lock INFINITI G-COUPE 2012 Owners Manual

8-24Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI1479A
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not
operate, check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch is pushed tothe OFF or LOCK position and the
headlight switch is turned to OFF. 2. Open the engine hood and remove the
cover on the battery and the fuse/
fusible link holder.
3. Remove the fuse/fusible link holder cover.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller.
SDI1754
5. If the fuse is open*A, replace it with a
new fuse
*B. Spare fuses are stored in
the passenger compartment fuse box.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired
by an INFINITI retailer.
Fusible links
If any electrical equipment does not
operate and fuses are in good condition,
check the fusible links. If any of these
fusible links are melted, replace only with
genuine INFINITI parts.
FUSES

SDI2034
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not
operate, check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch is pushed tothe OFF or LOCK position and the
headlight switch is turned to OFF. 2. Open the fuse box lid.
3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller
*A.
4. If the fuse is open, replace it with a new fuse.
5. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired
by an INFINITI retailer. Spare fuses are
stored in the fuse box.
SDI2704
Extended storage switch (if
equipped)
To reduce battery drain, the extended
storage switch comes from the factory
switched off. Prior to delivery of your
vehicle, the switch is pushed in (switched
on) and should always remain on.
If any electrical equipment does not
operate, remove the extended storage
switch and check for an open fuse.
NOTE:
If the extended storage switch malfunc-
tions, or if the fuse is open, it is not
necessary to replace the switch. In this
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8-26Maintenance and do-it-yourself
case, remove the extended storage switch
and replace it with a new fuse of the same
rating.
How to remove the extended storage
switch:
1. To remove the extended storage switch,be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
or LOCK position.
2. Be sure the headlight switch is in the OFF position.
3. Remove the fuse box cover.
4. Pinch the locking tabs
*1found on
each side of the storage switch.
5. Pull the storage switch straight out from the fuse box
*2.
SDI1834
Replace the battery as follows:
1. Release the lock knob at the back of the
Intelligent Key and remove the mechan-
ical key.
2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver
*A
wrapped with a cloth into the slit*B
of the corner and twist it to separate
the upper part from the lower part.
SDI2042
3. Replace the battery with a new one.
Recommended battery: CR2032 or
equivalent.
.Do not touch the internal circuit andelectric terminals as it could cause a
malfunction.
.Hold the battery by the edges.
Holding the battery across the con-
tact points will seriously deplete the
storage capacity.
.Make sure that the + side faces thebottom of the case.
4. Align the tips of the upper and lower parts, and then push them together
until it is securely closed.
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT

10 Index
Number
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) system ................. 5-57
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) warning light ....... 2-14
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ......................... 5-54
Advanced air bag system .................................. 1-46
Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system ............................. 1-46
Front passenger air bag and status light ...... 1-49
Front-seat mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag system ............................................. 1-52
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ....................... 1-52
Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-55
Air bag warning light ............................... 1-55, 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-21
Air conditioner Air conditioner service ................................. 4-41
Air conditioner specification label ................ 9-14
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .................. 4-41, 9-7
Automatic climate control ............................ 4-31
In-cabin microfilter ....................................... 4-40
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ................................................ 2-29
Alcohol, drugs and driving .................................. 5-8
All-wheel drive (AWD) ........................................ 5-45 All-wheel drive (AWD) driving
safety precautions .............................................. 5-8
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light .................. 2-12
Antenna ............................................................ 4-89
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......................... 5-54
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light .... 2-13
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ................................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ................................ 7-4
Armrest ............................................................. 1-13
Ashtrays (See cigarette lighter and ashtrays) .... 2-44
Audible reminders ............................................ 2-19
Audio operation precautions ............................. 4-41
Audio system .................................................... 4-41
Steering wheel audio controls ...................... 4-87
Autolight system ............................................... 2-35
Automatic
Automatic adjusting function
(front windows) ............................................ 2-54
Automatic climate control .................. 4-32, 4-34
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-14
Climate control ............................................ 4-31
Door locks ..................................................... 3-6
Drive positioner ........................................... 3-31
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-14
Moonroof ..................................................... 2-55
Seat positioner ............................................ 3-31
Average fuel consumption and speed ................ 2-26
Avoiding collision and rollover ............................ 5-6
B
Battery .............................................................. 8-17
Battery saver system ................................... 2-37
Intelligent Key .............................................. 8-26
Variable voltage control system ................... 8-19
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-12
Belts (See drive belts) ....................................... 8-19
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ....................... 4-90
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ................ 4-100
Bluetooth
®streaming audio ............................. 4-70
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................... 5-54
Brake and clutch fluid .................................. 8-15
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-15
Brake system ............................................... 5-51
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-20
Warning light ............................................... 2-13
Break-in schedule ............................................. 5-45
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button .................................. 4-9
Instrument panel ......................................... 2-38
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-12
Bulb replacement .............................................. 8-28

10-2
C
Cabin air filter ................................................... 4-40
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-89
Card holder ....................................................... 2-49
Cargo net retainers ........................................... 2-51
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ................ 5-4
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ............. 4-86
Center multi-function control panel ..................... 4-3
Child restraints ................................................. 1-23LATCH system .............................................. 1-25
Precautions on child restraints ..................... 1-23
Child safety ...................................................... 1-21
Child safety rear door lock .................................. 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders ....................................... 2-19
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-17
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ........................... 2-44
Circuit breaker, Fusible link............................... 8-24
Cleaning exterior and interior ....................... 7-2, 7-4
Climate control, Automatic climate control ........ 4-31
Clock ................................................................ 2-42
Clutch fluid ....................................................... 8-15
Coat hooks ....................................................... 2-50
Cockpit ............................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-58
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) ... 4-60
Compact spare tire ........................................... 8-43
Compass ............................................................. 2-9
Console box ...................................................... 2-48 Controller, Center multi-function control panel .... 4-5
Controls
Control panel button ...................................... 4-3
INFINITI Controller .......................................... 4-5
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................. 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-10
Corrosion protection ........................................... 7-6
Cruise control ................................................... 5-21 Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ... 5-41
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system .......... 5-23
Cup holders ...................................................... 2-45
Current fuel consumption .................................. 2-26
D
Daytime running light system ........................... 2-37
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-34
Dimensions ....................................................... 9-11
Distance to empty ............................................. 2-26
Door/trunk open warning .................................. 2-23
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ....................... 2-20
Drive belts ........................................................ 8-19
Drive positioner ................................................ 3-31
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ................................... 5-45
Cold weather driving .................................... 5-58
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-14
Driving with manual transmission ................ 5-18 Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
DS (Drive Sport) mode ...................................... 5-16
DVD player operation ........................................ 4-62
E
Economy, Fuel ................................................... 5-45
Elapsed time ..................................................... 2-26
Elapsed time and trip odometer ........................ 2-26
Emission control information label .................... 9-13
Emission control system warranty ..................... 9-25
Engine Before starting the engine ........................... 5-12
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-45
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................. 8-10
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-11
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-11
Coolant temperature gauge ............................ 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ........................... 5-11
Engine compartment check locations ............. 8-8
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-9
Engine oil .................................................... 8-11
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ........ 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator .................. 2-24
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-7
Engine serial number ................................... 9-12
Engine specifications ..................................... 9-8
Engine start operation indicator (Automatic
Transmission models) .................................. 2-22

10-4
INFO button ........................................................ 4-9
Inside mirror ..................................................... 3-28
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .................... 9-27
Instrument brightness control ........................... 2-38
Instrument panel ................................................ 2-4
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system ............... 5-23Preview function .......................................... 5-44
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light .................................................... 2-15
Intelligent Key ..................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator ........ 2-22
Intelligent Key insertion indicator ...................... 2-22
Intelligent Key removal indicator ....................... 2-22
Intelligent Key system ......................................... 3-7 Battery replacement ..................................... 8-26
Key operating range ....................................... 3-8
Key operation .............................................. 3-10
Warning light ............................................... 2-15
Warning signals ........................................... 3-12
Intelligent Key warning light ............................. 2-15
Interior light control switch ............................... 2-57
Interior light replacement .................................. 8-30
Interior lights .................................................... 2-56
Interior trunk lid release ................................... 3-21
iPod
®player operation ..................................... 4-75
ISOFIX child restraint ........................................ 1-25
J
Jump starting ...................................................... 6-8
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) .................................................... 3-14
Keys ................................................................... 3-2 For Intelligent Key system .............................. 3-7
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels ................................. 1-55
Air conditioner specification label ................ 9-14
Emission control information label ............... 9-13
Engine serial number ................................... 9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........ 9-13
Tire and Loading information label ...... 8-34, 9-14
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .............. 9-12
LATCH system ................................................... 1-25
License plate, Installing front license plate ....... 9-15
Light Air bag warning light ................................... 1-55
Bulb replacement ......................................... 8-28
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-39
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-35
Headlights bulb replacement ....................... 8-30
Indicator lights ............................................ 2-18
Interior light control switch .......................... 2-57
Interior lights ............................................... 2-56
Map lights ................................................... 2-56
Replacement ................................................ 8-28
Trunk light ................................................... 2-59
Vanity mirror lights ...................................... 2-58 Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ........................................ 2-12
Xenon headlights ......................................... 2-34
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ... 8-30
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ......................................... 9-20
Lock
Automatic door locks ..................................... 3-6
Door locks ..................................................... 3-4
Power door lock ............................................. 3-4
Trunk lid ...................................................... 3-18
Locking with mechanical key ............................... 3-4
Low fuel warning .............................................. 2-23
Low tire pressure warning light ......................... 2-15
Low tire pressure warning system
(See tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ..... 5-4
Low washer fluid warning ................................. 2-23
M
Maintenance Battery ......................................................... 8-17
General maintenance ............................. 8-3, 8-4
Indicators for maintenance ........................... 2-24
Inside the vehicle .......................................... 8-4
Maintenance precautions ............................... 8-6
Maintenance requirements ............................. 8-3
Outside the vehicle ........................................ 8-4
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-21
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ....................... 2-18
Map lights ........................................................ 2-56
Master warning light ......................................... 2-16

Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) .............. 3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner ..... 3-33
Meter, Trip computer ......................................... 2-26
Meters and gauges ............................................. 2-6Instrument brightness control ...................... 2-38
Mirror Inside mirror ................................................ 3-28
Outside mirrors ............................................ 3-29
Vanity mirror ................................................ 3-31
Monitor, Rearview monitor ................................ 4-23
Moonroof .......................................................... 2-55
N
New vehicle break-in ......................................... 5-45
No key warning ................................................. 2-22
O
Odometer............................................................ 2-7
Off-road recovery ................................................ 5-7
Oil
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-11
Engine oil .................................................... 8-11
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-7
Oil filter replacement indicator ..................... 2-24
Operation, Indicators for operation ................... 2-22
Outside air temperature .................................... 2-27
Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-29 Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ................... 6-10
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information .............................................. 9-28
P
Panic alarm ...................................................... 3-15
Parking
Brake break-in ............................................. 5-51
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-20
Parking brake release warning ..................... 2-23
Parking on hills ........................................... 5-47
Personal lights .................................................. 2-57
Phone Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .................. 4-90
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ........... 4-100
Car phone or CB radio ................................. 4-89
Power Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Power door lock ............................................. 3-4
Power outlet ................................................ 2-43
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-14
Power steering system ................................. 5-50
Power windows ............................................ 2-52
Precautions Audio operation ........................................... 4-41
Braking precautions ..................................... 5-51
Child restraints ............................................ 1-23
Cruise control .............................................. 5-21
Maintenance .................................................. 8-6 Seat belt usage ........................................... 1-14
Supplemental restraint system ..................... 1-41
When starting and driving .............................. 5-3
Pre-crash seat belts .......................................... 1-16
Predictive course line settings .......................... 4-29
Preview function ............................................... 5-52
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) ................................................. 5-44
Preview Function warning light .......................... 2-16
Push starting .................................................... 6-10
Push warning (Automatic
Transmission models) ....................................... 2-22
Push-button ignition switch ....................... 5-9, 5-10
R
Radio ................................................................ 4-41 Car phone or CB radio ................................. 4-89
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................... 4-57
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ........................ 2-33
Rapid air pressure loss ....................................... 5-7
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(US only) .......................................................... 9-27 Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock ......... 3-6
Rear seats .......................................................... 1-7
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-34
Rearview monitor .............................................. 4-23
Recorders, Event data ....................................... 9-27
Registering your vehicle in another country ...... 9-11
Remote keyless entry system ............................ 3-14
10-5

10-6
Reporting safety defects ................................... 9-26
Roadside assistance program ............................. 6-2
Rollover .............................................................. 5-6
Roof, Moonroof ................................................. 2-55
S
SafetyChild seat belts ........................................... 1-21
Satellite radio operation ................................... 4-58
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment .......................... 1-3
Front seats ..................................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety ................................................. 1-21
Infants ......................................................... 1-22
Injured persons ........................................... 1-16Larger children ............................................. 1-22
Precautions on seat belt usage .................... 1-14
Pre-crash seat belts ..................................... 1-16
Pregnant women .......................................... 1-16
Seat belt cleaning .......................................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders ...................................... 1-20
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-21
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-17
Seat belts .................................................... 1-14
Seat belts with pretensioners ...................... 1-54
Shoulder belt height adjustment .................. 1-19
Small children ............................................. 1-22
Three-point type .......................................... 1-16
Seat synchronization function ........................... 3-32 Seat(s)
Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-31
Heated seats ............................................... 2-40
Seats ............................................................. 1-2
Security system
(INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start ...................................................... 2-30
Security system, Vehicle security system .......... 2-28
Selector lever, Shift lock release ....................... 5-17
Servicing climate control ................................... 4-41
SETTING button ................................................. 4-14
Shift lock release, Transmission ........................ 5-17
Shift “P”warning (Automatic
Transmission models) ....................................... 2-22
Shifting Automatic transmission ............................... 5-14
Manual transmission ................................... 5-18
Shoulder belt height adjustment ....................... 1-19
Sliding front passenger’s seat ............................. 1-5
Snow mode switch ............................................ 2-41
Sonar system .................................................... 5-48
Sonar system off switch .................................... 5-50
Spare tire ........................................................... 9-9
Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-20
Speedometer ...................................................... 2-7
Starting Before starting the engine ........................... 5-12
Jump starting ................................................. 6-8
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
Push starting ............................................... 6-10
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-13 STATUS button .................................................... 4-9
Status light, Front passenger air bag ................ 1-49
Steering
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-14
Power steering system ................................. 5-50
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ...................................................... 4-87
Tilt/telescopic steering ................................. 3-26
Storage ............................................................. 2-45
Storage box ...................................................... 2-50
Stowing golf bags ............................................. 2-51
Sun visors ........................................................ 3-27
Sunglasses holder ............................................ 2-47
Supplemental air bag warning labels ................ 1-55
Supplemental air bag warning light ......... 1-55, 2-17
Supplemental restraint system .......................... 1-41
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ........................................... 1-41
Switch
Autolight switch ........................................... 2-35
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-39
Hazard warning flasher switch ..................... 2-39
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-35
Ignition switch ............................................. 5-14
Ignition switch manual
transmission models .................................... 5-18
Power door lock switch .................................. 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ........................................... 2-34
Snow mode switch ....................................... 2-41
Turn signal switch ........................................ 2-38

Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...... 2-42
T
Tachometer ......................................................... 2-8
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge .............................................. 2-8
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start ...................................................... 2-30
Thigh extension .................................................. 1-5
Three-way catalyst .............................................. 5-4
Tilt/telescopic steering ...................................... 3-26
TirePressure, Low tire pressure warning light .... 2-15
Tire replacement indicator ............................ 2-24
Tire rotation ................................................. 8-40
Tires Flat tire .......................................................... 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system .................. 5-4
Spare tire .................................................... 8-43
Tire and Loading information label ...... 8-34, 9-14
Tire chains ................................................... 8-39
Tire dressing .................................................. 7-4
Tire pressure................................................ 8-33
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ....................................... 5-4, 6-2
Types of tires ............................................... 8-38
Uniform tire quality grading ......................... 9-24
Wheel/tire size .............................................. 9-9
Wheels and tires .......................................... 8-33
Touch screen system ........................................... 4-5 Towing
Flat towing ................................................... 9-23
Tow truck towing .......................................... 6-11
Towing a trailer ............................................ 9-23
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system .............. 5-4
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system ................... 6-2
Trailer towing .................................................... 9-23
Transceiver, HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ... 2-59
Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-14
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-14
Driving with manual transmission ................ 5-18
Transmission selector lever lock release ...... 5-17
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) ... 3-14
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................................................ 9-11
Trip computer ................................................... 2-26
Trip odometer ................................................... 2-26
Trunk Interior trunk lid release .............................. 3-21
Light ............................................................ 2-59
Pass-through ............................................... 1-13
Trunk lid ...................................................... 3-18
Trunk lid release switch ............................... 3-19
Trunk net for extra window washer fluid ...... 2-51
Trunk open request switch ........................... 3-19
Trunk release power cancel switch ............... 3-20
Turn signal switch ............................................. 2-38
U
Underbody cleaning ............................................ 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading .............................. 9-24
USB memory operation ..................................... 4-66
V
Vanity mirror ..................................................... 3-31
Vanity mirror lights ........................................... 2-58
Variable voltage control system ........................ 8-19
Vehicle
Dimensions .................................................. 9-11
Identification number (VIN) .......................... 9-12
Loading information ..................................... 9-20
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ................ 6-13
Security system ........................................... 2-28
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...... 2-42
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .......... 5-55
Vehicle information and settings (display) ...... 4-9
Ventilators ........................................................ 4-30
Voice command (Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System) ................................................ 4-106
Voice command (INFINITI voice
recognition system) ........................................ 4-121
Voice recognition system ................................ 4-114
Voice recognition, Alternate command mode ... 4-127
Voice recognition, Standard mode ................... 4-114
10-7

10-8
W
Walk-in mechanism ............................................. 1-6
WarningDot matrix display ....................................... 2-20
Hazard warning flasher switch ..................... 2-39
Lights .......................................................... 2-12
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ....................................... 5-4, 6-2
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ........................................ 2-12
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels ............. 1-55
Warning light Air bag warning light ......................... 1-55, 2-17
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ............. 2-12
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ............................................... 2-13
Brake warning light ...................................... 2-13
Intelligent Key warning light ........................ 2-15
Low tire pressure warning light .................... 2-15
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-17
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ..... 9-25
Washer switch, Windshield wiper and
washer switch ................................................... 2-31
Washing ............................................................. 7-2
Waxing ............................................................... 7-2
Wheel/tire size ................................................... 9-9
Wheels and tires ............................................... 8-33 Care of wheels ............................................... 7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels .................... 7-3
Window washer fluid ........................................ 8-16 Window(s)
Automatic adjusting function ....................... 2-54
Cleaning ........................................................ 7-3
Power windows ............................................ 2-52
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................ 2-31
Wiper Rain-sensing auto wiper system ................... 2-33
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-31
Wiper blades ............................................... 8-22
X
Xenon headlights .............................................. 2-34