INFINITI G-CONVERTIBLE 2011 Manual PDF

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
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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
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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
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The needle indicators in the speedometer, ta-
chometer, engine coolant temperature gauge
and fuel gauge may move slightly after the igni-
tion switch is pushed to the LOCK position. This
is not a malfunction.
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in
miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour
(km/h).
Odometer/twin trip odometer
The odometer1and twin trip odometer2are
displayed on the dot matrix crystal display
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
The odometer records the total distance the
vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips.
Speedometer
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Odometer/twin trip odometer
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Changing the display :
Pushing the TRIP A/B RESET switch
3at the
bottom left of the combination meter panel
changes the display as follows:
TRIP A →TRIP B →TRIP A
Resetting the trip odometer :
Pushing the TRIP A/B RESET switch
3for more
than 1 second resets the trip odometer to zero.
Average fuel economy and distance to empty
information is also available. (See “DOT MATRIX
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” later in this section
and “HOW TO USE STATUS BUTTON” in the “4.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice rec-
ognition systems” section.)
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev the engine
into the red zone
1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red zone,
shift to a higher gear or reduce engine speed.
Operating the engine in the red zone may cause
serious engine damage.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tem-
perature.
The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range when the gauge needle points
within the zone
1shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
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CAUTION
If the gauge indicates engine coolant tempera-
ture near the hot (H) end of the normal range,
reduce vehicle speed to decrease temperature.
If gauge is over the normal range, stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible. If the engine
is overheated, continued operation of the ve-
hicle may seriously damage the engine. See “IF
YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS” in the “6. In case of
emergency” section for immediate action
required.
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the
ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge registers
“E” (Empty).
The low fuel warning
appears on the dot
matrix liquid crystal display when the fuel tank
is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is conve-
nient, preferably before the gauge reaches “E”. There will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank
when the fuel gauge needle reaches “E”.
The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the front passenger’s side of the
vehicle.
CAUTION
● If the vehicle runs out of fuel, themalfunction indicator light (MIL) may come
on. Refuel as soon as possible. After a few
driving trips, the
light should turn off.
If the light remains on after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by an
INFINITI retailer.
● For additional information, see “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” later in this section.
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn-
ing lightIntelligent Key warning lightFront fog light indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Automatic transmission check warn-
ing light*Master warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Brake warning lightPreview Function warning light (or-
ange)*Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Seat belt warning lightSecurity indicator light
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightLow beam indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warn-
ing lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys-
tem warning light (orange)*Automatic transmission position indi-
cator light*Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
*: if so equipped
CHECKING BULBS
With 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 elec-
trical 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” later in this section.)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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WARNING LIGHTS
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light illuminates and then turns off. This indi-
cates the ABS is operational.
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 assis-
tance. (See “BRAKE SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.)
Automatic transmission check
warning light (if so equipped)
When 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
light
This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator :
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light comes on when the parking brake is
applied.
Low brake fluid warning light :
When 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 isnecessary, add fluid and have the system
checked by your INFINITI retailer. (See
“BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID” in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning indica-
tor :
When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
brake system checked, and if necessary re-
paired, by an INFINITI retailer promptly. (See
“Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light”
earlier in this section.)
WARNING
●Your brake system may not be working prop-
erly if the warning light is on. Driving could
be dangerous. If you judge it to be safe, drive
carefully to the nearest service station for
repairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed
because driving it could be dangerous.
● Pressing the brake pedal with the engine
stopped and/or low brake fluid level may
increase your stopping distance and braking
will require greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
● If the brake fluid level is below the minimum
or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do
not drive until the brake system has been
checked at an INFINITI retailer.
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