manual Infiniti FX I owners manual page 312

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Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smoothSteering wheel: Check for changes in theEngine coolant level*:Check the coolant operation. If the brake pedal suddenlysteering conditions, such as excessivelevel when the engine is cold. goes down further than normal, the pedalfree play, hard steering or strange noises.Engine drive belts*:Make sure that no feels spongy or the vehicle seems to takeWarning lights and chimes:Make surebelt is frayed, worn, cracked or oily. longer to stop, see an INFINITI dealer im-that all warning lights and chimes are op- mediately. Keep the floor mat away fromerating properly.Engine oil level*:Check the level after the pedal. parking the vehicle on a level location Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pullWindshield defroster:Check that the airand turning off the engine. (Wait at least the vehicle to one side when applied.comes out of the defroster outlets prop- 10 minutes for the oil to drain back into erly and in sufficient quantity when oper-the oil pan.) Parking brake:Check the parking brake ating the heater or air conditioner.Exhaust system:Make sure there are no operation regularly. The vehicle should beWindshield wiper and washer*: Check thatloose supports, cracks or holes. If the securely held on a fairly steep hill with the wipers and washer operate properlysound of the exhaust seems unusual or only the parking brake applied. If the and that the wipers do not streak. parking brake needs adjusted, see an there is a smell of exhaust fumes, imme- INFINITI dealer. Under the hood and the vehiclediately locate the trouble and correct it. Seats: Check seat position controls such See “Precautions when starting and as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. The maintenance items listed here shoulddriving” in the “5. Starting and driving” to ensure they operate smoothly and thatbe checked periodically (For example,section for exhaust gas (Carbon monox- all latches lock securely in every position.each time you check the engine oil or re-ide). Check that the head restraints move up fuel).Fluid leaks:Check under the vehicle for and down smoothly and that the locks (ifBattery*:Check the fluid level in each fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks after so equipped) hold securely in all latchedcell. It should be between the MAX and the vehicle has been parked for a while. positions. MIN lines. Vehicles operated in high tem-Water dripping from the air conditioner Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seatperatures or under severe conditions re- after use is normal. If you should notice belt system (For example, buckles, an-quire frequent checks of the battery fluidany leaks or if gasoline fumes are evi- level. dent, check for the cause and have it cor- chors, adjusters and retractors) operate rected immediately. properly and smoothly, and are installedBrake fluid level*:Make sure that the securely. Check the belt webbing for cuts,brake and clutch fluid levels are betweenPower steering fluid level* and lines: fraying, wear or damage.the MAX and MIN lines on the reservoir.Check the level when the fluid is cold and 8-4 Maintenanceanddo-it-yourself w07.3.7/S50-D/V5.0X

owners manual Infiniti FX

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