engine INFINITI G-CONVERTIBLE 2012 Owners Manual

GUID-56613839-C550-4854-944E-A46CE238997EYour INFINITI represents a new way of
thinking about vehicle design. It integrates
advanced engineering and superior crafts-
manship with a simple, refined aesthetic
sensitivity associated with traditional Ja-
panese culture.
The result is a different notion of luxury
and beauty. The car itself is important, but
so is the sense of harmony that the vehicle
evokes in its driver, and the sense of
satisfaction you feel with the INFINITI—
from the way it looks and drives to the high
level of retailer service.
To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to
the fullest, we encourage you to read this
Owner’s Manual immediately. It explains
all of the features, controls and perfor-
mance characteristics of your INFINITI; it
also provides important instructions and
safety information.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
is included in your Owner’s literature
portfolio. The INFINITI Service and Main-
tenance Guide explains details about
maintaining and servicing your vehicle.
Always carry it with you when you take
your vehicle to an INFINITI retailer. The
Warranty Information Booklet contents
provide complete information about all warranties covering this vehicle, the re-
quirements to keep the warranties in effect
as well as the INFINITI Roadside Assis-
tance program.
Additionally, a separate Customer Care
and Lemon Law Information Booklet will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s
lemon law.
In addition to factory installed options,
your vehicle may also be equipped with
additional accessories installed by INFINITI
or by your INFINITI retailer prior to delivery.
It is important that you familiarize yourself
with all disclosures, warnings, cautions
and instructions concerning proper use of
such accessories prior to operating the
vehicle and/or accessory. See an INFINITI
retailer for details concerning the particu-
lar accessories with which your vehicle is
equipped.READ FIRST
—THEN DRIVE SAFELYGUID-BE60BE35-3C8A-4D3D-A6EA-EF478AA91586Before driving your vehicle, read your
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance
requirements, assisting you in the safe
operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMIN-
DERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to help
ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you
and your passengers!
. NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
. ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
. ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle features
or taking other actions that could dis-
tract you.
. ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
children should be seated in the rear
seat.
Foreword

those above call attention to an item in the
illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
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WARNING
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVI-
SORY
GUID-E95314EB-2C8B-4814-B506-BC63A37B91E7Some vehicle parts, such as lithium
batteries, may contain perchlorate materi-
al. The following advisory is provided:
“Perchlorate Material - special handling
may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”
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All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
Manual may be reproduced or stored in a
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without the prior written permission of
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

0 Illustrated table of contents
Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
system (SRS)...
....................................................... 0-2
Exterior front ...
....................................................... 0-3
Exterior rear ...
......................................................... 0-4
Exterior (Aerodynamic Package models) ...
............... 0-5
Passenger compartment ...
...................................... 0-6 Cockpit
...
................................................................ 0-7
Instrument panel ...
................................................. 0-8
Meters and gauges ...
........................................... 0-10
Engine compartment ...
......................................... 0-11
VQ37VHR engine ...
......................................... 0-11
Warning and indicator lights ...
............................. 0-12

0-10Illustrated table of contents
GUID-D0379EF6-3391-4644-9BE5-AE240C2AF6F5
SIC4288
1. Tachometer (P.2-8)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-10)
3. Speedometer (P.2-7)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge(P.2-8)
5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/ Odometer/twin trip odometer
(P.2-17)
6. Fuel gauge (P.2-9)
METERS AND GAUGES

GUID-2ED975C1-73AA-48D5-A763-122BCB2FAB12
SSI0345
VQ37VHR ENGINEGUID-FD4E85CB-A015-4203-BE63-133D9C42BAA51. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-22)
2. Battery (P.8-15)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-10)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-13)
5. Clutch fluid reservoir (Manual Trans-mission models) (P.8-13)
6. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-13)
8. Air cleaner (P.8-19) 9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-8)
10. Drive belts location (P.8-17)
11. Engine Coolant reservoir (P.8-8)
12. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10)
Illustrated table of contents0-11
ENGINE COMPARTMENT

0-12Illustrated table of contents
GUID-136641A8-00EA-4FDE-BF49-C46A4BC29117
Warninglight Name
Page
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light 2-10
Automatic Transmission check
warning light*2-11
Brake warning light
2-11
Charge warning light2-11
Engine oil pressure warning
light 2-12
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange)*2-12
Intelligent Key warning light 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light 2-12
Master warning light
2-13
Preview Function warning light
(orange)* 2-14
Seat belt warning light 2-14
Supplemental air bag warning
light
2-14
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light2-14Indicator
light Name
Page
Automatic Transmission posi-
tion indicator light* 2-15
Front fog light indicator light 2-15
Front passenger air bag status
light2-15
High beam indicator light 2-15
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-15
Security indicator light 2-16
Low beam indicator light 2-16
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-16
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-16
*: if so equipped
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

FRONT SEATSGUID-62D628C7-949F-4159-ADC8-ABF609CC4B8A
Front power seat adjustmentGUID-685BB5F9-0E84-4F1D-956F-3A0406D03632Operating tips:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407.The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 sec-
onds, then reactivate the switch.
. Do not operate the power seat switch
for a long period of time when the
engine is off. This will discharge the
battery.
See “Automatic drive positioner” (P.3-38)
for the seat position memory function (if so
equipped).
SSS1051
Forward and backward:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Moving the switch*1forward or backward
will slide the seat forward or backward to
the desired position.
Reclining:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Move the recline switch*2backward until
the desired angle is obtained. To bring the
seatback forward again, move the switch
*2forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of
the seatback for occupants of different
sizes for added comfort and to help obtain
proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on
seat belt usage” (P.1-11).) Also, the seat- back can be reclined to allow occupants to
rest when the vehicle is stopped and the
transmission is in the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position with the parking brake
fully applied.
Safety
—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-3

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit...
................................................................ 2-3
Instrument panel ...
................................................. 2-4
Meters and gauges ...
.............................................. 2-6
Speedometer and odometer ...
............................ 2-7
Tachometer ...
...................................................... 2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...
.................. 2-8
Fuel gauge ...
...................................................... 2-9
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ...
............................................. 2-10
Checking bulbs ...
.............................................. 2-10
Warning lights ...
............................................... 2-10
Indicator lights ...
.............................................. 2-15
Audible reminders ...
......................................... 2-16
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ...
........................ 2-17
Indicators for operation ...
................................. 2-19
Indicators for retractable hard top ...
................. 2-22
Indicators for maintenance ...
............................ 2-23
Trip computer ...
................................................ 2-25
Security systems ...
............................................... 2-27
Vehicle Security System ...
................................ 2-27
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ...
.............. 2-29
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...
................. 2-30
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) ...
............................................. 2-32 Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch
...
................................................ 2-33
Headlight and turn signal switch ...
....................... 2-33
Xenon headlights ...
......................................... 2-33
Headlight switch ...
.......................................... 2-34
Turn signal switch ...
........................................ 2-37
Fog light switch ...
........................................... 2-37
Hazard warning flasher switch ...
.......................... 2-38
Horn ...
................................................................. 2-38
Heated seats (if so equipped) ...
........................... 2-39
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) ...
.......... 2-40
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ...
......... 2-41
Clock ...
................................................................. 2-42
Adjusting the time ...
....................................... 2-42
Power outlets ...
.................................................... 2-42
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays (if so equipped) ...
.... 2-43
Front ...
............................................................ 2-43
Rear ...
............................................................. 2-44
Storage ...
............................................................. 2-44
Cup holders ...
................................................. 2-44
Glove box ...
.................................................... 2-46
Console box ...
................................................. 2-46
Storage box (if so equipped) ...
........................ 2-47
Windows ...
........................................................... 2-48
Power windows ...
............................................ 2-48>

2-6Instruments and controls
GUID-3B1C4B3C-B717-470C-B0BA-CE0B8A880581
SIC4288
1. Tachometer (P.2-8)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-10)
3. Speedometer (P.2-7)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge(P.2-8)
5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/ Odometer/twin trip odometer
(P.2-17)
6. Fuel gauge (P.2-9) The needle indicators in the speedometer,
tachometer, engine coolant temperature
gauge and fuel gauge may move slightly
after the ignition switch is pushed to the
LOCK position. This is not a malfunction.
METERS AND GAUGES

2-8Instruments and controls
SIC4290
TACHOMETERGUID-31F47AB3-089B-4F11-98B9-D33B93C2EE0FThe tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM).Do not rev
the engine into the red zone
*1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine
speed. Operating the engine in the red zone
may cause serious engine damage.
SIC4291
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
GUID-F7FF1C42-B04D-447F-9A4A-F307FF0CD0E8The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is within
the normal range when the gauge needle
points within the zone
*1shown in the
illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with
the outside air temperature and driving
conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature near the hot (H) end of the
normal range, reduce vehicle speed to
decrease temperature. If gauge is over the
normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is overheated,
continued operation of the vehicle may
seriously damage the engine. See “If your
vehicle overheats” (P.6-16) for immediate
action required.