INFINITI G-COUPE 2012 Owners Manual

3-18Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA2318
1. Pull the hood lock release handle*1
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.
WARNING
.Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases to
be drawn into the vehicle. See “Exhaust
gas (carbon monoxide)” (P.5-3) of this
manual.
. Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from play-
ing and becoming locked in the trunk
where they could be seriously injured.
Keep the car locked, with the trunk
closed, when not in use, and prevent
children’s access to Intelligent Keys.
HOOD TRUNK LID

SPA2307
TRUNK LID RELEASE SWITCH
The trunk lid release switch*Ais located
on the instrument panel.
To open the trunk lid, push the release
switch down as illustrated. To close, push
the trunk lid down.
You can open the trunk lid with Intelligent
Key. (See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-7)
or “Remote keyless entry system” (P.3-14).)
SPA2324
Sedan
SPA2404
Coupe
TRUNK OPEN REQUEST SWITCH
The trunk lid can be opened by pushing the
trunk open request switch when the
Intelligent Key is within the operating
range of the trunk lock/unlock function
regardless of the inside lock knob position.
(See“Intelligent Key system” (P.3-7).)
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3-20Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA2308
TRUNK RELEASE POWER CANCEL
SWITCH
When the switch located inside the glove
box is in the OFF position
*A, the power to
the trunk lid will be canceled and the trunk
lid cannot be opened by the trunk lid
release switch, the trunk open request
switch or the TRUNK button on the
Intelligent Key.
When you have to leave the vehicle with a
valet and want to keep your belongings
safe in the glove box and the trunk, push
this switch to OFF and lock the glove box
with the mechanical key. Then leave the vehicle and the Intelligent Key with the
valet and keep the mechanical key with
you.
See
“Keys” (P.3-2).
To connect the power to the trunk lid, push
the switch to the ON
*Bposition.
SPA2553
Sedan
SPA2402
Coupe

INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
WARNING
Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from playing
and becoming locked in the trunk where
they could be seriously injured. Keep the car
locked, with the trunk lid securely latched,
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to Intelligent Keys.
The interior trunk lid release mechanism
allows opening of the trunk lid in the event
that people become locked inside the trunk
or in the event of the loss of electrical
power such as a discharged battery.
Releasing inside the trunk
To open the trunk lid from the inside, pull
the release handle
*1until the lock
releases and push up on the trunk lid.
The release lever is made of a material that
glows in the dark after a brief exposure to
ambient light.
The handle is located on the back of the
trunk lid as illustrated.
Releasing from the rear seat
Sedan:
You can access the release handle through
the trunk pass-through (rear seat armrest).
(See “Armrest” (P.1-13).)
To open the trunk lid from the rear seat,
pull the release handle towards front of
vehicle until the lock releases.
Coupe:
You can access the release handle by
folding the rear seat.
Pull the strap, located at the center bottom
of the seatback, and then fold down the
seatback. (See “Rear seats”(P.1-7).)
To open the trunk lid from the rear seat,
pull the release handle towards front of
vehicle until the lock releases.
SPA2834
INFINITI Performance Line models
The INFINITI Performance Line models have
unique exhaust pipes. These parts are
close to the ground and may be damaged
if they contact objects such as parking
blocks, etc.
CAUTION
Reduce vehicle speed to decrease the
possibility of damaging these parts when:
. driving on bumpy or rutted roads
. entering or exiting parking garages and
driveways
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UNIQUE FRONT AND REAR PARTS (INFINITI
Performance Line, Aerodynamic Package
models)

3-22Pre-driving checks and adjustments
.driving over speed bumps.
SPA2835
INFINITI Performance Line models
CAUTION
The approach and departure angles are
small. Reduce vehicle speed when the
vehicle approaches or leaves a steep hill.
Otherwise, the exhaust pipes may contact
the road surface and be damaged.
SPA2836
Aerodynamic Package models —Sedan
CAUTION
Do not step on the front protector. Doing so
could damage it.

SPA2554
Sedan
SPA1562A
Coupe
OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOOR
To open the fuel-filler door, unlock the fuel-
filler door by using one of the following
operations, then push the right side of the
door (Sedan) or push the left side of the
door (Coupe).
.Push the door handle request switch
with the Intelligent Key carried with
you.
. Push the UNLOCK button on the Intelli-
gent Key.
. Insert the mechanical key into the door
lock cylinder and turn it to the rear of
the vehicle.
. Push the power door lock switch to the
UNLOCK position.
To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely
and lock all doors by operating the door
handle request switch, the LOCK button on
the Intelligent Key, the mechanical key or
the power door lock switch.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
WARNING
. Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop engine and do not smoke or
allow open flames or sparks near the
vehicle when refueling.
. Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.
. Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a
built-in safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and emis-
sion control system. An incorrect cap can
result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury. It could also cause the
malfunction indicator light (MIL) to
come on.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle body to
attempt to start your vehicle.
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FUEL-FILLER DOOR

3-24Pre-driving checks and adjustments
.Do not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable fuel
containers:
—Always place the container on the
ground when filling.
—Do not use electronic devices when
filling.
—Keep the pump nozzle in contactwith the container while you are
filling it.
—Use only approved portable fuelcontainers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
. If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid paint
damage.
. Insert the cap straight into the fuel-filler
tube, then tighten until a single click is
heard. Failure to tighten the fuel-filler
cap properly may cause the
mal- function indicator light (MIL) to illumi-
nate. If the
light illuminates
because the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle. The
light should turn off after a few driving
trips. If thelight does not turn off
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected by an INFINITI retailer.
. The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning will
illuminate if the fuel-filler cap is not
properly tightened. It may take a few
driving trips for the message to be
displayed. Failure to tighten the fuel-
filler cap properly after the LOOSE FUEL
CAP warning illuminates may cause the
malfunction indicator light (MIL) to
illuminate.
SPA2720
Sedan
Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise to
remove. To tighten, turn the cap clockwise
until a single click is heard. Put the fuel-
filler cap on the cap holder
*Awhile
refueling.

SPA2838
Coupe
SPA2802
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning
The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears on
the dot matrix liquid crystal display when
the fuel-filler cap is not tightened correctly
after the vehicle has been refueled. It may
take a few driving trips for the message to
be displayed.
To turn off the warning, perform the
following:
1. Remove and install the fuel-filler cap assoon as possible. (See “Fuel-filler cap”
(P.3-23).).
2. Tighten the fuel-filler cap until a single click is heard. 3. Push the reset switch
*Aon the right
side of the combination meter panel for
about 1 second to turn off the LOOSE
FUEL CAP warning after tightening the
fuel cap.
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3-26Pre-driving checks and adjustments
WARNING
.Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.
. Do not adjust the steering wheel any
closer to you than is necessary for
proper steering operation and comfort.
The driver’s air bag inflates with great
force. If you are unrestrained, leaning
forward, sitting sideways or out of
position in any way, you are at greater
risk of injury or death in a crash. You
may also receive serious or fatal injuries
from the air bag if you are up against it
when it inflates. Always sit back against
the seatback and as far away as practical
from the steering wheel. Always use the
seat belts.
SPA2328
MANUAL OPERATION (if so
equipped)
Tilt or telescopic operation
Pull the lock lever*1down and adjust the
steering wheel up, down, forward or rear-
ward to the desired position.
Push the lock lever up securely to lock the
steering wheel in place.
SPA2312
ELECTRIC OPERATION (if so
equipped)
Tilt or telescopic operation
Move the lever to adjust the steering wheel
up or down, forward or rearward to the
desired position.
Entry/Exit function operation (if so
equipped):
The automatic drive positioner system will
make the steering wheel move up auto-
matically when the driver’s door is opened
with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position. This lets the driver get into and
TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING

out of the seat more easily.
For more information, see“Automatic drive
positioner” (P.3-31).
SIC3451
CAUTION
.Do not store the main sun visor before
storing the extension sun visor.
. Do not pull the extension sun visor
forcedly downward.
1. To block out glare from the front, swing
down the main sun visor
*1.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the main sun visor from the center
mount and swing it to the side
*2.
3. Draw out the extension sun visor
*3
from the main sun visor to block from
further glare.
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SUN VISORS