UPDATE TO AT/CVT TERMINOLOGY IN SERVICE MANUALS
The terminology for Automatic Transmission ("AT") and Continuously Variable Transmission ("CVT") in the
Infiniti Service Manuals is being updated to reflect the terminology in SAE J1930 and J2012.
ALL INFINITI MODELS; ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT DAMAGE CAN RESULT FROM IMPROPER BATTERY CONNECTION
The vehicle 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running.
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ALL INFINITI MODELS; SRS PRECAUTIONS DURING SERVICE
Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the “RESTRAINTS” section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle, which includes: Turning the ignition switch OFF, disconnecting both battery terminals, and waiting at least 3 minutes before performing any service on the SRS.
-REVISED- 2004 TO PRESENT ALL INFINITI MODELS; SPECIAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID REQUIREMENT
If Warranty repairs are being done on a transmission listed in the chart below, the listed fluid must be used. A claim to Infiniti for warranty, service contract, or goodwill repairs to the transmissions listed below may be denied if Genuine Nissan ATF Fluid is not used as specified by the part # in this bulletin.
1992-2008 ALL INFINITI MODELS; FLAT TOWING OF INFINITI VEHICLES
This Bulletin contains guidelines for towing Infiniti vehicles with all four wheels on the ground (sometimes called "flat towing"). Customers sometimes use this method when towing the vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor home.
-REVISED- 1997-2008 ALL INFINITI; DTC FOR VARIABLE VALVE TIMING CONTROL FUNCTION
The MIL is on with any of the following DTCs stored: P0011, P0014, P0021, P0024, P1110, P1135. NOTE: The engine may also have Camshaft Sprocket rattle noise and/or other engine noise.
-REVISED- ALL INFINITI MODELS; PAINT SWELL/STAIN/SPOTS UNDER PAINT GUARD FILM
In an effort to protect the paint finish, Paint Guard Film (PGF) is applied on each new Infiniti vehicle.
Paint Guard Film (PGF) is a temporary white plastic protective film that is applied by the factory to the horizontal painted surfaces of the vehicle. The PGF protects the paint finish during vehicle handling, transportation and storage from harmful elements such as acid rain, iron particles, bird droppings, tree sap and other environmental contaminants.