light INFINITI G-CONVERTIBLE 2011 Owner's Manual

If the passenger air bag status light will not
illuminate even though you believe that the
child restraint, the seat belts and the occupant
are properly positioned, the system may be
sensing an unoccupied seat (in which case the
air bag is OFF). Your INFINITI retailer can check
that the system is OFF by using a special tool.
However, until you have confirmed with your
retailer that your air bag is working properly,
reposition the occupant or child restraint in a
rear seat.
The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System and
passenger air bag status light will take a few
seconds to register a change in the passenger
seat status. However, if the seat becomes un-
occupied, the air bag status light will remain
off.
If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger
air bag system, the supplemental air bag warn-
ing light
, located in the meter and
gauges area will blink. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Other supplemental front-impact air
bag precautions
WARNING
● Do not place any objects on the steering
wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also,
do not place any objects between any occu-
pant and the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Such objects may become dangerous
projectiles and cause injury if the front air
bag inflates.
● Do not place objects with sharp edges on the
seat. Also, do not place heavy objects on the
seat that will leave permanent impressions
in the seat. Such objects can damage the
seat or occupant classification sensor (pat-
tern sensor). This can affect the operation of
the air bag system and result in serious per-
sonal injury.
● Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can dam-
age the seat or occupant classification sen-
sor. This can also affect the operation of the
air bag system and result in serious personal
injury.
● Immediately after inflation, several front air
bag system components will be hot. Do not
touch them; you may severely burn yourself. ●
No unauthorized changes should be made to
any components or wiring of the air bag sys-
tem. This is to prevent accidental inflation of
the supplemental air bag or damage to the
supplemental air bag system.
● Do not make unauthorized changes to your
vehicle’s electrical system, suspension sys-
tem or front end structure. This could affect
proper operation of the front air bag system.
● Tampering with the air bag system may re-
sult in serious personal injury. Tampering
includes changes to the steering wheel and
the instrument panel assembly by placing
material over the steering wheel pad and
above the instrument panel or by installing
additional trim material around the air bag
system.
● Modifying or tampering with the front pas-
senger seat may result in serious personal
injury. For example, do not change the front
seats by placing material on the seat cush-
ion or by installing additional trim material,
such as seat covers, on the seat that is not
specifically designed to assure proper air
bag operation. Additionally, do not stow any
objects under the front passenger seat or the
seat cushion and seatback. Such objects
may interfere with the proper operation of
the occupant classification sensor.
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The seat belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and passenger seated upright as far as
practical away from the side air bag. The side
air bags and curtain side air bags inflate quickly
in order to help protect the occupants. Because
of this, the force of the side air bags and curtain
air bags inflating can increase the risk of injury
if the occupant is too close to, or is against,
these air bag modules during inflation. The side
air bags and curtain air bags will deflate quickly
after the collision is over.
The side air bags and curtain air bags operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion, the supplemental air bag warning light illu-
minates. The air bag warning light will turn off
after about 7 seconds if the systems are opera-
tional.
WARNING
●Do not place any objects near the seatback
of the front seats. Also, do not place any
objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the
front door finisher and the front seat. Such
objects may become dangerous projectiles
and cause injury if side air bag inflates. ●
Right after inflation, several side air bags
and curtain air bag system components will
be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely
burn yourself.
● No unauthorized changes should be made to
any components or wiring of side air bag and
curtain air bags. This is to prevent accidental
inflation of the side air bag and curtain air
bag or damage to side air bag and curtain air
bag systems.
● Do not make unauthorized changes to your
vehicle’s electrical system, suspension sys-
tem, door panel and door trim, and side
panel. This could affect proper operation of
the side air bag and curtain air bag systems.
● Tampering with the side air bag system may
result in serious personal injury. For ex-
ample, do not change the front seats by plac-
ing material near the seatback or by install-
ing additional trim material, such as seat
covers, around the side air bags. ●
Work around and on the side air bag and
curtain air bag systems should be done by an
INFINITI retailer. Installation of electrical
equipment should also be done by an
INFINITI retailer. The Supplemental Re-
straint System (SRS) wiring harnesses*
should not be modified or disconnected. Un-
authorized electrical test equipment and
probing devices should not be used on the
side-impact air bag system.
*1.The SRS wiring harness connectors are yellow and orange for easy identifica-
tion.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the side air bag and
curtain air bag systems and guide the buyer to
the appropriate sections in this Owner’s
Manual.
1-46Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

SEAT BELTS WITH PRETENSIONERS
(front seats)
WARNING
●The pretensioners cannot be reused after ac-
tivation. They must be replaced together
with the retractor and buckle as a unit.
● If the vehicle becomes involved in a collision
but a pretensioner is not activated, be sure
to have the pretensioner system checked
and, if necessary, replaced by an INFINITI
retailer.
● No unauthorized changes should be made to
any components or wiring of the pretension-
ers. This is to prevent damage to or acciden-
tal activation of the pretensioner system.
Tampering with the pretensioner system
may result in serious personal injury.
● Work around and on the pretensioners
should be done by an INFINITI retailer. Instal-
lation of electrical equipment should also be
done by an INFINITI retailer. Unauthorized
electrical test equipment and probing de-
vices should not be used on the pretensioner
system. ●
If you need to dispose of the pretensioner or
scrap the vehicle, contact an INFINITI re-
tailer. Correct pretensioner disposal proce-
dures are set forth in the appropriate
INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect disposal
procedures could cause personal injury.
The pretensioner system may activate with the
supplemental air bag system in certain types of
collisions. Working with the seat belt retractors,
it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle
becomes involved in certain types of collisions,
helping to restrain front seat occupants.
The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt
retractor. These seat belts are used the same
way as conventional seat belts.
When a pretensioner seat belt activates, smoke
is released and a loud noise may be heard. The
smoke is not harmful, and it does not indicate a
fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it as it
may cause irritation and choking. Those with a
history of a breathing condition should get
fresh air promptly.
After pretensioner activation, load limiters al-
low the seat belt to release webbing (if neces-
sary) to reduce forces against the chest. The supplemental air bag warning light
is used to indicate malfunctions in the preten-
sioner system. If the operation of the supple-
mental air bag warning light indicates there is a
malfunction (See “SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT” in this section), have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the seat belt pretension-
ers and guide the buyer to the appropriate
sections in this Owner’s Manual.
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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental front-
impact air bag are placed in the vehicle as
shown in the illustration.
1SRS air bag
The warning labels1are located on the
surface of the sun visors.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light, dis-
playingin the instrument panel, moni-
tors the circuits of the supplemental front-
impact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag, door-mounted curtain
side-impact supplemental air bag, and seat belt
pretensioner systems. The monitored circuits
include the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), satellite
sensors, crash zone sensor, occupant classifi-
cation system, front air bag modules, side air
bag modules, curtain air bag modules, preten-
sioner, the front passenger air bag status light
and all related wiring. When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the supplemental air bag warning light illumi-
nates for about 7 seconds and then turns off.
This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and
pretensioner systems need servicing:
●
The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on approximately 7 seconds after the
ignition switch is pushed to the ON position.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag, side
air bag, curtain air bag or pretensioner systems
may not operate properly. They must be
checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the
nearest INFINITI retailer.
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1-48Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is on,
it could mean that the front air bag, side air
bag, curtain air bag and/or pretensioner sys-
tems will not operate in an accident. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked by a retailer as soon as
possible.
REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air
bags and pretensioners are designed to acti-
vate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder,
unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag
warning light will remain illuminated after infla-
tion has occurred. Repair and replacement of
these systems should be done only by an
INFINITI retailer.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain
air bags, pretensioners and related parts
should be pointed out to the person conducting
the maintenance. The ignition switch should
always be in the LOCK position when working
under the hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
●Once a front air bag, side air bag, or curtain
air bag has inflated, the air bag module will
not function again and must be replaced.
Additionally, the activated pretensioner
must also be replaced. The air bag module
and pretensioner system should be replaced
by an INFINITI retailer. The air bag module
and pretensioner system cannot be
repaired.
● The front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and the pretensioner system should be in-
spected by an INFINITI retailer if there is any
damage to the front end or side portion of the
vehicle.
● If you need to dispose of the supplemental
air bag or pretensioner systems or scrap the
vehicle, contact an INFINITI retailer. Correct
supplemental air bag and seat belt preten-
sioner system disposal procedures are set
forth in the appropriate INFINITI Service
Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could
cause personal injury.
POP-UP ROLL BAR SYSTEM
The pop-up roll bars are designed to deploy
during rollover collisions. The pop-up roll bars
are located behind the rear seatback and de-
ploy when the Air bag Control Unit (ACU) judges
that the vehicle will overturn.
The pop-up roll bars, with proper seat belt
usage, help preserve occupant headroom in a
rollover collision and can help reduce the risk of
occupant injury.
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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit........................................... 2-2
Instrument panel .................................. 2-3
Meters and gauges ................................ 2-4
Speedometer and odometer ..................... 2-5
Tachometer .................................... 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............... 2-6
Fuel gauge ..................................... 2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ...... 2-8
Checking bulbs ................................ 2-8
Warning lights ................................. 2-9
Indicator lights ................................ 2-13
Audible reminders .............................. 2-15
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ...................2-16
Indicators for operation ........................ 2-18
Indicators for retractable hard top ..............2-21
Indicators for maintenance .....................2-22
Trip computer ................................. 2-23
Security systems ................................. 2-26
Vehicle security system ........................ 2-26
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............2-27
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-28
Rain-sensing auto wiper system (if so
equipped) .................................... 2-30
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch . . . 2-31 Headlight and turn signal switch
..................2-31
Xenon headlights ............................. 2-31
Headlight switch .............................. 2-32
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-35
Fog light switch ............................... 2-36
Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-36
Horn ............................................ 2-37
Heated seats (if so equipped) .....................2-37
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) ...........2-38
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ..........2-39
Clock ............................................ 2-40
Adjusting the time ............................. 2-40
Power outlets .................................... 2-41
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-42
Front ......................................... 2-42
Rear ......................................... 2-42
Storage ......................................... 2-43
Cup

holders .................................. 2-43
Glove box .................................... 2-44
Console box .................................. 2-45
Storage box (if so equipped) ...................2-46
Windows ........................................ 2-46
Power windows ............................... 2-46

Interior lights.................................... 2-49
Map lights .................................... 2-49
Interior light control switch ....................2-50
Vanity mirror lights ................................ 2-51
Trunk light ........................................ 2-51
HomeLink Universal Transceiver (if so equipped) ....2-51
Programming HomeLink ......................2-52
Programming HomeLink for Canadian
customers .................................... 2-54Operating the HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver ................................... 2-54
Programming trouble-diagnosis .................2-54
Clearing the programmed information ...........2-54
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button.....2-54
If your vehicle is stolen ........................ 2-55

1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch(P. 5-52)
2. Trunk lid release switch (P. 3-28)
3. Sonar system OFF switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-47) 4. Instrument brightness control switch
(P. 2-35)
5. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer (P. 2-5)
6. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P. 2-31) 7. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P. 5-14)
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(Left side)
— ENTER or tuning switch (P. 4-82)
— BACK switch (P. 4-82)
— TALK switch (P. 4-109)/Phone switch
(P. 4-85)
— Volume control switches (P. 4-82)
— Source select switch (P. 4-82)
9. Trip computer switch (P. 2-23)
10. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-28)
11. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (Right side)
— Cruise control switches (P. 5-19)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-21)
12. Hood release handle (P. 3-17)
13. Intelligent Key port (P. 5-10)
14. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped) (P. 3-33)
15. Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped) (P. 3-33)
16. Steering wheel — Horn (P. 2-37)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-35)
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COCKPIT
2-2Instruments and controls

1. Side ventilator (P. 4-28)
2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4)
3. Center ventilator (P. 4-28)
4. Audio system (P. 4-37)
5. Clock (P. 2-40)6. Center multi-function control panel
— Navigation system* (if so equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting buttons
(P. 4-7)
— Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System
(P. 4-85)
— Audio system (P. 4-37) 7.
Center display (P. 4-2)/Navigation system*
(if so equipped)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-36)
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-35)
10. Fuse box cover (P. 8-20)
11. Parking brake (for Automatic Transmission models)
— Parking (P. 5-18)
12. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-7)
13. Automatic climate control system (P. 4-29)
14. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (if so equipped) (P. 2-42) or
Storage box (if so equipped) (P. 2-46)
— Power outlet (if so equipped) (P. 2-41)
15. Parking brake (for Manual Transmission models)
— Parking (P. 5-18)
16.
Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-37) or Climate controlled seat switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-38)
17. Retractable hard top operating switch (P. 3-18)
18. Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defogger switch (P. 2-31)
19. Glove box lid release handle (P. 2-44)SSI0671
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instruments and controls2-3

20. Trunk release power cancel switch(P. 3-29)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation SystemOwner’s Manual.
1. Tachometer (P. 2-6)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P. 2-8)
3. Speedometer (P. 2-5)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
(P. 2-6) 5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/
Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-16)
6. Fuel gauge (P. 2-7)
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METERS AND GAUGES
2-4Instruments and controls