jump start INFINITI G 2011 Owners Manual

WARNING
Do not operate the push-button ignition switch
while driving the vehicle except in an emer-
gency. (The engine will stop when the ignition
switch is pushed 3 consecutive times or the
ignition switch is pushed and held for more
than 2 seconds.) If the engine stops while the
vehicle is being driven, this could lead to a
crash and serious injury.
Before operating the push-button ignition
switch, be sure to move the selector lever to the
P (Park) position (for automatic transmission
model) or the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position (for manual transmission model).
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
The Intelligent Key system can operate the
ignition switch without it being taken out from
your pocket or purse. The operating environ-
ment and/or conditions may affect the Intelli-
gent Key system operation.
Some indicators and warnings for operation are
displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal dis-
play between the speedometer and tachometer.
(See “DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” in
the “2. Instruments and controls” section.)
CAUTION
● Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you
when operating the vehicle.
● Never leave the Intelligent Key inside the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
● If the vehicle battery is discharged, the igni-
tion switch cannot be switched from the
LOCK position, and if the steering lock (if so
equipped) is engaged, the steering wheel
cannot be moved. Charge the battery as
soon as possible. (See “JUMP STARTING” in
the “6. In case of emergency” section.)
OPERATING RANGE FOR ENGINE
START FUNCTION
The Intelligent Key can only be used for starting
the engine when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range
1.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost dis-
charged or strong radio waves are present near
the operating location, the Intelligent Key sys-
tem’s operating range becomes narrower and
may not function properly.
If the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone, even someone
who does not carry the Intelligent Key, to push
the ignition switch to start the engine.
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PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
5-8Starting and driving

6 In case of emergency
Roadside assistance program...................... 6-2
Emergency engine shut off ......................... 6-2
Flat tire ........................................... 6-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ......... 6-2
Changing a flat tire ............................. 6-3
Jump starting ..................................... 6-8 Push starting
.................................... 6-10
If your vehicle overheats .......................... 6-10
Towing your vehicle ............................... 6-11
Towing recommended by INFINITI ...............6-12
Vehicle recovery (Freeing a stuck vehicle) .......6-14

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. ●
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).
JUMP STARTING
6-8In case of emergency

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. 4. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as
illustrated (
1→2→3→4).
For models with a steering wheel lock
mechanism:
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.
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In case of emergency6-9

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 ................ 8-7
VQ25HR/VQ37VHR engine ....................... 8-7
Engine cooling system ............................. 8-8
Checking engine coolant level ................... 8-9
Changing engine coolant ........................ 8-9
Engine oil ........................................ 8-9
Checking engine oil level ......................8-10
Changing engine oil and filter ..................8-10
Automatic transmission fluid ......................8-12
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-12
Brake and clutch fluid ............................ 8-13
Brake fluid ................................... 8-13
Clutch fluid (if so equipped) ....................8-13
Window washer fluid ............................. 8-14Battery
.......................................... 8-14
Coupe ........................................ 8-14
Sedan and coupe ............................. 8-15
Jump starting ................................. 8-16
Variable voltage control system ...................8-16
Drive belts ....................................... 8-17
Spark plugs ..................................... 8-18
Replacing spark plugs ......................... 8-18
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-18
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-19
Cleaning ...................................... 8-19
Replacing ..................................... 8-20
Brakes .......................................... 8-21
Self-adjusting brakes .......................... 8-21
Brake pad wear warning ....................... 8-21
Fuses ........................................... 8-21
Engine compartment ........................... 8-21
Passenger compartment ....................... 8-23
Intelligent Key

battery replacement ................8-24

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
8-16Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Interior light control switch...........2-53
Interior light replacement ............8-28
Interior lights .................. .2-53
Interior trunk lid release ............3-20
iPod player operation ............. .4-71
ISOFIX child restraint ..............1-23
J
Jump starting .................. .6-8
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry
system) ..................... .3-14
Keys ........................ .3-2
For Intelligent Key system ..........3-6
L
Labels Air bag warning labels ............1-53
Air conditioner specification label .....9-14
Emission control information label .....9-14
Engine serial number ............9-13
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . .9-13
Tire and Loading information label .8-33, 9-14
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .....9-12
LATCH system .................. .1-23
License plate, Installing front license plate . .9-15
Light Air bag warning light .............1-53
Bulb replacement ............. .8-26
Fog light switch .............. .2-36Headlight switch
.............. .2-32
Headlights bulb replacement ........8-28
Indicator lights ............... .2-15
Interior light control switch .........2-53
Interior lights ................ .2-53
Map lights ................. .2-53
Replacement ................ .8-26
Trunk light ................. .2-55
Vanity mirror lights .............2-54
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................. .2-11
Xenon headlights ............. .2-32
Lights, Exterior and interior light
replacement .................. .8-28
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information) ................... .9-19
Lock Automatic door

locks.............3-5
Door locks .................. .3-4
Power door lock ............... .3-4
Trunk lid ................... .3-18
Locking with mechanical key ...........3-4
Low fuel warning ................ .2-21
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-13
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ......5-3
Low washer fluid warning ............2-21
M
Maintenance Battery ................... .8-14
General maintenance .............8-2
Indicators for maintenance .........2-22
Inside the vehicle .............. .8-3Maintenance precautions
...........8-5
Maintenance requirements . . . .......8-2
Outside the vehicle ............. .8-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-20
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ........2-16
Map lights ................... .2-53
Master warning light .............. .2-14
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) . . . .3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner .3-31
Meter, Trip computer ............. .2-24
Meters and gauges ............... .2-4
Instrument brightness control .......2-35
Mirror Inside mirror ................ .3-26
Outside mirrors ............... .3-27
Vanity mirror ................ .3-29
Monitor, Rearview monitor . . . ........4-21
Moonroof .................... .2-51
N
New vehicle break-in ..............5-43
No key warning ................ .2-20
O
Odometer ..................... .2-5
Off-road recovery ................ .5-6
Oil Capacities

and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Changing engine oil and filter .......8-10
Checking engine oil level ..........8-10
Engine oil .................. .8-9
Engine oil viscosity ............. .9-6
10-4

Servicing climate control............4-37
SETTING button ................. .4-12
Shift “P” warning (Automatic Transmission
models) ..................... .2-20
Shift lock release, Transmission ........5-16
Shifting Automatic transmission ...........5-12
Manual transmission .............5-16
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-19
Sliding front passenger’s seat ..........1-5
Snow mode switch ............... .2-39
Sonar system .................. .5-47
Sonar system off switch .............5-49
Spare tire .................... .9-9
Spark plugs ................... .8-18
Speedometer ................... .2-5
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-11
Jump starting ................ .6-8
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting ................ .6-10
Starting the engine ............. .5-11
STATUS button .................. .4-7
Status light, Front passenger air bag .....1-47
Steering Power steering fluid .............8-12
Power steering system ...........5-49
Steering lock ................. .5-9
Steering lock release malfunction
indicator .................. .2-20
Steering-wheel-mounted controls for
audio .................... .4-82
Tilt/telescopic steering ...........3-24
Storage ..................... .2-42
Storage box .................. .2-46
Stowing golf bags ............... .2-47Sun visors
................... .3-25
Sunglasses holder ............... .2-44
Supplemental air bag warning labels .....1-53
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-53, 2-15
Supplemental restraint system .........1-40
Precautions on

supplemental restraint
system .................... .1-40
Switch Autolight switch .............. .2-33
Fog light switch .............. .2-36
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-36
Headlight switch .............. .2-32
Ignition switch ............... .5-12
Ignition switch manual transmission
models .................... .5-16
Power door lock switch ............3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .................... .2-31
Snow mode switch ............. .2-39
Turn signal switch ............. .2-36
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch .2-39
T
Tachometer ................... .2-6
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ............... .2-6
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start ................... .2-28
Thigh extension ................. .1-5
Three-way catalyst ................ .5-2
Tilt/telescopic steering .............3-24
Tire Pressure, Low tire pressure warning
light ..................... .2-13Tire replacement indicator . .
.......2-22
Tire rotation ................ .8-39
Tires Flat tire .................... .6-2
Low tire pressure warning system ......5-3
Spare tire .................. .8-42
Tire and Loading information label .8-33, 9-14
Tire chains ................. .8-38
Tire dressing ................. .7-4
Tire pressure ................ .8-31
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) .................. .5-3, 6-2
Types of tires ................ .8-37
Uniform tire quality grading ........9-23
Wheel/tire size ............... .9-9
Wheels and tires .............. .8-31
Top Tether strap child restraints .........1-25
Touch screen

system .............. .4-4
Towing Flat towing ................. .9-22
Tow truck towing .............. .6-11
Towing a trailer .............. .9-22
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system .....5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system ......6-2
Trailer towing .................. .9-22
Transceiver, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ................... .2-55
Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . . . .8-12
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-12
Driving with manual transmission .....5-16
Transmission selector lever lock release. .5-16
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry
system) ..................... .3-14
10-6