INFINITI G-CONVERTIBLE 2011 Owners Manual

CLOSING THE RETRACTABLE HARD
TOP
1. Make sure the trunk lid is securely closedbefore 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 ●
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.
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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. 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 or
close 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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TRUNK LID
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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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INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
WARNING
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 lid securely latched, when not in use,
and prevent children’s access to Intelligent
Keys.
The interior trunk lid release mechanism allows
opening of the trunk lid in the event that people
become locked inside the trunk or in the event
of the loss of electrical power such as a dis-
charged battery.
Releasing inside the trunk
To open the trunk lid from the inside, pull the
release handle
1until the lock releases and
push up on the trunk lid. The release lever is
made of a material that glows in the dark after
a brief exposure to ambient light.
The handle is located on the back of the trunk
lid as illustrated.
OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOOR
To open the fuel-filler door, unlock the fuel-filler
door by using one of the following operations,
then push the left side of the door.
● Push the door handle request switch with
the Intelligent Key carried with you.
● Push the UNLOCK button on the Intelligent
Key.
● Insert the mechanical key into the door lock
cylinder and turn it to the rear of the vehicle.
● Push the power door lock switch to the
UNLOCK position.
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FUEL-FILLER DOOR
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To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely and
lock all doors by operating the door handle
request switch, the LOCK button on the Intelli-
gent Key, the mechanical key or the power door
lock switch.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
WARNING
●Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly
explosive under certain conditions. You
could be burned or seriously injured if it is
misused or mishandled. Always stop engine
and do not smoke or allow open flames or
sparks near the vehicle when refueling.
● Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after
the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automati-
cally. Continued refueling may cause fuel
overflow, resulting in fuel spray and possi-
bly a fire.
● Use only an original equipment type fuel-
filler cap as a replacement. It has a built-in
safety valve needed for proper operation of
the fuel system and emission control sys-
tem. An incorrect cap can result in a serious
malfunction and possible injury. It could
also cause the malfunction indicator light to
come on. ●
Never pour fuel into the throttle body to at-
tempt to start your vehicle.
● Do not fill a portable fuel container in the
vehicle or trailer. Static electricity can cause
an explosion of flammable liquid, vapor or
gas in any vehicle or trailer. To reduce the
risk of serious injury or death when filling
portable fuel containers:
– Always place the container on the ground when filling.
– Do not use electronic devices when filling.
– Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container while you are filling it.
– Use only approved portable fuel contain- ers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
●If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body, flush it
away with water to avoid paint damage. ●
Insert the cap straight into the fuel-filler
tube, then tighten until a single click is
heard. Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap
properly may cause the
malfunction
indicator light (MIL) to illuminate. If the
light illuminates because the fuel-
filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or in-
stall the cap and continue to drive the ve-
hicle. The
light should turn off after a
few driving trips. If the
light does not
turn off after a few driving trips, have the
vehicle inspected by an INFINITI retailer.
● The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning will appear if
the fuel-filler cap is not properly tightened.
Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap properly
after the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears
may cause the
Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) to illuminate.
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To remove the fuel-filler cap:
1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise toremove.
2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
A
while refueling.
To install the fuel-filler cap:
1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel-filler tube.
2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until a single click is heard.
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning
The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears on the
dot matrix liquid crystal display when the fuel-
filler cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled.
To turn off the warning, perform the following
procedure:
1. Remove and install the fuel-filler cap assoon as possible. (See “FUEL-FILLER CAP”
earlier in this section.)
2. Tighten the fuel-filler cap until a single click is heard. 3. Push the reset switch
Aon the right side
of the combination meter panel for about
1 second to turn off the LOOSE FUEL CAP
warning after tightening the fuel cap.
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WARNING
●Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv-
ing. You could lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
● Do not adjust the steering wheel any closer
to you than is necessary for proper steering
operation and comfort. The driver’s air bag
inflates with great force. If you are unre-
strained, leaning forward, sitting sideways
or out of position in any way, you are at
greater risk of injury or death in a crash. You
may also receive serious or fatal injuries
from the air bag if you are up against it when
it inflates. Always sit back against the seat-
back and as far away as practical from the
steering wheel. Always use the seat belts.
MANUAL OPERATION (if so equipped)
Tilt or telescopic operation
Pull the lock lever1down and adjust the
steering wheel up, down, forward or rearward to
the desired position.
Push the lock lever up securely to lock the
steering wheel in place.
ELECTRIC OPERATION (if so equipped)
Tilt or telescopic operation
Move the lever to adjust the steering wheel up
or down, forward or rearward to the desired
position.
For more information, see “AUTOMATIC DRIVE
POSITIONER” later in this section.
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TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING
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