heating INFINITI G 2012 Owners Manual

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SAA1527
Type A
1. “AUTO” automatic climate control ON
button/Temperature control dial (dri-
ver side)
2. “A/C” air conditioner ON/OFF button
3. “
”fan speed increase button
4. “
”front defroster button
5. “MODE” manual air flow control but-
ton
6. “DUAL” zone control ON/OFF button/
Temperature control dial (passenger
side)
7. “OFF” button for climate control sys-
tem 8.
“
”fan speed decrease button
9. “
”rear window defroster button
(See “Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch” (P.2-34).)
10. “
”intake air control button
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
(Type A)
GUID-151D8DEB-308A-4CDF-88B6-06B2B74B49FD
Automatic operationGUID-8195D784-259C-4F5D-A82B-8C0A6AA48082
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating
(AUTO):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407This mode may be used all year round. The
system works automatically to control the inside temperature, air flow distribution
and fan speed after the preferred tempera-
ture is set manually.
1.
Push the “AUTO”button on. (The
indicator on the button will illuminate
and AUTO will be displayed.)
2. Turn the temperature control dial (dri- ver side) to set the desired tempera-
ture.
.The temperature can be set withinthe following range.
— For U.S.: 60 to 908F (16 to 328C)
— For Canada: 64 to 908F (18 to
328C)
.The temperature of the passengercompartment will be maintained
automatically. Air flow distribution
and fan speed will also be controlled
automatically.
3. You can individually set driver and front passenger side temperature using each
temperature control button. When the
“DUAL” button is pushed or the pas-
senger side temperature control button
is turned, the DUAL indicator will come
on. To turn off the passenger side
temperature control, push the “DUAL”
button.

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4. To turn off the climate control system,push the “OFF”button.
A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the
air is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate
a malfunction.
Heating (A/C OFF):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407The air conditioner does not activate in this
mode. When you need to heat only, use
this mode.
1. Push the “AUTO”button on.
2. Push the “A/C”button. (The A/C
indicator will turn off.)
3. Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature.
. The temperature of the passenger
compartment will be maintained auto-
matically. Air flow distribution and fan
speed are also controlled automati-
cally.
. Do not set the temperature lower than
the outside air temperature. Otherwise
the system may not work properly.
. Not recommended if windows fog up.
Dehumidified defrosting or defogging:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C4071. Push the “”front defroster button.
(The indicator light on the button will come on.)
2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature.
. To quickly remove ice from the outside
of the windows, push the fan speed
increase button “
”and set it to the
maximum position.
. As soon as possible after the wind-
shield is clean, push the “AUTO”button
to return to the auto mode.
. When the “
”front defroster button
is pushed, the air conditioner will
automatically be turned on at outside
temperatures above 238F (−58C) to
defog the windshield, and the air
recirculate mode will automatically be
turned off.
Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment to improve the defogging
performance.
Manual operationGUID-229B673E-2AED-4344-9C09-630604A66426
Fan speed control:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push the fan speed increase “”or
decrease “
”buttons to manually con-
trol the fan speed.
Push the “AUTO”button to return to
automatic control of the fan speed. Air recirculation:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push the intake air control button
“
”to recirculate interior air inside the
vehicle. The indicator light on the “
”
side will come on.
The air recirculation mode cannot be
activated when the air conditioner is in
the front defrosting mode “
”.
Outside air circulation:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push the intake air control button “
”to draw outside air into the passen-
ger compartment. The indicator light on the
“
” side will come on.
Automatic intake air control:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be
controlled automatically. To manually con-
trol the intake air, push the intake air
control button “
”. To return to the
automatic control mode, push the intake
air control button “
”for about 2
seconds. The indicator lights (both air
recirculation and outside air circulation
sides) will flash twice, and then the intake
air will be controlled automatically.
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Air flow control:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Pushing the“MODE”manual air flow
control button selects the air outlet to:
: Air flows from center and side ventilators.
: Air flows from center and side ventilators and foot outlets.
: Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
: Air flows from defroster and foot outlets.
To turn the system offGUID-AD1354E7-58D5-4D12-9984-BCCF1701C8CEPush the OFF button.
SAA1526
Type B
1. “AUTO” automatic climate control ON
button/Temperature control dial
2. Air flow control button
3. “
”Fan speed control dial
4. “OFF” button
5. “
”front defroster button
6. “
”rear window defroster button
(See “Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch” (P.2-34).)
7. “
”intake air control button
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
(Type B)
GUID-A975719E-9D57-4522-8059-48964137AD90
Automatic operationGUID-EC196CB6-C7FA-4D5B-ACB7-73DE088B666C
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating
(AUTO):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407This mode may be used all year round. The
system works automatically to control the
inside temperature, air flow distribution
and fan speed after the preferred tempera-
ture is set manually.
1. Push the “AUTO”button on. (The
indicator on the button will illuminate
and AUTO will be displayed.)

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2. Use the temperature control dial to setthe desired temperature.
.The temperature can be set withinthe following range.
— For U.S.: 60 to 908F (16 to 328C)
— For Canada: 64 to 908F (18 to
328C)
.The temperature of the passengercompartment will be maintained
automatically. Air flow distribution
and fan speed will also be controlled
automatically.
3. To turn off the climate control system, push the “OFF”button.
A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the
air is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate
a malfunction.
Heating (A/C OFF):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407The air conditioner does not activate in this
mode. When you need to heat only, use
this mode.
1. Push the “AUTO”button on.
2. Push the “A/C”button. (The A/C
indicator will turn off.)
3. Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature. .
The temperature of the passenger
compartment will be maintained auto-
matically. Air flow distribution and fan
speed are also controlled automati-
cally.
. Do not set the temperature lower than
the outside air temperature. Otherwise
the system may not work properly.
. Not recommended if windows fog up.
Dehumidified defrosting or defogging:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C4071. Push the “”front defroster button.
(The indicator light on the button will
come on.)
2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature.
. To quickly remove ice from the outside
of the windows, turn the “
”fan
speed control dial and set it to the
maximum position.
. As soon as possible after the wind-
shield is clean, push the “AUTO”button
to return to the auto mode.
. When the “
”front defroster button
is pushed, the air conditioner will
automatically be turned on at outside
temperatures above 238F (−58C) to
defog the windshield, and the air
recirculate mode will automatically be turned off.
Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment to improve the defogging
performance.
Manual operationGUID-1366819E-B7B2-452E-BFAE-A3526FCA00F5
Fan speed control:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Turn the
“”fan speed control dial to
manually control the fan speed.
Push the “AUTO”button to return to
automatic control of the fan speed.
Air recirculation:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push the intake air control button “
”to recirculate interior air inside the
vehicle. The indicator light on the “
”
side will come on.
The air recirculation mode cannot be
activated when the air conditioner is in
the front defrosting mode “
”.
Outside air circulation:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push the intake air control button “
”to draw outside air into the passen-
ger compartment. The indicator light on the
“
” side will come on.
Automatic intake air control:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be
controlled automatically. To manually con-
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
(Type C)
GUID-4DC8C348-FAB4-42B1-9378-82EE0A7F7A61
Automatic operation (AUTO)GUID-EB1D0668-6562-4CBB-ABF3-5A4B2EF4A7B9The AUTO mode may be used year-round
as the system automatically controls con-
stant temperature, air flow distribution and
fan speed after the desired temperature is
set manually.
To turn off the heater and air conditioner,
push the“OFF”button.
Cooling and dehumidified heating:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C4071. Push the “AUTO”button.
(The AUTO indicator light will illuminate
and “AUTO” will appear on the display.)
2. If the A/C indicator light does not
illuminate, push the “A/C”button.
(The A/C indicator light will illuminate.)
3. Turn the temperature control dial (dri- ver’s side) to set the desired tempera-
ture.
.The temperature can be set withinthe following range.
— For U.S.: 60 to 908F (16 to 328C)
— For Canada: 64 to 908F (18 to
328C)
.When the DUAL indicator light isturned off:
— Pushing the driver’s side “AUTO”
button changes both the driver’s
and front passenger’s side tem-
perature.
— Pushing the passenger’s side
“DUAL” button changes only the
front passenger’s side tempera-
ture. (The DUAL indicator light
will illuminate and “DUAL”will
appear on the display.)
.To set separate desired tempera- tures for the driver and front pas-
senger, push the “DUAL”button, the
indicator light illuminates, and then
turn the corresponding temperature
control dial.
.To cancel the separate temperature setting, push the “DUAL”button, the
indicator light turns off, and the
driver’s side temperature setting will
be applied to both the driver’s and
front passenger’s sides.
A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the
air is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate
a malfunction. Heating (A/C off):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C4071. Push the
“AUTO”button.
(The AUTO indicator light will illuminate
and “AUTO” will appear on the display.)
2. If the A/C indicator light illuminates, push the “A/C”button.
(The A/C indicator light will turn off.)
3. Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature.
.When the DUAL indicator light isturned off:
— Pushing the driver’s side “AUTO”
button changes both the driver’s
and front passenger’s side tem-
perature.
— Pushing the passenger’s side
“DUAL” button changes only the
front passenger’s side tempera-
ture. (The DUAL indicator light
will illuminate and “DUAL”will
appear on the display.)
.To set separate desired tempera- tures for the driver and front pas-
senger, push the “DUAL”button, the
indicator light illuminates, and then
turn the corresponding temperature
control dial.
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.To cancel the separate temperaturesetting, push the “DUAL”button, the
indicator light turns off, and the
driver’s side temperature setting will
be applied to both the driver’s and
front passenger’s sides.
.Do not set the temperature lower than the outside air temperature.
Doing so may cause the temperature
not to be controlled properly.
.If the windows fog up, use dehumi-dified heating instead of the A/C off
heating.
Dehumidified defrosting/defogging:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C4071. Push the “”button. (The indicator
light will illuminate.)
2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature.
.To remove frost from the outside
surface of the windshield quickly,
set the temperature control and fan
speed control to their maximum
position.
.After the windshield is cleared, pushthe “AUTO” button to set to the
automatic mode.
.When the “”button is pushed,
the air conditioner will automatically
turn on when the outside air tem- perature is above 238F (−58C) to
defog the windshield. The air recir-
culation mode will automatically
turn off. The outside air circulation
mode will be selected to improve the
defogging performance.
Manual operationGUID-B54CEF74-5525-417B-9446-684CEEF2F4C5The manual mode can be used to control
the heater and air conditioner to your
desired settings.
To turn off the heater and air conditioner,
push the
“OFF”button.
Fan speed control:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push the fan speed control button “”to
increase the fan speed.
Push the fan speed control button “
”to
decrease the fan speed.
Push the “AUTO”button to change the fan
speed to the automatic mode.
Air flow control:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push the “MODE”button to change the air
flow mode.
: Air flows from the center and side ventilators.
: Air flows from the center and side ventilators, and foot outlets.
: Air flows mainly from the foot outlets.
: Air flows from the defroster and foot outlets.
Temperature control:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature.
. The temperature can be set within the
following range.
— For U.S.: 60 to 908F (16 to 328C)
— For Canada: 64 to 908F (18 to 328C)
Air recirculation:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push the intake air control button to
recirculate interior air inside the vehicle.
The indicator light on the “
”side will
illuminate.
The air recirculation mode cannot be
activated when the air conditioner is in
the front defrosting mode “
”.
Outside air circulation:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push the intake air control button to draw
outside air into the passenger compart-
ment.
The indicator light on the “
”side and
“
” side will turn off.
Automatic intake air control:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be
controlled automatically. To manually con-
trol the intake air, push the intake air

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sary.
The detection range of the sensor is
approximately 390 ft (120 m) ahead.
WARNING
.This system is only an aid to assist the
driver and is not a collision warning or
avoidance device. It is the driver’s
responsibility to stay alert, drive safely
and be in control of the vehicle at all
times.
. The system is primarily intended for use
on straight, dry, open roads with light
traffic. It is not advisable to use the
system in city traffic or congested areas.
. This system will not adapt automatically
to road conditions. This system should
be used in evenly flowing traffic. Do not
use the system on roads with sharp
curves, or on icy roads, in heavy rain or
in fog.
The distance sensor will not detect under
most conditions:
.Stationary and slow moving vehicles
. Pedestrians or objects in the roadway .
Oncoming vehicles in the same lane
. Motorcycles traveling offset in the travel
lane
This system will not automatically brake
the vehicle to a stop.
WARNING
. As there is a performance limit to the
distance control function, never rely
solely on the Intelligent Cruise Control
system. This system does not correct
careless, inattentive or absent-minded
driving, or overcome poor visibility in
rain, fog, or other bad weather. Decele-
rate the vehicle speed by depressing the
brake pedal, depending on the distance
to the vehicle ahead and the surround-
ing circumstances in order to maintain a
safe distance between vehicles.
. Although the brake operation is con-
trolled by the system, the system does
not automatically stop the vehicle. If the
vehicle speed falls below approximately
20 MPH (32 km/h), the Intelligent Cruise
Control system is automatically canceled
and a warning chime sounds. (The brake
control is also canceled.) .
The system may not detect the vehicle in
front of you in certain road or weather
conditions. To avoid accidents, never use
the Intelligent Cruise Control system
under the following conditions:
—On roads where the traffic is heavy
or there are sharp curves
—On slippery road surfaces such ason ice or snow, etc.
—During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,
etc.)
When the windshield wiper is oper-
ated at the low speed (LO) or high
speed (HI) position, the Intelligent
Cruise Control system is automati-
cally canceled.
—When strong light (for example, atsunrise or sunset) is directly shining
on the front of the vehicle
—When rain, snow or dirt adhere tothe system sensor
—On steep downhill roads (the vehi-
cle may go beyond the set vehicle
speed and frequent braking may
result in overheating the brakes)
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GUID-D12A8E6E-B2CE-4633-80C5-8B66D102DAA5
BRAKING PRECAUTIONSGUID-69469B45-E0A5-4BC3-B99F-C3213CC27874The brake system has two separate hy-
draulic circuits. If one circuit malfunctions,
you will still have braking at two wheels.
Vacuum assisted brakesGUID-95686AE6-7A34-4D3E-9305-085085C76F84The brake booster aids braking by using
engine vacuum. If the engine stops, you
can stop the vehicle by depressing the
brake pedal. However, greater foot pres-
sure on the brake pedal will be required to
stop the vehicle and the stopping distance
will be longer.
When the brake pedal is depressed slowly
and firmly, you may hear a clicking noise
and feel a slight pulsation. This is normal
and indicates that the Brake Assist System
is operating.
Wet brakesGUID-B2433212-C5E2-4B61-9394-8ED34BB6A681When the vehicle is washed or driven
through water, the brakes may get wet.
As a result, your braking distance will be
longer and the vehicle may pull to one side
during braking.
To dry brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe
speed while lightly tapping the brake pedal
to heat-up the brakes. Do this until the
brakes return to normal. Avoid driving thevehicle at high speeds until the brakes
function correctly.
PARKING BRAKE BREAK-INGUID-B441C7AD-F0BB-453E-A531-8E92178C3484Break in the parking brake shoes whenever
the stopping effect of the parking brake is
weakened or whenever the parking brake
shoes and/or drums/rotors are replaced,
in order to assure the best braking
performance.
This procedure is described in the vehicle
service manual and can be performed by
an INFINITI retailer.
Using the brakesGUID-EB3F3C9C-0F2F-47F8-8239-331D9D489654Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal
while driving. This will cause overheating
of the brakes, wearing out the brake and
pads faster and reduce gas mileage.
To help save the brakes and to prevent the
brakes from overheating, reduce speed
and downshift to a lower gear before going
down a slope or long grade. Overheated
brakes may reduce braking performance
and could result in loss of vehicle control.
WARNING
.
While driving on a slippery surface, be
careful when braking, accelerating or
downshifting. Abrupt braking or accel-
erating could cause the wheels to skid
and result in an accident.
. If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the brakes will not work. Braking will be
harder.
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6-10In case of emergency
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.
GUID-14A00CCC-06C0-406E-A0D2-AA920BF7ACC8Do not attempt to start the engine by
pushing.
CAUTION
. Automatic transmission models cannot
be push-started or tow-started. Attempt-
ing 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 avail-
able. 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 Informa-
tion Booklet (Canada).
GUID-4F097083-26E2-4D86-B572-AFD615B83F6E
CAUTION
.Do not continue to drive if your vehicle
overheats. Doing so could cause engine
damage or a vehicle fire.
. To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never remove the radiator cap while the
engine is still hot. When the radiator cap
is removed, pressurized hot water will
spurt out, possibly causing serious
injury.
. Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by
an extremely high temperature gauge
reading), or if you feel a lack of engine
power, detect abnormal noise, etc., take
the following steps:
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road,
apply the parking brake and move the
selector lever to the P (Park) position
(Automatic transmission models). Move
the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position (Manual transmission models).
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the climate control. Open all
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the windows, move the heater or air
conditioner temperature control to
maximum hot and fan control to high
speed.
3. If engine overheating is caused by
climbing a long hill on a hot day, run
the engine at a fast idle (approximately
1,500 rpm) until the temperature gauge
indication returns to normal.
4. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the
radiator before opening the hood. (If
steam or coolant is escaping, turn off
the engine.) Do not open the hood
further until no steam or coolant can be
seen.
5. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the engine,
stand clear to prevent getting burned.
6. Visually check drive belts for damage or looseness. Also check if the cooling fan
is running. The radiator hoses and
radiator should not leak water. If cool-
ant is leaking or the cooling fan does not run, stop the engine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or the
engine cooling fan. The engine cooling fan
can start at any time.
7. After the engine cools down, check the
coolant level in the reservoir tank with
the engine running. Add coolant to the
reservoir tank if necessary. Have your
vehicle repaired at the nearest INFINITI
retailer.
If needed, Roadside Assistance is avail-
able. 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 Informa-
tion Booklet (Canada).
GUID-EFD3ED0D-F0D8-4E16-A86F-75D73E7484FAWhen towing your vehicle, all State (Pro-
vincial in Canada) and local regulations for
towing must be followed. Incorrect towing
equipment could damage your vehicle.
Towing instructions are available from an
INFINITI retailer. Local service operators are
familiar with the applicable laws and
procedures for towing. To assure proper
towing and to prevent accidental damage
to your vehicle, INFINITI recommends that
you have a service operator tow your
vehicle. It is advisable to have the service
operator carefully read the following pre-
cautions.
WARNING
. Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
. Never get under your vehicle after it has
been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
.When towing, make sure that the trans-
mission, axles, steering system and
powertrain are in working condition. If
any unit is damaged, dollies must be
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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE