engine INFINITI G-CONVERTIBLE 2012 Owner's Guide

GUID-5446BCD8-B2FA-4E23-A9C5-EE0CC97655DFHomeLink®Universal Transceiver provides
a convenient way to consolidate the func-
tions of up to three individual hand-held
transmitters into one built-in device.
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver:
. Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF)
devices such as garage doors, gates,
home and office lighting, entry door
locks and security systems.
. Is powered by your vehicle’s battery. No
separate batteries are required. If the
vehicle’s battery is discharged or is
disconnected, HomeLink
®will retain all
programming.
Once HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver is
programmed, retain the original transmit-
ter for future programming procedures
(Example: new vehicle purchases). Upon
sale of the vehicle, the programmed
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver buttons
should be erased for security purposes.
For additional information, see “Program-
ming HomeLink
®” (P.2-53).
WARNING
. Do not use HomeLink®Universal Trans-
ceiver with any garage door opener that
lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by federal safety standards.
(These standards became effective for
opener models manufactured after April
1, 1982.) A garage door opener which
cannot detect an object in the path of a
closing garage door and then automati-
cally stop and reverse, does not meet
current federal safety standards. Using a
garage door opener without these fea-
tures increases the risk of serious injury
or death.
. During programming procedure, your
garage door or security gate may open
or close. Make sure that people and
objects are clear of the garage door,
gate, etc. that you are programming.
. Your vehicle’s engine should be turned
off while programming HomeLink
®Uni-
versal Transceiver.
PROGRAMMING HomeLink®GUID-85A8DB52-5D4A-410F-B74C-59D7400433FETo program your HomeLink®Transceiver to
operate a garage door, gate, or entry door
opener, home or office lighting, you need
to be at the same location as the device.
Note: Garage door openers (manufactured
after 1996) have “rolling code protection”.
To program a garage door opener equipped
with “rolling code protection”; you will
need to use a ladder to get up to the
garage door opener motor to be able to
access the “smart or learn” program
button.
Instruments and controls2-53
HomeLink®UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (if so
equipped)

3-8Pre-driving checks and adjustments
nal computer.
. When the vehicle is parked near a
parking meter.
In such cases, correct the operating condi-
tions before using the Intelligent Key
function or use the mechanical key.
Although the life of the battery varies
depending on the operating conditions,
the battery’s life is approximately 2 years.
If the battery is discharged, replace it with
a new one.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged, insert the Intelligent Key into
the Intelligent Key port to start the engine.
For more details, see “Push-button ignition
switch” (P.5-9). Replace the discharged
battery with a new one as soon as
possible.
Since the Intelligent Key is continuously
receiving radio waves, if the key is left near
equipment which transmits strong radio
waves, such as signals from a TV and
personal computer, the battery life may
become shorter.
For information regarding replacement of a
battery, see “Intelligent Key battery repla-
cement” (P.8-24).
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered and used with one vehicle. For
information about the purchase and use of
additional Intelligent Keys, contact an
INFINITI retailer.
CAUTION
.
Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which
contains electrical components, to come
into contact with water or salt water.
This could affect the system function.
. Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
. Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply
against another object.
. Do not change or modify the Intelligent
Key.
. Wetting may damage the Intelligent Key.
If the Intelligent Key gets wet, immedi-
ately wipe until it is completely dry.
. If the outside temperature is below 148F
(−108C) degrees, the battery of the
Intelligent Key may not function prop-
erly.
. Do not place the Intelligent Key for an
extended period in an area where
temperatures exceed 1408F (608C). .
Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a
key holder that contains a magnet.
. Do not place the Intelligent Key near
equipment that produces a magnetic
field, such as a TV, audio equipment
and personal computers.If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen,
INFINITI recommends erasing the ID code
of that Intelligent Key from the vehicle. This
may prevent the unauthorized use of the
Intelligent Key to operate the vehicle. For
information regarding the erasing proce-
dure, contact an INFINITI retailer.
The Intelligent key function can be dis-
abled. For information about disabling the
Intelligent key function, contact an INFINITI
retailer.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEGUID-29A7D79F-A173-46A6-B8DB-EC3F296650B3
SymptomPossible causeAction to take
When pushing the ignition switch
to stop the engine The SHIFT P warning appears on the display
and the inside warning chime sounds con-
tinuously (Automatic Transmission models).
The selector lever is not in the P (Park)
position.
Shift the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
When shifting the selector lever
to the P (Park) position. The inside warning chime sounds continu-
ously. The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Push the ignition switch to the OFF position.
When opening the driver’s door to
get out of the vehicle The inside warning chime sounds continu-
ously. The ignition switch is in the ACC
position.
Push the ignition switch to the OFF position.
The Intelligent Key is in the Intelligent
Key port. Remove the Intelligent Key from the Intel-
ligent Key port.
When closing the door after get-
ting out of the vehicle The NO KEY warning appears on the display,
the outside chime sounds 3 times and the
inside warning chime sounds for a few
seconds.
The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Push the ignition switch to the OFF position.
The SHIFT P warning appears on the display
and the outside chime sounds continuously
(Automatic Transmission models). The ignition switch is in the ACC or OFF
position and the selector lever is not in
the P (Park) position.Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position and push the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
When closing the door with the
inside lock knob turned to LOCK The outside chime sounds for a few seconds
and all the doors unlock. The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle
or trunk.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the request switch
or LOCK
button on the
Intelligent key to lock the door The outside chime sounds for a few seconds. The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle
or trunk.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
A door is not closed securely. Close the door securely.
When closing the trunk lid The outside chime sounds for approximately
10 seconds and the trunk lid opens.
The Intelligent Key is inside the trunk.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-13

3-18Pre-driving checks and adjustments
GUID-6FD342D9-5391-4063-A924-1963761E8ECE
SPA2318
1. Pull the hood lock release handle*1located below the instrument panel;
the hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
*2up at the front of the
hood with your fingertips and raise the
hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the hood down to latch both the right
and left locks. Push the hood down to
lock the hood securely into place.
WARNING
. Make sure the hood is completely closed
and latched before driving. Failure to do
so could cause the hood to fly open and
result in an accident.
. If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
HOOD

GUID-A9F3BCAE-48C3-410A-B57A-E565AD1FBC2C
SPA2628
Interior/exterior view
1. Retractable hard top indicators (in the
dot matrix liquid crystal display)
2. Retractable hard top operating switch
3. Hard top
4. Rear parcel shelf
5. Trunk lid
6. Separator
7. Side flap
BEFORE OPERATING THE RETRACT-
ABLE HARD TOP
GUID-665F5476-1959-421B-B08B-C946E4860770The retractable hard top on this vehicle is
electrically operated. You can fully open or
close the retractable hard top only by
pushing the operating switch located on
the center console.
The retractable hard top operating switch
must be operated under all of the following
conditions.
. When the vehicle is stopped
. When the engine is running .
When the separator is fixed in the
position separating the roof storage
area and the trunk room
. When the trunk lid is closed
CAUTION
Always keep the engine running while
operating the retractable hard top. Even if
the engine stops, the retractable hard top
will also operate when the ignition switch is
in the ON position, but be sure to run the
engine to prevent battery discharge.
Be sure to follow the operating instructions
and all of the warnings and cautions in this
section.
Improper operation of the retractable hard
top could cause a system malfunction,
damage or deterioration of the retractable
hard top material and related parts.
WARNING
. Park the vehicle in a safe and level
location and apply the parking brake.
. Make sure the parking area is clear of
obstacles and there is enough clearance
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-19
RETRACTABLE HARD TOP

3-24Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA2632
OPENING THE RETRACTABLE HARD
TOP
GUID-00A58FA9-FC69-4FF9-9EA5-89D8C203F4DF1. 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 OPEN side of the retractable hard top operating switch and hold it until the retractable hard top is fully
opened.
.When the OPEN 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 opened.
.When the retractable hard top isfully opened, a beep sounds.
.“ROOF OPEN” is displayed on the
dot matrix liquid crystal display
when the retractable hard top is
fully opened.
CAUTION
Be sure to fully open or fully close the
retractable hard top and do not stop using
the operating switch half way through the
roof opening or closing process. If the
retractable hard top is only partially opened,
significant damage to the retractable hard top could occur.

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.