engine coolant INFINITI G SEDAN 2013 Owner's Manual

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GUID-E8D7EED7-37CE-4B5F-8ECB-479CB10AB8D6
SIC4288
1. Tachometer (P.2-8)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-12)
3. Speedometer (P.2-7)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge(P.2-8) 5.
Dot matrix liquid crystal display/
Odometer/twin trip odometer
(P.2-20)
6. Fuel gauge (P.2-9)
Illustrated table of contents0-13
METERS AND GAUGES
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0-14Illustrated table of contents
GUID-4EFFD432-519B-49EA-B9D3-B7E9FD7A6615
JVC0332X
VQ37VHR ENGINEGUID-2D649F04-F3DE-4C0A-877A-1F56F5C159981. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-24)
2. Battery (P.8-16)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-11)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-14)5. Clutch fluid reservoir (Manual Trans-
mission models) (P.8-14)
6. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
8. Air cleaner (P.8-21) 9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9)
10. Drive belts (P.8-19)
11. Coolant reservoir (P.8-9)
12. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-11)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit...
................................................................ 2-3
Instrument panel ...
................................................. 2-4
Meters and gauges ...
.............................................. 2-6
Speedometer and odometer ...
............................ 2-7
Tachometer ...
...................................................... 2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...
.................. 2-8
Fuel gauge ...
...................................................... 2-9
Compass (if so equipped) ...
.................................... 2-9
Zone variation change procedure ...
................... 2-11
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ...
............................................. 2-12
Checking bulbs ...
.............................................. 2-12
Warning lights ...
............................................... 2-12
Indicator lights ...
.............................................. 2-18
Audible reminders ...
......................................... 2-19
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ...
........................ 2-20
Indicators for operation ...
................................. 2-22
Indicators for maintenance ...
............................ 2-24
Trip computer ...
................................................ 2-26
Security systems ...
............................................... 2-28
Vehicle Security System ...
................................ 2-28
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ...
.............. 2-30
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...
................. 2-31
Rain-sensing auto wiper system (if
so equipped) ...
................................................. 2-33 Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch
...
................................................ 2-34
Headlight and turn signal switch ...
....................... 2-34
Xenon headlights ...
......................................... 2-34
Headlight switch ...
.......................................... 2-35
Turn signal switch ...
........................................ 2-39
Fog light switch ...
........................................... 2-39
Horn ...
................................................................. 2-39
Heated seats (if so equipped) ...
........................... 2-40
SNOW mode switch (if so equipped) ...
................. 2-41
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ...
......... 2-41
Clock ...
................................................................. 2-42
Adjusting the time ...
....................................... 2-42
Power outlet ...
..................................................... 2-42
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays (if so equipped) ...
.... 2-43
Front ...
............................................................ 2-43
Rear ...
............................................................. 2-44
Storage ...
............................................................. 2-44
Cup holders ...
................................................. 2-44
Sunglasses holder ...
...................................... 2-46
Glove box ...
.................................................... 2-47
Console box ...
................................................. 2-48
Card holder (if so equipped) ...
........................ 2-49
Storage box (if so equipped) ...
........................ 2-49
Coat hooks ...
.................................................. 2-50
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2-6Instruments and controls
GUID-50C93020-C345-4E0C-9F52-C7AB04736560
SIC4288
1. Tachometer (P.2-8)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-12)
3. Speedometer (P.2-7)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge(P.2-8)
5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/ Odometer/twin trip odometer
(P.2-20)
6. Fuel gauge (P.2-9)
*: The needle indicators in the speed-
ometer, tachometer, 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.
METERS AND GAUGES
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2-8Instruments and controls
SIC4290
TACHOMETERGUID-273B358F-40B0-4C4E-9967-70C4BF4F89C7The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM).Do not rev
the engine into the red zone
*1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine
speed. Operating the engine in the red zone
may cause serious engine damage.
SIC4291
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
GUID-0EBFAC15-E62D-4FAB-ADAB-7BCC3D24A957The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is within
the normal range when the gauge needle
points within the zone
*1shown in the
illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with
the outside air temperature and driving
conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature near the hot (H) end of the
normal range, reduce vehicle speed to
decrease temperature. If gauge is over the
normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is overheated,
continued operation of the vehicle may
seriously damage the engine. See “If your
vehicle overheats” (P.6-11) for immediate
action required.
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4-40Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
SAA2734
Ion control:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407This unit generates highly concentrated
Plasmacluster®ions into the air blown
from the ventilators and reduces odor
absorbed into the interior trim.
The high-density Plasmacluster
®ions gen-
erated in the air conditioner’s air stream
not only suppress airborne bacteria and
reduce the adherence of odors to the
interior trim, but also have a proven skin
moisture preserving effect.
When the air conditioner is turned on, the
system generates Plasmacluster
®ions
automatically. The amount of Plasmacluster
®ions in-
creases according to the amount of air
flow. When the air flow is high, “
”is
displayed on the screen and when the air
flow is low, the indication in the screen
changes to “
”.
Plasmacluster®and Plasmacluster®ion
are trademarks of Sharp Corporation.
Outside odor and exhaust gas detection
sensor:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407This vehicle is equipped with an outside
odor and exhaust gas detection sensor.
When the automatic intake air control is
ON, the sensor detects odors and exhaust
gas, and then the system automatically
changes from the outside air circulation
mode to the recirculation mode.
When the intake air control button is
pushed under the following conditions,
the indicator light on the “
”side will
illuminate and the outside odor and
exhaust gas detection sensor will turn on.
. The air flow control is not in the front
defroster mode (the indicator light on
the “
”front defroster button is
turned off).
. The outside temperature is about 328F
(08C) or more. .
The outside odor and exhaust gas
detection sensor detects industrial
odors such as pulp or chemicals and
exhaust gas such as gasoline or diesel.
When the automatic intake air control is
ON, for the first 5 minutes, the recircula-
tion mode is selected to prevent dust, dirt
and pollen from entering the vehicle and
cleans the air inside of the vehicle with
Plasmacluster
®ion that are emitted from
the ventilator.
After 5 minutes, the sensor detects outside
odors and exhaust gas and automatically
alternates between the recirculation mode
and outside air circulation mode.
OPERATING TIPSGUID-05B14404-70B8-489F-89C7-C5767F0AC7CEWhen the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air
flow from the foot outlets may not operate.
This is not a malfunction. After the coolant
temperature warms up, air will flow nor-
mally from the foot outlets.
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Brake system...
..................................................... 5-53
Braking precautions ...
...................................... 5-53
Parking brake break-in ...
.................................. 5-54
Brake assist ...
...................................................... 5-54
Brake assist ...
.................................................. 5-54
Preview function (Intelligent Cruise Control
system equipped models) ...
............................. 5-54
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
..................... 5-57
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ...
............... 5-58
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) system (if
so equipped) ...
..................................................... 5-60 Cold weather driving
...
......................................... 5-60
Freeing a frozen door lock ...
........................... 5-60
Antifreeze ...
.................................................... 5-60
Battery ...
......................................................... 5-60
Draining of coolant water ...
............................. 5-60
Tire equipment ...
............................................ 5-61
Special winter equipment ...
............................ 5-61
Driving on snow or ice ...
................................. 5-61
Engine block heater (for Canada only) ...
.......... 5-62
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5-12Starting and driving
SSD0768
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DIS-
CHARGE
GUID-9671F916-0B52-40C4-A8B6-C2EBEE799C79If the battery of the Intelligent Key is
almost discharged, the guide light
*Bof
the Intelligent Key port
*Ablinks and the
indicator appears on the dot matrix liquid
crystal display. (See “Dot matrix liquid
crystal display” (P.2-20).)
In this case, inserting the Intelligent Key
into the port
*1allows you to start the
engine. Make sure that the key ring side
faces backward as illustrated. Insert the
Intelligent Key in the port until it is latched
and secured. To remove the Intelligent Key from the port,
push the ignition switch to the OFF position
and pull the Intelligent Key out of the port.
NOTE:
The Intelligent Key port does not charge
the Intelligent Key battery. If you see the
low battery indicator in the dot matrix
liquid crystal display, replace the battery
as soon as possible. (See
“Intelligent Key
battery replacement” (P.8-26).)
CAUTION
.Never place anything except the Intelli-
gent Key in the Intelligent Key port.
Doing so may cause damage to the
equipment.
. Make sure the Intelligent Key is in the
correct direction when inserting it to the
Intelligent Key port. The engine may not
start if it is in the incorrect direction.
. Remove the Intelligent Key from the
Intelligent Key port after the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position.
GUID-9AB14243-C48A-46A2-B252-8756B1BD5A3D.Make sure the area around the vehicle
is clear.
. Check fluid levels such as engine oil,
coolant, brake fluid and window
washer fluid as frequently as possible,
or at least whenever you refuel.
. Check that all windows and lights are
clean.
. Visually inspect tires for their appear-
ance and condition. Also check tires for
proper inflation.
. Lock all doors.
. Position seat and adjust head re-
straints.
. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
. Fasten seat belts and ask all passen-
gers to do likewise.
. Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position. (See “Warning/indica-
tor lights and audible reminders” (P.2-
12).)
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
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5-22Starting and driving
SPA2110
MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODELSGUID-52C57BFB-F98A-4B0F-8265-CF918A83AFE8To apply:Pull the parking brake lever up
*1.
To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake.
2. While pulling up on the parking brake lever slightly, push the button
*2and
lower the lever completely
*3.
3. Before driving, be sure the brake
warning light goes out.
GUID-158AC6D4-B1C3-478A-BF22-73F1C3BBD4CD
PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROLGUID-C59BE6DC-8633-46BC-9275-C10A5DF6CA64.If the cruise control system malfunc-
tions, it will cancel automatically. The
SET indicator on the dot matrix crystal
display will then blink to warn the
driver.
. If the engine coolant temperature be-
comes excessively high, the cruise
control system will be canceled auto-
matically.
. If the SET indicator blinks, turn the
cruise control main switch off and have
the system checked by your INFINITI
retailer.
. The SET indicator may sometimes blink
when the cruise control main switch is
turned ON while pushing the ACCELER-
ATE/RESUME, COAST/SET or CANCEL
switch. To properly set the cruise
control system, perform the steps
below in the order indicated.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when driving
under the following conditions:
. when it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a set speed .
in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in
speed
. on winding or hilly roads
. on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.)
. in very windy areas
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.
CAUTION
On manual transmission models, do not
shift into N (Neutral) without depressing the
clutch pedal when the cruise control is set.
Should this occur, depress the clutch pedal
and turn the main switch off immediately.
Failure to do so may cause engine damage.
CRUISE CONTROL
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5-60Starting and driving
GUID-5A0B024F-3785-40BC-BF28-384D2975453DThe 4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) system is
an electronically controlled four-wheel
steering system.
Depending on the vehicle speed and
steering angle, the angles of the front
and rear wheels are adjusted by the 4WAS
system to help improve driving perfor-
mance.
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the
4WAS function will stop but the ordinary
two-wheel steering system will operate
normally. The“4WAS”warning light will
illuminate. If the light illuminates while you
are driving, contact an INFINITI retailer for
repair.
The steering wheel may be slightly turned
even when driving on a straight road due to
a protection mechanism for the 4WAS
system. This is not a malfunction. The
steering wheel will return to the normal
position after the protection mechanism
deactivates.
The protection mechanism activates under
the following conditions:
. The steering wheel is operated forcibly
when it is hard to operate or the tires
are blocked by obstacles.
. The steering wheel is continuously
operated when the vehicle is parked or being driven at extremely low speed.
. The steering wheel is forcibly turned
beyond its operation limits.
. The battery voltage is reduced.
Repeated steering maneuvers that may
activate the protection mechanism will
damage the 4WAS system.
WARNING
The 4WAS system, although a sophisticated
device, cannot prevent accidents resulting
from careless or dangerous driving tech-
niques. Ultimately the responsibility for
safety of self and others rests in the hands
of the driver. Therefore only through atten-
tive and careful driving methods can the
4WAS system be fully appreciated and
safety optimized.
GUID-695D451B-86A6-4B0E-A4A9-166BD9DD27DE
FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCKGUID-5F57F3E0-2969-4980-A1A0-BD5D647B2C54To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
deicer through the key hole. If the lock
becomes frozen, heat the key before
inserting it into the key hole or use the
Intelligent Key system.
ANTIFREEZEGUID-F8D7961D-C579-4F53-826C-B5C0F179A8A4In the winter when it is anticipated that the
outside temperature will drop below 328F
(08C), check antifreeze to assure proper
winter protection. For additional informa-
tion, see “Engine cooling system” (P.8-9).
BATTERYGUID-7370DBB5-3733-4F67-B170-202B0ECEAFD5If the battery is not fully charged during
extremely cold weather conditions, the
battery fluid may freeze and damage the
battery. To maintain maximum efficiency,
the battery should be checked regularly.
For additional information, see “Battery”
(P.8-16).
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATERGUID-1E2017DE-B388-4F4A-AC44-3F639AB39240If the vehicle is to be left outside without
antifreeze, drain the cooling system, in-
cluding the engine block. Refill before
operating the vehicle. For details, see
“Engine cooling system” (P.8-9).
4 WHEEL ACTIVE STEER (4WAS) SYSTEM (if
so equipped) COLD WEATHER DRIVING
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