turn signal INFINITI G-CONVERTIBLE 2012 User Guide

2-38Instruments and controls
GUID-04921CB0-1CCD-4C7F-8AB7-03840CFD9788
SIC2574
Push the switch on to warn other drivers
when you must stop or park under
emergency conditions. All turn signal lights
will flash.
WARNING
.If stopping for an emergency, be sure to
move the vehicle well off the road.
. Do not use the hazard warning flashers
while moving on the highway unless
unusual circumstances force you to drive
so slowly that your vehicle might be-
come a hazard to other traffic. .
Turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are on.
The flasher can be actuated with the
ignition switch in any position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.
GUID-E7A43C51-4F83-42C0-AD74-E095C4A99974
SIC3312
To sound the horn, push the center pad
area of the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the supple-
mental front air bag system. Tampering with
the supplemental front air bag system may
result in serious personal injury.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH HORN

2-54Instruments and controls
SIC3612
1. To begin, push and hold the 2 outerHomeLink®buttons (to clear the mem-
ory) until the indicator light
*Ablinks
(after 20 seconds). Release both but-
tons.
2. Position the end of the hand-held
transmitter 1-3 inches away from the
HomeLink
®surface.
SIC3613
3. Using both hands, simultaneously push
and hold both the HomeLink®button
you want to program and the hand-held
transmitter button.
DO NOT release the buttons until step 4
has been completed.
4. Hold down both buttons until the
indicator light on HomeLink
®flashes,
changing from a “slow blink”to a
“rapid blink”. This could take up to 90
seconds. When the indicator light
blinks rapidly, both buttons may be
released. The rapidly flashing light
indicates successful programming. To
activate the garage door or other programmed device, push and hold
the programmed HomeLink
®button -
releasing when the device begins to
activate.
5. If the indicator light on HomeLink
®
blinks rapidly for two seconds and then
turns solid, HomeLink®has picked up a
“rolling code” garage door opener
signal. You will need to proceed with
the next steps to train HomeLink
®,
completing the programming may re-
quire a ladder and another person for
convenience.
6. Push and release the program button located on the garage door opener’s
motor to activate the “training mode”.
This button is usually located near the
antenna wire that hangs down from the
motor. If the wire originates from under
a light lens, you will need to remove the
lens to access the training button.
NOTE:
Once you have pushed and released
the training button on the garage door
opener’s motor and the “training light”
is lit, you have 30 seconds in which to
perform step 7. For convenience, use
the help of a second person to assist
when performing this step.

SERVICING CLIMATE CONTROLGUID-7B9D0A3E-E813-4349-9F89-91822264DE30The climate control system in your INFINITI
is charged with a refrigerant designed with
the environment in mind.This refrigerant
will not harm the earth’s ozone layer.
However, special charging equipment and
lubricant are required when servicing your
INFINITI air conditioner. Using improper
refrigerants or lubricants will cause severe
damage to your climate control system.
(See “Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants” (P.9-2) for climate control sys-
tem refrigerant and lubricant recommenda-
tions.)
Your INFINITI retailer will be able to service
your environmentally friendly climate con-
trol system.
WARNING
The system contains refrigerant under high
pressure. To avoid personal injury, any air
conditioner service should be done only by
an experienced technician with the proper
equipment.
GUID-8AF547EE-8FE1-4B00-82D0-25D51C8783CD
AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONSGUID-2BCFEDF1-5731-4F7B-BB70-46909940FEBD
RadioGUID-61B065D4-D54B-431E-B591-30ACC9D10E3FPush the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position and push the radio band select
button to turn on the radio. If you listen to
the radio with the engine not running, the
ignition switch should be pushed to the
ACC position.
Radio reception is affected by station
signal strength, distance from radio trans-
mitter, buildings, bridges, mountains and
other external influences. Intermittent
changes in reception quality normally are
caused by these external influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the
vehicle may influence radio reception
quality.
Radio reception:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Your INFINITI radio system is equipped with
state-of-the-art electronic circuits to en-
hance radio reception. These circuits are
designed to extend reception range, and to
enhance the quality of that reception.
However there are some general character-
istics of both FM and AM radio signals that
can affect radio reception quality in a
moving vehicle, even when the finest equipment is used. These characteristics
are completely normal in a given reception
area, and do not indicate any malfunction
in your INFINITI radio system.
Reception conditions will constantly
change because of vehicle movement.
Buildings, terrain, signal distance and
interference from other vehicles can work
against ideal reception. Described below
are some of the factors that can affect your
radio reception.
Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause interference or a buzzing noise to
come from the audio system speakers.
Storing the device in a different location
may reduce or eliminate the noise.
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AUDIO SYSTEM

SAA1533
Models with navigation system
1. AM·FM·SAT radio band select button
2. DISC·AUX button
SAA2922
Models without navigation system
1. AUX/Satellite band select button
2. RADIO AM·FM radio band select but-
ton
3. DISC button
FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH COMPACT
DISC (CD) PLAYER
GUID-A8D248EB-6B03-444F-9184-74B5AD0A3E52For all operation precautions, see “Audio
operation precautions” (P.4-39).
The satellite radio mode requires an active
XM Satellite Radio subscription. The satel-
lite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii
and Guam.
It may take some time to receive the activation signal after subscribing the XM
Satellite Radio. After receiving the activa-
tion signal, an available channel list will be
automatically updated in the radio. For XM,
push the ignition switch from LOCK to ACC
to update the channel list.
Audio main operationGUID-12E9E908-9A26-4A2D-8254-200EA72F37F0Head unit:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407The auto loudness circuit enhances the low
and high frequency ranges automatically in
both radio reception and CD playback.
ON·OFF/Volume control:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position, and then push the ON·OFF button
while the system is off to turn on the last
audio source, which was playing immedi-
ately before the system was turned off.
While the system is on, pushing the
ON·OFF button turns the system off.
Turn the VOL control knob to adjust the
volume.
Adjusting tone quality and speaker bal-
ance:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407To adjust Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade,
push the Audio control knob. When the
display shows the setting you want to
change (Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade),
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4-54Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
rotate the Audio control knob to set the
desired setting. For the other setting
methods, see“How to use SETTING button”
(P.4-13).
This vehicle has some sound effect func-
tions as follows:
. Speed Sensitive Vol. (if so equipped)
. Precision Phased Audio (if so equipped)
. BOSE
®AudioPilot®(if so equipped)
For more details, see “How to use SETTING
button” (P.4-13).
For models with BOSE Sound System, tone
qualities are adjusted automatically ac-
cording to the roof condition (open/close).
The output from the audio system may be
interrupted during adjustment. This is not a
malfunction.
Switching the display:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407. Models with navigation system
Pushing the DISC·AUX button will switch
the displays as follows:
iPod
®/USB ?CD/DVD ?Music Box®?
Bluetooth®Audio ?iPod®/USB
. Models without navigation system
Pushing the DISC button will switch the
display as follows:
CD ?Music Box
®?CD Pushing the AUX button will switch the
display as follows:
USB/iPod
®?
XM1 ?XM2 ?XM3 ?
USB/iPod®
FM-AM-SAT radio operationGUID-8CCC0D99-C92F-489F-8CF0-BF1E682C17DDWhen the radio band select button is
pushed while the ignition switch is in the
ACC or ON position, the radio will come on
at the channel last played.
The last channel played will also come on
when the ON·OFF button is pushed to ON.
The satellite radio is not available in
Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
If another audio source is playing when the
radio band select button is turned to ON,
the audio source will automatically be
turned off and the last radio channel
played will come on.
When the stereo broadcast signal is weak,
the radio will automatically change from
stereo to monaural reception.
radio (FM/AM/SAT) band select
(models with navigation system):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Pushing the AM·FM or SAT radio band
select button will change the band as
follows: AM
?FM1 ?FM2 ?XM1 ?XM2 ?XM3
? AM
radio (FM/AM) band select (models
without navigation system):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Pushing the RADIO AM·FM radio band
select button will change the band as
follows:
AM ?FM1 ?FM2 ?AM
radio (SAT) band select (models
without navigation system):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push the satellite band select button to
select the satellite radio mode XM1, XM2
or XM3.
TUNE (Tuning):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407. For AM and FM radio
Turn the radio TUNE knob for manual
tuning.
. For XM Satellite Radio
Turn the radio TUNE knob to seek
channels from all of the categories
when any category is not selected.
SEEK tuning/CATEGORY (CAT):GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407. For AM and FM radio
Push the SEEK·CAT or TRACK button

minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long
as the malfunction exists. When the mal-
function indicator is illuminated, the sys-
tem may not be able to detect or signal low
tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunc-
tions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning prop-
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
Additional informationGUID-D7D269B6-A591-4DFF-AFB3-F7FF8C413BB8.The TPMS does not monitor the tire
pressure of the spare tire.
. The TPMS will activate only when the
vehicle is driven at speeds above 16
MPH (25 km/h). Also, this system may
not detect a sudden drop in tire
pressure (for example a flat tire while
driving).
. The low tire pressure warning light does
not automatically turn off when the tire
pressure is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the recommended pressure,
the vehicle must be driven at speeds
above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate the
TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure
warning light. Use a tire pressure gauge
to check the tire pressure.
. The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning
appears on the dot matrix liquid crystal
display when the low tire pressure
warning light is illuminated and low
tire pressure is detected. The CHECK
TIRE PRESSURE warning turns off when
the low tire pressure warning light
turns off.
The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning
does not appear if the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates to indicate a
TPMS malfunction.
. Tire pressure rises and falls depending
on the heat caused by the vehicle’s
operation and the outside temperature.
Low outside temperature can lower the
temperature of the air inside the tire
which can cause a lower tire inflation
pressure. This may cause the low tire
pressure warning light to illuminate. If
the warning light illuminates in low
ambient temperature, check the tire
pressure for all four tires. For additional information, see
“Low tire
pressure warning light” (P.2-12) and“Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.6-
2).
WARNING
. If the low tire pressure warning 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 increase 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. (See “Flat
tire” (P.6-2) for changing a flat tire.)
Starting and driving5-5

VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCE
CONTROL MODE OPERATION
GUID-C59C0E1C-58CB-446E-BFDE-56FE6CA41124Always pay attention to the operation of
the vehicle and be ready to manually
control the proper following distance. The
vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode of
the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
may not be able to maintain the selected
distance between vehicles (following dis-
tance) or selected vehicle speed under
some circumstances.
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode uses a sensor
*Alocated on the
front of the vehicle to detect vehicles
traveling ahead. The sensor generally
detects the signals returned from the
reflectors on a vehicle ahead. Therefore, if
the sensor cannot detect the reflector on
the vehicle ahead, the ICC system may not
maintain the selected distance.
The following are some conditions in which
the sensor cannot detect the signals:
. When the reflector of the vehicle ahead
is positioned high on the vehicle
(trailer, etc.)
. When the reflector on the vehicle ahead
is missing, damaged or covered .
When the reflector of the vehicle ahead
is covered with dirt, snow and road
spray
. When the snow or road spray from
traveling vehicles reduces the sensor’s
visibility
. When dense exhaust or other smoke
(black smoke) from vehicles reduces
the sensor’s visibility
. When excessively heavy baggage is
loaded in the rear seat or the trunk of
your vehicle
The ICC system is designed to automati-
cally check the sensor’s operation within
the limitations of the system. When the
sensor is covered with dirt or obstructs, the
system will automatically be canceled. If
the sensor is covered with ice, a transpar-
ent or translucent vinyl bag, etc., the ICC
system may not detect them. In these
instances, the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode may not cancel and may not
be able to maintain the selected following
distance from the vehicle ahead. Be sure to
check and clean the sensor regularly.
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode is designed to maintain a selected
distance and reduce the speed to match
the slower vehicle ahead; the system will decelerate the vehicle as necessary. How-
ever, the ICC system can only apply up to
25% of the vehicles total braking power.
This system should only be used when
traffic conditions allow vehicle speeds to
remain fairly constant or when vehicle
speeds change gradually. If a vehicle
moves into the traveling lane ahead or if
a vehicle traveling ahead rapidly decele-
rates, the distance between vehicles may
become closer because the ICC system
cannot decelerate the vehicle quickly en-
ough. If this occurs, the ICC system will
sound a warning chime and blink the
system display to notify the driver to take
necessary action.
The system will cancel and a warning
chime will sound if the speed falls below
approximately 20 MPH (32 km/h). The
system will also disengage below the 20
MPH (32 km/h) cut-off speed or over the
maximum set speed.
See
“Approach warning” (P.5-37).
The following items are controlled in the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode:
. When there are no vehicles traveling
ahead, the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode maintains the speed set
by the driver. The set speed range is
Starting and driving5-27

the tires and increase 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 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.
. Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol
tire sealant into the tires, as this may
cause a malfunction of the tire pressure
sensors (for models not equipped with the emergency tire puncture repair kit).
. If you used the Emergency Tire Sealant
to repair a minor tire puncture, your
INFINITI retailer will also need to replace
the TPMS sensor in addition to repairing
or replacing the tire (for models
equipped with the emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit).
. INFINITI recommends using only NISSAN
Genuine Emergency Tire Sealant pro-
vided with your vehicle. Other tire
sealants may damage the valve stem
seal which can cause the tire to lose air
pressure (for models equipped with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit).
CHANGING FLAT TIRE (for models
with spare tire)
GUID-9B15550A-ABA1-4A2C-950E-BDED2B28BCB5If you have a flat tire, follow the instruc-
tions below.
Stopping the vehicleGUID-5A5AD417-603B-4670-8520-ECD73BDFFD6C1. Safely move the vehicle off the road
and away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
4. Automatic Transmission model:
Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
Manual Transmission model:
Move the shift lever to the R (Reverse)
position.
5. Turn off the engine.
6. Raise the hood to warn other traffic, and to signal professional road assis-
tance personnel that you need assis-
tance.
7. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and stand in a safe place, away
from traffic and clear of the vehicle.
WARNING
. Make sure the parking brake is securely
applied and the manual transmission is
shifted into R (Reverse), or the automatic
In case of emergency6-3

attached to the bottle)
—when the cut or the puncture isapproximately 0.25 in (6 mm) or
longer
—when the tire sidewall is damaged
—when the vehicle has been drivenwith extremely low tire pressure
—when the tire has come off theinside or the outside of the wheel.
—when the tire wheel is damaged
—when two or more tires are flat
Stopping the vehicleGUID-6C84A54D-4B5D-4178-B441-FBBC7590315C1. Safely move the vehicle off the road
and away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
4. Automatic Transmission models:
Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
Manual Transmission models:
Move the shift lever to the R (Reverse)
position. 5. Turn off the engine.
6. Raise the hood to warn other traffic and
to signal professional road assistance
personnel that you need assistance.
7. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and stand in a safe place, away
from traffic and clear of the vehicle.
WARNING
Make sure the parking brake is securely
applied and the manual transmission is
shifted into R (Reverse) or the automatic
transmission into P (Park).
. Never repair tires when the vehicle is on
a slope, ice or slippery areas. This is
hazardous.
. Never repair tires if oncoming traffic is
close to your vehicle. Wait for profes-
sional road assistance.
SCE0887
Getting emergency tire puncture
repair kit
GUID-16CB7F23-E591-4102-B36C-83255DD3FB7FTake out the emergency tire puncture
repair kit located under the cargo room or
in the trunk. The repair kit consists of the
following items:
*1Tire sealant bottle
*2Air compressor
*3Speed restriction sticker
NOTE:
For models with the emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit, a spare tire, jack and rod
are not equipped as standard. These parts
are dealer options. Contact an INFINITI
In case of emergency6-9

GUID-7E681473-8113-4EFB-B5DA-7A7484E2409FDuring the normal day-to-day operation of
the vehicle, general maintenance should
be performed regularly as prescribed in
this section. If you detect any unusual
sounds, vibrations or smell, be sure to
check for the cause or have an INFINITI
retailer do it promptly. In addition, you
should notify an INFINITI retailer if you
think that repairs are required.
When performing any checks or mainte-
nance work, see“Maintenance precau-
tions” (P.8-5).
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE
ITEMS
GUID-4DADA991-350E-4791-AC1F-B7D348E957C5Additional information on the following
items with “*”is found later in this
section.
Outside the vehicleGUID-935F9711-28E8-44B7-926E-055C6CC77282The maintenance items listed here should
be performed from time to time, unless
otherwise specified.
Doors and engine hood: Check that all
doors and the engine hood operate prop-
erly. Also ensure that all latches lock
securely. Lubricate hinges, latches, latch
pins, rollers and links if necessary. Make
sure that the secondary latch keeps the
hood from opening when the primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or
other corrosive materials, check lubrication
frequently.
Lights*:
Clean the headlights on a regular
basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop
lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and
other lights are all operating properly and
installed securely. Also check headlight
aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When check-
ing the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are
missing, and check for any loose wheel
nuts. Tighten if necessary.
Tire rotation*: Tires cannot be rotated, as
front tires are a different size from rear
tires and the direction of wheel rotation is
fixed in each tire.
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge
often and always prior to long distance
trips. If necessary, adjust the pressure in
all tires, including the spare, to the
pressure specified. Check carefully for
damage, cuts or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace the TPMS
transmitter grommet seal, valve core and
cap when the tires are replaced due to wear or age.
Tire, wheel alignment and balance:
If the
vehicle should pull to either side while
driving on a straight and level road, or if
you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear,
there may be a need for wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at
normal highway speeds, wheel balancing
may be needed.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada)
in the INFINITI Warranty Information Book-
let.
Windshield: Clean the windshield on a
regular basis. Check the windshield at
least every six months for cracks or other
damage. Have a damaged windshield
repaired by a qualified repair facility.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check for
cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicleGUID-AAA8A546-692D-407E-9E98-33BD16F490A2The maintenance items listed here should
be checked on a regular basis, such as
when performing scheduled maintenance,
cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-3
GENERAL MAINTENANCE