jump start INFINITI G 2010 Owners Manual

6 In case of emergency
Roadside assistance program...................... 6-2
Flat tire ........................................... 6-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ......... 6-2
Changing a flat tire ............................. 6-3
Jump starting ..................................... 6-7 Push starting
..................................... 6-9
If your vehicle overheats .......................... 6-10
Towing your vehicle ............................... 6-11
Towing recommended by INFINITI ...............6-12
Vehicle recovery (Freeing a stuck vehicle) .......6-13
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5. Securely store the flat tire and jackingequipment in the vehicle.
6. Place the spare tire cover and the trunk floor carpeting over the damaged tire.
7. Close the trunk.
WARNING
● Always make sure that the spare tire and
jacking equipment are properly secured af-
ter use. Such items can become dangerous
projectiles in an accident or sudden stop.
● The T-type spare tire and small size spare
tire are designed for emergency use. See
specific instructions under the heading
“WHEELS AND TIRES” in the “8. Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section.
If needed, Roadside Assistance is available.
Please see your Warranty Information Booklet
or Roadside Assistance I.D. Card for the toll-free
number to call (U.S.) or Warranty Information
Booklet (Canada). To start your engine with a booster battery, the
instructions and precautions below must be
followed.
WARNING
●
If done incorrectly, jump starting can lead to
a battery explosion, resulting in severe in-
jury or death. It could also damage your
vehicle.
● Explosive hydrogen gas is always present in
the vicinity of the battery. Keep all sparks
and flames away from the battery.
● Do not allow battery fluid to come into con-
tact with eyes, skin, clothing or painted sur-
faces. Battery fluid is a corrosive sulphuric
acid solution which can cause severe burns.
If the fluid should come into contact with
anything, immediately flush the contacted
area with water.
● Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
● The booster battery must be rated at 12
volts. Use of an improperly rated battery can
damage your vehicle.
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●Whenever working on or near a battery, al-
ways wear suitable eye protectors (for ex-
ample, goggles or industrial safety spec-
tacles) and remove rings, metal bands, or
any other jewelry. Do not lean over the bat-
tery when jump starting.
● Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery.
It could explode and cause serious injury.
● Your vehicle has an automatic engine cool-
ing fan. It could come on at any time. Keep
hands and other objects away from it.
If needed, Roadside Assistance is available.
Please see your Warranty Information Booklet
or Roadside Assistance I.D. Card for the toll-free
number to call (U.S.) or Warranty Information
Booklet (Canada).
WARNING
Always follow the instructions below. Failure to
do so could result in damage to the charging
system and cause personal injury.
1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle
A, position the two vehicles (AandB)
to bring their batteries into close proxim-
ity to each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply parking brake. Move the selector lever to the P (Park) position (Automatic
transmission models). Move the shift le-
ver to the N (Neutral) position (Manual
transmission models). Switch off all un-
necessary electrical systems (light,
heater, air conditioner, etc.).
3. Remove vent caps on the battery (if so equipped). Cover the battery with a firmly
wrung out moist cloth
Cto reduce explo-
sion hazard.
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4. Connect jumper cables in the sequence asillustrated (
1→2→3→4).
If the battery is disconnected or discharged,
the steering wheel will lock and cannot be
turned. Supply power using jumper cables
before pushing the ignition switch and dis-
engaging the steering lock.
CAUTION
●Always connect positive (+) to positive (+)
and negative () to body ground (as illus-
trated) — not to the battery.
● Make sure the jumper cables do not touch
moving parts in the engine compartment and
that clamps do not contact any other metal.
5. Start the engine of the booster vehicleA
and let it run for a few minutes.
6. Keep the engine speed of the booster vehicle
Aat about 2,000 rpm, and start
the engine of the vehicle being jump
started
B.
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged for more
than 10 seconds. If the engine does not start
right away, push the ignition switch to the OFF
position and wait 10 seconds before trying
again.
7. After starting your engine, carefully dis- connect the negative cable and then the
positive cable (
4→3→2→1).
8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover
the vent holes as it may be contaminated
with corrosive acid.
9. Put the battery cover on.
Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing.
CAUTION
● Automatic transmission models cannot be
push-started or tow-started. Attempting to
do so may cause transmission damage.
● Three way catalyst equipped models should
not be started by pushing since the three
way catalyst may be damaged.
● Never try to start the vehicle by towing it;
when the engine starts, the forward surge
could cause the vehicle to collide with the
tow vehicle.
If needed, Roadside Assistance is available.
Please see your Warranty Information Booklet
or Roadside Assistance I.D. Card for the toll-free
number to call (U.S.) or Warranty & Roadside
Assistance Information Booklet (Canada).
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement.......................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance ........................ 8-2
General maintenance ........................... 8-2
Where to go for service ......................... 8-2
General maintenance .............................. 8-2
Explanation of maintenance items ............... 8-2
Maintenance precautions .......................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................ 8-6
VQ37VHR engine ............................... 8-6
Engine cooling system ............................. 8-7
Checking engine coolant level ................... 8-7
Changing engine coolant ........................ 8-8
Engine oil ........................................ 8-8
Checking engine oil level ....................... 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter ................... 8-9
Automatic transmission fluid .......................8-11
Power steering fluid ............................... 8-11
Brake and clutch fluid ............................ 8-12
Brake fluid ................................... 8-12
Clutch fluid (if so equipped) ....................8-12
Window washer fluid ............................. 8-13
Battery .......................................... 8-13
Coupe ........................................ 8-13Sedan and coupe
............................. 8-14
Jump starting ................................. 8-15
Variable voltage control system ...................8-15
Drive belts ....................................... 8-16
Spark plugs ..................................... 8-16
Replacing spark plugs ......................... 8-17
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-17
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-18
Cleaning ...................................... 8-18
Replacing ..................................... 8-18
Brakes .......................................... 8-19
Self-adjusting brakes .......................... 8-19
Brake pad wear warning ....................... 8-19
Fuses ........................................... 8-20
Engine compartment ........................... 8-20
Passenger compartment ....................... 8-21
Intelligent

Key battery replacement ................8-22
Lights ........................................... 8-23
Sedan ........................................ 8-23
Coupe ........................................ 8-24
Headlights .................................... 8-25
Exterior and interior lights .....................8-25
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-28
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1. Remove the cell plugsA.
2. Add distilled water up to the UPPER LEVEL
1line.
If the side of the battery is not clear, check
the distilled water level by looking directly
above the cell; the condition
1indicates
OK and the conditions
2needs more to be
added.
3. Tighten cell plugsA.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or un-
der severe conditions require frequent checks
of the battery fluid level.
JUMP STARTING
If jump starting is necessary, see “JUMP START-
ING” in the “6. In case of emergency” section. If
the engine does not start by jump starting, the
battery may have to be replaced. Contact an
INFINITI retailer.
CAUTION
● Do not ground accessories directly to the
battery terminal. Doing so will bypass the
variable voltage control system and the ve-
hicle battery may not charge completely.
● Use electrical accessories with the engine
running to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
The variable voltage control system measures
the amount of electrical discharge from the
battery and controls voltage generated by the
generator.
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VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL SYSTEM
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-15
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INFINITI voice recognition system......4-109
INFO button .................. .4-8
Inside mirror ................. .3-25
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ......9-24
Instrument brightness control ........2-36
Instrument panel ............... .2-3
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system . . . .5-21
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system main
switch indicator ............... .2-23
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light ................. .2-14
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system,
Preview function ............... .5-42
Intelligent Key ................. .3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator .................... .2-22
Intelligent Key insertion indicator ......2-21
Intelligent Key removal indicator .......2-21
Intelligent Key system ..............3-7
Intelligent Key system Battery replacement ............8-22
Key operating range ............3-8
Key operation ............... 3-10
Warning light ................ 2-14
Warning signals .............. 3-12
Intelligent Key warning light .........2-14
Interior light control switch ..........2-55
Interior light replacement ...........8-25
Interior lights ................. .2-54
Interior trunk lid release ...........3-20
iPod player operation .............4-71
ISOFIX child restraint ............. .1-22 J
Jump starting .................. .6-7
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry
system) .................... .3-14
Keys ....................... .3-2
Keys, For Intelligent Key system ........3-7
Labels Air bag warning labels ...........1-53
Air conditioner specification label ....9-14
Emission
control information label ....9-13
Engine serial number ...........9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification
label ..................... 9-13
Tire and Loading information label . . . 9-14
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . 9-12
L
LATCH system ................. .1-22
License plate, Installing front license plate .9-15
Light Air bag warning light ............1-53
Bulb replacement ............. 8-23
Fog light switch .............. 2-37
Headlight switch .............. 2-33
Headlights bulb replacement .......8-25
Indicator lights ............... 2-16
Interior light control switch ........2-55
Interior lights ............... 2-54Map lights
................. 2-54
Trunk light ................. 2-56
Vanity mirror lights ............2-56
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................. 2-12
Xenon headlights ............. 2-32
Light replacement .............. .8-23
Lights, Exterior and interior light
replacement ................. .8-25
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information) .................. .9-17
Lock Automatic door locks ............3-6
Door locks ..................3-4
Power door lock ...............3-4
Trunk lid .................. 3-18
Locking with mechanical key ..........3-4
Low fuel warning ............... .2-22
Low outside temperature warning ......2-22
Low tire pressure warning light . . ......2-14
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) .....5-3
Low washer fluid warning ...........2-22
Maintenance Battery ................... .8-13
General maintenance ............8-2
Indicators for maintenance
(dot
matrix) ................ 2-23
Inside the vehicle ..............8-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-5
Maintenance requirements . . ......8-2
Outside the vehicle .............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-20
10-4
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