instrument panel INFINITI G35 2003 User Guide

The auto reverse function can be activated
when a window is closed by automatic opera-
tion when the ignition key is in the ON position,
or for about 45 seconds after the ignition key is
turned to the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window oc-
curs. WARNING There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., in-
side the vehicle before closing the win-
dow.
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 win-
dow adjusting function will not work,
and the side roof panel may be dam-
aged.
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. AUTOMATIC SUNROOF The sunroof will only operate when the ignition
key is in the ON position.
The automatic sunroof is operational for about
45 seconds, even if the ignition key is turned to
the OFF position. If the driver's door or the
front passenger's door is opened during this
period of about 45 seconds, power to the
sunroof is canceled.
Sliding the sunroof To fully open or close the sunroof, press the
switch to the CLOSE or OPEN side for less
than 1 second and release it; it need not beSIC1979A SIC1854
SUNROOF (if so equipped)
Instruments and controls
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1. Pull the hood lock release handle
j 1
lo-
cated below the instrument panel; the hood
will then spring up slightly.
2. Raise the lever
j 2
at the front of the hood
with your fingertips and raise the hood.
3. Insert the assist bar into the slot
j 3
in the
front edge of the hood.
4. When closing the hood, reset the assist bar
to its original position, then slowly close the
hood and make sure it locks into place.
WARNING O 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.
O If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood. WARNING O Do not drive with the trunk lid open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See ªPrecautions when starting and
drivingº in the ª5. Starting and driv-
ingº section for exhaust gas.
O 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 closed when not in use, and
prevent children's access to car keys. SPA1423
HOOD TRUNK LID
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OPENER OPERATION Type A
The trunk lid release switch is located at the
bottom of the instrument panel.
Type B
The trunk lid release switch is located under
the trunk lid handle.
To open the trunk lid, unlock it with one of the
following operations then push the release
switch.
O Press the unlock button on the keyfob
twice. O Insert the key into the door lock cylinder
and turn the door key clockwise twice.
O Press the power door lock switch to the
unlock side.
To close, push the trunk lid down securely.
The trunk lid release switch is linked with the
front passenger side door lock. To open the
trunk lid, unlock the front passenger side door
lock. Cancel switch When the cancel switch located inside the
glove box is OFF, the trunk lid cannot be
opened with the trunk lid release switch.SPA1589 SPA1424A SPA1432
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air into the passenger compartment. The indi-
cator light on the button will come on.
Air recirculation Push the air recirculation button to recir-
culate interior air inside the vehicle. The indi-
cator light on the button will come on.
The air recirculation button will not be acti-
vated when the air conditioner is in DEF mode.
Air flow control (MODE) Pushing the MODE button selects the air outlet
to:
: Air flows from center and side ventila-
tors.
: Air flows from center and side ventila-
tors and foot outlets.
: Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
: Air flows from defroster and foot out-
lets.
To turn the system off Push the OFF button.
DUAL ZONE BUTTON (if so
equipped) You can set the temperature of the driver and front passenger sides individually.
Pushing the DUAL zone button changes the
setting position as follows:
Driver/Passenger ! Driver ! Passenger
If selecting the Driver/Passenger position
again after the temperature is individually set,
the display will show the temperature set for
the driver side.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE The outside ambient temperature will be
shown on the center display.
The ambient temperature sensor is located in
front of the radiator. The sensor may be af-
fected by road or engine heat, wind direction
and other driving conditions. The display may
differ from the actual outside temperature or
the temperature displayed on various signs or
billboards.
OPERATING TIPS When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate for a
maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is not
a malfunction. After the coolant temperature
warms up, the air flow from the foot outlets will
operate normally. The sensor on the instrument panel helps
maintain a constant temperature; do not put
anything on or around this sensor.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER The air conditioning system is equipped with a
in-cabin microfilter which collects dirt, pollen,
dust, etc. To make sure air conditioner heats,
defogs, and ventilates efficiently, replace the
filter in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in this manual. To replace the filter,
contact your INFINITI retailer.
The filter should be replaced if air flow
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Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
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cidents resulting from careless or dan-
gerous driving techniques. It can help
maintain vehicle control during braking
on slippery surfaces, but remember that
the stopping distance on slippery sur-
faces will be longer than on normal
surfaces, even with the anti-lock sys-
tem. Stopping distances may also be
longer on rough, gravel or snow covered
roads, or if you are using tire chains.
Always maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front of you. Ultimately,
the responsibility for safety of yourself
and others rests in the hands of the
driver.
Tire type and condition of tires may also
affect braking effectiveness.
O When replacing tires, install the
specified size of tires on all four
wheels.
O When installing a spare tire, make
sure it is the proper size and type as
specified on the tire placard. See ªVe-
hicle identificationº in the ª10. Tech-
nical and consumer informationº sec- tion for tire placard location. When driving on slippery surfaces or suddenly
avoiding obstacles on roads, the vehicle might
swerve or slip. With the vehicle dynamics
control (VDC) system, sensors detect these
movements and control the braking and en-
gine output to help improve vehicle stability
while driving.
O When the vehicle dynamics control system
is operating, the slip indicator in the instru-
ment panel blinks.
O When only the traction control system por-
tion of the vehicle dynamics control system
is operating, the slip indicator will also blink.
O If the slip indicator blinks, the vehicle is
under slippery conditions. Be sure to drive
carefully. See ªSlip indicator lightº, and ªVe-
hicle dynamics control off indicator lightº in
the ª2. Instruments and controlsº section.
O Indicator light
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the
SLIP and indicator lights come on in
the meter panel.
As long as these warning lights are on, the
traction control function is canceled.
The VDC system uses a Brake Limited Slip
Differential (LSD) system to improve vehicle
traction. The brake LSD system works when
one of the driving wheels is spinning on aVEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL
(VDC) SYSTEM
Starting and driving
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11 Index A
ABS (Anti-lock brake system) ......................... 5-20
Air bag system, Front (See supplemental front air
bag system) .................................................... 1-17
Air bag warning labels .................................... 1-23
Air bag warning light.............................. 1-23, 2-11
Air cleaner housing filter ................................. 8-16
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ............................. 4-3
Air conditioner service ......................... 4-3, 4-6
Air conditioner specification label............ 10-12
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ................ 4-6, 10-6
Dual zone button (if so equipped)............... 4-5
Economical operation (ECON) .................... 4-4
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) ....... 4-3
Microfilter ..................................................... 4-5
Alcohol, drugs and driving ................................ 5-4
Ambient temperature, Air conditioner ............... 4-5
Anchor point locations
Top tether strap ......................................... 1-42
Antenna........................................................... 4-17
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 5-20
Anti-lock brake warning light............................. 2-9
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ............................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ............................. 7-3
Armrest ............................................................. 1-8 Ashtrays (See cigarette lighter and
ashtray) ........................................................... 2-24
Audible reminders ........................................... 2-13
Audio operation precautions ............................. 4-8
Audio system .................................................... 4-6
Steering audio control ............................... 4-17
Autochanger
Compact Disc (CD) ................................... 4-15
Automatic
Adjusting function (Coupe) ........................ 2-33
Anti-glare inside mirror .............................. 3-17
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............. 8-9
Drive positioner ......................................... 3-19
Driving with automatic transmission .... 5-4, 5-8
Operation (For all door windows or front door
windows).................................................... 2-32
Seat positioner, seat ................................. 3-19
Sunroof ...................................................... 2-33
Transmission selector lever lock
release ....................................................... 5-12
Avoiding collision and rollover .......................... 5-3
B
Battery............................................................. 8-13
Battery saver system................................. 2-18
Battery replacement, (See remote keyless entry
system) ............................................................. 3-8
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-7 Belts (See drive belts) .................................... 8-14
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................... 5-20
Brake and clutch fluid................................ 8-11
Brake booster ............................................ 8-19
Brake fluid ................................................. 8-11
Brake pedal ............................................... 8-18
Brake pedal check..................................... 8-18
Brake system............................................. 5-19
Parking brake check ........................ 5-14, 8-18
Parking brake operation ............................ 5-14
Warning light ............................................... 2-9
Break-in schedule ........................................... 5-17
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-9
Bulb replacement ............................................ 8-22
C
Cabin air filter ................................................... 4-5
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants/
fluid ................................................................. 10-2
Car phone or CB radio ................................... 4-18
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) ........ 2-29
Cargo net ........................................................ 2-29
Cassette player (See audio system) .............. 4-14
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst............ 5-3
CD care and cleaning ..................................... 4-16
Child restraints ................................................ 1-33
Installation on front passenger seat .......... 1-43
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Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants/
fluids .......................................................... 10-2
filler cap ..................................................... 3-14
filler lid ....................................................... 3-14
Fuel economy ............................................ 5-17
Fuel octane rating ..................................... 10-3
Fuel recommendation................................ 10-3
Gauge .......................................................... 2-5
Fuses .............................................................. 8-20
Fusible links .................................................... 8-20
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ..................................................... 2-37
Gas cap .......................................................... 3-14
Gauge ............................................................... 2-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............. 2-5
Fuel gauge .................................................. 2-5
Odometer..................................................... 2-4
Speedometer ............................................... 2-4
Tachometer ................................................. 2-4
General maintenance ....................................... 9-2
Glasses case .................................................. 2-26
Glove box........................................................ 2-27
Glove box lock ................................................ 2-27
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........................ 2-20
Head restraints ................................................. 1-9 Headlights
Bulb replacement ...................................... 8-25
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-17
Xenon headlights ..................................... 2-17
Heated seats................................................... 2-21
Heater
Engine coolant heater ............................... 5-24
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) ....... 4-3
HomeLink Universal Transceiver .................. 2-37
Hood, release ................................................. 3-10
Horn ................................................................ 2-21
How to stop alarm, Vehicle security ............... 2-14
I
Ignition switch ................................................... 5-4
Automatic transmission models ........... 5-4, 5-8
Key positions ............................................... 5-6
Manual transmission models ............. 5-5, 5-12
Immobilizer system ......................................... 2-14
In-cabin microfilter ............................................ 4-5
Indicator lights................................................. 2-11
Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System, Engine
start ................................................................... 5-6
Inside Automatic anti-glare mirror................... 3-17
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test................. 10-21
Installing front bumper cover ........................ 10-12
Instrument panel ............................................... 2-2
Instrument pocket ........................................... 2-25
Interior light ..................................................... 2-35
Interior light replacement ................................ 8-26
Interior trunk lid release .................................. 3-12
ISOFIX child restraint ..................................... 1-40 J
Jump starting .................................................... 6-7
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry
system) ............................................................. 3-5
Keys .................................................................. 3-2
L
Label, Air conditioner specification label ...... 10-12
Label, Emission control information label ..... 10-11
Label, F.M.V.S.S. certification label.............. 10-10
Labels
Air bag warning labels............................... 1-23
Engine serial number .............................. 10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)........... 10-9
LATCH system................................................ 1-40
License plate, Installing front license plate... 10-13
Light
Air bag warning light ................................. 1-23
Bulb replacement ...................................... 8-23
Flashing signal .......................................... 2-19
Fog light switch ......................................... 2-20
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-17
Headlights Bulb replacement .................... 8-25
Interior light................................................ 2-35
Map light .................................................... 2-35
Rear personal light .................................... 2-36
Replacement ............................................. 8-23
Trunk light.................................................. 2-37
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