint System section contains important information concerning the dhiver and passenger air bags and. pre- tensioner seatbelt. The Supplemental Restraint ‘System Ar Bag can help reduce impact force to the criver and tothe front passenger in certain frontal colsions. The airbags are designed to ‘supplement the crash protection provided by the driver and front passenger seat belts and are not a substitute for them. Seat belts should always be corecty worn, (See page 2.24 for precautions on seat belt usage) ‘The air bags and pre-tensioner seat belts will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “START” position. isk death in a crash and may alsa receive ‘serious or fata injuries trom the air bag. ‘it you are up against it when it inflates. 242 —— Poi |WARNING: ‘@ Naver let chitéren ride unrestrained ‘a8 shown io the previous ttestra- ‘tons. ‘© Children may be severely injured or ‘Killed when the aie bag inftates ‘they are not properly restrained. ‘so nover tnstal 3 rear-tacing child ‘restraint In tho tront seat. See “Child ‘restraints for infants and small ‘hitb for deta. Pre-tensioner seat belt system The front seat pretensioner seat bet system activates. in conjunction with the air bag Working with the seat belt reactor, i helps tighten the seat belt the instant the vehicle becomes involved In certain types of frontal collisions, thereby restraining seat occupants. 243 PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS. The pretersioner is encased with the seat belts retractor. These seatbelts are used the same as conventional seat bel When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates, smoke (S released and a lout noise may be heard, The smoke is not harmful, but care should be taken not to intentionally inhale tas It may cause intation and choking. ing GR Hi liPRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS I any abnormal oscurs inthe preensioner ‘Stallstion of ectrical equipment ‘priate INFINITI Service Macual.fn- stem, the seat elt warning light wil fash ‘Should 2180 be done by an autho- correct dlspostl procedures. could intermitentiy ater the ignition key is tuned to ‘ized INFINITI dealer. Uneutborizod cause personal injury. the “ON" or “START” ceston In this case the ‘electrical test equipment and prob- pretensioner seat belt will not function prop ng devices shoutd not be used on ly the pre-tensioner seatbelt system. WARNING: ‘¢ No unauthorized changes should be ‘made to any components or wring SAAMING: Of the pre-tesioner seat bot sys. @ ‘When sallng your voice, we re- tom. This 1s to pravent accidental ‘quest that you inform the buyer ‘retraction of the pre-tensioner seat ‘about the pre-tensloner seat belt ‘bait or damage to the pre-tensioner ‘system and guide the buyer to the ‘seat belt operation. Tampering wth Appropriate sections in his Owner's the pre-tensloner seat belt systen oo. ‘may result in serious personal i- you need {0 dispose of the pre- or. tensioner ot scrap the vohicle, can- ‘e Work sroend ood on the pre- ‘act an authorized INFINITI dealer. ‘tensioner system shouid be done by Correct pre-tensioner aisposal pro- ‘an authorized INFINITI dealer, In- soderes are sat forth in the sppro- 24PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Crh toe sea Air bag system ‘The ever airbag s located in he center ofthe sleefng whest the font passenger air bag is ‘mounted inthe dashboard above the gove box ‘The ai bags are designed to inate in tigher sevetty fora colsons, though & may inflate Ifthe forces in anater type of colision Divers bg rls Passenger de a bap ote ‘ae siier to those of a higher sevriy ronal impact. When the ar bag inflates, a fay loud noise may be heard, folowed by release of smoke, This smoke is nat harmful and does net indicate a fre, but care shoud be taken not to inonionally inhale, as & may cause irlaon and choking. The air bag, along withthe use of 245 seat bls, helps to cushion the impact frce on the face and chest ofthe occupant. The seatbelts shouldbe coretly worn and the river and passenger seated upright afar as practical anay trom the steering wheel or dash board, Since the air bags inflle quickly in coder to lp protect the oocupat, the force ot the air bag infiatng can increase the risk of injury i the cccupant is to close to or is against the airbag module during inflaton. The airbag wil date quickly after the coision is ver ‘The air bags will operate only when the ignition switch is n the “ON” or “START” position.PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS @ Do not attach any objects 10 the en steering wheel or to the instrument © Right after inflation, several air bag ‘panel. Objects attached to the steer- system components will be hot. Do Ing wheel pad and fo the instrument ‘not touch them; you may severely panel may become dangerous pro- ‘urn yourso ‘eciles and cause Ifory It the air (© No unauthorized changes should be me made to any components or wiring @ Work around and oa the air bag of the air bag system. This is to system should be done by an eutho- ‘prevent accidental infiation of the ized INFINITI dealer, Installation of air bag or damage to the air bag electrical equipment should also be system. done by an authorized INFINITI dealer. The yellow SAS wiring @ Tampering with the air bag system saat be oe may result in serious personal in- el Jury. Tampering includes changes to equipment and probing devices ‘the steering whee! and the instro- should nol be used on the alr bag ‘ment pane! assembly by placing ‘material over the steoring whoo! ‘pad and above the dashboard, or byPRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS INFORMATION AND WARNING LABELS one sash 86 The weg el ea AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT \ ~ S \ 2 INFORMATIONS A BAG ‘he eaten de se ty a, Information and notice labels about the air bag system are placed inthe vehicle 2ar / OOOO rons The airbag ight, displaying “AIR BAG” inthe instrument pane, monitors the circuits of the air bap. The circuits monitored by the air bag light are the crash zone sensar. tunnel sensor, sang sensor and all reated wiring, When the ignition key is in the “ON” or START" poston, the airbag ight wil lum nat for about 7 seconds and then urn of, Tis ‘means the system is operationalPRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Hany ofthe following conditions occur, the air tag system reeds servicing and should be taken to your nearest authorized INFINITI dealer 4 The ait tag light does not come on for 7 seconds and then goes off as described above, 2. The air bag light flashes intermiintly or remains 00, 3, The air bag light does nat come on at al Under these conditions, the Supplemental Re sitant System Air Bag wl not operate properly |W ust be checked and repaired Repair and replacement pro- cedure The air bag system is designed to inate on a ‘one:ime-only basis. AS a reminder, unless itis damaged, the air bag ight wil remain illui- rated after ination has occured. Repair and replacement of the air hag system should be ne only by authorized INFINITI dealers. To ensure long-term functioning, the sys- tem must be inspected 10 years after the ate of manufacture as noted on the cartitcation label located on the driver side center pltar. When maintenance work is required on the vehicle, the ar bag system and ‘elated pats should Be pointed out to the person conducting the maintenance. The ignition key should always be in the "LOCK" positon when work ing under the hed or inside the vehicle WARNING: ‘@ Once the air bag inflates, the air bag ‘module will not function again and ‘must be replaced. The ait bag mod- ‘wo cannot be repaired. ‘© After an air bag inflates, the front 28 Instrument panel assembly should ‘be repteced by your INFINITI dealer. neni itis ill ill HeePRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS SEATS POWER SEAT @ Do not adjust the driver's seat while ‘rhving. ¢. The seatback should not be reclined ‘any more than neaded for camvert, ‘Seat belts are most effective when ‘the passenger sits woll back and straight wr fa the seat. Ifthe seat is ‘reclined, the risk of siding under the lap bolt and being Injured 1s in. ‘reese. ‘© Do not leave chitiren unattended ‘Inside the vohicte. They may inad- vortontly activate switches. Operating tips ‘© The power seat motor has an auto-ese! ovesoad protection circu. the motor stops curing operation, wat 30 seconds, then reactivate the swith, ‘© Do not operate the power seat fr a long period of time when the engine is off. This wil discharge the battery. 249 Forward and rearward ‘iver se ich sez Pressing the switch forward or rearward will slide the seat forward or rearward tothe desired poston.PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS sa Reclining Moving the switch forward or rearward will ‘nave the seatback forward or rearward tothe desired position Seat lifter Pull o lower ether side of the switch to acjust the seat tothe desied angle and height 220 HEAD RESTRAINTS ‘Adjust the top ofthe head restraint level with the top of your ears. sowst To raise the head restraint, just pul it up. To lower, push the lock knob and push the head restraint down,PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS ant protection eoatst whilaah ny. © SEAT BELTS sug Fale to do $0 wil reduce eae PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT the efoctiveness of the entre re- USAGE eee Your chances of bein ned o ile in an 0 Wl wear the belt inside oat or accident andor the sevesy of injury may be ‘twisted. (really reduced it you are wearing your seat D0 not allow more then one person belt and it is properly adjusted. INFINITE to use the same belt, stony encourages yOu anal of yours ga gata sengesto buck up oe ine you ive, ven pe paeoelpace i your seing poston nutes an ata, ee Some states, provinces or tertores re- -stan_bY_ your INFINITY dene. ‘quire that seat belts be worn at all times INFINITI recommends that alt seat when a vehicle I beng driven. bolt assombles Ia uso dulog 2 To adjust the head restraint, push it forward or coltision be replaced uniess the col- rearward as shown, WARRING: ‘ision was minor and the beits show no damage and continue to operate @ Every person who drives or rides in ‘properly. Seat belt assembles not in this vehicle shovid wear a seat belt use during a collision should aiso be cat all times, Children should be in Inspected and replaced it either ‘appropriate child restraints. fanage of tooopr aerate i @ The bolt should be sdjusted to a 221PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS © Once the pre-tensioner has acil- va, it cannot be reused and must ‘be replaced together with the re- tractor. Sea your INFINITI dealer. ‘© Nover carry more people In the vehicle than there are seat belts, 1 the seat belt warning lamp glows con- ‘tinuously while the ignition is turned “ON” with all doors closed and all seat betts fastened, it may indicate a malfunction in the system. Have the system checked by your INFINITI dealer. sure to observe the following cautions when using seat belts, Failure to do so ‘could increase the chance and/or severity of injury in an accident. ‘© Always route the shoulder belt over your. shoulder and. across your ‘chest. Never position the bolt ander ‘your arm. Serlous injury can occur i ‘seat belt Is nat wore properly. © Position the ‘ap belt 2s. low ss ‘possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST. Infant or small child INFINITI recommends that infants or small children be placed in chilé restrain systems that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canacian Motor Vehicle Safty Standards. You should choose a child restraint sysiem which fits your vehicle and alvays Tolow the manufacturer's instructions for instal lation and use, Children Children who are too large for child resist systems shouldbe seated and restrained by the 222 seat belts which are provided INFINITI recommends that children sit in the rear seat if avalable. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat Ht the clas seating postion has a shoulder bolt that fits close to the face or neck, the use of a booster seat (commercaly availabe) may help overcome this. The booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder bel is properly positioned across the ton, middle portion of the shoulder and the lp belt is low ‘on the hips. The booster seat should fit the While seat and have a label cetiying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safely Standards 0° Canadian Motor Vehicle Sally Standards. Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face ‘and neck, use the shoulder belt without the booster seaPRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS. Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child inthe cargo eas while the vehicle is moving. Pregnant women INFINITI recommends that pregrant women use seat bells, Contact your cacor for specific ‘eccmmrendatios. The lp belt should be worn ‘hug and postioned as low as possible around the hips, not the wai Injured persons INFINITI recommends that inured persons use seat bes, depending onthe injury. Check wit your doctor for spectic recommendations. 3-POINT TYPE WITH RETRAC- TOR Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should wear 2 seat del at all times. Fastening the belts soo 1. Adjust the seat ‘The seatback should not be reciined any ‘more than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most effective when the passenger sits Well back and straight up In the seat. Ifthe 223 seat Is reclined, the risk of siding under the lap belt and being njured fs increased. 2. Siowly pul the seatbelt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle unt it snaps, sean ‘The retractor Is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on Impact. A slow pulling motion will permit the belt (o move, and ‘lew you somes freedom of movement in the seat.PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS soos 3, Position the lap belt portion tow on the ‘ips 2s shown, 4, Pull the shoulder bel, orton toward the retractor to take up extra slack The front seat passenger side lap belt and reat ‘3-poin seat Dells have a cinching mechanisin {or child seat instalation. tis releres ta as the automatic lacking mode. When the cinching mechanism 18 activated the seat bet cannat be withdrawn again uni the seatbelt tongue is cetached trom the buckle and fully retraced. Reler to "Child Restiaint Systems Jar Infants and Small Children” later in tis section for smote informaton. WARNING: (© The automatic locking mode should bs used only for chitd seat instal on, During normal goat belt use by 4 passenger, the locking mode, ‘should not be activated. It It is ‘activated It may cause uncomfort- able seat belt tension. Unfastening the belts To uniasten the tek, press the button on the buckle. The seatbelt will automatically retract Checking seat belt operation (3-point type with retractor) Your seatbelt retracts are designed to lock 2.24 belt movement by two soparte methods: +} When the belt is pulled quickly trom the retractor, 2) When the vehicle slows down rapidly. To increase your confidence inthe belts, check their operation as follows ‘© Grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly onward. The retractor should lack and rest further belt moverrent I the ‘erator dts not lock during this check or if you have any question about belt opera- tion, see your INFINITI dealer. Shoulder belt height adjust- ment (For front seats) The shouldet belt anchor height should be adjusted to the poston best for you. (See “Prexawtions on seatbelt usage”)PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS TT 2-POINT TYPE WITHOUT \ RETRACTOR (Rear center lap \ belt) NF ost Fastening the belts To adjust, push the release button, then move ba Af ito he cesred positon, so that the bl passes = cer the shoulder ft mS ww wanme: 1. Inset the longue into the bucle marked 1 Alter adjustment, make sure the aor a ‘CENTER until it snaps. 228 2. Tolengthen, old the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pul on the bet To shorten, pull the tree end of the belt away trom the tongue, then pul the belt ip to take up the slack.PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS sro at, cane: mas 3. Position the fap belt low on the hips 2s llustated, Untastening the belts To unfasten the belt, press the button on the buckle Selecting correct set of belts The center seat belt buckle and tongue are identified by the “CENTER” label. The center ‘seatbelt tongue can be fastened only into the center seat belt buckle 2.26 SEAT BELT EXTENDERS I, because of body size o diving pestion itis not possible to propery fi the ap-shouder bet and fasten it an extender is avalable which is compatible with the installed seat bels. The extender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mmm) of length ané may be used for ether the ‘hiver or front passenger seating postion. See your INFINITI dealer for assistance if the extender is required WARNING: ‘©. Only INFINITI bot extenders, made ‘by tho same company which made tha original equipment bets, should ‘bo e80d withthe INFINITI bots. @ Persons who can use the standard ‘sont bolt should not use an ox- ‘tender. Such unnecessary use could asutt In Serious personal injry inPRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS. the event af an accident, SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE © To.clean the belt webbings, appy a mid soap solution of any non-caustc solution recommended for gently cleaning clot Upholstery or carpets. Then brush it, wipe wit a cloth and allow it fo dry inte shade. Do not allow the bets to retract until they are completely dry. ‘© Periodically check to see that the belt ‘and the metal components such as bachles, tongues, retractrs, flexible wires and anchors work properly. If loose parts, eleriration, cuts or other damage on the ‘webbing ar found, the ent belt assembly sould be replaced CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR INFANTS AND SMALL CHIL- DREN Infaris and small children should always be laces in an appropriate child restraint while riding inthe vehicle (© Children and intants should never be ‘arred on your lap. Its not possible ‘for even the strongest adult to resist ‘he forees of 8 savere accident. The child could be crushed between the adult and parts ofthe vehicle. Also, ‘do not pet the same soet belt ‘around both your ch and yourset. ‘tn ganeral,ehid restraints aro de- signed 1 be insiated with 2 lap bet ‘or the Iap portion of & three-point ‘ype seat bot 227 (@ INFINITE recommends thatthe chi restraltt be Installed in the rear seat. According to accident statis- ‘tes, children are safer when prop- ‘rly restrained inthe rear soat than ia the front seat. An improperty installed child restraint could lead to ‘serious injury tn an accident, Child restrainsspecily designed for ifns and smal children are ofeed by several man ufacturers. When selecting any child resvant system, Keep 1h lowing points in mind 1) Choose only a restraint wit a label cert ing that it complies. with Federal Motor Vehicle Salty Standaru 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213, 2) Place your child in the child resaint and check the various adjustments to be sure the child restraint is compat wih yourPRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS, hid, Always follow all ecommended pro {he intact oF ehitd and other occu child restraint Upping over during codures. ‘pants tn the vohcle ‘normal vehicle braking or cornerog. 3) Check the child restraint in your veice to When your etd restraint is not In @ After attaching the child restraint, ve sure Is compatible with the venice’. ee are he ee eS pede page Sal arch cis Fear aien ‘secured with a seat bel to prevent it ‘the chld tn TH the restraint fom Sal from being thrown forvard in case ‘side to side. Try to tug it forward ‘of a sudden stop or accident. ‘and check 10 500 Ifthe bet holds i ‘WaRMING: : sia ald asa ue tn place. it the testraiat 1s not ‘@- Nover stalls rear-facing child re- ‘tna closed vehicle can become very a a eR ‘straint inthe front seat. See “Instal- ‘hot, Check the seating surface and iseldfoed tdepoletsneale iamiel Jation on front passenger seat” for bbuektes betore placing your child in oe eee ae deials ‘tha chi restraint othe child restraint seat 1s. oat ¢ Follow all of the child restraint © All U.S. states and some provinces anchored properly, the risk of 2 anutactarer’s instructions for In- ‘or territories of Canada require that ‘child being inured in 2 coltsion or a Stallation and use. When purchasing ‘vans 2nd small chiiren be r0- ‘sudden stop greatly increases. 4 child restraint, be sure to select ‘stained in approved child restraint. ‘Adjustable soatbacks should be po- ‘one which wil Mt your child and systems at all tines while the vohl- ‘tioned 10 Mt the child restrain, but sea at at eee ‘lets being operate. ‘88 upright as possible. ‘properly install some ‘© Ifthe seatbelt nthe poston where ‘Far a tront facing chi restraint, raha deri ‘the chi restraints is inctaed re- ‘the soa! postion where It Is tn- ‘© Improper use ofa child restraint con ‘quees 2 locting cl and it i not Stalled as 3 S-polnt type lap/shout- ‘result in increased injuries for bot ‘us0d, injories could result from the dor batt, check to make sure the 2.28PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS. ‘shoulder belt does nat go infront of “the chld’s face or neck. It does, ‘put the shoulder belt bebiod the Installation on rear seat Center lap belt Secure the child restraint with the lp belt as illustrated. Remove all stack i the lap lt ft 2 very tight by puting forcefully on the lap belt adjustment Some child may restraints require that a ‘ocking clip be used to prevent the lap belt from becoming loose, Before using the locking clip, ‘ead the instructions with the clip. ‘arm 229 ‘Mteratachng the child restraint, test it belore you place the child init, Tt the restrain rom side 10 side. it it iS not secure, install the locking cip and test it again Use a genuine focking lip (part number 8070-89970, avaiable tom your INFINITI dealer), or one which is equivalent in dimen- sions and strength When your child restraint Is not in use, ‘koep the locking clip inthe glove box to ‘event it from being lost.PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Do not use locking clip supplied with the ‘child restraint to shorten the lap belt unless instructions with the ehild restraint ‘specially tell you to do so. Outboard shoulder/lap belt FRONT FO 2.30 Installation on rear outboard seating positions ‘© The 3-polet belt an your vehiclo is ‘equipped with 2 locking mode re- tractor which must be 130d when ‘Instaling 3 chi restrain. ‘© Falura 10 do so wit result n the ‘child restraint not belng properly ‘secured. It could tp over or other- wise pe unsecured and cause injury to the child In 2 sudden stop or coftsion. When you install a child restraint in a rear outboard seat, follow these steps: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. It ca be placed in a foward facing of rearPRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS facing direction, depending on the size of the child, Always foliow the restraint man- Ufacturer’s instructions. 2. Route the seatbelt tongue through the chil restraint and inset it into the buckle uni you hear and feel the fatch engage. Be sure 10 (olow the child restraint manufac !ure's instructions for belt routing, 3. Pull on the shoulder bet nti alo the bet is ful extended and a clk is hear. At tis time, the belt etiactr isin the automatic lacking made (tld cestraint mode) (t wi revet back to “emergeney locking” when the bet is fly tracted) 4. Allow the belt to retract A clicking sound will be heard a= the belt retracts. This indicates that the retractor isin the auto matic locking mode. Pul down on the belt to remove any stack inthe bel 5, Belo placing the child in the child re straint, use force to tit he chiid restraint ‘rom side to side, and tug i forward to make sure that itis securely hela in place. 6. Check thatthe retractor is in the automatic lacking made by tying to pull mor bet cut ofthe retractor. I you cannot puil any more belt webbing out ofthe retractor, the belt is in the automatic locking mode. 7. Check to make sure thatthe child restraint is properly secures prior to each use. It the lap bet is not locked, repeat steps 3 Uhuough 6. ‘At the child restraints removed and the seat belt is allowed to wind back into the retractr, the automatic locking mode (child restraint ‘mode) is canceled; the seat belt may be used as normal and will only lock during a sudden lop oF itnpact. 231 TOP STRAP CHILD RE- STRAINT if your hil restraint has atop strap, install the anchor bracket to the provided anchor point. Secure the child restraint withthe center lap belt or the ap portion of an outboard $-pont belt and latch the top strep took onto the appropriate anchor bracket, To install the an- ‘chor bracket, @ metic bolt ofthe dimensions. listed below must be usedPRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Bott diameter: 8.0 mm Anchor point locations Installation on front passenger Bott length: more than 1.18 in (30 mm) seat ‘Thread pite: 1.25 mm The top strap should be secured to the attaching bolt which provides the staightest instalation ofthe top strap, Child restralt anchor points are designed ‘0 withstand only those loads imposed by ‘correctly fitted child restraints. Under no ‘lreumstances to be used tor Adult seat belts or harnesses. Anche point ate located under the ea parcel shel finisher, ‘Wnen installing a top strap child restraint ‘on the rear seat for the first time, consuit ‘Never Install a rear-facing child re- ‘your INFINITI dealer for details. ‘straint in the trast passenger seat. Alr ‘bags infiste with great force. A reat- facing child restraint could be struck by the air bag in a crash sod could ‘soriously injure or kil your chi. Mt you Instal| 2 forward-tecing child 282PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS ‘restraint in the tront-passenger seat, ‘place the passenger seat as far back as: ‘possible, [FRONT FACING oton A child restraint with atop sap should not be used inthe font passenger sea WARNING: ‘© The 3.point bolt In your vehicle is ‘equipped with 2 locking mode re- tractor which must be used when Insaling a chi restraint. (©: Fallore to use the retractor’ locking ‘mode may result in the child r0- ‘straint not Seing properly secured. ‘The restraint could tip over or oth- enutse te unsecured and cause In- ‘ary 10 the chad o.a sodden stop oF ‘olision. When you install a child restraint in the front ea, follow these steps: 1 Position the child restraint on the front passenger seat It should be placed in a forward taoing direction only. Nove the seal as far back from the instrument panel as possible. Always follow the child restraint manufacturers instructions. Child re- straints for infants must be used in the rearacing direction and therefore 233 ‘must not be used in the front seat. Route the seat belt fngue through the chil restraint and insert it info the buckle until you fear and fee! the latch engage Be sure to follow the child restraint manu- faclure’s instuctons for belt routing Pull on the shoulder bet uni al ofthe bet is ly extended and a clicks hear. At this time, the belt actor isn the automatic locking made (cid restraint mode. wll revet ack to “emergency locking” when the bet s fly rected) ‘low the belt to setrac. A clicking sound wil be heard as the belt retracts. This Indicates thatthe retractor 18 in the auto ‘atc locking mode, Pull dwn on the belt to remove any slack in the bett Belore placing the child in the child re sttalat, use force 10 till the chil restraint ‘tom sige to side, and tg it forward to makePRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS sure that it is securely held in place ‘6. Check thatthe retractor isi the automatic locking mode by trying to pull mre belt out of the retractor you cannot pull any more belt edbing out ofthe retractor, the bel is in the automatic locking mode 7. Check to make sure thatthe chi restraint is properly secured prior to each use. Ifthe lap bell is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6. ‘ter the child restraint is removed andthe seat belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor, the automatic locking mode (chil restraint mode) is canceled; the seatbelt may be used a8 normal and wil only lock during a sudden slop or impact TILTING STEERING WHEEL, // Tilt operation Pash the lock lever and while holding it, aust the steting wheel up or down tothe desired positon ‘Do nat adjust the steering whee! white ‘ote 234 OUTSIDE MIRROR REMOTE CONTROL, aoe xa PUSH ral ea BP GA Posts ht 8 le, oor Push the right or let end ofthe switch o select the right left side mir, then adjust using the control ever. Objects viewod in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than they ap- ear,PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS FOLDABLE OUTSIDE MIR- INSIDE MIRROR RORS — oor The night postion will reduce glare trom the Push the ouside mirtor backward to fold it, _eaclighs of vehicles behind you at night. ‘Usa the night position only when nec- ‘essary, because it reduces rear view larly. 295,3. HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEM Veatlater nnn ‘Automatic ar condone ado ~ (6 rao or car phoneHEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEM VENTILATOR FOOT VENT oN cuose ors vor Open of close, and adjust the ai ow direction Open or close the fot ventilator. of ventilators. 32HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEM AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER Mana fan ea! sich aD @ AM eh ‘ice ich Marla flow cot sten 33HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEM Stat the engine and operate the controls to activate the air conditiones. ‘The alr conditioner cooling function oper- ates only when the engine Is running Cooling and/or dehumiditied heating (Auto mode) ‘This mode may be used all year round, The system works automaticaly to main 2 con- stant temperature. Ar tow distibution ang fan seed a also contled atomically 1, Push the AUTO switch on, (°AUTO wil appear on the display) 2 Turn the temperature set knob to set the esired temperature. © For normal operation, aust the tempera. ture set knob to about 77°F (25°C). Heating (ECON mode) Use ths mode when you need to heat only 1. Push the ECON (ECONOMY) switch on (ECON" anpears on te display.) 2. Push the temperature set knob 10 set the ested temperature (© The temperature ofthe passenger compat ment willbe maintained automaticaly, Air ‘iow cistibution and fan speed are also convoles avimaticay. (© Do not set the temperature lower than the side ir tmperature, Otherwise the sys- tem may not work prope © Ihe windows fog up, donot use the ECON rote. Dehumiditied defogging 4. Push the "DEF gp” swith on. (The indicator light on the swith wil come on) 2. Tum the temperature set kod to set the desired temperature. 34 ‘© To remove ce or fog trom the outside of the windows, push the manual fan control swileh "go." and set to the maximum poston ‘© As soon as possible alter the windshield is lean, push the AUTO switch to etin fo the auto mode, When the "DEF Gp " swich Is pushes, the ait condtioner will automaticaly be luined on at ouside temperatures above 32°F (°C) to dog the winshild. The ar tence rode. wil auiomatally be tuned ft Dutside air is drawn Into the passenger com parhment to improve defogging perormance. Air recirculate switch Push the air recrculate switch “=<” to feciculate interior ait inside the vehicle. The Indicator light on the switch will come on,HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEM. Push it again to draw outside a into the passenger compartment. The indicator wil go out (© The air recirculate switch can not be act vated wen the aircondtioner i n the DEF mode. Manual operation AA resume function is provided. When the ON/OFF switch is tuned off aftr setting manually to the desired operating conditions, turing the ON/OFF switch on wil return the previausly set conditions. Manual fan speed control Push the fan contol sweh “ go to change the fan speed manually, ‘© Push the AUTO switch to return to auto- mato control ofthe fan speed. Manual air flow control switch "MODE" Pushing the manual airflow contol switch selects the at outlet to provide efit low from center and side ventiatrs. Sof Airflow trom center and side ventilators and foot outs ‘wf! Ait low meiny from foot outlets |\3y: Airflow trom deroster and foot outlets To turn the system off Push the ON/OFF swite, Ambient temperature switch “AMB" Push the ambient temperate soiteh, The cutsde ambient temperature wll be clspayed for approximately five seconds. Operating tips ‘© When the engine coolant temperature and cutside air temperature are low, th ait flow Try the foot outlets may not operate for 20 35 to 150 seconds. This is not a malfuncton ‘After the coolant temperature warms up, flow fom the foot outlets will operate normaly paste ae ‘The sensor on the instrument panel helps maintain a constant temperature. Do not put anything on oF around this sensHEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEM Servicing air conditioner The airconditioning system in your INFINITI is charged wit a new relgeant designed wih the envionment in ind. Tis new reriger- ‘ant wil not harm the earth's czone layer. However it may contiute in @ smal pat to obal waning. Special charging equipment and lubricant are required when senvcing your INFINIT air contione. Using improper relig- eanls of lubricants wil cause severe damage to your ait condoning system. See "AR CONDITIONING SYSTEM REFRIGERANT: AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS” in. the “TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMA TONS" column inthe tetnical and consuner information secton ofthis manual Your INFINITI dealer wit be able to service your environmentaty “trendly” air condoning system,HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEM RADIO. Turn the ignition key fo “ACC” oF "ON" and press the power on switch i turn on the rao. Ifyou listen to the raco wit the engine not runnin, the Key shoud bo tured tothe "ACC" positon Radio reception is acted by station signal strengy, distance trom aso transmit, bul ings, bridges, mountains and other external influences. Intermittent changes in reception aly normally ae caused by these external influences. RADIO RECEPTION Your INFINITI radio system is equipped with siate-otthe-att electonic cicuts to enhance radio reception. These clrcls are designed to extend reception range, and to entance the quality of that reception However thre are some general characteristics of bath FM and AM radio signals that can afect radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, even when the finest equipment is used. These characteristics ae completely normal ina given reception area, and do not indicate any mal function in your JNFINET radio system Remember that a moving vehicle is not the ideal place to listen to a radi. Because ofthe ‘movement, reception conditions will constantly change. Buildings, terrain, signal distance and intederence from other vehicles can work against ideal reception. Described below are some of the factors that can affect your radio reception 37 [MAXIMUM SIONAL STANCES 25 20 ale 101648 im) (SAM 6 10130 ml 7 t 209 km) Foren FM RADIO RECEPTION Range: FM range is normaly lite to 25 to 30 miles (40 to 48 kr), with monaural (single channel) FM having sighty more range than sleteo FM. Extesnat influences may sometimes interfere with FM station reception even tthe FM station is within 25 miles (40 km). The strength ofthe FM signal Is deci related to the distance between the wansmiter and 1e- ceiver. FM signals follow a fine-tsight path, exibiing many ofthe same characteristics 2sHEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEM light, For example they will elect off objects. Fade ard dit: As your vehicle moves away trom a station wransmite, the signals will end to fade and/or dri, Stale and fuer: Outing signal intererence from buildings, trge hills or due to antenna, positon, usually in conjunction with increased istance from the staon transmitter, static or flutter can be heard. This can be reduced by ajusting the TREBLE contol counterclockwise to reduce treble response. \Mutipath reception: Because of the rellective characeistics of FM signals, diect and re ‘igcted signals rach the recelver at the same tine, The signals may cancel each ther, resulting in momentary futer ot foss of sound. AM RADIO RECEPTION ‘AM signals, because of their low frequenay, can “bend” around objets and skip along the ‘ground. In aaitio, the signals can be bounced of the ionosphere and bent back ext, Because of these characteristics. AM signals ae also subject to interterence as they travel from transmitir 10 receiver. Fading: Oceuts while the vehicle is passing ‘through freeway underpasses or in areas with many ‘all buildings, It can also occur for several seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in areas where no obstacles exist Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical bower lines, eecte signs and wen tac tts.HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEM AUDIO SYSTEM Casa tae eo utes Sito se ators Disc ber Det ton Powe wich fr CD player LES? Power swe caste ape pyr — EE AM/FM and tect tion — 1 o Pome syaen —t IC. 5 ° peers SEBVSEAN ng ein Maru tuieg atin ON cnr ton or ease ae pean TREBIFADER cant! kob BASS/BALANCE corel ira stomHEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEM AUDIO SYSTEM (Bose audio system) Head unit ‘The radio has an FM Dvesily reception system, which employs two arennas, One is a Tod type antenna: the oer 's 2n antenna Printed on the window. This system avtamati- ‘cally switches tothe antenna which i receiving, less noise, Noise is further reduced through the use ofthe Dynamic Noise Reduction (ONR) system, whieh 6 to the high quality reception. The tape deck employs an amorphous head wich allows for improved reproduction of high frequency ranges. Noise is also gral reduced by the combined use ofthe Dolby NR (noise reduction) system. The auto loudness circuit enhances the low frequency range automa cally in both ato reepton and tape playback Bose speaker A large output ampli featuring a low distor tion rato is connected direty to each speaker Unit 0 provide increased output and excelent tonal quality. The equaling circuit and rever- berating speaker box. permit regeneration of foccible base sound. This equaling circuit petits the sound efcency to be matched with the interior conditions of your INFINITI for a selon between “natural sound" and “high fidelity sound POWER button [romn Turn the ignition key to "ACC" or “ON”, then push the POWER button white the system is off to call up the mode (aio, tape CD) which was playing immediately bore the system was off. When no CD or tape is loaded, the last avalable mode Is called up. While the system is on, pushing the the POWER buton turns the system of 340 To turn the radio of, press the POWER button VOL (volume) control knob Push then turn the VOLUME control knob to adjust the volume, Adjusting tone quality Sat AS & TES swan Push then turn the BASS and TREB (TREBLE) control knobs to obtain the most pleasant sound,HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEM Adjusting speaker sound bal- ance Push then pull the BALANCE (BAL) control nob {0 adjust te volume between the right and let speakers. FADER volume control Push then pull the FADER conto! knob to aust the volume between the front and rear speakers RADIO OPERATION FMIAM button |r Pushing the FM/AM butlon will change the band ‘© When FM/AM button is pushed while the ignition swite is at “ACC” or “ON”, the radio will come on atthe station last played. © The [ast sition played will also come on when the power bullon is tumed to ON. © Ifa compact disc oF tape is inserted when the FM/AM button is turned 10 ON, the compact dise or tape will avtomatically be ‘wined of! and the last radio station played will come on, TUNE button |_A || V Use these butts for manual tuning. To: move {quickly through the channels, hold eter ofthe ‘uring buttons down for more than 1.5 sec: onds, on WARNING: The ratio should not be tuned while ‘riving tn order that tal attention may ‘be given to the driving operation. SEEK-SCAN buttons [ x [= Us these ato for SEEK or SOAN tuning, To cange tom on station ote net told ether afte buttons down for less tan 1.5 seconds Ha button hela cown for more than 1.8 seconds he " Sef” Indeaton lghs up and SCAN tuning begins trom low to tigh frequencies and sons at each troaeasing slaon fr ve scons. Pushing the buton ‘again during this five second period wil stop SCAN tun a the ras wil remain tune in that stationHEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEM. Inder wil cane on cro Station memory operations ‘Six stations can be set for each band. Select the desired station, 1. Tum 10 the desired station. 2 Push the cesied select button for moxe than 3 seconds. (For example in the dia ‘gram ch2 is fo be memorized. The radio mutes when the select button is pushed.) 3. The indicator, “eh2” wl then come on and the rato will esume, Memorizing is now comet. 4. Other butons can be set in the same manner, It the battery cable is disconnected, oF i the {use biows, the acio memory wil be canceled In that case, reset the desired stations. Cassette tape operation Turn the ignition fey Wo “AOC” or "ON", then lightly insert the cassete tape into the tape coor, The cassette tape will be alomaticaly pulled into the payer. 32 The radio or CD wil turn of (tit ison) and the cassette tape wil begin to ply. Do not force the cassette tape into the tape tone. Pressing strongly could cause player dam- age. \When the POWER button Is pushed ater the tape has been played andthe system has been tured ofthe tape wil stato ply. (When the system i turned of by te TAPE EJECT button a. however, he previous mode wil begin playing) TAPE button [148 ‘© When this button is pushed with the system turned of and a tape loaded, the system wll come on and the tape wil lay ‘© When this button is pushed with either the radio or compact dist tured on and the {ape loaded, the compact disc oF the ratioHEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEM wil automaticaly be tuned of and the tape wil play. Wile the tape is playing, pushing the TAPE button sips the ape. Posting the button again lows the tape to ply FF (fast forward), REW (re- wind) button [3 | Push the FF (ast foward) buton 10 lst forvard the tape, To rewind the tae, push the AW (ewind buon. Ether the inlator ight be" oF ea" will come on when the FF ‘or REW funtion Is stared APS FF, APS REW button eS When the APS FF button is pushed while the tape is being played, the next program wl stat to play fom the begining, Push te APS FF button several tines to ship trough programs. The tape wil advance the numberof times the tuton is pushed (up to 8 progcams) When the APS REW butlon is pushed once, the program being played stats over trom the beginning, Push several times to fast rewind programs. Te tape wil go back the number ot {ines the button is pushed. ier the incicator Nght " wot” 0° " tea” will come on when the APS FF or APS REW function Is states, This system searches at the blank intervais between selections, there is @ blank inteval wihin one program or there 1s n0 interval eines programs, te sytem may not search cove PROG (program) button | Push the PROG (program) buiton to change the tape side while the tape is being played The cassette tape will automatically change itectons to play the other side wher the frst side is complete. Dolby NR (noise reduction) bution [# 313 Push the _$ _]*D0LBY NR" button ‘or Dolby NA encoded tapes to reduce high frequency tape noise. The indicator wil come on Dolby NA is manutactured under license from Dalty Laboratories Licensing Corporation "DOLBY NR" and the double-D symbol are ‘rademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation, ONA (Dynamic Noise Reduc- tion) button [moa Push the “DNR” button to reduce high te ‘quency background hiss. (The indicator wil low on the display) works on all kinds ot tapes, so thre Is no need for encoded tapes. INFINITI recommends thatthe “DNR” button be pushed wile the cassette tape is playing DNR isa trademark of National Semiconductor CorporationHEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEM TAPE EJECT button |_& When this button is pushed with the tape loaded, the tape will be ejected, When the tape is ejected while it is being Played, the system will be turned oft Metal or chrome tape usage The cassette player will automaticaly set to high performance play when playing @ metal or chrome cassette tape. Precautions on cassette player operation ‘© To maintain good quality sot INFINITI recommends that you us cassette tapes of 60 minutes or charter in length. ‘© Cassette tapes should be removed from the player when not in use, Store cassettes in their protective cases and away from direct sunlight, heat, mois- ture or magnetic sources. Direct sunlight can cause the cassette 10 become deformed. The use of de- formed cassettes may cause the cas- sette to jam in the Do not use cassettes that have peeling or loose labels. fused, the label could Jam in the player. nel through one ofthe eassate hubs ‘and rewind the tape firmly. Loose tape ‘may cause Jamming and wavering sound quality. Over a period ct time, the playback ‘ead, capstan and pinch roller may bather a tage coating residue as the tape passes over the head. This residue ‘accumulation can cause 2 weak or ‘wavering sound and should be removed periodically with @ head cleaning tape. 314 INFINITI offers 2 genuine ta loaning Wt. See your INFINITI for dota. COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER OPERATION Turn the ignition key to the “ACC” or “ON positon and insert the compact dise into the ‘ot withthe label side facing up. The compact ise wil be guided automatically into the slot and slat playing I the radio oF tape is already operating, it wil automatically tun of and the compact disc wil play. Forcing in the compact dise will damage the player. 1 the system Yas been tweed off while the compact dis was playing, pushing the POWER button will start the compact dsc. (Wen the system Is tured off by the CD EJECT buttonHEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEM "however, the previous. made will begin) CD button | co ‘© When this button is pushed withthe system cf and the compact disc loaded, the system will urn on and the compact cic wil start to pay. (© When this bution is pushed with the compact dsc loaded but the tape oF the radio plying, the tape or radio will auto- satcally be turned of andthe compact cise wil start to play. © When this button is gushed while the compact disc is playing, the compact disc wil slop playing. When this button is ‘shed withthe compact disc stopped, the compact disc will stat to play FF (fast forward), REW (re- wind) button [3 || ] When the FF (last forwara) or REW (rewind) button is pushed while the compact disc is ting payed, the compact disc wil play while {ast forwarding or rewinding. When the button is released, the compact disc will return to rnotmal play speed APS FF, APS REW button Cel When the APS FF button is pushed while the compact disc s being played, the program next to the present one wil stat 10 play fom is beginning. Push several times to skip trough Programs. The compact disc will advance the ‘umber of times the buiton is pushed. (When the last program on the compact isc is skipped through, the first program will be Dlayed.)When the APS REW button Is pushed, the program being played retumns to its begin- hing. Push several times (0 skip ack through programs. The compact disc will go back the umber of tines the button is pushed 318 PROG (program) button |_3* ‘When this button is pushed while the compact ‘isc Is being played, pay pattern will change a follows: ALL: All the programs wil be playes repeately in sequence. 1 Only one program (the one being played when the PROG button is pushed) will be repeated. RANDOM: Progtams wil be played at random, ‘ot following the sequence on the compact ise (no mark All the programs will be played In sequance and stop when the lst program is ‘inshed, (© RANDOM The same program may be re- peated twice ‘© When the compact isc i ejected, the play pattern will automaticaly change to ALLHEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO SYSTEM CD EJECT button {= | When the CD EJECT button is pushed with the compact disc loaded, the compact disc wil be ejected, When this button is pushed while the compact discs being played, the compact disc wil come out and the system wil tun of {tthe compact disc comes out and is pat removed, it will be pulled bac into the sot to protect i. DISC indicator light [080 | This light comes on when the compact cis is loaded © During ¢old weather or rainy days, the player may meltunction due 10 the humidity I this occurs, remove ‘the CO and dohumidty or ventiste te pleyor completely. ‘@ The player may skip while driving on ‘ough roads. @ The CD player sometimes cannot function when the compartment Jemperature bs extremely high. De- ‘reese the temperature before use. ‘© Do not expose the CD to direct sualight. POWER ANTENNA The antenna wil automatically extend when the radio is tumed on, and retract when switched Off the radio islet on, the antenna will retract and extend with the ignition key “OFF-ON” operation. 346 caUTION: @ Betore turing the radio on, make ‘sure that no one Is near the antenna ‘utiet and there is enough space for to extend, ‘© To prevent damage, be sure that antenna 1s fulyretractod betor® the vehicle enters an sutomatts car wash, © Olt and other foreign matter on the ‘powss antenca rod may interrupt ts ‘operation Claan the rod pestadicaly with 2 damp cloth. This type of leaning is especialy imgortant dur ng the winter seasons In areas where road salt and other chemicals ‘may be spread on road surtaces and splashed onto the antenna rod.CB RADIO OR CAR PHONE 1 equipped witha genuine cellular phone, your INFINITI features a non-directona microphone, 0 it Is mot necessary to look at or speak Gietly ito the microphone when caling To do so could detract from the diving operation and cause an accident See the manual for car phone operation. AIINFINITI J30 models are pre-wired fo accept the genuine INFINITI ceilar phone. In ada. tio, the 130 model has the phone antenna bult into the rear glass window. When instaling 2 CB radio or a car phone in your INFINITI, te sure to observe the folowing caullons, otherwise the new equipment may adversely afect the PCME syslem and other lector pars. CAUTION: ‘© ‘Koop tho antonnn a far 3s possible ‘away trom the Electronic Control ‘Unit (inctuding radio), ‘# Keep the entenna wire more than 8 toches (20 em) away fom the PCME ‘harness. Do not route the antenna Whe next to any harness, © Adjust the satenne standing-wave ‘allo 95 recommended by the men- facture. (© Connect the ground wie from the CB radio chassis to the body. ‘© For details, consult your INFINITI aar4 Precautions when staring and dvng nnn 42 Drinking aeoholitugs and driving nn 4 Ignion swt anna on 44 Before stating the ei enn, 45 Dring wth automatic transmission 6 Stating the engine an 48 Pain BK ncn #10 One Cnt nnn 0 Breakin schedle nn A Economy hints 2 Paing/parking on is — a3 Precatons when diving “4 Aniock brake system 445 SUPER HIGAS system — 46 (old weather diving cautions a 416 STARTING AND DRIVINGPRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING: ‘Do not leave children, unreliable adults, ‘or pets alone In your vehicle. They ‘could accidentally injure themselves or ‘others through inadvartont operation of the vahici. Also, on bol, sunny days, tomperatures in a closed vehicle could ‘quickly become high enough to cause ‘sovere or possibly fatal injures to people or animals. EXHAUST GAS (Carbon Mon- oxide) WARNING: Do not breathe exhaust gases. They STARTING AND DRIVING ‘contain colorless and odorless carbon ‘monoxide, Carbon monoxide is danger- ‘ous and can cause unconsciousness or death. ‘© 1 you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, drive with all windows tally open, and have the vehicle inspected immediately. @ Bo not run the engine in closed spaces such as a garage for any longer than is absolutely necessary. © Do nat park the vehicle with the ‘engine runing for any extended Jangth of tne. © Koop the trunk Ud closed while thriving, otherwise exhaust gases ‘may be drawn into the passenger ompariment. you must dive wit the rear lid open foliow these pre- caulons: 42 1. Open ail the windows. 2. Set the air rocireatate suiteh “OFF” and the fon contol at “Nigh” to ‘circulate the ai. © Mf electrical wiring or other cabie connections must be routed 10 @ trailer through the seal on the trank 4d oF the body, foiow the manutac- turer's recommendstion to prevent ‘carbon monoxide entry into the ve- lel, © Tho axhaust system and body should be Inspected by 2 qualified technician whenever: The vehicle ts raised for service. 'b You suspect that exkaust umes are ‘entering into the passenger com- partment, You notice a change inthe sound of‘the exhaust system, You have had an accident involving damage to the exhaust systems, un- erbody, or rear ofthe vabicle. THREE WAY CATALYST The three way catalyst is an emission contol device Installed in the exhaust system, Extaust (gases in the three way catalyst are burned at high temperatures to help reduce poitants STARTING AND DRIVING ‘© The exhaust gas and the exhaust ‘system are very hot. While. the ‘engine 1s running, keep people, an- mals or flammable materiats away ‘trom the exhaust pipe. Do nat stop or park the vohile over amenable materials such as dry ‘grass, waste papor oF rags. To help prevent damage © Do not use leaded gasoline, Deposits from leaded gasoline will se- tlously reduce the three way catalyst ability to reduce exhaust pollutants. ‘© Koop your engine tuned up. Malfune- tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or lectrical systems can cause overtich 43 {uel fow into the three way catalyst, causing it to overheat. Do not keep ving the engine mistires, or if ‘oticeable loss of performance or other unusual operating conditions are tected. Have the vohicle inspected Promptly by an authorized INFINITI dealer. ‘Avoid driving with an extremely low ‘uel tovel. Running out of fuel could fause the engine to mitre, damaging the three way catalyst. Do not race the engine while warming It wp. Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the enginDRINKING ALCOHOL/ DRUGS AND DRIVING Nissan is committed to sale driving. But, you ‘must choose not to drive under te influence of alcohol. Every year thousands of people are injured or kiled in alcohol related accidents, Athough the local laws vary on what is considered to be legally intoxicated, the act's that alcohol affects al people ultlerenly anc ‘most people underestimate the effects of alco- ol STARTING AND DRIVING Remember, drinking and driving dont mix! ‘And thats tre for drugs too (ver the counter, Prescription, and illegal drugs). Dont drive if your ability to operate yout vehicle is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or some other phisical condition. IGNITION SWITCH ‘The switch includes an antitheftstering lock device, 44 LOCK" Normal parking position (0) ‘The ignition key can only be removed at this positon To tun the ignition key to "LOCK" from “ACC ‘or"ON", move the shit ever ta tne "P” postion then tur the key to “OFF”, then tur the Key to “LOCK”. Wine removing the key from the igiton, make sute the shit lever Is in the “P” poston. When the Key cannot be turned past the “ACC” position, proceed as follows to remove the key: 1) Move the shit lever into the “P” positon. 2) Tur the ignition key slighty in the “ON” direction. 3) Tur the key toward the “LOCK” postion, 4) Remove the key. “The shit lever is designed so that it cannot be ‘moved aut of “P” and into any ofthe other gearpositions if the igaition key is turned to “OFF” rif the Key is removed from the switch. The shift lever can be moved if the ignition ‘switch isin the “ACC” position. The shift lover can also be moved if the ignition ‘switch is in the “ON” position and the foot brake pedal Is depressed. To lock the steering wheel, remove the tay. To unlock the steering wheel, ‘Insert the key and turn it gently while ‘rotating the steering wheol slightly ‘ight and tot, Maver remove the key white diving. It the key is removed, the stooring whee! wil lock, Ths may cause the driver 10 i? Hi i STARTING AND DRIVING “OFF” (hy The engine can be tured off without locking the steering wheel. ‘AGC (Accessories) (2) This positon activates electrical accessories such as the radio when the engine is not running, The automatic transmission selector lever can be shied “ON” Normal operating postion (3) Tis poston turns on the ignition system and the electrical accessories "START" (4) Tis poston activates the starter utr, str ing the engine BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE (© Make sure all windows and lights are clean 4“ ‘© Visually inspeet tres for condition. Also cheok tre pressure Lock all doors, Postion seat and adjust head restraints Adjust Inside and outside micrrs Fasten seatbelts and ask all passengers to a likewise, ‘© Check the operation of warning lights when fey is tumed to the “ON (3)" positon. DRIVING WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ‘The automatic transmission in your vehicle is electronically conilled by a microcomputer to produce maximum power and smocth operation. This microcomputer conto's the transmission based on accelerator pedal poston and vehicle spaed to quicky shit to the most suitable gear in respanse to varying ding conditions.Aecommended operating procedures for this transmission are shown onthe fllawing pages, Follow these procedures for maximum vehicle performance and driving enjoyment, Starting the vehicle ring pation i te Be mai) apples tgs STARTING AND DRIVING © After starting the engin, fully depress the Toot brake peal before shiting the selector lover om "P" tothe "D", 2" oF “1 pasion. Be sure the vehicle 1s tly ‘stopped before attempting te shit the selec for lever from or to "PP or “R" This automatic transmission Is designed so that the foot brake pedal MUST be depressed before shifting from “P" to any ‘rive position while the ignition ewiteh Is “on”. NOTE: ‘The shift lever cannot be moved out of “P” ‘and into any of the other gear positions if ‘the ignition key Is turned to “OFF” or ifthe key is removed from the switch. 1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and shit into & diving gear. 2, Release the parking brake and foot brake, ‘ben gradually start the vehicle in mation 48 ‘When the battory charge Is iow, the shift lover can be moved ithe ignition switch is inthe “ACC” positon. Cold engine ide speed Is higher, so use caution when shifting Into a forward or Toverse gear before the engine has ‘warmed up. © Avoid revving up the engine while the Yohicle Is stopped. This could cause ‘unexpected vehicle movement. Driving precautions ‘To help prevent transmission damage: ‘© Do not depress the accelerator pedal While shifting from “P” or “W" to “R", “D", "3", “2" or “1”. Always depress ‘until shifting Is: com- (© Nover shift to “P” or “R" while vehicle is moving.‘© When stopping the vehicle on an uphill grade, do not hold the vehicie by dopressing the accelerator pedal. The foot brakes. should be used for this purpose. Fuse Puss tte si Push the button to shit into “P”, or fom * tw °R” and *P" to “R".Allcther postions can be selectau without pushing the but, STARTING AND DRIVING A if eG aig rane Yr pet pied sooo sence ‘ona hil, apply the the lever nt the ing brake Fst, then shit positon | € Rah pee “P* (Path Use this selector postion wien the vehicle is parked or when staring the engine. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped. For maximum saety, depress the brake pedal, ten push nthe select ever buon ard move the lever to the “P” postion. Apply the parking brake, When parking 47 } ph omen hi treo peal \\ sox "RY (Reverse): Use this postion to back up. Always be sure ‘he vehicle is completely stopped when select ing “R". With the brake pedal depressed, pushin the select lever button and move the lever to the *R” poston. NI (Neutaly Neither forward or rverse gear is engaged. The {engine can be slrted inthis positon. You may shit to "N" and restart a sted engine while the vehicle fs moving *D (Drive) Use ths poston for ll normal forward driving "a" (Third gear Use for diving up and down long slopes where engine “braking” would be advantageous, 2" (Second gear} Use for hill climbing or engine braking on owahil grades. DDonot downshift nt the “2” position at speeds cover 62 MPH (100 km/h). Do not exceed 62 (MPH (100 krv/h) in the "2" position STARTING AND DRIVING (Low gea Use this postion when climbing steep fils slowly of driving slowly through deep snow, sand or nud, or for maximum engine braking on sleep downhill grades. Do not shit into the “1” positon at speeds over 62 MPH (100 km/t). Do not exceed 25 MPH (40 kan) inthe “1" sition, Accelerator downshift —In “D" position — For passing hill climbing, fully depress the avcelerator pedal to the floor, This shits the transmission down into second gear or frst (gear, depending on the venice spoed Overdrive position For normal dtving move the shit lever tothe ‘D" position. The transmission is upshited into (OVERDRIVE as the vehicle speed inereases. To 48 cancel the overive, move the sit veto "3" positon, When cruising at 2 low speed or climbing a gente siope, you may fee! uncomfortable shit hocks asthe transmission shits between Sd and overdrive repeatedly. tn tis case, mov the shit ever tothe "3 poston \When driving conditions change, est te shit lever inthe "D” poston The overdrive will nat engage until the engine has warmed up. Remember not to ve at high speeds for extended periods of te wih the shit lver in the °3" poston. This reduces the fue econ amy, Fail-safe When False operation curs, Le, it the owe rain cool motule senses a mal tion in any fhe A/T ecu, the next time thekey is tured 10 the “ON” poston, the AT (Check ight will blink for approximately 8 seoonds ater coming oor 2 seconds. While the vehicle can be driven under these circum stances please note that the gears in the automatic transmission wil be locked in thi peat 1 the vehicle is driven under extreme ‘conditions, such as excessive wheel spin- ‘hing and subsequent hard braking, the Fall-sate system may be activated. This will occur even fal electrical circuits are functioning propery. In this case, turn the Ignition key “OFF” and wait for 3 seconds. ‘Then tum the key back to the “ON” Position. The vehicle should return to tts normal operating condition. I it does not retum to lis normal operating condition have yout INFINITI desler check the trans- mission and repair If necessary. STARTING AND DRIVING STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Apply the parking brake 2. Move the selector lever to "P” (Park) or (Neutra. ("P” pretered,) NOTE: ‘The shit lever cannot be moved ovt ot “P* ‘and Into any ofthe other gear postions it the ignition key is turned to “OFF” or tthe key is removed from the switch, The starter Is designed not to operate It the selector lever isin one of the driving positions. 3, Crank the engine with your foot off the ae= Celerator pedal by tuning the ignition key to "START". Release the key when the en Gine starts. Ifthe engin sats, but fais 0 ru, repeat the above procedure. —W the engine is very hard to start in ‘extremely cold or hot weather, depress 49 ‘the accelerator pedal and hold it to help start the engine. ‘CAUTION: ‘Do Not opersie the starter for more ‘than 15 seconds at a tne. Ith engine ‘oes not start, walt 10 seconds belore cranking. egain, otherwise the starter ‘could be damaged. 4, Warmup ‘Allow the engine to ile for at least 30 seconds aftr staring, Drive at moderate speed ota short aistance fs, especialy in cold weather.PARKING BRAKE soar To apply: Fully depress the parking brake peda. To release: Pul the release lever. Be sure the parking brake warring ight turns of, STARTING AND DRIVIN‘ CRUISE CONTROL, The cruise conto! atows driving at @ speed between 30 to 89 MPH (48 to 144 km/ty without Keeping your foot on the accelerator pea oF ih od RELESE oy "RESLIE set J or cots [st PU! 1 ae PUSH and RELEASE for COAST set sox 410 ‘To turn on the cruise control, push the main switch on, The indicator light on the switch wil come on. To sot cruising speed, accelerate your vehicle to the desired speed, push the COAST/SET ‘itch and release it (The “CRUISE” light wil come on) Take your foot off the accelerator (pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the set speed. ‘© Whon passing a vehicle, depress the ‘cleat pedal. When you release the edi, the vehicle wil rlun t the prev cusly se sped The vehicle may not maintain the set speed when gong up of down step ils. his happens, dive witout he crise canto To cancel the presat speed, folow any of these methods: a) Push the cancel button; The "CRUISE" Hight wil go out1) Tap the brake pedal; The “CRUISE” light will go out, ©) Turm the main switch of, Both the "ON" indicator and “CRUISE” lights vl go out © If you depress the brake pedal while pushing the “ACCEL/RESUME” switch or "COAST/SET” switch and reset at the cruising speed, the cruise contro! wil disengage. Turn the main switch off once and then turn it on again ‘© The cruise control wil automatically cancel ifthe vehicle slows dawn below approx mately 8 MPH (13 km/h) To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one of the folowing methods: a} Depress the aocelerator pedal. When the Vehicle tans the desired speed, push and Felease the "COAST/SET” switch, ) Push and hold the “ACCEL” set switch, STARTING AND DRIVING When the vehicle atains the speed you desire, release the switch, ) Push, then quicly release the "ACCEL" set switch, Each te you do this, the set speed will increase by about 1 MPH (1.6 km), To reset at a slower cruising speed, use ‘ne of the following methods: a) Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle atlans the desired speed, push the “COAST/SE®” switch and release it 1b) Push and hold tte “COAST/SET" switch, Release the switch when the vehicle siows down tothe desired speed 0) Pust, then quickly release the *OOAST/SET” switch. Each tine you do tis, the set speed wil decrease by about 1 MPH (16 ki). To resuma the preset speed, push and release te “RESUME” set switch The vile an wil resume the last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed is over 32 MPH (48 kr), Precautions ‘© | the cruise contro system maltuncten, it will cancel automatically. The cruise indica tor in the meter assembly wil hen bink to wan the drive. ‘© the cruise indicator inks, turn the cruise control swith (Main switn) “OFF” and have the system checked by your INFINITL eal (© The cwuise indicator may sometimes bink en he cruise control switch (Main swith) is tured "ON" while pushing the "ACCEL! RESUME" switch of “COAST/SET” switch cr "CANCEL" switch ocated onthe stering whee), To propery set the cruise control system, perform the steps above in the order inaicateo ‘Avoid using the cruise control when driving‘under the following conditions: ‘© in heavy trafic or in trafic that varies peat ‘© on winding or hilly roads. in ‘@ on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.) © in vey windy aves BREAK-IN SCHEDULE Your diving habits during the firs 1,000 mites (1,600 km) of vehicle operation are important to the future reliability and economy of your new INFINIT, Listed below are diving recommenda- tions tat will allow proper breakin ot engine components. Diving the vehicle too hard during the breakin may result in vehicle damage or shortened engine lie (© Do not chive over 55 MPH (90 km/h) and «donot run the engine over 4,000 rpm. Avoid tiving for long periods at constant speed either fast or slow. STARTING AND DRIVING (© Do not accelerate at full tote in any goar (© Avoid quick starts (© Avoid hard braking as much as possible (© Do not tow a traller for the first 500 mites (00 km), ECONOMY HINTS (© ‘Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maiatain ising speeds with a constant accelerator position (© Drive at mderate speeds on the highway. ‘© Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking Keep a safe cistaice behind other vehicles. ‘© Select a gear range sultale to road cond: ‘ions (© Avot unnecessary prolonged engine iting 1 Keep your engine tuned up, 42 Follow the recommended periodic mainte nance schedule Keep the tires inated at the corect pres- sute, Improper tie pressure will increase wear and waste fue Make sure the front wheels are properly aligned. Improper alignment will cause pre- ‘matuce tre wear and lower fuel economy. ‘Air conditioner operation lowers fuel econ- ‘omy. Use the air conditioner only when necessary Wien cruising at highway speeds it is more economical to use the ar conditioner and leave the windows closed to reduce dragSTARTING AND DRIVING PARKING/PARKING ON HILLS D comni wih cx. 3 ® Upp wih cud. Saal SS) ‘Do not park the vehicle over fammabie Imateriets euch as dry press, waste # parking procedure requires setting the parking brake and placing the shit ‘Paper or rags, as they may burn easily. — ‘sare the shit lever has been pushed 23 ‘far forward as it can go and cannot be 4. Fy apply the parking brake ‘moto ath he 2. Move the gearshift lever tothe “P* (PARK) the nd of the Jove. position 413 To help prevent the vehicle from rling into the street when parked on a sloping drive way, it isa good practice to turn the wheels as Must HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB: ‘Turn the wheels into the curb and move the vehicle forward unt the curb side whee eri touches the cub. HEADED UPHILL WITH CUR8:@ ‘Tur the wheels away from the curb and ‘move the vehicle back untl the curb side wheel gently touches the curb. ‘HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO CURE: @ Turn the wheels toward the side ofthe road 0 the vehicle will move away from the center ofthe road i it moves. Turn the ignition key tothe “LOCK” position and remove the key.CAUTION: © Nover leave the engine running wile the vohicie 1s unattended. ‘© Never leave children unattended in ‘the vehicle. PRECAUTIONS WHEN DRIV- ING ‘© Driving with power brakes: The brake boeser ats braking by using engine vacuum, I! the engine stops, you can stop the vehicle by depressing the brake peal. How ver, increased foot pressure on the brake eal wll be required to stop the vehicle and the stoping distance will be longer. ‘© Driving with power assisted steering: ‘The power assisted stering uses 2 hydraulic STARTING AND DRIVING ‘ump, driven by the engine, to assist steering Ifthe engin stops or the drive belt breaks, you wil still have control of the veicl. However, steeting effort is significantly increase. (© Wet brakes: When the vehicle is washed or driven through water, the brakes may get wet. As a resul, your braking distance wil be longer and the vehicle may pul to one side uring braking To dry the brakes, dive the vice ta safe ‘peed while light pressing the brake pedal to heat-up the brakes. Do this until the brakes return to normal. Avoid civng the vehicle at high speeds until the brakes function corecty © Parking brake beddt The patkng brake shoes must be “bedded down’ whenever the stopping efxt of the 414 parking brake is weakened or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drums are re- placed, in oider to assure the best braking performance. This procedure is described in the Vehicle service manual and can be performed by your INFINIT dealer. Other precautions: (© Avoid resting your foot on the Brake pedal while diving. Tis wil overheat the brakes, wear out the rake linings and pads faster and reiyce gas mileage. ‘© To help save the brakes and to prevent the brakes trom overheating, reduce speed and ‘Sownshif to lower gear before going down 4 slope or long grade. Overeated brakes may reduce braking performance and could result in fs of veicle contol (© While deving on a sippery surlace, be carelul when braking, accelerating or dowshiting, Abrupt braking actions or sudden aoceeration could cause the wheels to ski ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYS- TEM ‘The anti-lock brake system controls the brakes ‘ai. each wheel so the wheels will not lock when braking abruply oF when baking on sippry sues. The system dts theron spe al each when! and varies the brake tid pressure to prevent each whee! rom locking By preventing wheel lockup, the system helps the der mafiansteing contol and hops to minimize serving an sping on spery surfaces Selt-test feature The antook bake system conits of de toric sens’, eee pumps, and hysraule solids cold ty a computer. The eam puler as a built-in diagnostic feature that tests the system each time you start the engine and STARTING AND DRIVING Tre the vehicle ata ow sped in forward of reverse. When the “sts” cccrs, you may heat a lank” noise and/or feel a “pulsation” in the brake pedal. This is normal and isnot an indcaon of any matunction. tthe computer Senses any mauntion, switches the ant lock brake system OFF and turns on the "ANTHLOCK™ brake warning ligt inthe dash board. The brake system wil then behave normaly, tut witout anock assistance Ifthe light comes on during the set check, while you ae civing, you should take your vehicle to your INFINITI dealer for repair at your ealist convenience. Normal operation The vehicle must be traveling at least 6 MPH (10 mi forthe an-ock system to work When the antock system senses that one or tore wheels are cise to locking up, the actuator (under the ood) rapidly apples and 15 releases hydraulic pressure (lke pumping the brakes very quickly). While the actuator is working, you ray fel pulsation inthe brake dal and teas @ cose or vibvation from the actuator under the food. This i: osmal and indicates thatthe ant-lock system is working properly. However, the pulsation may indicate that 08d conditions are hazardous and extra care is requied while driving WARNING: The anit-lock brake system fs « soph ‘Heated devies, but H cannot srovent ‘aceldents: resulting from careless or dangerous driving techniques. It can ‘help maintain vehicle control during ‘braking on siippory surfaces, but re- ‘member that the stopping distance on -silopery surtaces will be longer than on ‘wormal surfaces, even. with the ant ‘Jock system. Utmately, the respons!-‘bility for safety of seit and others resis ‘In the hands of the drive. Tire type and condition may atso affect braking effectiveness. Reter to “Wheels ‘and tires” ia the “Do-tt-yourseit” sec- ‘on of this manual. SUPER HICAS SYSTEM ‘The SUPER HICAS (High Capacity Actwely Controlled Suspension} is an advanced, eee ‘tonically contoled 4-wheel steering system. “The angle ofthe rear wheels is adjusted by the SUPER HICAS system, depending on the vehicle speed and steering angle. The rear heels are designed to tun momentary in the ‘opposite direction and then change othe same tection asthe font wheels, Al ow speeds, te rer wheels wil not urn and the system functions as a 2-wheel system STARTING AND DRIVING |W an abnormality occurs in the system, the SUPER HICAS function wil) slop tut the ‘ordinary 2-wheel steering system will operate normally. The "HIGAS” warning light wll come on HY the light comes on while you are driving, contact your INFINITI dealer fr repai. ‘Tho SUPER HICAS system, although # sophisticated device, cannot prevent accidents esulting from carsiess or dangerous driving techniques. Ut- mately the responsibility for safety of soit and others rests In the hands of the diver. Therefore only through attentive and careful driving methods can the SUPER HICAS system be fully appraci- sted and safety assured. 416 COLD WEATHER DRIVING CAUTIONS Freeing a frozen door lock To prevent @ door lack from freezing, apply loa oF glyeein though the Keyhole. I the lock becomes frozen, heat the key before inserting it nto the Key hole, Anti-freeze When itis anticipated that he temperature will op below 32°F (0°), check the ant-eeze (ethylene glycol base) to assure proper winter protection. For deta, see "Engine cooing system” inthe “Doityourset” section, Battery HY the batery is not fully charged during extremely cold weater conditions, the batery fuid may freeze and damage the battery. To maintain. maximum efiency, the batery should be checked regularly. For deta, see“Batery" in he “Doi-yoursel” section Draining of coolant water Ht the vehicle is to be lett outside witout antsteeze, drain the cooling system by opening the drain valves located under the radiator ana ‘on the engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle. See “Changing engine coolant” in the “Do:tyourset” section. Tire equipment 1. The SUMMER tres are ofa tead design to ‘provide superior patformance on dry pave ‘ment. However, the perfomance of these tires will be substantially reduced in snowy and icy conditions. If you operate your vehicle on snowy or ley roads, INFINITI recommends the use of MUD & SNOW ot ALL SEASON tes on all four wheels Please consult your INFINITI dealer forthe tie type, sie, seed rating and availabilty informaton, STARTING AND DRIVING 2. For ational traction on iy roads, studded ies may be used. However, some prov inoes and states prohitit thet use. Check local, stale and provincial laws_ before instaling studded ties, Skid and traction capabilites of studded ‘snow tires, on wat or dry surfaces, may poorer than that of non-studded snow tires. 3. Snow chains may be used if desired, Make sure they ar of proper sie forthe tres on your vehicle and ae installed according to the chain manufacturer's suggestions. Use chain tersioners when recommended bythe tire chain manufacturer to ensure a ight ft. Loose end links of the tie chain must be secured of removed 10 prevent the possi- billy of whipping action damage to the fenders or undercarriage. In adi, drive ata reduced speed, otherwise, your vehicle may be damaged and/or vehicle handling ar and performance may be adversely atected Special winter equipment itis recommended tat the folowing items be cated in the vice during winter: 1. scraper and sif-bristed brush to remove Joe and snow trom the windows and wiper blades 2. A sturdy, fat board to be placed under the {ack to gio i frm support 3. A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow. tits. 4, Extra window washer uid to rel the reservoir tank Driving on snow or ice (© Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing ran), very Cold snow orice can be slick and very hard ‘oc on. The veicle wil hav alt less traction or “ari” under these conditionsSTARTING AND DRIVING Try to avoid deving on wet ice until the road“ Engine block heater is sated or sanded Whatever ine condition, dive with caution WARMIN: and accelerate gently. I aoceletted too ast, Do not use your heater with an un- the crive whee will spin and will ose even graundad. oleetrical system oF fwo- mov traction, ‘pronged (cheater) adaptors. Yor can be ‘Alow more stopping distance under these Mra Oya aleerieal shack Wf you tsa conditions, Braking should be started _## amgrounded connection. sooner than an dry pavement Aow greater flowing distances on sip- ary rads. Watch for slippery spots (gla ice). These may appear on an oerwise clear cua in shaded ares. It a patch of ie Is seen aad, brake belore reaching it Ty nt to brake whie actualy on the ke, and avoid any sudden stetng maveuvers 4185 oadside assistance program Fat te Push stating —... Tow tuck towing Freeing vehicle from sand, sow or mud . 5-12 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY For you convenience, a complete Service Manuals Placed nto the trunk of your vehicle as shown:ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Every new INFINITI comes with a 4 year, nlimites mileage Roadside Assistance plan, In the event of a roadside emergency, Roadside Assistance Service is avaiable to you, Please ‘eter to your Warranty Booklet for details. Both the Warranty Booklet and Roadside Assistance Caling Cardin your Owner's Literature Portoio provide the Tol-Free Number to call for assistance, Roadside Assistance is provided 24 hours @ day, 365 days a year, fr four years from the date sod to give emergency roadside help, in the event of mechanical or non- mecharical trouble(s) such as flat ties, outot-gas, dead battery, lost keys mechanical breakdown, accident, ec IN CASE OF EMERGENCY FLAT TIRE It you have a fat tre, follow the Instructions below. Stopping the vehicle 1. Sally move the vehicle off the road and away tom trafic 2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. 3, Park on a level surface and apply the pking brake. Shift the automatic transmis- sion to "P 4. Turn off the engine ‘© Novor change tros when the vehicle 15 on @ slope, ee or elppory ares, This Is dangerous. -@ Never change tires if oocoming trat- ‘fie Is close to your vehicle. Walt for 52 ‘professional road assistance. ‘© Raise the hood to warn other trafic, ‘and to signal professional road 2s- ‘sistance personnel that you need top. © Have all passengers got out of the vahicle 20d stond in a sate place, ‘away trom traf and clear of the vehiele. It needed, Roadside Assistance is availabe Please reler to your Warranty Booklet or Roadside Assistance 1.0. Card forthe tole. umber to call