•
Never leave the engine or the transmission related
component harnessconnector disconnected while
theignition switch is in the ON position.
•
Avoid direct contact with used engine oil and cool-
ant. Improperly disposed engine oil, engine cool-
ant, and/or other vehicle fluids canhurtthe envi-
ronment. Always conform to local regulationsfor
disposal of vehicle fluids.
This “8. Maintenanceand do-it-yourself” sec-
tion provides instructionsregarding onlythose
items whichare relatively easyfor an owner to
perform.
Youshould be aware that incomplete or
improper servicingmay result inoperating diffi-
culties or excessive emissions, and could affect
your warranty coverage. If in doubt about any
servicing,have it done by an INFINITI Centre or
qualifiedworkshop.
MAINTENANCESERVICEMESSAGES
Themaintenanceservice intervaldisplay
informsyou of thenext service due date.
NOTE
The maintenanceservice intervaldisplay does not
show anyinformation on the engine oil level.
Thevehicle information display shows aservice
message forafew seconds, eg:
•
[Service Ain..days]
•
[Service Adue]
•
[Service Aoverdue by .. days]
Dependingonthe operating conditionsofthe
vehicle, the remaining timeordistanceuntil the
next servicedue date is displayed.
Theletter indicates whichservice is due. A
stands foraminor service and Bfor amajor ser-
vice.Anumber or another letter maybedis-
played after the letter.
Onlyfor certain countries: the position after the
letter AorBindicates any necessary additional
maintenancework. If younotifyanINFINITI cen-
trequalified specialist workshop of thisdisplay,
youwillreceive astatement on the associated
costs.
Themaintenanceservice intervaldisplay does
nottakeinto accountany periods of time during
whichthe batteryisdisconnected.
Maintaining the time-dependent service sched-
ule:
Note down the service due date displayed in the
vehicle information display before disconnect-
ing the battery.
or
Afterreconnecting the battery, subtract the bat-
terydisconnection periods fromthe service date
shownonthe display.
Hiding service messages
Pressthe <OK> or
m
button on the steering
wheel.
Displaying service messages
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Pressthe
m
or
m
buttononthe steer-
ing wheel to select the [Serv.] menu.
3. Pressthe
m
or
m
button to select [Main-
tenance] submenuand confirm by pressing
the OK button.
The service due date appears inthe vehicle in-
formation display.
Information about service
Resetting the maintenanceservice interval
display:
CAUTION
If themaintenanceservice intervaldisplay has been
inadvertently reset,thissetting canbecorrected atan
INFINITI centre or qualified workshop.
Haveservice workcarriedoutasdescribedintheMain-
tenanceSchedule. Thismay otherwiseleadto
increased wear and damagetothe majorassemblies
or the vehicle.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-5