instrument panel INFINITI G-COUPE 2011 User Guide

1. Side ventilator (P. 4-27)
2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4)
3. Center ventilator (P. 4-27)
4. Audio system (P. 4-38)
5. Clock (P. 2-39)6. Center multi-function control panel
— Navigation system* (if so equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting buttons
(P. 4-7)
— Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System
(if so equipped) (P. 4-84, P. 4-95) — Audio system (P. 4-38)
7. Center display (P. 4-2)/Navigation sys- tem* (if so equipped)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-36)
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-40)
10. Fuse box cover (P. 8-21)
11. Parking brake (for Automatic Transmis- sion models)
— Parking (P. 5-18)
12. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-8)
13. Automatic climate control system (P. 4-28)
14. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (if so equipped) (P. 2-41) or storage box (if so
equipped) (P. 2-46)
— Power outlet (if so equipped) (P. 2-40)
15. Parking brake (for Manual Transmission models)
— Parking (P. 5-18)
16. Heated seat switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-37)
17. SNOW mode switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-39)
18. Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defogger switch (P. 2-31)
19. Glove box lid release handle (P. 2-44)
20. Trunk release power cancel switch (P. 3-19)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation SystemOwner’s Manual.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in
miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour
(km/h).
Odometer/twin trip odometer
The odometer1and twin trip odometer2are
displayed on the dot matrix crystal display
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
The odometer records the total distance the
vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips. Changing the display :
Pushing the TRIP A/B RESET switch
3at the
bottom left of the combination meter panel
changes the display as follows:
TRIP A →TRIP B →TRIP A
Resetting the trip odometer :
Pushing the TRIP A/B RESET switch
3for more
than 1 second resets the trip odometer to zero.
Average fuel economy and distance to empty
information is also available. (See “DOT MATRIX
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” later in this section
and “HOW TO USE STATUS BUTTON” in the “4.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice rec-
ognition systems” section.)
Speedometer
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Odometer/twin trip odometer
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Security indicator light
The light blinks when the ignition switch is in
the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This function
indicates the security system equipped on the
vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning, this
light will remain on while the ignition switch is
in the ON position. For additional information,
see “SECURITY SYSTEMS” later in this section.
Low beam indicator light
The small light indicator light illuminates when
the front clearance lights, instrument panel
lights, rear combination lights and license plate
lights are on. The indicator light turns off when
the
is turned off.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light
The light comes on when the vehicle dynamic
control off switch is pushed to OFF. This indi-
cates that the vehicle dynamic control system
and traction control system are not operating.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC position or pushed to the OFF or LOCK
position with the Intelligent Key left in the
Intelligent Key port. Make sure the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position, and take
the Intelligent Key with you when leaving the
vehicle.
Light reminder chime
A chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in theorposition and the ignition switch in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
The parking brake reminder chime will sound if
the vehicle is driven at more than 4 MPH
(7 km/h) with the parking brake applied. Stop
the vehicle and release the parking brake.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound
will first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After more wear of the brake pad,
the sound will always be heard even if the brake
pedal is not depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard.
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TRIP COMPUTER
Switches for the trip computer are located on
the right side of the combination meter panel.
To operate the trip computer, push the side or
front of the switches as shown above.
Aswitch
Bswitch
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, modes of the trip computer can be
selected by pushing the
switchA. Each time the
switchAis pushed, the
display will change as follows:
Current fuel consumption →Average fuel con-
sumption and speed →Elapsed time and trip
odometer →Distance to empty (dte) →Outside
air temperature (ICY) →Setting →Warning
check
1. Current fuel consumption
The current fuel consumption mode shows the
current fuel consumption.
2. Average fuel consumption (MPG or
l (liter)/100 km) and speed (MPH or
km/h)
Fuel consumption :
The average fuel consumption mode shows the
average fuel consumption since the last reset.
Resetting is done by pushing the
switch
Bfor longer than 1 second. (The average speed
is also reset at the same time.)
The display is updated every 30 seconds. At
about the first 1/3 mile (500 m) after a reset, the
display shows “——”. Speed :
The average speed mode shows the average
vehicle speed since the last reset. Resetting is
done by pushing the
switchBfor longer
than 1 second. (The average fuel consumption is
also reset at the same time.)
The display is updated every 30 seconds. The
first 30 seconds after a reset, the display shows
“——”.
3. Elapsed time and trip odometer
(mls or km)
Elapsed time :
The elapsed time mode shows the time since
the last reset. The displayed time can be reset
by pushing the
switchBfor longer than
1 second. (The trip odometer is also reset at the
same time.)
Trip odometer :
The trip odometer mode shows the total dis-
tance the vehicle has been driven since the last
reset. Resetting is done by pushing the
switchBfor longer than 1 second. (The
elapsed time is also reset at the same time.)
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The alarm is activated by:
●Unlocking the door or opening the trunk lid
without using the button on the Intelligent
Key, the door handle request switch or the
mechanical key. (Even if the door is opened
by releasing the door inside lock knob, the
alarm will activate.)
● Opening the hood.
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm will stop by unlocking a door by
pushing the unlock button on the Intelligent
Key, the door handle request switch or using
the mechanical key. The alarm will not stop if
the ignition switch is pushed to the ACC or ON
position.
If the system does not operate as described
above, have it checked by an INFINITI retailer.
INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered Intelligent Key. Never leave these
keys in the vehicle.
Statement related to section 15 of FCC rules for
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System (CONT
ASSY - CARD SLOT)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions;
(1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY
APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHOR-
ITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
Security indicator light
The security indicator light is located on the
meter panel. It indicates the status of the
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System.
The light blinks after the ignition switch was in
the LOCK position. This function indicates the
security systems equipped on the vehicle are
operational.
If the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System is
malfunctioning, this light will remain on while
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
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Autolight system (if so equipped)
The autolight system allows the headlights to
be set so they turn on and off automatically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in theAUTO position
1.
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch
to the OFF,orposition.
The autolight system can turn on the headlights
automatically when it is dark and turn off the
headlights when it is light. If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened and
this condition is continued, the headlights re-
main on for 5 minutes.
Automatic headlights off delay :
You can keep the headlights on for up to 180
seconds after you push the ignition switch to
OFF and open any door then close all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF) to 180
seconds. The factory default setting is 45 sec-
onds.
For automatic headlights off delay setting, see
“Light Off Delay” in the “4. Monitor, climate,
audio, phone and voice recognition systems”
section.
Be sure not to put anything on top of the photo
sensor
Alocated on the top of the instrument
panel. The photo sensor controls the autolight;
if it is covered, the photo sensor reacts as if it is
dark and the headlights will illuminate.
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Instrument brightness control
The instrument brightness control switch can be
operated when the ignition switch is in the ON
position. When the switch is operated, the dot
matrix liquid crystal display switches to the
brightness adjustment mode.
Push the upper switch
Ato brighten the
instrument panel lights. The bar
1moves to
the + side. When reaching the maximum bright-
ness, “MAX” appears on the display
2.
Push the lower switch
Bto dim the instrument
panel lights. The bar
1moves to the side.
When reaching the minimum brightness, “MIN”
appears on the display
3. However, “MIN”
does not appear during the nighttime.
The dot matrix liquid crystal display returns to
the normal display under the following condi-
tions:
● when the instrument brightness control
switch is not operated for more than 5
seconds.
● when the side or front of the
switch or
switch on the right side of the com-
bination meter panel is pushed.
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Automatic adjusting function (Coupe)
CAUTION
When the battery cable is removed from the
battery terminal, do not close either of the front
doors. The automatic window adjusting func-
tion will not work and the side roof panel may
be damaged.
The power window has an automatic adjusting
function. When the door is being opened, the
window is automatically lowered slightly to
avoid contact between the window and the side
roof panel. When the door is closed, the window
is automatically raised slightly.
While the automatic adjusting function does not
work, the window will be controlled as follows:
● When the door is opened, the window lowers
for approximately 2 seconds.
● While the door is open, the window cannot
be raised.
If the windows do not close
automatically
If the power window automatic function (closing
only) does not operate properly, perform the
following procedure to initialize the power win-
dow system.
1. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion.
2. Close the door.
3. Open the window completely by operating the power window switch.
4. Pull the power window switch and hold it to close the window, and then hold the
switch more than 3 seconds after the
window is closed completely.
5. Release the power window switch. Oper- ate the window by the automatic function
to confirm the initialization is complete.
6. Perform steps 2 through 5 above for other windows.
If the power window automatic function does
not operate properly after performing the pro-
cedure above, have your vehicle checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
WARNING
●In an accident you could be thrown from the
vehicle through an open moonroof. Always
use seat belts and child restraints.
● Do not allow anyone to stand up or extend
any portion of their body out of the moonroof
opening while the vehicle is in motion or
while the moonroof is closing.
CAUTION
● Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand from
the moonroof before opening.
● Do not place any heavy object on the moon-
roof or surrounding area.
AUTOMATIC MOONROOF
The moonroof only operates when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The automatic moonroof is operational for
about 45 seconds, even if the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position. If the driver’s door
or the passenger’s door is opened during this
period of about 45 seconds, power to the
moonroof is canceled.
MOONROOF (if so equipped)
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When you carry the Intelligent Key with you, you
can lock or unlock all doors by pushing the door
handle request switch (driver’s or front passen-
ger’s)
Awithin the range of operation.
When you lock or unlock the doors or the trunk
lid, the hazard indicator will flash and the horn
(or the outside chime) will sound as a confirma-
tion. For details, see “Setting hazard indicator
and horn mode” later in this section.
Locking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF posi- tion and make sure you carry the Intelli-
gent Key with you.*1
2. Close all the doors.*2 3. Push the door handle request switch
(driver’s or front passenger’s)
Awhile
carrying the Intelligent Key with you.*3
4. All the doors and fuel-filler door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the outside chime sounds twice.
*1: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
*2: Doors will not lock with the Intelligent Key while any door is open.
*3: Doors will not lock by pushing the door handle request switch with the Intelligent
Key inside the vehicle. However, when an
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle, doors
can be locked with another registered Intel-
ligent Key.
CAUTION
●After locking the doors using the request
switch, make sure that the doors have been
securely locked by operating the door
handles.
● When locking the doors using the request
switch, make sure to have the Intelligent Key
in your possession before operating the re-
quest switch to prevent the Intelligent Key
from being left in the vehicle. ●
The request switch is operational only when
the Intelligent Key has been detected by the
Intelligent Key system.
Lockout protection :
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being acci-
dentally locked in the vehicle, lockout protec-
tion is equipped with the Intelligent Key sys-
tem.
When the driver’s side door is open, the doors
are locked, and then the Intelligent Key is put
inside the vehicle and all the doors are closed;
the lock will automatically unlock and the door
buzzer sounds.
NOTE:
The doors may not lock when the Intelligent Key
is in the same hand that is operating the request
switch to lock the door. Put the intelligent key in
a purse, pocket or your other hand.
CAUTION
The lockout protection may not function under
the following conditions:
● When the Intelligent Key is placed on top of
the instrument panel.
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Switching procedure :
To switch the hazard indicator and horn (chime)
operation, push the LOCK
1and UN-
LOCK
2buttons on the Intelligent Key
simultaneously for more than 2 seconds.
● When the hazard indicator mode is set, the
hazard indicator flashes 3 times.
● When the hazard indicator and horn mode is
set, the hazard indicator flashes once and
the horn chirps once.
1. Pull the hood lock release handle1
located 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.
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HOOD
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