key INFINITI G-CONVERTIBLE 2012 Owners Manual

vehicle has been parked for a while. Water
dripping from the air conditioner after use
is normal. If you should notice any leaks or
if gasoline fumes are evident, check for the
cause and have it corrected immediately.
Power steering fluid level* and lines:
Check the level with the engine off. Check
the lines for proper attachment, leaks,
cracks, etc.
Radiator and hoses:Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects,
leaves, etc., that may have accumulated.
Make sure the hoses have no cracks,
deformation, rot or loose connections.
Underbody: The underbody is frequently
exposed to corrosive substances such as
those used on icy roads or to control dust.
It is very important to remove these
substances, otherwise rust will form on
the floor pan, frame, fuel lines and around
the exhaust system. At the end of winter,
the underbody should be thoroughly
flushed with plain water, being careful to
clean those areas where mud and dirt may
accumulate. For additional information,
see “Cleaning exterior” (P.7-2).
Windshield washer fluid*: Check that there
is adequate fluid in the reservoir.
GUID-10AF39EE-6E4C-416A-9D4D-B725EAC05CA0When performing any inspection or main-
tenance work on your vehicle, always take
care to prevent serious accidental injury to
yourself or damage to the vehicle. The
following are general precautions which
should be closely observed.
WARNING
. Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply
the parking brake securely and block the
wheels to prevent the vehicle from
moving. For manual transmission mod-
els, move the shift lever to N (Neutral).
For automatic transmission models,
move the selector lever to P (Park).
. Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
or LOCK position when performing any
parts replacement or repairs.
. Never connect or disconnect the battery
or any transistorized component while
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
. Never leave the engine or automatic
transmission related component har-
nesses disconnected while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
. If you must work with the engine
running, keep your hands, clothing, hair and tools away from moving fans, belts
and any other moving parts.
. It is advisable to secure or remove any
loose clothing and remove any jewelry,
such as rings, watches, etc. before
working on your vehicle.
. Always wear eye protection whenever
you work on your vehicle.
. If you must run the engine in an
enclosed space such as a garage, be
sure there is proper ventilation for
exhaust gases to escape.
. Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by a jack. If it is
necessary to work under the vehicle,
support it with safety stands.
. Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from fuel tank and the
battery.
. Your vehicle is equipped with an auto-
matic engine cooling fan. It may come on
at any time without warning, even if the
ignition key is in the OFF position and
the engine is not running. To avoid
injury, always disconnect the negative
battery cable before working near the
fan.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-5
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS

8-24Maintenance and do-it-yourself
necessary to replace it. Replace only the
open fuse in the switch with a new fuse.
How to remove the extended storage
switch:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C4071. To remove the extended storage switch,be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
or LOCK position.
2. Be sure the headlight switch is in the OFF position.
3. Remove the fuse box cover.
4. Pinch the locking tabs
*1found on
each side of the storage switch.
5. Pull the storage switch straight out from the fuse box
*2.
GUID-1F9B8636-7E6E-45E3-956E-110F7CC84D80
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow children to swallow
the battery and removed parts.
SDI2451
Replace the battery as follows:
1. Release the lock knob at the back of theIntelligent Key and remove the mechan-
ical key.
2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver wrapped with a cloth into the slit of the corner
and twist it to separate the upper part
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)...
......................... 5-53
Advanced air bag system ...
.................................. 1-40
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ...
............................. 1-40
Door-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ...
....................... 1-45
Front passenger air bag and status light ...
...... 1-42
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ...
....................... 1-45
Air bag warning labels ...
...................................... 1-48
Air bag warning light ...
............................... 1-48, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter ...
................................... 8-19
Air conditioner
Air conditioner service ...
................................. 4-39
Air conditioner specification label ...
................ 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...
................... 4-39, 9-7
Automatic climate control ...
............................ 4-30
In-cabin microfilter ...
....................................... 4-38
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ...
................................................ 2-28
Alcohol, drugs and driving ...
.................................. 5-8
Antenna ...
............................................................ 4-83
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
......................... 5-53
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light ...
.... 2-10
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ...
................................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ...
................................ 7-4
Ashtrays (See cigarette lighter and ashtrays) ...
.... 2-43 Audible reminders
...
............................................ 2-16
Audio operation precautions ...
............................. 4-39
Audio system ...
.................................................... 4-39
Steering wheel audio controls ...
...................... 4-81
Auto closure ...
..................................................... 3-30
Autolight system ...
............................................... 2-34
Automatic Automatic adjusting function
(front windows) ...
............................................ 2-50
Automatic climate control ...
.................. 4-31, 4-34
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...
............... 8-12
Climate control ...
............................................ 4-30
Door locks ...
..................................................... 3-6
Drive positioner ...
........................................... 3-38
Driving with automatic transmission ...
............ 5-13
Seat positioner ...
............................................ 3-38
Average fuel consumption and speed ...
................ 2-25
Avoiding collision and rollover ...
............................ 5-7
B
Battery ...
.............................................................. 8-15
Battery saver system ...
................................... 2-35
Intelligent Key ...
.............................................. 8-24
Variable voltage control system ...
................... 8-17
Before starting the engine ...
................................ 5-12
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ...
....................... 4-84
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...
.................. 4-95 Bluetooth
®streaming audio
...
............................. 4-66
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
.................... 5-53
Brake and clutch fluid ...
.................................. 8-13
Brake fluid ...
................................................... 8-14
Brake system ...
............................................... 5-50
Parking brake operation ...
............................... 5-20
Warning light ...
............................................... 2-11
Break-in schedule ...
............................................. 5-45
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ...
.................................. 4-9
Instrument panel ...
......................................... 2-37
Bulb check/instrument panel ...
............................ 2-10
Bulb replacement ...
.............................................. 8-26
C
Cabin air filter ...
................................................... 4-38
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...
...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...
...................................... 4-83
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ...
................ 5-4
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ...
............. 4-80
Center multi-function control panel ...
..................... 4-3
Child restraints ...
................................................. 1-19
Child Restraint Lower Anchors ...
...................... 1-21
Precautions on child restraints ...
..................... 1-19
Child safety ...
...................................................... 1-17
Chimes, Audible reminders ...
............................... 2-16
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ...
........................... 2-43
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ...
............................... 8-22

FluidAutomatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...
............... 8-12
Brake and clutch fluid ...
.................................. 8-13
Brake fluid ...
................................................... 8-14
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
........................ 9-2
Engine coolant ...
............................................... 8-8
Engine oil ...
.................................................... 8-10
Power steering fluid ...
..................................... 8-13
Window washer fluid ...
................................... 8-14
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...
........................................................ 4-53
Fog light switch ...
................................................ 2-37
Front passenger air bag and status light ...
........... 1-42
Front power seat adjustment ...
............................... 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ...
........................ 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints ...
....................... 1-10
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
........................ 9-2
Fuel economy ...
............................................... 5-45
Fuel economy information (display) ...
.............. 4-11
Fuel octane rating ...
.......................................... 9-4
Fuel recommendation ...
..................................... 9-4
Fuel-filler cap ...
............................................... 3-31
Fuel-filler door ...
............................................. 3-31
Gauge ...
............................................................ 2-9
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ...
............................. 3-33
Fuses ...
................................................................ 8-22
Fusible links ...
..................................................... 8-22G
Garage door opener, HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ...
........................................ 2-53
Gas cap ...
............................................................ 3-31
Gauge ...
................................................................. 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...
................. 2-8
Fuel gauge ...
..................................................... 2-9
Odometer ...
....................................................... 2-7
Speedometer ...
................................................. 2-7
Tachometer ...
.................................................... 2-8
Trip computer ...
.............................................. 2-25
General maintenance ...
................................... 8-2, 8-3
Glove box ...
......................................................... 2-46
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models with navigation system) ...
....................... 4-84
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models without navigation system) ...
.................. 4-95
Hard top If the top does not open or close ...
................. 3-25
Indicators for retractable hard top
(dot matrix) ...
......................................... 2-22, 3-23
Initializing ...
.................................................... 3-26
Operating using the Intelligent Key ...
.............. 3-26
Retractable hard top operation ...
.................... 3-19
Hazard warning flasher switch ...
.......................... 2-38
Head restraints ...
................................................... 1-7
Headlights
Bulb replacement ...
......................................... 8-26 Headlight switch
...
.......................................... 2-34
Xenon headlights ...
......................................... 2-33
Heated seats ...
.................................................... 2-39
Heater
Automatic climate control ...
............................ 4-30
Engine block heater ...
..................................... 5-57
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...
...................... 2-53
Hood release ...
.................................................... 3-18
Horn ...
................................................................. 2-38
I
Ignition switch
(Push-button) ...
................................................. 5-9
Manual transmission models ...
....................... 5-18
Immobilizer system ...
........................................... 2-29
In-cabin microfilter ...
............................................ 4-38
Indicator Dot matrix display ...
....................................... 2-17
Lights ...
.......................................................... 2-15
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ...
.................. 2-29
INFINITI voice recognition system ...
.................... 4-109
INFO button ...
........................................................ 4-9
Inside mirror ...
..................................................... 3-35
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ...
.................... 9-23
Instrument brightness control ...
........................... 2-37
Instrument panel ...
................................................ 2-4
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system ...
............... 5-23
Preview function ...
.......................................... 5-45
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light ...
.................................................... 2-12
Intelligent Key ...
..................................................... 3-3
10-3

10-4
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator...
........ 2-19
Intelligent Key insertion indicator ...
...................... 2-19
Intelligent Key removal indicator ...
....................... 2-19
Intelligent Key system ...
......................................... 3-7
Battery replacement ...
..................................... 8-24
Key operating range ...
....................................... 3-9
Key operation ...
.............................................. 3-10
Warning light ...
............................................... 2-12
Warning signals ...
........................................... 3-12
Intelligent Key warning light ...
............................. 2-12
Interior light control switch ...
............................... 2-51
Interior light replacement ...
.................................. 8-27
Interior lights ...
.................................................... 2-51
Interior trunk lid release ...
................................... 3-31
iPod
®player operation ...
..................................... 4-71
ISOFIX child restraint ...
........................................ 1-21
J
Jump starting ...
.................................................... 6-13
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) ...
.................................................... 3-14
Keys ...
................................................................... 3-3
For Intelligent Key system ...
.............................. 3-7
L
Labels
Air bag warning labels ...
................................. 1-48 Air conditioner specification label
...
................ 9-13
Emission control information label ...
............... 9-12
Engine serial number ...
................................... 9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...
........ 9-12
Tire and Loading information label ...
...... 8-30, 9-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ...
.............. 9-11
License plate, Installing front license plate ...
....... 9-13
Light Air bag warning light ...
................................... 1-48
Bulb replacement ...
......................................... 8-26
Fog light switch ...
........................................... 2-37
Headlight switch ...
.......................................... 2-34
Headlights bulb replacement ...
....................... 8-26
Indicator lights ...
............................................ 2-15
Interior light control switch ...
.......................... 2-51
Interior lights ...
............................................... 2-51
Map lights ...
................................................... 2-51
Replacement ...
................................................ 8-26
Trunk light ...
................................................... 2-52
Vanity mirror lights ...
...................................... 2-52
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ...
........................................ 2-10
Xenon headlights ...
......................................... 2-33
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ...
... 8-27
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ...
......................................... 9-17
Lock Automatic door locks ...
..................................... 3-6
Door locks ...
..................................................... 3-5
Power door lock ...
............................................. 3-5
Trunk lid ...
...................................................... 3-29 Locking with mechanical key
...
............................... 3-5
Low fuel warning ...
.............................................. 2-20
Low tire pressure warning light ...
......................... 2-12
Low tire pressure warning system
(See tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ...
..... 5-4
Low washer fluid warning ...
................................. 2-20
M
Maintenance
Battery ...
......................................................... 8-15
General maintenance ...
............................. 8-2, 8-3
Indicators for maintenance ...
........................... 2-23
Inside the vehicle ...
.......................................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions ...
............................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements ...
............................. 8-2
Outside the vehicle ...
........................................ 8-3
Seat belt maintenance ...
................................. 1-17
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ...
....................... 2-15
Map lights ...
........................................................ 2-51
Master warning light ...
......................................... 2-13
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ...
.............. 3-4
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner ...
..... 3-39
Meter Trip computer ...
.............................................. 2-25
Meters and gauges ...
............................................. 2-6
Instrument brightness control ...
...................... 2-37
Mirror
Inside mirror ...
................................................ 3-35
Outside mirrors ...
............................................ 3-36
Vanity mirror ...
................................................ 3-37
Monitor, Rearview monitor ...
................................ 4-23

N
New vehicle break-in...
......................................... 5-45
No key warning ...
................................................. 2-19
O
Odometer ...
............................................................ 2-7
Off-road recovery ...
................................................ 5-7
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
........................ 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...
...................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ...
............................. 8-10
Engine oil ...
.................................................... 8-10
Engine oil viscosity ...
........................................ 9-6
Oil filter replacement indicator ...
..................... 2-23
Opening the retractable hard top ...
............. 3-24, 3-26
Operating the retractable hard top ...
.................... 3-19
Operation, Indicators for operation ...
................... 2-19
Outside air temperature ...
.................................... 2-26
Outside mirrors ...
................................................. 3-36
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ...
................... 6-16
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ...
.............................................. 9-24
P
Panic alarm ...
...................................................... 3-15
Parking
Brake break-in ...
............................................. 5-50 Parking brake operation
...
............................... 5-20
Parking brake release warning ...
..................... 2-20
Parking on hills ...
........................................... 5-46
Phone
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ...
.................. 4-84
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...
............. 4-95
Car phone or CB radio ...
................................. 4-83
Pop-up roll bar system ... ..................................... 1-49
Power Front seat adjustment ...
.................................... 1-3
Power door lock ...
............................................. 3-5
Power outlet ...
................................................ 2-42
Power steering fluid ...
..................................... 8-13
Power steering system ...
................................. 5-49
Power windows ...
............................................ 2-48
Precautions Audio operation ...
........................................... 4-39
Braking precautions ...
..................................... 5-50
Child restraints ...
............................................ 1-19
Cruise control ...
.............................................. 5-21
Maintenance ...
.................................................. 8-5
Seat belt usage ...
........................................... 1-11
Supplemental restraint system ...
..................... 1-35
When starting and driving ...
.............................. 5-3
Pre-crash seat belts ...
.......................................... 1-13
Predictive course line settings ...
.......................... 4-28
Preview function ...
............................................... 5-51
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) ...
................................................. 5-45 Preview Function warning light
...
.......................... 2-14
Push starting ...
.................................................... 6-15
Push warning (Automatic
Transmission models) ...
....................................... 2-19
Push-button ignition switch ...
....................... 5-9, 5-10R
Radio ...
................................................................ 4-39
Car phone or CB radio ...
................................. 4-83
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...
................................................... 4-53
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ...
........................ 2-32
Rapid air pressure loss ...
....................................... 5-7
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test ...
.......................................................... 9-23
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ...
................................................ 2-33
Rearview monitor ...
.............................................. 4-23
Recorders, Event data ...
....................................... 9-24
Registering your vehicle in another country ...
...... 9-11
Remote keyless entry system ...
............................ 3-14
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire puncture
repair kit) ... ........................................................... 6-8
Reporting safety defects ...
................................... 9-22
Retractable hard top ...
......................................... 3-19
Roadside assistance program ...
............................. 6-2
Rollover ...
.............................................................. 5-7
Roof, Retractable hard top ...
................................ 3-19
10-5

Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start...
........................................ 2-29
Thigh extension ...
.................................................. 1-5
Three-way catalyst ...
.............................................. 5-4
Tilt/telescopic steering ...
...................................... 3-34
Tire Pressure, Low tire pressure warning light ...
.... 2-12
Sealant ...
.......................................................... 6-8
Tire replacement indicator ...
............................ 2-23
Tires
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ...
................. 6-8
Flat tire ...
.......................................................... 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system ...
.................. 5-4
Spare tire ...
.................................................... 8-38
Tire and Loading information label ...
...... 8-30, 9-13
Tire chains ...
................................................... 8-35
Tire dressing ...
.................................................. 7-4
Tire pressure ...
................................................ 8-29
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ...
....................................... 5-4, 6-2
Tire rotation ...
................................................. 8-35
Types of tires ...
............................................... 8-34
Uniform tire quality grading ...
......................... 9-21
Wheel/tire size ...
.............................................. 9-9
Wheels and tires ...
.......................................... 8-29
Top, Retractable hard top ...
.................................. 3-19
Touch screen system ...
........................................... 4-5
Towing
Flat towing ...
................................................... 9-20
Tow truck towing ...
.......................................... 6-17
Towing a trailer ...
............................................ 9-20 TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system
...
.............. 5-4
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system ...
................... 6-2
Trailer towing ...
.................................................... 9-20
Transceiver, HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...
... 2-53
Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...
............... 8-12
Driving with automatic transmission ...
............ 5-13
Driving with manual transmission ...
................ 5-18
Transmission selector lever lock release ... ...... 5-17
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) ...
... 3-14
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ...
................................................ 9-11
Trip computer ...
................................................... 2-25
Trip odometer ...
................................................... 2-25
Trunk Interior trunk lid release ...
.............................. 3-31
Light ...
............................................................ 2-52
Trunk lid ...
...................................................... 3-29
Trunk lid release switch ...
............................... 3-29
Trunk open request switch ...
........................... 3-29
Trunk release power cancel switch ...
............... 3-30
Turn signal switch ...
............................................. 2-37
U
Underbody cleaning ...
............................................ 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ...
.............................. 9-21
USB memory operation ...
..................................... 4-61
V
Vanity mirror ...
..................................................... 3-37
Vanity mirror lights ...
........................................... 2-52
Variable voltage control system ...
........................ 8-17
Vehicle
Dimensions ...
.................................................. 9-10
Identification number (VIN) ...
.......................... 9-11
Loading information ...
..................................... 9-17
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ...
................ 6-19
Security system ...
........................................... 2-27
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...
...... 2-41
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ...
.......... 5-54
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
warning light ...
............................................... 2-14
Vehicle information and settings (display) ...
...... 4-9
Ventilators ...
........................................................ 4-29
Voice command (Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System) ...
................................................ 4-101
Voice command (INFINITI voice
recognition system) ...
............................. 4-116, 4-126
Voice recognition system ...
................................ 4-109
Voice recognition, Alternate command mode ...
... 4-123
Voice recognition, Standard mode ...
................... 4-109
W
Walk-in mechanism ...
............................................. 1-6
Warning Dot matrix display ...
....................................... 2-17
Hazard warning flasher switch ...
..................... 2-38
10-7

10-8
Lights...
.......................................................... 2-10
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ...
....................................... 5-4, 6-2
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ...
........................................ 2-10
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels ...
............. 1-48
Warning light
Air bag warning light ...
......................... 1-48, 2-14
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ...
............................................... 2-10
Brake warning light ...
...................................... 2-11
Intelligent Key warning light ...
........................ 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light ...
.................... 2-12
Seat belt warning light ...
................................ 2-14
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ...
..... 9-22
Washer switch, Windshield wiper and
washer switch ...
................................................... 2-30
Washing ...
............................................................. 7-2
Waxing ...
............................................................... 7-3
Wheel/tire size ...
................................................... 9-9
Wheels and tires ...
............................................... 8-29
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ...
.................... 7-3
Window washer fluid ...
........................................ 8-14
Window(s) Automatic adjusting function ...
....................... 2-50
Cleaning ...
........................................................ 7-3
Power windows ...
............................................ 2-48
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...
................ 2-30 Wiper
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ...
................... 2-32
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...
........... 2-30
Wiper blades ...
............................................... 8-20
X
Xenon headlights ...
.............................................. 2-33