key INFINITI G-CONVERTIBLE 2011 Owners Manual

1. Hood (P. 3-17)
2. Headlight and turn signal— Operation (P. 2-31)
— Bulb replacement (P. 8-24)
— Fog light (P. 2-36) 3. Windshield wiper and washer
— Operation (P. 2-28)
— Maintenance (P. 8-18)
4. Power windows (P. 2-46)
5. Recovery hook (P. 6-19)
6. Front license plate installation (P. 9-12) 7. Fog light (P. 2-36)
8. Tires
— Wheel and tires (P. 8-27, P. 9-8)
— Flat tire (P. 6-2)
— Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) (P. 2-10, P. 5-3)
9. Outside mirrors (P. 3-35)
10. Doors — Keys (P. 3-2)
— Door locks (P. 3-4)
— Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6)
— Remote keyless entry system (P. 3-14)
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EXTERIOR FRONT
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1. High-mounted stop light (P. 8-24)
2. Antenna (P. 4-84)— Satellite radio antenna (P. 4-38)
3. Rear window defroster (P. 2-31)
4. Retractable hard top (P. 3-18)
5. RearView Monitor camera (P. 4-22) 6. Trunk (P. 3-28)
— Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6)
— Remote keyless entry system (P. 3-14)
7. Sonar system sensors (if so equipped) (P. 5-45) 8.
Rear combination light (bulb replacement)
(P. 8-16)
9. Fuel-filler door — Operation (P. 3-30)
— Fuel recommendation (P. 9-3)
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EXTERIOR REAR
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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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Warn-ing
light Name Page
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light
2-9
Automatic Transmission
check warning light*2-9
Brake warning light 2-9
Charge warning light 2-10
Engine oil pressure warn-
ing light2-10
Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) system warning light
(orange)*2-10
Intelligent Key system
warning light
2-10
Warn-
ing
light Name Page
Low tire pressure warning
light
2-10
Master warning light 2-12
Preview Function warning
light (orange)* 2-12
Seat belt warning light 2-12
Supplemental air bag
warning light2-12
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light 2-13
Indica-
tor
light Name Page
Automatic Transmission
position indicator light*
2-13
Front fog light indicator
light2-13
Front passenger air bag
status light2-13
High beam indicator light 2-13
Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL)2-14
Security indicator light 2-14
Low beam indicator light 2-15
Turn signal/hazard indica-
tor lights 2-15
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light2-15
*: if so equipped
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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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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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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Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is run-
ning, it may indicate the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose,
broken, missing or if the light remains on, see
an INFINITI retailer immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator belt is
loose, broken or missing.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the
engineimmediately and call an INFINITI retailer
or other authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is not de-
signed to indicate a low oil level. Use the dip-
stick to check the oil level. (See “ENGINE OIL” in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion.)
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil pres-
sure warning light on could cause serious dam-
age to the engine almost immediately. Such
damage is not covered by warranty. Turn off the
engine as soon as it is safe to do so.
Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) system warning light
(orange; if so equipped)
This light comes on if there is a malfunction in
the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) 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 sys-
tem is malfunctioning. Although the vehicle is
still driveable under normal conditions, have the
vehicle checked at an INFINITI retailer.
Intelligent Key warning light
After the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, this light comes on for about 2 sec-
onds and then turns off.
This light warns of a malfunction with the
electrical steering lock system (if so equipped)
or the Intelligent Key system.
If the light comes on while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible to free the
steering lock (if so equipped) or to start the
engine. If the light comes on while the engine is
running, you can drive the vehicle. However in
these cases, contact an INFINITI retailer for
repair as soon as possible.
Low tire pressure warning
light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the
tire pressure of all tires except the spare.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not
functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is pushed ON, this light
illuminates for about 1 second and turns off.
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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 light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the master warning light illuminates 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”
later in this section.
Preview Function warning
light (orange; if so equipped)
The light comes on if there is a malfunction in
the Brake Assist (with Preview Function) sys-
tem.
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 sys-
tem is malfunctioning. Although the vehicle is
still driveable under normal conditions, have the
vehicle checked at an INFINITI retailer.
Seat belt warning light
The light and chime remind you to fasten seat
belts. The light illuminates whenever the igni-
tion switch is pushed to the ON position, and
will remain illuminated until the driver’s seat
belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime
will sound for about 6 seconds unless the
driver’s seat belt is securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light for the front passen-
ger will illuminate if the seat belt is not fastened
when the front passenger’s seat is occupied.
For approximately 5 seconds after the ignition switch is in the ON position, the system does
not activate the warning light for the front
passenger.
See “SEAT BELTS” in the “1. Safety — Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint system”
section for precautions on seat belt usage.
Supplemental air bag
warning light
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light will illuminate. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds
if the supplemental front air bag and supple-
mental side air bag, curtain side-impact air bag
systems and/or pretensioner seat belt are op-
erational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and
pretensioner systems needs servicing and your
vehicle must be taken to your nearest INFINITI
retailer.
●
The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
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Low beam indicator light
The light comes on when the front park, side
marker, tail and license plate lights are on.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light
The light comes on when the vehicle dynamic
control off switch is pushed to OFF. This indi-
cates that the vehicle dynamic control system
and traction control system are not operating.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime
A 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 chime
A chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in theorposition and the ignition switch in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
The 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.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound
will first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After the wear of the brake pad is
increased, the sound will be heard all the time
even if the brake pedal is not depressed. Have
the brakes checked as soon as possible if the
warning sound is heard.
Seat belt warning chime
The seat belt warning chime will sound for
about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened.
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The dot matrix liquid crystal display1is
located between the tachometer and the speed-
ometer, and it displays the automatic transmis-
sion position indicator (if so equipped), the
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (if so
equipped) information, the Intelligent Key op-
eration information, retractable hard top indica-
tors and other warnings and information.
● Automatic Transmission (AT)
– “WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AU- DIBLE REMINDERS” earlier in this section.
– “DRIVING THE VEHICLE” in the “5. Starting and driving” section. ●
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
– “INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL (ICC) SYS- TEM” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.
● Intelligent Key system
– “INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion.
– “PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.
● Retractable hard top
– “RETRACTABLE HARD TOP” in the “3. Pre- driving checks and adjustments” section.
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