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Precautions




PRECAUTIONS

Fuel


FOR USA AND CANADA

INFINITI recommends the use of unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (AntiKnock Index) number (Research octane number 96).
If unleaded premium gasoline is not available, may use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI number (Research octane number 91), can be used. In such case, engine performance may be decrease.

CAUTION:
- Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control system, and may also affect warranty coverage.
- Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be used, because this will damage the three-way catalyst.
- Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in the vehicle. The vehicle is not designed to run on E-15 or E-85 fuel.
Using E-15 or E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifically designed for E-15 or E-85 fuel can adversely affect the emission control devices and systems of the vehicle. Damage caused by such fuel is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
- U.S government regulations require ethanol dispensing pumps to be identified by a small, square, orange and black label with the common abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for that region.

FOR MEXICO

Use unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-knock index) number (Research octane number 96).
If unleaded premium gasoline is not used, unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI
(Anti-knock Index) number (Research octane number 91) or above may be used at slightly reduced performance. However, for maximum vehicle performance and the best driveability, the use of unleaded premium gasoline is recommended.