oil pressure INFINITI G CONVERTIBLE 2013 Owner's Manual

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
Exterior light indicator
2-15
Front fog light indicator light 2-15
Front passenger air bag status
light 2-15
High beam indicator light 2-15
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-15
Security 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

2-10Instruments and controls
GUID-EE18F31C-6492-4DA3-9A8F-B857D93F6388
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightIntelligent Key warning lightExterior light indicator
Low tire pressure warning lightFront fog light indicator light
Automatic transmission check warning
light*Master warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Brake warning lightPreview Function warning light (orange)*High beam indicator light
Seat belt warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)*Automatic transmission position indicator
light*Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
*: if so equipped
CHECKING BULBSGUID-48D5F614-6AB6-4358-8741-C367A99F3DD9With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake and push the ignition switch to the
ON position without starting the engine.
The following lights will come on (if so
equipped):
,or,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and
then go off (if so equipped):
,or,,,,,
If any light does not come on, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb or an open
circuit in the electrical system. Have the system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Some indicators and warnings are also
displayed on the dot matrix crystal display
between the speedometer and tachometer.
(See
“Dot matrix liquid crystal display”
(P.2-17).)
WARNING LIGHTSGUID-ABDBE74C-933A-449B-B855-B70E42CD39FF
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
GUID-6EEC4327-E350-4F3A-9470-29AE4D172CADWhen the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the engine is running, or while driving, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS

2-12Instruments and controls
Engine oil pressure warning
light
GUID-3D72CEA0-B1B8-4589-B512-96170A765DA7This light warns of low engine oil pressure.
If the light flickers or comes on during
normal driving, pull off the road in a safe
area, stop the engine immediatelyand call
an INFINITI retailer or other authorized
repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See
“Engine oil” (P.8-10).)
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not covered
by warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as
it is safe to do so.
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange; if so
equipped)
GUID-645F71A7-4CE3-4A9F-A1F2-1C2FED45D407This light comes on if there is a malfunc-
tion in the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system.
If the warning light comes on, park the
vehicle in a safe place. Turn the engine off,
restart the engine, resume driving and set
the ICC system again.
If it is not possible to set the system or the
indicator stays on, it may indicate that the
system is malfunctioning. Although the
vehicle is still driveable under normal
conditions, have the vehicle checked at
an INFINITI retailer.
Intelligent Key warning lightGUID-8960F755-17A7-460C-83BC-C5FCAB957539After the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, this light comes on for about
2 seconds and then turns off.
This light warns of a malfunction with the
Intelligent Key system.
If the light comes on while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible to start the
engine. If the light comes on while the
engine is running, you can drive the
vehicle. However in these cases, contact
an INFINITI retailer for repair as soon as
possible.
Low tire pressure warning
light
GUID-9ED962EB-317B-416C-9724-931A3DC1578EYour vehicle is equipped with a Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that
monitors the tire pressure of all tires
except the spare.
The low tire pressure warning light warns
of low tire pressure or indicates that the
TPMS is not functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is pushed ON, this
light illuminates for about 1 second and
turns off.
Low tire pressure warning:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate.
A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning also
appears in the dot matrix liquid crystal
display.
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust
the tire pressure to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. The low tire
pressure warning light does not automati-
cally 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

so equipped) is being operated.
SIC3281
INDICATORS FOR MAINTENANCEGUID-565512D1-E2F1-4B0C-A120-2F8CB3809689
1. Engine oil replacement indicatorGUID-86239C07-26F2-4E81-9CCE-85513283903DThis indicator appears when the customer
set time comes for changing the engine oil.
You can set or reset the distance for
changing the engine oil. (See“Trip compu-
ter” (P.2-25).)
2. Oil filter replacement indicatorGUID-8F2935BB-61EE-47E6-9F8F-DCC9266F6803This indicator appears when the customer
set time comes for replacing the oil filter.
You can set or reset the distance for
replacing the oil filter. (See “Trip compu-
ter” (P.2-25).)
3. Tire replacement indicatorGUID-19CAA4EE-F80A-4E99-9D20-F2C2A34C457DThis indicator appears when the customer
set distance comes for replacing tires. You
can set or reset the distance for replacing
tires. (See “Trip computer” (P.2-25).)
WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, including
tire pressure checks. See “Changing wheels
and tires” (P.8-37). Many factors including
tire inflation, alignment, driving habits and
Instruments and controls2-23

2-24Instruments and controls
road conditions affect tire wear and when
tires should be replaced. Setting the tire
replacement indicator for a certain driving
distance does not mean your tires will last
that long. Use the tire replacement indicator
as a guide only and always perform regular
tire checks. Failure to perform regular tire
checks, including tire pressure checks could
result in tire failure. Serious vehicle damage
could occur and may lead to a collision,
which could result in serious personal injury
or death.
4.“OTHER” indicatorGUID-605192EA-54A6-4D1C-8DEB-95C9625B4FF1This indicator appears when the customer
set time comes for replacing items other
than the engine oil, oil filter and tires. You
can set or reset the distance for replacing
the items. (See “Trip computer” (P.2-25).)
More maintenance reminders are also
available on the center display. (See
“How to use INFO button” (P.4-9).)
SIC3282

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Installing the spare tireGUID-003A0190-9B2C-45A9-A542-11B8BA923B48The T-type spare tire is designed for
emergency use. (See specific instructions
under the heading“Wheels and tires” (P.8-
30).)
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between the wheel and hub.
2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten the wheel nuts finger tight.
Check that all the wheel nuts contact
the wheel surface horizontally.
When replacing a front tire, make sure
that the hole in the spare tire wheel is
aligned with the pin on the brake rotor. 3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten
wheel nuts alternately and evenly in the
sequence as illustrated (
*1,*2,*3,
*4,*5) until they are tight.
4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground. Then, with the
wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel
nuts securely in the sequence as
illustrated. Lower the vehicle comple-
tely.
WARNING
. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tigh-
tened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to
become loose or come off. This could
cause an accident.
. Do not use oil or grease on the wheel
studs or nuts. This could cause the nuts
to become loose.
. Retighten the wheel nuts when the
vehicle has been driven for 600 miles
(1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire,
etc.).
.As soon as possible, tighten the
wheel nuts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench. Wheel nut tightening torque:
80 ft-lb (108 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tightened
to specifications at all times. It is
recommended that the wheel nuts be
tightened to specifications at each
lubrication interval.
.Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure.
COLD pressure:
After the vehicle has been parked for 3
hours or more or driven less than 1
mile (1.6 km).
COLD tire pressures are shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label
affixed to the driver side center pillar.
5. Securely store the flat tire and jacking equipment in the vehicle.
6. Place the jacking tool case and the trunk floor board over the damaged
tire.
7. Close the trunk.
WARNING
. Always make sure that the spare tire and
jacking equipment are properly secured
In case of emergency6-7

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement...
.................................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance ...
.................................. 8-2
General maintenance ...
....................................... 8-2
Where to go for service ...
................................... 8-2
General maintenance ...
........................................... 8-3
Explanation of maintenance items ...
................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions ...
..................................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ...
................... 8-7
VQ37VHR engine ...
............................................. 8-7
Engine cooling system ...
......................................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level ...
......................... 8-9
Changing engine coolant ...
................................. 8-9
Engine oil ...
.......................................................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ...
............................... 8-10
Changing engine oil and filter ...
....................... 8-10
Automatic transmission fluid ...
............................. 8-12
Power steering fluid ...
........................................... 8-13
Brake and clutch fluid ...
....................................... 8-13
Brake fluid ...
.................................................... 8-14
Clutch fluid (if so equipped) ...
.......................... 8-14
Window washer fluid ...
......................................... 8-14
Battery ...
.............................................................. 8-15
Jump starting ...
................................................ 8-17
Variable voltage control system ...
......................... 8-17 Drive belt
...
.......................................................... 8-18
Spark plugs ...
...................................................... 8-18
Replacing spark plugs ...
................................. 8-19
Air cleaner ...
........................................................ 8-19
Windshield wiper blades ...
................................... 8-20
Cleaning ...
...................................................... 8-20
Replacing ...
..................................................... 8-21
Brakes ...
.............................................................. 8-22
Self-adjusting brakes ...
................................... 8-22
Brake pad wear warning ...
.............................. 8-22
Fuses ...
................................................................ 8-22
Engine compartment ...
.................................... 8-22
Passenger compartment ...
............................... 8-24
Intelligent Key battery replacement ...
................... 8-25
Lights ...
................................................................ 8-27
Headlights ...
................................................... 8-27
Exterior and interior lights ...
........................... 8-28
Wheels and tires ...
............................................... 8-30
Tire pressure ...
............................................... 8-30
Tire labeling ...
................................................ 8-34
Types of tires ...
............................................... 8-36
Tire chains ...
................................................... 8-37
Changing wheels and tires ...
........................... 8-37

8-6Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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. .
The fuel filter or fuel lines should be
serviced by an INFINITI retailer because
the fuel lines are under high pressure
even when the engine is off.
CAUTION
.Do not work under the hood while the
engine is hot. Turn the engine off and
wait until it cools down.
. Avoid direct contact with used engine oil
and coolant. Improperly disposed engine
oil, coolant, and/or other vehicle fluids
can damage the environment. Always
conform to local regulations for disposal
of vehicle fluid.
This “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section gives instructions regarding only
those items which are relatively easy for an
owner to perform.
A genuine INFINITI Service Manual is also
available. (See “Owner’s manual/service
manual order information” (P.9-24).)
You should be aware that incomplete or
improper servicing may result in operating
difficulties or excessive emissions, and could affect your warranty coverage.
If in
doubt about any servicing, we recommend
that it be done by an INFINITI retailer.

Monitor, Rearview monitor...
................................ 4-23
N
New vehicle break-in ...
......................................... 5-46
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 ...
........................................ 9-7
Oil filter replacement indicator ...
..................... 2-23
Opening the retractable hard top ...
............. 3-23, 3-25
Operating the retractable hard top ...
.................... 3-18
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 ...
............................................. 5-51
Parking brake operation ...
............................... 5-20
Parking brake release warning ...
..................... 2-20
Parking on hills ...
........................................... 5-47
Phone Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ...
.................. 4-79
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...
............. 4-89
Car phone or CB radio ...
................................. 4-78
Pop-up roll bar system ... ..................................... 1-49
Power
Front seat adjustment ...
.................................... 1-3
Power door lock ...
............................................. 3-5
Power outlet ...
................................................ 2-43
Power steering fluid ...
..................................... 8-13
Power steering system ...
................................. 5-50
Power windows ...
............................................ 2-48
Precautions Audio operation ...
........................................... 4-39
Braking precautions ...
..................................... 5-51
Child restraints ...
............................................ 1-20
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 ...
............................................... 5-52 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 ...
................................. 4-78
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...
................................................... 4-55
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 ...
......................................... 3-18
Roadside assistance program ...
............................. 6-2
Rollover ...
.............................................................. 5-7
Roof, Retractable hard top ...
................................ 3-18
10-5

11 Gas station information
GUID-6C1346ED-1277-420D-BE74-4244F34D146F
FUEL RECOMMENDATION:GUID-96B9E93C-815F-4A07-B533-E560A1DAFAF1
VQ37VHR engineGUID-4256794C-6152-4AA0-9C44-6C18337BBD3FUse unleaded premium gasoline with an
octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock
Index) number (Research octane number
96).
If premium gasoline is not available,
unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of 87 AKI number (Research octane
number 91) may be temporarily used, but
only under the following precautions:
.Have the fuel tank filled only partially
with unleaded regular gasoline, and fill
up with unleaded premium gasoline as
soon as possible.
. Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt
acceleration.
However, for maximum vehicle perfor-
mance, the use of unleaded premium
gasoline is recommended.
CAUTION
. Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control systems, and may also affect warranty coverage.
. Under no circumstances should a leaded
gasoline be used, since this will damage
the three way catalyst.
. Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your
vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to
run on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-15 or E-
85 fuel in a vehicle not specifically
designed for E-15 or E-85 fuel can
adversely affect the emission control
devices and systems of the vehicle.
Damage caused by such fuel is not
covered by the INFINITI new vehicle
limited warranty.
. U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi-
fied by a small, square, orange and black
label with the common abbreviation or
the appropriate percentage for that
region.
For additional information, see “Capacities
and recommended fuel/lubricants” (P.9-2).
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:GUID-8116BC10-63DE-4F76-B62D-470B5B0F8509.Engine oil with API Certification Mark
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
See “Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants” (P.9-2) for engine oil and oil
filter recommendation.
COLD TIRE PRESSURES:GUID-C8BDCAB0-1102-462D-998F-EB998ED3F322The label is typically located on the driver
side center pillar or on the driver’s door.
For additional information, see “Wheels
and tires” (P.8-30).
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCE-
DURES RECOMMENDATION:
GUID-397034D8-2E9B-45CE-A7BF-A4A066C69996During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the recommendations
outlined in the “Break-in schedule” (P.5-
46) of this Owner’s Manual. Follow these
recommendations for the future reliability
and economy of your new vehicle.
GAS STATION INFORMATION