INFINITI G-CONVERTIBLE 2010 Owners Manual

●Do not sit or place excessive weight on the
top, rear parcel shelf, side flaps and trunk
lid, especially when the retractable hard top
is being operated. The retractable hard top
may be damaged.
● Do not drive the vehicle with the retractable
hard top partially opened. Always make sure
the retractable hard top is either fully
opened or closed before driving.
● Secure items so that they cannot be blown
from the vehicle while driving with the re-
tractable hard top open.
● Do not install a roof rack or a roof carrier on
the retractable hard top. The retractable
hard top or the roof rack or both may be
damaged when the retractable hard top is
operated.
WHEN OPERATING THE RETRACTABLE
HARD TOP
WARNING
Keep hands and other parts of the body away
from moving parts such as the retractable hard
top, rear parcel shelf, side flaps, trunk lid and
power windows.
CAUTION
Do not place any items in the storage space for
the retractable hard top. A caution label is at-
tached on the floor in the retractable hard top
storage space. Cargo that contacts the retract-
able hard top may damage the retractable hard
top or cargo.
NOTE:
In case of low battery or low temperature, the
retractable hard top may temporarily stop mov-
ing during the operation. This functions to pro-
tect the retractable hard top control mechanism,
and it is not a malfunction.
If the retractable hard top is opened and closed
repeatedly in a short period of time, it may stop
moving to protect the retractable hard top mo-
tor. Wait for approximately 20 minutes before
operating the retractable hard top again.
Separator
The retractable hard top can be operated only
when the trunk room is separated.
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1. Pull the strapAand open the separator.
2. Hang the hooks
Bto the holdersCuntil
they latch.
Storing separator
1. Pull the separator and unlatch the hooks
Bfrom the holdersC.
2. Store the separator.
CAUTION
Do not place any items in the storage space for
the retractable hard top. A caution label
Ais
attached on the floor in the retractable hard top
storage space. Cargo that contacts the retract-
able hard top may damage the retractable hard
top or cargo.
NOTE:
When the hooks of the separator are not latched
in the holders, the retractable hard top cannot
be operated. “CHECK SEPARATOR” is displayed
in the dot matrix liquid crystal display.
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INDICATORS FOR THE RETRACTABLE
HARD TOP
The retractable hard top indicator in the dot
matrix liquid crystal display
1shows the
conditions of retractable hard top operation.
The information displays when the retractable
hard top is being operated or if it is stopped
before reaching the fully opened or closed
position. For details about the retractable hard
top indicator, see “INDICATORS FOR RETRACT-
ABLE HARD TOP” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section.
Automatic window lowering
When the retractable hard top operating switch
is pressed, the power windows will automati-
cally be lowered completely. The windows do
not rise automatically after the retractable hard
top operation is completed. Use the power
window switches to raise them.
OPENING THE RETRACTABLE HARD
TOP
1. Make sure the trunk lid is securely closed before operating the retractable hard top.
2. Apply the parking brake and move the selector lever to the P (Park) position (for
the automatic transmission models) or
the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position
(for the manual transmission models).
3. Start the engine.
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4. Push the OPEN side of the retractablehard top operating switch and hold it until
the retractable hard top is fully opened.
●When the OPEN side of the retractable
hard top operating switch is pushed a
beep sounds.
● “ROOF IN OPERATION” is displayed on the
dot matrix liquid crystal display while the
retractable hard top is in motion.
● The windows will automatically be fully
opened.
5. Release the switch when the retractable hard top is fully opened.
●When the retractable hard top is fully
opened, a beep sounds.
● “ROOF OPEN” is displayed on the dot
matrix liquid crystal display when the
retractable hard top is fully opened.
CAUTION
Be sure to fully open or fully close the retract-
able hard top and do not stop using the operat-
ing switch half way through the roof opening or
closing process. If the retractable hard top is
only partially opened, significant damage to
the retractable hard top could occur.
CLOSING THE RETRACTABLE HARD
TOP
1. Make sure the trunk lid is securely closed before operating the retractable hard top.
2. Apply the parking brake and move the selector lever to the P (Park) position (for
the automatic transmission models) or
the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position
(for the manual transmission models).
3. Start the engine. 4. Push the CLOSE side of the retractable
hard top operating switch and hold it until
the retractable hard top is fully closed.
●When the CLOSE side of the retractable
hard top operating switch is pushed a
beep sounds.
● “ROOF IN OPERATION” is displayed on the
dot matrix liquid crystal display while the
retractable hard top is in motion.
● The windows will automatically be fully
opened.
5. Release the switch when the retractable hard top is fully closed.
●When the retractable hard top is fully
closed, a beep sounds.
● “ROOF CLOSED” is displayed on the dot
matrix liquid crystal display when the
retractable hard top is fully closed.
IF THE RETRACTABLE HARD TOP DOES
NOT OPEN OR CLOSE ELECTRICALLY
If you cannot operate the retractable hard top
with the operating switch, first check whether
all the following operating conditions are satis-
fied.
● The vehicle is stopped
● The engine is running
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●The separator is fixed in the position sepa-
rating the roof storage area and the trunk
room
● Make sure that no objects interfere with the
rear parcel shelf, the side flaps and the
retractable hard top.
● The trunk lid is closed
If the retractable hard top still does not move
under the above conditions or has any system
malfunction, see an INFINITI retailer as soon as
possible.
WARNING
● Do not drive with the retractable hard top
partially opened.
● When the buzzer continuously sounds while
the vehicle is being driven, immediately park
the car in a safe location and check that the
retractable hard top is not partially open
● If the retractable hard top cannot be oper-
ated properly, see an INFINITI retailer as
soon as possible to have your vehicle
checked.OPERATING THE RETRACTABLE HARD
TOP USING THE INTELLIGENT KEY
The retractable hard top can be opened using
the request switch. This operation cannot close
the retractable hard top.
Opening the retractable hard top
Carry the Intelligent Key with you. Push the door
handle request switch (driver’s or passenger’s)
Aand hold it until the retractable hard top is
fully open.
INITIALIZING OF THE RETRACTABLE
HARD TOP
After replacing the battery or when repeating
open and close operations without fully open-
ing or closing the retractable hard top, the
retractable hard top may not operate normally.
If this situation occurs, perform initialization of
the retractable hard top according to the follow-
ing procedures.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the OPEN side of the retractable
hard top operating switch and hold it.
3. Release the OPEN side of the retractable hard top operating switch when the beep
sounds once. The initialization of the re-
tractable hard top is complete.
If the beep sounds twice when releasing the
OPEN side of the retractable hard top operating
switch during the initialization, repeat the pro-
cedures from step 2.
CAUTION
After the initialization, if the retractable hard
top does not operate normally, immediately
contact INFINITI retailer for an inspection.
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NOTE:
The following functions do not operate normally
when the initialization of the retractable hard
top is not complete.
– The retractable hard top does not open orclose when pushing the OPEN side of the re-
tractable hard top operating switch. (Only the
rear parcel shelf operates.)
– The retractable hard top indicator does not appear on the dot matrix liquid crystal dis-
play.
– The air conditioner airflow is fixed at the level when the retractable hard top is being closed.
– The audio volume is fixed at the level when the retractable hard top is being closed.
– For the models with the navigation system, the Voice Recognition function (VR) is not op-
erative.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If the retractable hard top stops halfway during operation or does not operate normally, follow the procedures shown in the following table. If the
procedures in the following table do not solve the symptom, immediately contact INFINITI retailer for the inspection.
SymptomBeepPossible cause Possible solution
The OPEN side of the retractable hard
top operating switch is pushed, but
the retractable hard top does not
operate. Sounds twice
The OPEN side of the retractable hard top op-
erating switch is pushed while the retractable
hard top is fully open, or the CLOSE side of
the retractable hard top operating switch is
pushed while the retractable hard top is fully
closed. Push the CLOSE side of the retractable hard top
operating switch when the retractable hard top
is fully open. Push the OPEN side of the retract-
able hard top operating switch when the re-
tractable hard top is fully closed.
Sounds twice The selector lever (automatic transmission
models only) or the shift lever (manual trans-
mission models only) is in the R (Reverse)
position. Shift the selector lever (automatic transmission
models only) to the P (Park) or N (Neutral)
position, or shift the shift lever (manual trans-
mission model only) to the N (Neutral) position,
and then operate the retractable hard top.
Sounds twice The trunk lid is opened. Fully close the trunk lid.
Does not sound The battery voltage is low. Start the engine again and operate the retract-
able hard top.
Sounds twice The separator in the trunk room is not cor-
rectly set. Set the separator correctly. For details, refer to
“Separator” earlier in this section.
Does not sound The retractable hard top is in the deactivation mode in order to avoid motor overheating by
the continuous operation of the retractable
hard top. Wait for approximately 20 minutes without op-
erating the retractable hard top and then oper-
ate the retractable hard top.
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SymptomBeepPossible cause Possible solution
The retractable hard top stops halfway
during operation. Sounds twice
Objects are trapped in the moving structure of
the retractable hard top. Check that an object is not trapped inside the
rear parcel shelf, side flap and retractable hard
top. After the check, turn the ignition switch to
the OFF position, start the engine again and
then operate the retractable hard top.
Does not sound The battery voltage is low. Start the engine again and operate the retract-
able hard top.
Only the rear parcel shelf operates
when the OPEN side of the retractable
hard top operating switch is pushed. Sounds twice
every 10 sec- onds for 15 minutes. The retractable hard top control does not rec-
ognize the rear parcel shelf position because
of battery replacement or the contentious op-
eration of the retractable hard top. Perform the initialization of the retractable hard
top and operate the retractable hard top again.
For the initialization details, please refer to
“INITIALIZING OF THE RETRACTABLE HARD TOP”
in the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments”
section.
When the vehicle is being driven, the
beep sounds. Sounds con-
tinuously The retractable hard top is partially opened. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe location
and fully open or fully close the retractable
hard top.
When the engine is stopped, the beep
sounds. Sounds twice The retractable hard top is partially opened. Fully open or fully close the retractable hard
top.
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WARNING
●Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be
drawn into the vehicle. See “EXHAUST GAS
(carbon monoxide)” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
● Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from playing
and becoming locked in the trunk where they
could be seriously injured. Keep the car
locked, with the trunk closed, when not in
use, and prevent children’s access to Intelli-
gent Keys.
CAUTION
The mechanisms that operate the retractable
hard top are installed in the trunk lid. For this
reason, the trunk lid is heavier than those on
most vehicles. Opening and closing the trunk
may take more effort than conventional trunk
lids. The additional effort is normal for this
vehicle.
TRUNK LID RELEASE SWITCH
The trunk lid release switchAis located on the
instrument panel.
To open the trunk lid, push the release switch
down as illustrated. To close, push the trunk lid
down.
You can open the trunk lid with Intelligent Key.
(See “INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM” page 3-6 or
“REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM” earlier in
this section.)
TRUNK OPEN REQUEST SWITCH
The trunk lid can be opened by pushing the
trunk open request switch
Awhen the Intelli-
gent Key is within the operating range of the
trunk lock/unlock function regardless of the
inside lock knob position. (See “INTELLIGENT
KEY SYSTEM” earlier in this section.)
AUTO CLOSURE
If the trunk lid is pulled down to a partly open
position, the trunk lid will pull itself to the
closed position.
Do not apply excessive force when the auto clo-
sure is operating. Excessive force applied may
cause the mechanism to malfunction.
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CAUTION
●The trunk lid will automatically close from a
partly open position. To avoid pinching,
keep hands and fingers away from trunk lid
opening.
● Do not let children operate the trunk lid.
TRUNK RELEASE POWER CANCEL
SWITCH
When the switch located inside the glove box is
in the OFF position
A, the power to the trunk
lid will be canceled and the trunk lid cannot be
opened by the trunk lid release switch, the
trunk open request switch with the Intelligent
Key carried with you or the TRUNK button on the
Intelligent Key.
When you have to leave the vehicle with a valet
and want to keep your belongings safe in the
glove box and the trunk, push this switch to OFF
and lock the glove box with the mechanical key.
Then leave the vehicle and the Intelligent Key
with the valet and keep the mechanical key with
you. See “KEYS” earlier in this section.
To connect the power to the trunk lid, push the
switch to the ON
Bposition.
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