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2009 Infiniti Ser vic e and Mainten anc e Guide[...]
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V ehi cle I denti fic ation N umber ( VIN) ____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ______ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Del ivery Date ____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ____ W arran ty St art Dat e ____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Mil ea ge at Deliv ery _____ _____ _____ _____ ___ Model Y ea r ____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ___ Sel lin g Dea ler ____ _____ _____ _[...]
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1 T ABLE OF C ONTENTS OW NER’S LI TERA TUR E INFOR MA TION .........................2 INTR ODUCT ION I n f i n i t iM a i n t e n a n c e............................................. 3 W h yI n f i n i t iS e r v i c e ? ............................................4 E x t e n d e dS e r v i c e P r o d u c t s ....................................[...]
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OWNER’S LITERA TURE INFORMA TION INDEX OF TOPIC S WHERE TO FIND INFORMA TION Radio/CD/Heat er/AC Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Owner’s Manual: chapter 4 Starting and Driving Y our V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Owner’s Manual: chapter 5 S e c u r i t yS y s t e m O p e r a t i o n ......[...]
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3 Pre vent ative sc hedul ed maint ena nc e is an impo rtant in ve stme nt to opti miz e the pe rform anc e, reli abi lity , sa fety and re sale val ue of your Infi niti. Sc hedu ling you r ve hicl e’s m ainten anc e at th e rec ommende d inte r- va ls wil l ensu re y our ve hicl e is ru nnin g at its bes t. W e want yo u to enj oy y our Inf init[...]
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T o pr eserve th e quali ty an d sa fety of y our ve hicl e, an au thori zed I nfini ti de aler i s rec omme nded f or ma inte nanc e or rep air . Only a n autho riz ed Infi niti deal er offers y ou these adv ant age s: • F acto ry T ra ined and ASE certi fied tec hnic ians • Imm edia te ac c es s to war rant y servic e hist ory and fa ctory te[...]
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EXTENDED SERVIC E PRODUCTS I n f i n i t i E x t e n d e d P r o t e c t i o n P l a n * E l i t e The El ite Inf ini ti Exte nde d Prot ect ion Pl an pro vi des y ou with lo ng ter m cov erag e to 7 ye ars/1 00, 000 mil es. Co vera ge und er the op tio na l Eli te Inf ini ti Ext end ed Pr ote ctio n Pl an an d the In fin iti L imit ed W arra ntie [...]
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If y ou hav e an acc ident, ins ist on Genuin e Infinit i C ol lis ion Parts. If you wa nt y our ve hicl e to be r est ored us ing parts m ade to In finit i’s o rigin al ex acti ng spe cif ic ation s – if y ou want it to l ast, h elp to p rot ect your p er- son al s afet y and t o help hol d its r esal e v alue, t he sol utio n is s imple . T e[...]
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7 DETERMINING THE PROPER MAINTENANCE INTERV AL PREM IUM MAINTE NANC E* (Ev ery 3, 750 mil es or 3 months , whic heve r come s firs t) Prem ium Main ten anc e is an Inf initi- rec ommended op tion tha t is s uita ble fo r all d riv ing hab its and lo cal c onditio ns. Infi niti dev elop ed Prem ium Mai nten ance for o wner s who w ant t he ulti mat [...]
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8 EXPLANA TION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS The fo llo win g des crip tion s are pr ov ided to giv e you a bett er unde rst anding of t he sc hedul ed maint ena nc e items t hat shou ld be r egu lar ly c hec ked o r rep lac ed. The ma inte nan ce log in dic ate s at whic h mil eag e/time int erval s eac h item req uire s servic e. In ad diti on t[...]
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9 Fu el Fi lt er Ma in te na nc e-f re e it em (In -tan k typ e fil ter ) . Fu el Li nes* Ch ec k the fue l hos es , pi pi ng and co n- ne cti on s for l ea ks, l oo sen ess , or det erio - r ati on . Ti ghte n co nne ctio ns o r rep lac e pa rts a s ne c es sa ry . Sp ark Pl ugs R epl ac e at sp eci fi ed int erval s. In st all ne w plu gs o f the[...]
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10 Chec k the fo llow ing i tems more f reque ntly after d riv ing off -roa d thro ugh dee p sa nd, mud o r wat er: • Brak e pads a nd roto rs • Brak e lines an d hoses • Diff ere ntial oil , tran smis si on flui d, and tr ansfe r ca se oil • Ste erin g link age • Prope ll er shaft s and driv e shafts • Eng ine air f ilt er • In-c abi[...]
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The fo llo win g Main ten anc e Log ha s been co mpil ed by In finit i to a ss is t y ou in perfor ming the r eco mmend ed ma inte nan ce s ervic es and k eepin g appr opri ate re co rds of s ervic es perfo rmed. Alon g wit h the re lat ed re pair inv oice s, rec eipt s, and ot her su c h rec ords, a pro perly d ocum ente d maint en anc e his tory [...]
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J Repl ace engine oil and filter J Inspect the fol lowing: __ All lights __ Brak e fluid level __ Clut ch fluid __ Differential oil __ Engine air filter __ Engine cool ant level/t op-off __ Engine drive belts __ Power st eering fluid/top-off __ Radiator ho ses __ Tire tread/adjust air pressure __ T ransmiss ion fluid/oil __ W asher fluid level/top-[...]
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PREMIUM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 MAINTENANCE J Repl ace engine oil and filter J Road test vehic le J Rotat e tires (exc ept G35 Sedan 2WD Spor t and G37 Coupe 2WD Sport) J Inspect the fol lowing: __ All lights __ Automatic tran smission fluid (exc ept 7-speed automatic transmi ssion) __ Axle & suspen sion parts __ Battery fluid level/terminals __[...]
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J Repl ace engine oil and filter J Inspect the fol lowing: __ All lights __ Brak e fluid level __ Clut ch fluid __ Differential oil __ Engine air filter __ Engine cool ant level/t op-off __ Engine drive belts __ Power st eering fluid/top-off __ Radiator ho ses __ Tire tread/adjust air pressure __ T ransmiss ion fluid/oil __ W asher fluid level/top-[...]
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PREMIUM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 MAINTENANCE J Replac e engine oil and filter J Lubricate all loc ks/hinges J Replac e engine air filter J Replac e in-cabin microfilter J Replac e wiper blades J Rotate tires (exc ept G35 Sedan 2WD Sport and G37 C oupe 2WD Spor t) J Inspect the follo wing: __ Air conditioning sys tem __ All lights __ Automatic tran sm[...]
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J Repl ace engine oil and filter J Inspect the fol lowing: __ All lights __ Brak e fluid level __ Clut ch fluid __ Differential oil __ Engine air filter __ Engine cool ant level/t op-off __ Engine drive belts __ Power st eering fluid/top-off __ Radiator ho ses __ Tire tread/adjust air pressure __ T ransmiss ion fluid/oil __ W asher fluid level/top-[...]
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PREMIUM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 MAINTENANCE J Repl ace engine oil and filter J Road test vehic le J Rotat e tires (exc ept G35 Sedan 2WD Spor t and G37 Coupe 2WD Sport) J Inspect the fol lowing: __ All lights __ Automatic tran smission fluid (exc ept 7-speed automatic transmi ssion) __ Axle & suspen sion parts __ Battery fluid level/terminals __[...]
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J Repl ace engine oil and filter J Inspect the fol lowing: __ All lights __ Brak e fluid level __ Clut ch fluid __ Differential oil __ Engine air filter __ Engine cool ant level/t op-off __ Engine drive belts __ Power st eering fluid/top-off __ Radiator ho ses __ Tire tread/adjust air pressure __ T ransmiss ion fluid/oil __ W asher fluid level/top-[...]
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PREMIUM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 AND 2 MAINTENANCE J Replac e engine oil and filter J R ep la c e cl im at e c on tr ol led s e at f il te r (M 45 /M 35/ FX5 0/F X35 , if so eq uip pe d) J Replac e engine air filter J Replac e in-cabin microfilter J R o ta te t ir es ( ex c ep t G3 5 Se da n 2W D Sp ort a nd G3 7 C o up e 2W D Sp ort ) J Inspect the [...]
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J Repl ace engine oil and filter J Inspect the fol lowing: __ All lights __ Brak e fluid level __ Clut ch fluid __ Differential oil __ Engine air filter __ Engine cool ant level/t op-off __ Engine drive belts __ Power st eering fluid/top-off __ Radiator ho ses __ Tire tread/adjust air pressure __ T ransmiss ion fluid/oil __ W asher fluid level/top-[...]
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PREMIUM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 MAINTENANCE J Repl ace engine oil and filter J Road test vehic le J Rotat e tires (exc ept G35 Sedan 2WD Spor t and G37 Coupe 2WD Sport) J Inspect the fol lowing: __ All lights __ Automatic tran smission fluid (exc ept 7-speed automatic transmi ssion) __ Axle & suspen sion parts __ Battery fluid level/terminals __[...]
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J Repl ace engine oil and filter J Inspect the fol lowing: __ All lights __ Brak e fluid level __ Clut ch fluid __ Differential oil __ Engine air filter __ Engine cool ant level/t op-off __ Engine drive belts __ Power st eering fluid/top-off __ Radiator ho ses __ Tire tread/adjust air pressure __ T ransmiss ion fluid/oil __ W asher fluid level/top-[...]
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23 45,000 MILES OR 36 MONTHS M A I N T E N A N C E L O G PREMIUM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 MAINTENANCE J Replac e engine oil and filter J Lubricate all loc ks/hinges J Replac e engine air filter J Replac e in-cabin microfilter J Replac e wiper blades J Rotate tires (exc ept G35 Sedan 2WD Sport and G37 C oupe 2WD Spor t) J Inspect the follo wing: __ Ai[...]
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J Repl ace engine oil and filter J Inspect the fol lowing: __ All lights __ Brak e fluid level __ Clut ch fluid __ Differential oil __ Engine air filter __ Engine cool ant level/t op-off __ Engine drive belts __ Power st eering fluid/top-off __ Radiator ho ses __ Tire tread/adjust air pressure __ T ransmiss ion fluid/oil __ W asher fluid level/top-[...]
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PREMIUM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 MAINTENANCE J Repl ace engine oil and filter J Road test vehic le J Rotat e tires (exc ept G35 Sedan 2WD Spor t and G37 Coupe 2WD Sport) J Inspect the fol lowing: __ All lights __ Automatic tran smission fluid (exc ept 7-speed automatic transmi ssion) __ Axle & suspen sion parts __ Battery fluid level/terminals __[...]
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J Repl ace engine oil and filter J Inspect the fol lowing: __ All lights __ Brak e fluid level __ Clut ch fluid __ Differential oil __ Engine air filter __ Engine cool ant level/t op-off __ Engine drive belts __ Power st eering fluid/top-off __ Radiator ho ses __ Tire tread/adjust air pressure __ T ransmiss ion fluid/oil __ W asher fluid level/top-[...]
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60,000 MILES OR 48 MONTHS 27 M A I N T E N A N C E L O G PREMIUM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 AND 2 MAINTENANCE J Replac e engine oil and filter J R ep la c e cl im at e c on tr ol led s e at f il te r (M 45 /M 35/ FX5 0/F X35 , if so eq uip pe d) J Replac e engine air filter J Replac e engine coolant J Replac e in-cabin microfilter J R o ta te t ir es ([...]
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J Repl ace engine oil and filter J Inspect the fol lowing: __ All lights __ Brak e fluid level __ Clut ch fluid __ Differential oil __ Engine air filter __ Engine cool ant level/t op-off __ Engine drive belts __ Power st eering fluid/top-off __ Radiator ho ses __ Tire tread/adjust air pressure __ T ransmiss ion fluid/oil __ W asher fluid level/top-[...]
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PREMIUM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 MAINTENANCE J Repl ace engine oil and filter J Road test vehic le J Rotat e tires (exc ept G35 Sedan 2WD Spor t and G37 Coupe 2WD Sport) J Inspect the fol lowing: __ All lights __ Automatic tran smission fluid (exc ept 7-speed automatic transmi ssion) __ Axle & suspen sion parts __ Battery fluid level/terminals __[...]
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J Repl ace engine oil and filter J Inspect the fol lowing: __ All lights __ Brak e fluid level __ Clut ch fluid __ Differential oil __ Engine air filter __ Engine cool ant level/t op-off __ Engine drive belts __ Power st eering fluid/top-off __ Radiator ho ses __ Tire tread/adjust air pressure __ T ransmiss ion fluid/oil __ W asher fluid level/top-[...]
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31 75,000 MILES OR 60 MONTHS M A I N T E N A N C E L O G PREMIUM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 MAINTENANCE J Replac e engine oil and filter J Lubricate all loc ks/hinges J Replac e engine air filter J Replac e in-cabin microfilter J Replac e wiper blades J Rotate tires (exc ept G35 Sedan 2WD Sport and G37 C oupe 2WD Spor t) J Inspect the follo wing: __ Ai[...]
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J Repl ace engine oil and filter J Inspect the fol lowing: __ All lights __ Brak e fluid level __ Clut ch fluid __ Differential oil __ Engine air filter __ Engine cool ant level/t op-off __ Engine drive belts __ Power st eering fluid/top-off __ Radiator ho ses __ Tire tread/adjust air pressure __ T ransmiss ion fluid/oil __ W asher fluid level/top-[...]
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PREMIUM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 MAINTENANCE J Repl ace engine oil and filter J Road test vehic le J Rotat e tires (exc ept G35 Sedan 2WD Spor t and G37 Coupe 2WD Sport) J Inspect the fol lowing: __ All lights __ Automatic tran smission fluid (exc ept 7-speed automatic - transmi ssion) __ Axle & suspen sion parts __ Battery fluid level/terminals [...]
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J Repl ace engine oil and filter J Inspect the fol lowing: __ All lights __ Brak e fluid level __ Clut ch fluid __ Differential oil __ Engine air filter __ Engine cool ant level/t op-off __ Engine drive belts __ Power st eering fluid/top-off __ Radiator ho ses __ Tire tread/adjust air pressure __ T ransmiss ion fluid/oil __ W asher fluid level/top-[...]
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35 90,000 MILES OR 72 MONTHS M A I N T E N A N C E L O G PREMIUM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 AND 2 MAINTENANCE J Replac e engine oil and filter J R ep la c e cl im at e c on tr ol led s e at f il te r (M 45 /M 35/ FS5 0/F X35 , if so eq uip pe d) J Replac e engine air filter J Replac e engine coolant J Replac e in-cabin microfilter J R o ta te t ir es ([...]
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J Repl ace engine oil and filter J Inspect the fol lowing: __ All lights __ Brak e fluid level __ Clut ch fluid __ Differential oil __ Engine air filter __ Engine cool ant level/t op-off __ Engine drive belts __ Power st eering fluid/top-off __ Radiator ho ses __ Tire tread/adjust air pressure __ T ransmiss ion fluid/oil __ W asher fluid level/top-[...]
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PREMIUM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 MAINTENANCE J Repl ace engine oil and filter J Road test vehic le J Rotat e tires (exc ept G35 Sedan 2WD Spor t and G37 Coupe 2WD Sport) J Inspect the fol lowing: __ All lights __ Automatic tran smission fluid (exc ept 7-speed automatic transmi ssion) __ Axle & suspen sion parts __ Battery fluid level/terminals __[...]
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J Repl ace engine oil and filter J Inspect the fol lowing: __ All lights __ Brak e fluid level __ Clut ch fluid __ Differential oil __ Engine air filter __ Engine cool ant level/t op-off __ Engine drive belts __ Power st eering fluid/top-off __ Radiator ho ses __ Tire tread/adjust air pressure __ T ransmiss ion fluid/oil __ W asher fluid level/top-[...]
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39 105,000 MILES OR 84 MONTHS M A I N T E N A N C E L O G PREMIUM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 MAINTENANCE J Replac e engine oil and filter J Lubricate all loc ks/hinges J Replac e engine air filter J Replac e in-cabin microfilter J Replac e spark plugs J Replac e wiper blades J Rotate tires (exc ept G35 Sedan 2WD Sport and G37 C oupe 2WD Spor t) J Inspe[...]
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J Repl ace engine oil and filter J Inspect the fol lowing: __ All lights __ Brak e fluid level __ Clut ch fluid __ Differential oil __ Engine air filter __ Engine cool ant level/t op-off __ Engine drive belts __ Power st eering fluid/top-off __ Radiator ho ses __ Tire tread/adjust air pressure __ T ransmiss ion fluid/oil __ W asher fluid level/top-[...]
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PREMIUM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 MAINTENANCE J Repl ace engine oil and filter J Road test vehic le J Rotat e tires (exc ept G35 Sedan 2WD Spor t and G37 Coupe 2WD Sport) J Inspect the fol lowing: __ All lights __ Automatic tran smission fluid (exc ept 7-speed automatic transmi ssion) __ Axle & suspen sion parts __ Battery fluid level/terminals __[...]
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J Repl ace engine oil and filter J Inspect the fol lowing: __ All lights __ Brak e fluid level __ Clut ch fluid __ Differential oil __ Engine air filter __ Engine cool ant level/t op-off __ Engine drive belts __ Power st eering fluid/top-off __ Radiator ho ses __ Tire tread/adjust air pressure __ T ransmiss ion fluid/oil __ W asher fluid level/top-[...]
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43 120,000 MILES OR 96 MONTHS M A I N T E N A N C E L O G PREMIUM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 AND 2 MAINTENANCE J Replac e engine oil and filter J R ep la c e cl ima te -c on tr ol led s e at f il te r (M 45 /M 35/ FX5 0/F X3 5, if s o eq uip pe d) J Replac e engine air filter J Replac e engine coolant J Replac e in-cabin microfilter J R o ta te t ir es[...]
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Printing: March 2008 / Publication Number IMB09 / Printed in U.S.A.[...]