warning light INFINITI G35 2003 User Guide

See the page indicated in parentheses for
operating details.
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner's Manual.
1. Warning/Indicator lights
2. Speedometer
3. Tachometer
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Automatic transmission position indicator 6. Odometer (Total/Twin trip)
7. Reset knob for trip odometer
8. Fuel gauge SIC1828METERS AND GAUGES
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The low fuel warning light comes on when
the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon
as it is convenient, preferably before the
gauge reaches E. There will be a small
reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches E.
The indicates that the fuel filler lid is
located on the passenger's side of the vehicle.
CAUTIONO If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the
malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon as
possible. After a few driving trips, the
lamp should turn off. If the lamp
remains on after a few driving trips,
have the vehicle inspected by an au-
thorized INFINITI retailer.
O For additional information, see the
ªMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL)º
later in this section.
Push COMP switch to turn the display on or off
when the ignition key is in the ON position. The
heading direction will be displayed. N: north
E: east
S: south
W: west
m : vehicle direction
The above example shows the display
changes from ªEastº to ªEast-southeastº.
If the compass unit does not receive any
correct signal for 10 minutes, the compass will
display the bar ª-- -- --º. Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized INFINITI retailer.
SIC1842BCOMPASS DISPLAY
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or Anti-lock brake warning light Low washer fluid warning light High beam indicator light (Blue)
Automatic transmission check warning
light Seat belt warning light Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
or Brake warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Slip indicator light
Charge warning light or Automatic transmission posi-
tion indicator light Vehicle dynamics control off indicator
light
Door open warning light Cruise main switch indicator light Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning light Cruise set switch indicator light
CHECKING BULBS Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition
key to ON without starting the engine. The
following lights will come on:
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The following lights come on briefly and then
go off:
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If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the elec-
trical system. Have the system repaired
promptly. WARNING LIGHTS
or Anti-lock brake
warning lightIf the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the anti-lock brake
system is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked by your INFINITI retailer.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the
anti-lock function will cease but the ordinary
brakes will continue to operate normally.
If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact your INFINITI retailer for repair. Automatic transmission check
warning light When the ignition switch is turned ON, the light
comes on for 2 seconds. If the light blinks for
approximately 8 seconds, it may indicate the
automatic transmission system is not function-
ing properly. Have your INFINITI retailer check
and repair the transmission.
or Brake warning light This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition key is in the ON position, the
light comes on when the parking brake is
applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
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. Add brake fluid
as necessary. See ªBrake fluidº in the ª8.
Do-it-yourselfº section.
WARNINGO Your brake system may not be work-
ing properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to
the nearest service station for re-
pairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle
towed because driving it could be
dangerous.
O Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake fluid level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as greater pedal
travel.
O If the brake fluid level is below the
MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir,
do not drive until the brake system
has been checked at an INFINITI re-
tailer.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warning system checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
ABS component warning light:
The electronic component of ABS does not
work properly, if the light comes on together
with the anti-lock brake warning light when the
brake fluid is correct and the parking brake is
released. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer. Drive vehicle at speeds and
avoid abrupt braking.
Charge warning light If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate that the charging sys-
tem is not functioning properly. Turn the en-
gine off and check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing or if the light remains
on, see your INFINITI retailer immediately.
CAUTION Do not continue driving if the belt is
loose, broken or missing.
Door open warning light This light comes on when any of the doors are
not closed securely while the ignition key is
ON.
Engine oil pressure warning
light This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the
engine immediately and call an INFINITI re-
tailer or other authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is not
designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the
dipstick to check the oil level. See ªEngine
oilº in the ª8. Do-it-yourselfº section.
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CAUTIONRunning the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Turn off the engine as soon
as it is safe to do so.
Low washer fluid warning
lightThis light comes on when the washer tank fluid
is at a low level. Add washer fluid as neces-
sary. See ªWindow washer fluidº in the ª8.
Do-it-yourselfº section.
Seat belt warning light and
chimeThe light and chime remind you to fasten seat
belts. The light illuminates whenever the igni-
tion key is turned to ON, and will remain
illuminated until the driver's seat belt is fas-
tened.
See ªSeat beltsº in the ª1. Seats, restraints and
supplemental air bag systemsº section for pre-
cautions on seat belt usage. Supplemental air bag warning
light After turning the ignition key to the ON posi-
tion, the supplemental air bag warning light will
illuminate. The supplemental air bag warning
light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the
system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental front air bag, supplemental side
air bag and curtain side-impact air bag sys-
tems, and pre-tensioner seat belt need servic-
ing and your vehicle must be taken to your
nearest authorized INFINITI retailer.
O The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
O The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
O The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supplemen-
tal Restraint System and/or the pre-tensioner
seat belt may not function properly. For addi-
tional information, see ªSupplemental restraint
systemº in the ª1. Seats, restraints and supple-
mental air bag systemsº section. WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the supplemen-
tal front air bag, supplemental side air
bag and curtain side-impact air bag sys-
tems and/or pre-tensioner seat belt sys-
tem will not operate in an accident.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
or Automatic
transmission
position indicator
light When the ignition key is turned to the ON
position, the indicator in the tachometer shows
the automatic transmission selector lever po-
sition. See ªDriving with automatic transmis-
sionº in the ª5. Starting and drivingº section.
Cruise main switch indicator
light The light comes on when the cruise control
main switch is pushed. The light goes out
when the main switch is pushed again. When
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control off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates the vehicle dynamics control system
and traction control system are not operating.
When the vehicle dynamics control off indica-
tor light and slip indicator light come on with
the vehicle dynamics control system turned
on, this light alerts the driver to the fact that the
vehicle dynamics control system's fail-safe
mode is operating, i.e. the vehicle dynamics
control system may not be functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked by your
INFINITI retailer. If an abnormality occurs in
the system, the vehicle dynamics control sys-
tem function will be canceled but the vehicle is
still driveable. For additional information, see
ªVehicle dynamics control system (VDC)º in
the ª5. Starting and drivingº section of this
manual.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lightsThe light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime The chime will sound if the driver's side door is
opened while the key is left in the ignition
switch (ignition switch is turned off). Remove the key and take it with you when leaving the
vehicle.
Light reminder chime The chime will sound when the front door is
opened with the headlight switch on unless the
ignition key is in the ON position.
Make sure to turn the light switch off when you
leave the vehicle.
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 whether or not
the brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard. Your vehicle has two types of security sys-
tems, as follows:
O Vehicle Security System
O Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System
The security condition will be shown by the
security indicator light.
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM The vehicle security system provides visual
and audio alarm signals if parts of the vehicle
are disturbed.SECURITY SYSTEMS
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The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition key is in the ON position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper.
Intermittent operation can be adjusted by turn-
ing the knob. Also, the intermittent operation
speed varies in accordance with the vehicle
speed. (e.g. When the vehicle speed is high,
the intermittent operation speed will be faster.)
Pull the lever toward you to operate the
washer. Then the wiper will also operate sev-
eral times. WARNING In freezing temperatures the washer so-
lution may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision which may lead to
an accident. Warm the windshield with
the defroster before you wash the wind-
shield.
CAUTION The following could damage the washer
system:
O Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
O Do not operate the washer if the res-
ervoir tank is empty. To defog/defrost the rear window glass and
outside mirrors (if so equipped), start the en-
gine and push the switch on. The indicator light
will come on. Push the switch again to turn the
defroster off.
It will automatically turn off in approximately 15
minutes.
CAUTION When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defroster.SIC2024 SIC1831
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFROSTER SWITCH
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XENON HEADLIGHTS (if so
equipped)
WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE
O When xenon headlights are on, they
produce a high voltage. To prevent an
electric shock, never attempt to
modify or disassemble. Always have
your xenon headlights replaced at an authorized INFINITI retailer.
O Xenon headlights provide consider-
ably more light than conventional
headlights. If they are not correctly
aimed, they might temporarily blind
an oncoming driver or the driver
ahead of you and cause a serious
accident. If headlights are not aimed
correctly, immediately take your ve-
hicle to an authorized INFINITI retailer
and have the headlights adjusted
correctly. When the xenon headlight is initially turned on,
its brightness or color varies slightly. However,
the color and brightness will soon stabilize.
O The life of xenon headlights will be
shortened by frequent on-off operation.
It is generally desirable not to turn off
the headlights for short intervals (for
example, when the vehicle stops at a
traffic signal). Even when the daytime
running lights are active (Canada only),
the xenon headlights do not turn on.
This way the life of the xenon headlights
is not reduced.
O If a xenon headlight bulb is close to
burning out, the brightness will drasti-
cally decrease, the light will start blink-
ing, or the color of the light will become
reddish. If one or more of the above
signs appear, contact an INFINITI re-
tailer.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting Turn the switch to the AUTO position:
When the ignition key is in the ON position, the
tail lights, headlights, instrument lights and
other lights turn on automatically, depending
on the brightness of the surroundings. The SIC1834
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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Instrument brightness control The instrument brightness control operates
when the light switch is in the or
position.
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of
instrument panel lights and clock (except
power window switch lights).
When the control is turned upward until it
stops, the light intensity will be at maximum.
When the control is turned downward until it
stops, the light will be turned off. Headlight beam select To select the high beam, push the lever for-
ward. Pull it back to select the low beam.
Flashing signal Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam.
Daytime running light system
(Canada only) The headlights automatically illuminate at a
reduced intensity when the engine is started
with the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight switch
in the OFF position or in the position.
Turn the headlight switch to the position
for full illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running lights do
not illuminate. The daytime running lights illu-
minate once the parking brake is released.
The daytime running lights will remain on until
the ignition switch is turned off. WARNING When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal Move the lever up or down to signal the turning
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn
signals cancel automatically.
Lane change signal To indicate a lane change, move the lever up
or down to the point where lights begin flash-
ing.SIC0922
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To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the position, then turn the
switch to the position. To turn them off,
turn the switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate. Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency con-
ditions. All turn signal lights will flash.
Some state or provincial laws may prohibit
the use of the hazard warning flasher
switch while driving.
WARNING O If stopping for an emergency, be sure
to move the vehicle well off the road. O Do not use the hazard warning flash-
ers while moving on the highway un-
less unusual circumstances force
you to drive so slowly that your ve-
hicle might become a hazard to other
traffic.
O Turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are on.
The flasher can be actuated with the ignition
switch either off or on.SIC1836 SIC1447
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
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