check engine INFINITI G-CONVERTIBLE 2012 Owner's Manual

SPA2633
CLOSING THE RETRACTABLE HARD
TOP
GUID-6380BF2E-AD66-4E24-BB7B-723C7144E5A51. Make sure the trunk lid is securelyclosed before operating the retractable
hard top.
2. Apply the parking brake and move the selector lever to the P (Park) position
(for the automatic transmission mod-
els) or the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position (for the manual transmission
models).
3. Start the engine.
4. Push the CLOSE side of the retractable hard top operating switch and hold it until the retractable hard top is fully
closed.
.When the CLOSE side of the retract-
able hard top operating switch is
pushed a beep sounds.
.“ROOF IN OPERATION” is displayed
on the dot matrix liquid crystal
display while the retractable hard
top is in motion.
.The windows will automatically be fully opened.
5. Release the switch when the retractable hard top is fully closed.
.When the retractable hard top isfully closed, a beep sounds.
.“ROOF CLOSED” is displayed on the
dot matrix liquid crystal display
when the retractable hard top is
fully closed.
IF THE RETRACTABLE HARD TOP
DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE ELEC-
TRICALLY
GUID-CA52037D-865A-4730-AF0F-BCB66DFF1FA1If you cannot operate the retractable hard
top with the operating switch, first check
whether all the following operating condi-
tions are satisfied.
. The vehicle is stopped .
The engine is running
. The separator is fixed in the position
separating the roof storage area and
the trunk room
. Make sure that no objects interfere with
the rear parcel shelf, the side flaps and
the retractable hard top.
. The trunk lid is closed
If the retractable hard top still does not
move under the above conditions or has
any system malfunction, see an INFINITI
retailer as soon as possible.
WARNING
. Do not drive with the retractable hard
top partially opened.
. When the buzzer continuously sounds
while the vehicle is being driven, im-
mediately park the car in a safe location
and check that the retractable hard top
is not partially open
. If the retractable hard top cannot be
operated properly, see an INFINITI retai-
ler as soon as possible to have your
vehicle checked.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-25

3-26Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA2585
OPERATING THE RETRACTABLE
HARD TOP USING THE INTELLIGENT
KEY
GUID-A0DE8899-3DF3-45B2-A6C5-9519F49D38D6The retractable hard top can be opened
using the request switch. This operation
cannot close the retractable hard top.
Opening the retractable hard topGUID-BC7D5D2B-676D-4BAD-8CFA-28F6309B1782Carry the Intelligent Key with you. Push the
door handle request switch (driver’s or
passenger’s)
*Aand hold it until the
retractable hard top is fully open.
INITIALIZING OF THE RETRACTABLE
HARD TOP
GUID-119B8CC0-225F-4511-9D87-766E112DE7AFAfter replacing the battery or when repeat-
ing open and close operations without fully
opening or closing the retractable hard
top, the retractable hard top may not
operate normally.
If this situation occurs, perform initializa-
tion of the retractable hard top according
to the following procedures.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the OPEN side of the retractable hard top operating switch and hold it.
3. Release the OPEN side of the retract- able hard top operating switch when
the beep sounds once. The initialization
of the retractable hard top is complete.
If the beep sounds twice when releasing
the OPEN side of the retractable hard top
operating switch during the initialization,
repeat the procedures from step 2.
CAUTION
After the initialization, if the retractable
hard top does not operate normally, im-
mediately contact INFINITI retailer for an inspection.
NOTE:
The following functions do not operate
normally when the initialization of the
retractable hard top is not complete.
.
The retractable hard top does not open
or close when pushing the OPEN side
of the retractable hard top operating
switch. (Only the rear parcel shelf
operates.)
. The retractable hard top indicator does
not appear on the dot matrix liquid
crystal display.
. The air conditioner airflow is fixed at
the level when the retractable hard top
is being closed.
. The audio volume is fixed at the level
when the retractable hard top is being
closed.
. For the models with the navigation
system, the Voice Recognition function
(VR) is not operative.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEGUID-F9A5D279-AD24-4D4F-A081-2340F4A8380EIf the retractable hard top stops halfway during operation or does not operate normally, follow the procedures shown in the following
table. If the procedures in the following table do not solve the symptom, immediately contact INFINITI retailer for the inspection.
SymptomBeepPossible cause Possible solution
The OPEN side of the retractable hard top
operating switch is pushed, but the
retractable hard top does not operate. Sounds twice
The OPEN side of the retractable hard top operating
switch is pushed while the retractable hard top is
fully open, or the CLOSE side of the retractable
hard top operating switch is pushed while the
retractable hard top is fully closed. Push the CLOSE side of the retractable hard top
operating switch when the retractable hard top is
fully open. Push the OPEN side of the retractable
hard top operating switch when the retractable hard
top is fully closed.
Sounds twice The selector lever (automatic transmission models
only) or the shift lever (manual transmission
models only) is in the R (Reverse) position. Shift the selector lever (automatic transmission
models only) to the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position, or
shift the shift lever (manual transmission model only)
to the N (Neutral) position, and then operate the
retractable hard top.
Sounds twice The trunk lid is opened. Fully close the trunk lid.
Does not sound The battery voltage is low. Start the engine again and operate the retractable
hard top.
Sounds twice The separator in the trunk room is not correctly set. Set the separator correctly. For details, refer to
“Separator”
(P.3-21).
Does not sound The retractable hard top is in the deactivation
mode in order to avoid motor overheating by the
continuous operation of the retractable hard top. Wait for approximately 20 minutes without operating
the retractable hard top and then operate the
retractable hard top.
The retractable hard top stops halfway
during operation. Sounds twice
Objects are trapped in the moving structure of the
retractable hard top. Check that an object is not trapped inside the rear
parcel shelf, side flap and retractable hard top. After
the check, turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position, start the engine again and then operate the
retractable hard top.
Does not sound The battery voltage is low. Start the engine again and operate the retractable
hard top.
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3-28Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SymptomBeepPossible cause Possible solution
Only the rear parcel shelf operates when
the OPEN side of the retractable hard top
operating switch is pushed. Sounds twice
every 10 seconds for 15 minutes. The retractable hard top control does not recognize
the rear parcel shelf position because of battery
replacement or the contentious operation of the
retractable hard top. Perform the initialization of the retractable hard top
and operate the retractable hard top again. For the
initialization details, please refer to
“Initializing of
the retractable hard top” (P.3-26).
When the vehicle is being driven, the beep
sounds. Sounds continu-
ously The retractable hard top is partially opened. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe location and
fully open or fully close the retractable hard top.
When the engine is stopped, the beep
sounds. Sounds twice The retractable hard top is partially opened.
Fully open or fully close the retractable hard top.

3-32Pre-driving checks and adjustments
.Push the power door lock switch to the
UNLOCK position.
To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely
and lock all doors by operating the door
handle request switch, the LOCK button on
the Intelligent Key, the mechanical key or
the power door lock switch.
FUEL-FILLER CAPGUID-89BF0D62-77EE-4D19-9216-2EC6C908A6D1
WARNING
. Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop engine and do not smoke or
allow open flames or sparks near the
vehicle when refueling.
. Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.
. Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a
built-in safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and emis-
sion control system. An incorrect cap can result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury. It could also cause the
malfunction indicator light to come on.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle body to
attempt to start your vehicle.
. Do not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable fuel
containers:—Always place the container on the
ground when filling.
—Do not use electronic devices whenfilling.
—Keep the pump nozzle in contactwith the container while you are
filling it.
—Use only approved portable fuelcontainers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
. If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid paint damage.
. Insert the cap straight into the fuel-filler
tube, then tighten until a single click is
heard. Failure to tighten the fuel-filler
cap properly may cause the
mal-
function indicator light (MIL) to illumi-
nate. If the
light illuminates
because the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle. The
light should turn off after a few driving
trips. If thelight does not turn off
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected by an INFINITI retailer.
. The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning will appear
if the fuel-filler cap is not properly
tightened. It may take a few driving
trips for the message to be displayed.
Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap
properly after the LOOSE FUEL CAP
warning appears may cause the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to
illuminate.

3-40Pre-driving checks and adjustments
approximately 0.5 second. When the
memory has stored in position, the
indicator light will stay on for approxi-
mately 5 seconds.
. If the battery cable is disconnected, or if
the fuse opens, the memory will be
canceled. In this case, reset the desired
position using the previous procedure.
. If optional Intelligent Keys are added to
your vehicle, the memory storage pro-
cedure to switch 1 or 2 and linking
Intelligent Key procedure to a stored
memory position should be performed
again for each Intelligent Key. For
additional Intelligent Key information,
see “Keys” (P.3-3).
Selecting the memorized positionGUID-B4225C04-5594-4362-9498-D7E86BCA5C7E1.Automatic transmission models:
Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
Manual transmission models:
Apply the parking brake.
2. Raise the seatback.
3. Use one of the following methods to move the driver’s seat, the outside
mirrors and the steering wheel.
.Push the ignition switch to the ONposition and push the memory
switch (1 or 2) fully for at least 1
second.
.Within 45 seconds of opening the
driver’s door, push the memory
switch (1 or 2) fully for at least 1
second.
The driver’s seat, steering column
and outside mirrors will move to the
memorized position with the indica-
tor light flashing, and then the light
will stay on for approximately 5
seconds.
For manual transmission models, the
memory positions can be selected even
when the engine is running. In this case,
move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position and apply the parking brake.
Then, perform step 2.
SYSTEM OPERATIONGUID-3F1DB0D1-D958-41C0-A873-328B8F9FBECBThe automatic drive positioner system will
not work or will stop operating under the
following conditions:
. When the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH
(7 km/h).
. When the adjusting switch for the
driver’s seat and steering column is
turned on while the automatic drive positioner is operating.
. When the memory switch 1 or 2 is not
pushed for at least 1 second.
. When the seat, steering column and
outside mirrors have already been
moved to the memorized position.
. When no position is stored in the
memory switch.
. When the parking brake is released (MT
models).
. When the speed is above 4 MPH (7
km/h) while the parking brake is
applied (MT models).
. To restart the drive positioner system,
move the parking brake to off and on.
. When the engine is started while
moving the automatic drive positioner.
. When the driver’s door remains open
for more than 45 seconds and the
ignition switch is not in the ON posi-
tion.
. When the seatback is folded.
. While the walk-in function operates.
. The seat synchronization function is
automatically disabled if the outside
mirrors or steering wheel reaches its
maximum adjustment.

5-4Starting and driving
THREE-WAY CATALYSTGUID-95568F2F-49DE-4B7D-A515-B5B67DEDCB70The three-way catalyst is an emission
control device installed in the exhaust
system. Exhaust gases in the three-way
catalyst are burned at high temperatures to
help reduce pollutants.
WARNING
.The exhaust gas and the exhaust system
are very hot. Keep people, animals or
flammable materials away from the
exhaust system components.
. Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass,
waste paper or rags. They may ignite and
cause a fire.
CAUTION
.Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits
from leaded gasoline seriously reduce
the three-way catalyst’s ability to help
reduce exhaust pollutants.
. Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunctions
in the ignition, fuel injection, or elec-
trical systems can cause overrich fuel flow into the three-way catalyst, causing
it to overheat. Do not keep driving if the
engine misfires, or if noticeable loss of
performance or other unusual operating
conditions are detected. Have the vehicle
inspected promptly by an INFINITI retai-
ler.
. Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel
level. Running out of fuel could cause
the engine to misfire, damaging the
three-way catalyst.
. Do not race the engine while warming it
up.
. Do not push or tow your vehicle to start
the engine.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYS-
TEM (TPMS)
GUID-AE064E79-B7BC-43E8-A59C-8E37C2FE1CECEach tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-
inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check all 4 tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and
can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if
under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-
bined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction,
the telltale will flash for approximately one

5-12Starting and driving
GUID-D003D094-8840-4736-B337-1485A661FC0B.Make sure the area around the vehicle
is clear.
. Check fluid levels such as engine oil,
coolant, brake fluid and window
washer fluid as frequently as possible,
or at least whenever you refuel.
. Check that all windows and lights are
clean.
. Visually inspect tires for their appear-
ance and condition. Also check tires for
proper inflation.
. Lock all doors.
. Position seat and adjust head re-
straints.
. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
. Fasten seat belts and ask all passen-
gers to do likewise.
. Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position. (See “Warning/indica-
tor lights and audible reminders” (P.2-
10).)GUID-50357232-D4C2-4AE6-8431-0F23544AEC8E1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Automatic Transmission (AT) model:
Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
or N (Neutral) position. (P is recom-
mended.)
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the selector lever is in either of
the above positions.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position. Depress the clutch pedal fully
to the floor.
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the clutch pedal is fully de-
pressed.
The Intelligent Key must be carried
when operating the ignition switch.
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. Depress the brake pedal (AT
model) or the clutch pedal (MT model)
and push the ignition switch to start
the engine.
To start the engine immediately, push
and release the ignition switch while
depressing the brake pedal or the
clutch pedal (MT model) with the
ignition switch in any position..If the engine is very hard to start inextremely cold weather or when
restarting, depress the accelerator
pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to
the floor) and while holding, crank
the engine. Release the accelerator
pedal when the engine starts.
.If the engine is very hard to startbecause it is flooded, depress the
accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it. Push the ignition
switch to the ON position to start
cranking the engine. After 5 or 6
seconds, stop cranking by pushing
the ignition switch to OFF. After
cranking the engine, release the
accelerator pedal. Crank the engine
with your foot off the accelerator
pedal by depressing the brake pedal
and the clutch pedal (MT model) and
pushing the push-button ignition
switch to start the engine. If the
engine starts, but fails to run, repeat
the above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more than 15
seconds at a time. If the engine does not
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE

5-16Starting and driving
The transmission shifts to the lower range.
When canceling the manual shift mode,
return the selector lever to the D (Drive)
position. The transmission returns to the
normal driving mode.
When you pull the paddle shifter while in
the D (Drive) position, the transmission will
shift to the upper or lower range tempora-
rily. The transmission will automatically
return to the D (Drive) position after a short
period of time. If you want to return to the
D (Drive) position manually, pull and hold
the paddle shifter for about 1.5 seconds.
In the manual shift mode, the shift range is
displayed on the position indicator in the
meter.
Shift ranges up or down one by one as
follows:
M1?
/M2?
/M3?
/M4?
/M5?
/M6?
/M7
M7 (7th):GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Use this position for all normal forward
driving at highway speeds.
M6 (6th) andM5 (5th):GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Use this position when driving up long
slopes, or for engine braking when driving
down long slopes.
M4 (4th),M3 (3rd) andM2 (2nd):GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Use for hill climbing or engine braking on
downhill grades.
M1 (1st):GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Use this position when climbing steep hills
slowly or driving slowly through deep
snow, or for maximum engine braking on
steep downhill grades.
.
Remember not to drive at high speeds
for extended periods of time in lower
than 7th gear. This reduces fuel econ-
omy.
. Moving the selector lever rapidly to the
same side twice will shift the ranges in
succession.
. In the manual shift mode, the transmis-
sion may not shift to the selected gear.
This helps maintain driving perfor-
mance and reduces the chance of
vehicle damage or loss of control.
When this situation occurs, the Auto-
matic Transmission (AT) position indi-
cator light (on the dot matrix liquid
crystal display) will blink and the chime
will sound.
. In the manual shift mode, the transmis-
sion automatically shifts down to 1st
gear before the vehicle comes to a stop. When accelerating again, it is
necessary to shift up to the desired
range.
Accelerator downshift
—In D (Drive)
position —
GUID-06BB20B5-DB70-4A4E-BFAD-8895E4D6A7ADFor passing or hill climbing, fully depress
the accelerator pedal to the floor. This
shifts the transmission down into the lower
gear, depending on the vehicle speed.
Fail-safeGUID-95D61986-6CBA-49FB-BC3E-01783BEA6F87When the fail-safe operation occurs, note
that the transmission will be locked in any
of the forward gears according to the
condition.
If the vehicle is driven under extreme
conditions, such as excessive wheel spin-
ning and subsequent hard braking, the
fail-safe system may be activated. This will
occur even if all electrical circuits are
functioning properly. In this case, push
the ignition switch to the OFF position and
wait for 3 seconds. Then push the ignition
switch back to the ON position. The vehicle
should return to its normal operating
condition. If it does not return to its
normal operating condition, have an
INFINITI retailer check the transmission
and repair if necessary.

SSD0598
Shift lock releaseGUID-274AEC6C-BC56-4620-B517-6BF60F025945If the battery charge is low or discharged,
the selector lever may not be moved from
the P (Park) position even with the brake
pedal depressed and the selector lever
button pushed.
To move the selector lever, perform the
following procedure:
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF orLOCK position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock cover
*Ausing a
suitable tool. 4.
Push down the shift lock
*Bas
illustrated.
5. Push the selector lever button
*Cand
move the selector lever to N (Neutral)
position
*Dwhile holding down the
shift lock.
Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion. Now the vehicle may be moved to the
desired location.
If the lever cannot be moved out of P
(Park), have an INFINITI retailer check the
automatic transmission system as soon as
possible.
Adaptive shift control (ASC)GUID-AEB4A362-DBFB-4302-BBDA-E06349BDD353The adaptive shift control system automa-
tically operates when the transmission is
in the "D" (drive) and "DS" (Drive Sport)
position and selects an appropriate gear
depending on the road conditions such as
uphill, downhill or curving roads.
Control on uphill and curving roads:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407A low gear is maintained that suits the
degree of the slope or curve to allow
smooth driving with a small number of
shifts. Control on downhill roads:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407The adaptive shift control system shifts to
a low gear that suits the degree of the
slope, and uses the engine braking to
reduce the number of times that the brake
must be used.
Control on winding roads:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407A low gear is maintained on continuous
curves that involve repeated acceleration
and deceleration, so that smooth accelera-
tion is available instantly when the accel-
erator pedal is depressed.
NOTE:
.
Adaptive shift control may not operate
when the transmission oil temperature
is low immediately after the start of
driving or when it is very hot.
. During some driving situations, hard
braking for example, the adaptive shift
control may automatically operate. The
transmission may automatically shift
to a lower gear for engine braking. This
increases engine speed but not vehicle
speed. Vehicle speed is controlled by
the accelerator pedal when the vehicle
is in the Adaptive shift control mode.
. When the adaptive shift control oper-
ates, the transmission sometimes
Starting and driving5-17