parking brake INFINITI G 2012 Owners Manual

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1. Side ventilator (P.4-30)
2. Meters and gauges (P.2-6)
3. Center ventilator (P.4-30)
4. Audio system (P.4-41)
5. Clock (P.2-42)
6. Center multi-function control panel—
Navigation system* (if so
equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting
buttons (P.4-9)
— Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone Sys-
tem (if so equipped) (P.4-90, P.4-100) —
Audio system (P.4-41)
7. Center display (P.4-3)/Navigation sys- tem* (if so equipped)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-39)
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-41)
10. Fuse box cover (P.8-24)
11. Parking brake (for Automatic Trans- mission models)
—Parking (P.5-20)
12. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-9)
13. Automatic climate control system (P.4-31)
14. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (if so equipped) (P.2-44) or storage box (if
so equipped) (P.2-50)
—Power outlet (if so equipped)
(P.2-43)
15. Parking brake (for Manual Transmis- sion models)
—Parking (P.5-20)
16. Heated seat switch (if so equipped) (P.2-40)
17. SNOW mode switch (if so equipped) (P.2-41)
18. Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch (P.2-34)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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sion model’s driver’s seat) or the
parking brake is not applied (Manual
Transmission model’s driver’s seat).
. When the door is closed (automatic
forwarding only).
. While the automatic drive positioner
operates.
. When the automatic drive positioner
switches are pushed.
. When the seatback switch is pushed.
. When the seat position is adjusted.
Note that the seat must be moved to the
front-most position by operating the walk-
in function or the seat adjusting switches
after the battery is disconnected. Other-
wise, the seat will not move backward
during the walk-in function.REAR SEATSGUID-58068C6E-B055-4C8D-8938-1936BD5C8640
Folding (Coupe only)GUID-985B2C6A-D9B9-4CA7-BE2F-7414DF57F80E
WARNING
. Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seat when it is in the
fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an
accident or sudden stop.
. Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or
collision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
. When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
. Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from play-
ing and becoming locked in the trunk
where they could be seriously injured.
Keep the car locked, with the rear seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to car keys.
The rear seatback can be folded according
to the following procedure.
Safety
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2-4Instruments and controls
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1. Side ventilator (P.4-30)
2. Meters and gauges (P.2-6)
3. Center ventilator (P.4-30)
4. Audio system (P.4-41)
5. Clock (P.2-42)
6. Center multi-function control panel—
Navigation system* (if so
equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting
buttons (P.4-9)
— Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone Sys-
tem (if so equipped) (P.4-90, P.4-100) —
Audio system (P.4-41)
7. Center display (P.4-3)/Navigation sys- tem* (if so equipped)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-39)
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-41)
10. Fuse box cover (P.8-24)
11. Parking brake (for Automatic Trans- mission models)
—Parking (P.5-20)
12. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-9)
13. Automatic climate control system (P.4-31)
14. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (if so equipped) (P.2-44) or storage box (if
so equipped) (P.2-50)
—Power outlet (if so equipped)
(P.2-43)
15. Parking brake (for Manual Transmis- sion models)
—Parking (P.5-20)
16. Heated seat switch (if so equipped) (P.2-40)
17. SNOW mode switch (if so equipped) (P.2-41)
18. Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch (P.2-34)
INSTRUMENT PANEL

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2-12Instruments and controls
GUID-4DFBC906-87A9-4F02-A005-17EFB9C1B112
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD
models)*Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)*Exterior light indicator
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightIntelligent Key warning lightFront fog light indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Automatic transmission check warning lightMaster warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Brake warning lightPreview Function warning light (orange)*Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Seat belt warning lightSecurity indicator light
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) warning light*Automatic transmission position indicator
light**: if so equipped
CHECKING BULBSGUID-EA46E715-CDC1-4316-A1CC-964FA500463CWith all doors closed, apply the parking
brake and push the ignition switch to the
ON position without starting the engine.
The following lights will come on (if so
equipped):
,or,,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and
then go off (if so equipped):
,or,,,,,
If any light does not come on, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the electrical system. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Some indicators and warnings are also
displayed on the dot matrix crystal display
between the speedometer and tachometer.
(See
“Dot matrix liquid crystal display”
(P.2-20).)
WARNING LIGHTSGUID-7D034C77-E122-4514-8406-A8ED72A0DDF7
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models) (if so equipped)
GUID-6272AC4F-020E-4475-8EA4-DEB8ABD3D971Thewarning light comes on when the
ignition switch is pushed to ON. It turns off
soon after the engine is started.
If the AWD system malfunctions, or the
diameter of the front and the rear wheels
are different, the warning light will either
remain illuminated or blink. (See “All-
Wheel Drive (AWD)” (P.5-45).)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
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CAUTION
.If the warning light comes on while
driving there may be a malfunction in
the AWD system. Reduce the vehicle
speed and have your vehicle checked by
an INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.
. If the AWD warning light blinks on when
you are driving:
—blinks rapidly (about twice a sec-
ond):
Pull off the road in a safe area, and
idle the engine. The driving mode will
change to 2WD to prevent the AWD
system from malfunctioning. If the
warning light turns off, you can drive
again.
—blinks slowly (about once every 2seconds):
Pull off the road in a safe area, and
idle the engine. Check that all tire
sizes are the same, tire pressure is
correct and tires are not worn.
. If the warning light is still on after the
above operations, have your vehicle
checked by an INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
GUID-999CB2F5-4FF3-4D41-ACF3-7E00ED4B6C0FWhen the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the engine is running, or while driving, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system
then operates normally, but without anti-
lock assistance. (See “Brake system”(P.5-
51).)
Automatic transmission check
warning light (if so equipped)
GUID-A564A816-81E3-40F1-8684-0ED502ABDB57When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the light comes on for 2
seconds. If the light comes on at any other
time, it may indicate the transmission is
not functioning properly. Have your INFINITI
retailer check and repair the transmission.
orBrake warning lightGUID-9EF95796-7290-4F31-AB06-6BE1BB80003DThis light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light comes on when the
parking brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake
fluid level. If the light comes on while the
engine is running with the parking brake
not applied, stop the vehicle and perform
the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake
fluid is necessary, add fluid and have
the system checked by your INFINITI
retailer. (See “Brake and clutch fluid”
(P.8-15).)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407When the parking brake is released and
the brake fluid level is sufficient, if both
the brake warning light and the Anti-lock
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2-16Instruments and controls
WARNING
.If the light does not illuminate with the
ignition switch pushed ON, have the
vehicle checked by an INFINITI retailer as
soon as possible.
. If the light illuminates while driving,
avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed,
pull off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Driving with under-inflated tires may
permanently damage the tires and in-
crease the likelihood of tire failure.
Serious vehicle damage could occur
and may lead to an accident and could
result in serious personal injury. Check
the tire pressure for all four tires. Adjust
the tire pressure to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label to turn
the low tire pressure warning light OFF. If
the light still illuminates while driving
after adjusting the tire pressure, a tire
may be flat. If you have a flat tire,
replace it with a spare tire as soon as
possible. .
When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning light
will flash for approximately 1 minute.
The light will remain on after the 1
minute. Contact your INFINITI retailer as
soon as possible for tire replacement
and/or system resetting.
. Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
CAUTION
.The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.
. If the vehicle is being driven at speeds of
less than 16 MPH (25 km/h), the TPMS
may not operate correctly.
. Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the four wheels correctly.
Master warning lightGUID-BFD238A1-B056-42EA-B9A0-FCCF2B17501FWhen the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the master warning light illumi- nates if any of the following are displayed
on the dot matrix liquid crystal display:
.
No key warning
. Low fuel warning
. Low washer fluid warning
. Parking brake release warning
. Door/trunk open warning
. Loose fuel cap warning
. Check tire pressure warning
See “Dot matrix liquid crystal display” (P.2-
20).
Preview Function warning light
(orange; if so equipped)
GUID-B4E486C7-1748-4EBD-A37A-79C9F389E7E0The light comes on if there is a malfunction
in the Brake Assist (with Preview Function)
system.
If the warning light comes on, park the
vehicle in a safe place. Turn the engine off,
restart the engine, resume driving and set
the ICC system again.
If it is not possible to set the system or the
indicator stays on, it may indicate that the
system is malfunctioning. Although the
vehicle is still driveable under normal
conditions, have the vehicle checked at
an INFINITI retailer.

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.Malfunction indicator light blinking —
An engine misfire has been detected
which may damage the emission con-
trol system.
To reduce or avoid emission control
system damage:
1) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h).
2) Avoid hard acceleration or decelera- tion.
3) Avoid steep uphill grades.
4) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may
stop blinking and remain on.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
INFINITI retailer. You do not need to
have your vehicle towed to the retailer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without having
the emission control system checked and
repaired as necessary could lead to poor
driveability, reduced fuel economy, and
possible damage to the emission control
system.
Security indicator lightGUID-99C24DC6-544D-45AC-90DB-96CA87927F70The light blinks when the ignition switch is
in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This
function indicates the security system
equipped on the vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning,
this light will remain on while the ignition
switch is in the ON position. For additional
information, see “Security systems” (P.2-
28).
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
GUID-43A6DFE4-0C5C-4670-8FA3-F545A4863F5CThe light flashes when the turn signal
switch lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light
GUID-A3E5746E-A6AD-4CFD-BF58-F2861559DFFCThe light comes on when the vehicle
dynamic control off switch is pushed to
OFF. This indicates that the vehicle dynamic
control system and traction control system
are not operating.
AUDIBLE REMINDERSGUID-41C4B23E-C45A-494B-A7CD-10E6C3CED223
Key reminder chimeGUID-CF2F9D77-25F2-40E6-8D1D-517CC8383919A chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed
to the ACC position or pushed to the OFF or
LOCK position with the Intelligent Key left
in the Intelligent Key port. Make sure the
ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position, and take the Intelligent Key with
you when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chimeGUID-EB436840-830A-402A-A3BA-8D5BCF0162C6A chime will sound when the driver side
door is opened with the light switch in the
orposition and the ignition switch
in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chimeGUID-44BA1A13-88DD-4711-BED2-C34A1A0970D0The parking brake reminder chime will
sound if the vehicle is driven at more than
4 MPH (7 km/h) with the parking brake
applied. Stop the vehicle and release the
parking brake.
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8. Engine start operation indicator
(Manual Transmission models)
GUID-6F348F29-B160-4632-B05C-A45F6D5E7AD7This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with
the clutch pedal depressed.
9. Parking brake release warningGUID-7289EFE7-F400-4C19-9597-F8AA159911CAThis warning appears when the vehicle
speed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the
parking brake is applied.
10. Low fuel warningGUID-2FE47C40-46BC-4EC8-AC52-E90EBB5F8B0FThis warning appears when the fuel level in
the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it
is convenient, preferably before the fuel
gauge reaches the empty (E) position.
There is a small reserve of fuel remaining
in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches
the empty (E) position.
11. Low washer fluid warningGUID-54C94524-E0BC-4326-8A11-B2CD705757A6This warning appears when the washer
tank fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid
as necessary. (See“Window washer fluid”
(P.8-16).)
12. Door/trunk open warning (igni-
tion switch is in the ON position)
GUID-50585695-BAF8-48B7-8A81-CEA312693DE1This warning appears if any of the doors and/or the trunk lid are open or not closed
securely. The vehicle icon indicates which
door or the trunk lid is open on the display.
13. Loose fuel cap warningGUID-479E9C15-B26C-477B-8AA7-ED29D6CD76EDThis warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. (See
“Fuel-filler
door” (P.3-23).)
14. Check tire pressure warningGUID-174D3E5C-C80F-432A-944F-EE13C51D1486This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates to indicate the low tire pressure. If
this warning appears, stop the vehicle and
adjust the tire pressure to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. (See
“Low tire pressure warning light” (P.2-15)
and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” (P.5-4).)
15.“Time to rest” indicatorGUID-9639DC97-247E-4499-BA1B-AFF133E94400This indicator appears when the set “time
to rest” indicator activates. You can set the
time for up to 6 hours. (See “Trip
computer” (P.2-26).)
16. Low outside temperature warn-
ing
GUID-E9986E7D-DDA6-4BCF-8D8E-D8F9C645C41BThis warning appears if the outside tem-
perature is below 378F (38C). The warning
can be set not to be displayed. (See “Trip
computer” (P.2-26).)
17. Cruise indicatorGUID-8437A118-88BE-4895-A266-56D415AE4EC7
Cruise main switch indicator:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407The indicator is displayed when the cruise
control main switch is pushed. When the
main switch is pushed again, the indicator
disappears. When the cruise control main
switch indicator is displayed, the cruise
control system is operational.
Cruise set switch indicator:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407The indicator is displayed while the vehicle
speed is controlled by the cruise control
system. If the indicator blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate that the
cruise control system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
See“Cruise control” (P.5-21) for details.
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Battery saver systemGUID-015F3DAF-8A59-4727-BB76-C11FB41B2B60A chime will sound when the driver side
door is opened with the light switch in the
orposition and the ignition switch
in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
When the headlight switch is in the
or
position while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automati-
cally turn off 5 minutes after the ignition
switch has been pushed to the OFF
position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights
automatically turn off, the lights will turn
on when the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position.
CAUTION
. When you turn on the headlight switch
again after the lights automatically turn
off, the lights will not turn off auto-
matically. Be sure to turn the light
switch to the OFF position when you
leave the vehicle for extended periods of
time, otherwise the battery will be
discharged. .
Never leave the light switch on when the
engine is not running for extended
periods of time even if the headlights
turn off automatically.
Daytime running light system (Ca-
nada only)
GUID-84A2F990-744E-4ADE-B431-E99613FFC97FThe daytime running lights automatically
illuminate when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight
switch in the OFF position or in the
position. Turn the headlight switch to the
position when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running
lights do not illuminate. The daytime
running lights illuminate once the parking
brake is released. The daytime running
lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position.
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3-32Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Back on Exit”key is turned to ON or OFF in
the “Comfort” settings. (See “Vehicle
information and settings” (P.4-9).)
Initialize entry/exit functionGUID-0EEBBCEC-2899-4DC8-AE43-1CC42FE3C5C1If the battery cable is disconnected, or if
the fuse opens, the entry/exit function will
not work though this function was set on
before. In such a case, after connecting the
battery or replacing with a new fuse, open
and close the driver’s door more than two
times after the ignition switch is turned
from the ON position to the LOCK position.
The entry/exit function will be activated.
SPA2322
SEAT SYNCHRONIZATION FUNCTIONGUID-44A9BCE7-C5A3-4DE5-84C7-DAFAF434BFA8The seat synchronization function automa-
tically adjusts the positions of the steering
wheel and outside mirrors when the seat is
adjusted using the power seat switches.
However, the steering wheel and outside
mirrors will not move if the seat is adjusted
over the maximum thresholds. The system
considers that the steering wheel and
outside mirror adjustments are not neces-
sary because the seat may not be adjusted
for the driving position. Note that the
function is set to disabled as the factory
default setting. The seat synchronization function operates
under the following conditions:
.
The ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion.
. The selector lever is in the P (Park)
position (Automatic Transmission mod-
els) or the parking brake is applied
(Manual Transmission models).
. The seatback is raised (Coupe).
If the outside mirrors or the steering wheel
reaches its maximum adjustment, the
function is automatically disabled. Restart
the function by selecting a previously
stored seat memory position using the
memory switches (1 or 2). An Intelligent
Key that was previously linked to the
stored seat memory can also be used to
restart the function.
If a seat position was not previously stored
in the seat memory, restart the function by
adjusting the steering wheel and outside
mirrors manually for your best driving
position and then drive the vehicle above
4 MPH (7 km/h).