warning lights INFINITI G-COUPE 2011 Owners Manual

0 Illustrated table of contents
Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
system (SRS)..................................... 0-2
Exterior front...................................... 0-3 Sedan ......................................... 0-3
Coupe ......................................... 0-4
Exterior rear ...................................... 0-5
Sedan ......................................... 0-5
Coupe ......................................... 0-6
Exterior (Coupe/INFINITI Performance Line,
Aerodynamic Package models) ..................... 0-7 Passenger compartment
........................... 0-8
Sedan ......................................... 0-8
Coupe ......................................... 0-9
Cockpit .......................................... 0-10
Instrument panel .................................. 0-11
Meters and gauges ............................... 0-12
Engine compartment .............................. 0-13
VQ25HR/VQ37VHR engine ......................0-13
Warning and indicator lights ......................0-14

1. Tachometer (P. 2-6)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P. 2-10)
3. Speedometer (P. 2-5)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge(P. 2-6) 5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/
Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-18)
6. Fuel gauge (P. 2-7)
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WarninglightName Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
warning light
(AWD models)* 2-11
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light
2-11
Automatic Transmission
check warning light2-11
Brake warning light 2-11
Charge warning light 2-12
Engine oil pressure warn-
ing light2-12
Warning
lightName Page
Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) system warning light
(orange)* 2-12
Intelligent Key system
warning light
2-13
Low tire pressure warning
light2-13
Master warning light 2-14
Preview Function warning
light (orange)*2-14
Seat belt warning light 2-14
Supplemental air bag
warning light2-15
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light2-15
Indicator
lightName
Page
Automatic Transmission
position indicator light* 2-15
Front fog light indicator
light2-16
Front passenger air bag
status light2-16
High beam indicator light 2-16
Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL)2-16
Security indicator light 2-17
Low beam indicator light 2-17
Turn signal/hazard indica-
tor lights2-17
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light2-17
*: if so equipped
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit........................................... 2-2
Instrument panel .................................. 2-3
Meters and gauges ................................ 2-4
Speedometer and odometer ..................... 2-5
Tachometer .................................... 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............... 2-6
Fuel gauge ..................................... 2-7
Compass (if so equipped) .......................... 2-7
Zone variation change procedure ................ 2-9
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .....2-10
Checking bulbs ............................... 2-10
Warning lights ................................. 2-11
Indicator lights ................................. 2-15
Audible reminders .............................. 2-17
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ...................2-18
Indicators for operation ........................ 2-20
Indicators for maintenance .....................2-22
Trip computer ................................. 2-24
Security systems ................................. 2-26
Vehicle security system ........................ 2-27
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............2-28
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-29
Rain-sensing auto wiper system (if so
equipped) .................................... 2-30Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch . . . 2-31
Headlight and turn signal switch
..................2-32
Xenon headlights ............................. 2-32
Headlight switch .............................. 2-32
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-36
Fog light switch ............................... 2-36
Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-36
Horn ............................................ 2-37
Heated seats (if so equipped) .....................2-37
SNOW mode switch (if so equipped) ...............2-39
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ..........2-39
Clock ............................................ 2-39
Adjusting the time ............................. 2-39
Power outlet ..................................... 2-40
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays (if so equipped) ......2-41
Front ......................................... 2-41
Rear ......................................... 2-41
Storage ......................................... 2-42
Cup

holders .................................. 2-42
Sunglasses holder ............................. 2-44
Glove box .................................... 2-44
Console box .................................. 2-44
Card holder (if so equipped) ...................2-46
Storage box (if so equipped) ...................2-46

1. Tachometer (P. 2-6)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P. 2-10)
3. Speedometer (P. 2-5)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge(P. 2-6) 5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/
Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-18)
6. Fuel gauge (P. 2-7)
*: The needle indicators in the speedometer, ta- chometer, engine coolant temperature gauge
and fuel gauge may move slightly after the
ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK posi-
tion. This is not a malfunction.
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light
(AWD models)*Intelligent Key warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light
Low tire pressure warning
lightHigh beam indicator light
Master warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
Automatic transmission check warn-
ing lightPreview Function warning light (or-
ange)*Security indicator light
Brake warning lightSeat belt warning lightLow beam indicator light
Supplemental air bag warning
lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Charge warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warn-
ing lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightAutomatic transmission position in-
dicator light**: if so equipped
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys-
tem warning light (orange)*Front fog light indicator light
CHECKING BULBS
With 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 dis-
played on the dot matrix crystal display be-
tween the speedometer and tachometer. (See
“DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” later in
this section.)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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WARNING LIGHTS
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
warning light (AWD models)
(if so equipped)
Thewarning light comes on when the
ignition switch is pushed to ON. It turns off
soon after the engine is started.
If the AWD system malfunctions, or the diam-
eter of the front and the rear wheels are differ-
ent, the warning light will either remain illumi-
nated or blink. (See “ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)
CAUTION
● If the warning light comes on while driving
there may be a malfunction in the AWD sys-
tem. Reduce the vehicle speed and have your
vehicle checked by an INFINITI retailer as
soon as possible.
● If the AWD warning light blinks on when you
are driving:
– blinks rapidly (about twice a second): Pull off the road in a safe area, and idle the
engine. The driving mode will change to
2WD to prevent the AWD system from
malfunctioning. If the warning light turns
off, you can drive again. – blinks slowly (about once every 2 sec-
onds):
Pull off the road in a safe area, and idle the
engine. Check that all tire sizes are the
same, tire pressure is correct and tires are
not worn.
● If the warning light is still on after the above
operations, have your vehicle checked by an
INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light illuminates and then turns off. This indi-
cates the ABS is operational.
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.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock assis-
tance. (See “BRAKE SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.)
Automatic transmission check
warning light (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the light comes on for 2 seconds. If
the light comes on at any other time, it may
indicate the transmission is not functioning
properly. Have your INFINITI retailer check and
repair the transmission.
orBrake warning
light
This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator :
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light comes on when the parking brake is
applied.
Low brake fluid warning light :
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the
light comes on while the engine is running with
the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid is necessary, add fluid and have the system
checked by your INFINITI retailer. (See
“BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID” in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
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switch is in the ON position, the system does
not activate the warning light for the front
passenger.
See “SEAT BELTS” in the “1. Safety — Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint system”
section for precautions on seat belt usage.
Supplemental air bag
warning light
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light will illuminate. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds
if the supplemental front air bag and supple-
mental side air bag, curtain side-impact air bag
systems and/or pretensioner seat belt are op-
erational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental front air bag, supplemental side
air bag, supplemental curtain side-impact air
bag and pretensioner seat belt needs servicing
and your vehicle must be taken to your nearest
INFINITI retailer.
●The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently. ●
The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supplemental
Restraint Systems and/or the pretensioner seat
belt may not function properly.
For additional information, see “SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM” in the “1. Safety — Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint system”
section.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is on,
it could mean that the supplemental front air
bag, supplemental side air bag, curtain side-
impact air bag systems and/or pretensioner
seat belt will not operate in an accident. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked by a retailer as soon as
possible.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light
The light will blink when the VDC system or the
traction control system is operating, thus alert-
ing the driver that the vehicle is nearing its
traction limits. The road surface may be slip-
pery. When the vehicle dynamic control warning light
illuminates, the vehicle dynamic control system
is turned on, this light alerts the driver that the
vehicle dynamic control system’s fail-safe mode
is operating. For example, the vehicle dynamic
control system may not be functioning properly.
Have the system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the
vehicle dynamic control system function will be
canceled but the vehicle is still driveable. Have
the system checked by an INFINITI retailer. For
additional information, see “VEHICLE DYNAMIC
CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the “ON”
position, the indicator shows the automatic
selector position.
In the manual shift mode, when the transmis-
sion does not shift to the selected gear due to a
transmission protection mode, the AT position
indicator light will blink and a chime will sound.
See “AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section for further details.
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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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The dot matrix liquid crystal display1is
located between the tachometer and the speed-
ometer, and it displays the automatic transmis-
sion position indicator (if so equipped), the
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (if so
equipped) information, the Intelligent Key op-
eration information and other warnings and
information. For details about the automatic transmission
position indicator, see “INDICATOR LIGHTS” ear-
lier in this section. For details about the ICC
system, see “INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL
(ICC) SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section. For the details about the Intelligent Key
system, see “INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM” in the
“3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion.
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