General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during the normal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating properly. The owners can perform
checks and inspections themselves or have their INFINITI dealers do them.

OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE

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

INSIDE THE VEHICLE

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

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Tires

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

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Wheel nuts

When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and check for any
loose nuts. Tighten if necessary.

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Windshield

Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Repair as necessary.

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Tire rotation

Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles (12,000 km). If the vehicle is equipped
with different sized tires in the front and rear, tires cannot be rotated.

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Tire Pressure Moni-
toring System (TPMS)
transmitter compo-
nents

Replace grommet seal, valve core and cap of the transmitter in vehicles
equipped with TPMS at tire replacement when reaching the wear limit of tires.

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Wheel alignment and
balance

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

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Windshield wiper
blades

Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.

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Doors and engine
hood

Check that all doors and the engine hood operate properly. Also make sure that
all latches lock securely. Lubricate if necessary. Make sure that the secondary
latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubri-
cation frequently.

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Lamps

Make sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and
other lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check head-
lamp aim. Clean the headlamps on a regular basis.

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Warning lamps and
chimes

Make sure that all warning lamps and chimes are operating properly.

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Windshield wiper and
washer

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

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Windshield defroster

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

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Steering wheel

Check that it has the specified play. Be sure to check for changes in the steering
condition, such as excessive play, hard steering or strange noises.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in)

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Seats

Check seat position controls such as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to
make sure they operate smoothly and that all latches lock securely in every po-
sition. Check that the head restrains move up and down smoothly and that the
locks (if equipped) hold securely in all latched positions. Check that the latches
lock securely for folding-down rear seatbacks.

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