2006 Infiniti Q45 Owner's Manual - Page 278

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS Your new INFINITI has been designed to have minimum maintenance requirements with longer service intervals to save you both time and money. However, some dayto-day and regular maintenance is essential to maintain your INFINITI's fine mechanical condition, as well as its emission and engine performance. It is the owner's responsibility to make sure that the specified maintenance, as well as general maintenance, is performed. As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who can ensure that your vehicle receives the proper maintenance care. You are a vital link in the maintenance chain. Scheduled maintenance: For your convenience, both required and optional scheduled maintenance items are described and listed in your "INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide". You must refer to that guide to ensure that necessary maintenance is performed on your INFINITI at regular intervals. General maintenance: General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during normal day-to-day operation. They are essential for proper vehicle operation. It is your responsibility to perform these procedures regularly as prescribed. These checks or inspections can be done by yourself, a qualified technician or, if you prefer, your INFINITI dealer. Where to go for service: If maintenance service is required or your vehicle appears to malfunction, have the systems checked and serviced by an INFINITI dealer. INFINITI technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with the latest service information through technical bulletins, service tips, and in-dealership information systems. They are completely qualified to work on INFINITI vehicles before work begins. You can be confident that your INFINITI dealer's service department performs the best job to meet the maintenance requirements on your vehicle - in a reliable and economic way. GENERAL MAINTENANCE During the normal day-to-day operation of the vehicle, general maintenance should be performed regularly as prescribed in this section. If you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or smell, be sure to check for the cause or have your INFINITI dealer do it promptly. In addition, you should notify your INFINITI dealer if you think that repairs are required. When performing any checks or maintenance work, see "Maintenance precautions" later in this section. EXPLANATION OF GENERAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS Additional information on the following items with "*" is found later in this section. Outside the vehicle The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified. Doors and engine hood: Check that all doors and the engine hood, operate properly. Also ensure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate hinges and latches if necessary. Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released. 8-2 Maintenance and do-it-yourself