ECO mode INFINITI G35 2003 Owner's Manual

Installing the spare tire 1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface
between the wheel and hub.
2. Carefully put the wheel on and tighten the
wheel nuts finger tight.
(Coupe models)
When replacing a front tire, make sure the
hole in the spare tire wheel is aligned with
the pin on the brake rotor.
3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel
nuts alternately and evenly until they are
tight. 4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire
touches the ground. Then, with the wheel
nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely
in the sequence as illustrated.
WARNING O Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts can cause the
wheel to become loose or come off.
This could cause an accident.
O Do not use oil or grease on the wheel
studs or nuts. This could cause the
nuts to become loose.
As soon as possible tighten the wheel nuts
to the specified torque with a torque
wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque:
80 ft-lb (108 N z m)
Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure.
COLD pressure:
After vehicle has been parked for three
hours or more or driven less than 1 mile
(1.6 km). COLD tire pressures are shown on the tire
placard affixed to the inside of the rear left
door opening (Sedan), the driver side cen-
ter pillar (Coupe).
WARNING Retighten the wheel nuts when the ve-
hicle has been driven for 600 miles
(1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire,
etc.).SCE0039
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CAUTIONO Always connect positive (+) to posi-
tive (+) and negative (þ) to body
ground (for example, strut mounting
bolt, etc. Ð not to the battery).
O Make sure that cables do not touch
moving parts in the engine compart-
ment and that clamps do not contact
any other metal.
5. Start the engine of the other vehicle and let
it run for a few minutes.
6. Keep the engine speed of the other vehicle
at about 2,000 rpm, and start your engine in
the normal manner.
CAUTIONDo not keep starter motor engaged for
more than 10 seconds. If the engine
does not start right away, turn the key
off and wait 3 to 4 seconds before trying
again. 7. After starting your engine, carefully discon-
nect the negative cable and then the posi-
tive cable.
8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be
sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover
the vent holes as it may be contaminated
with corrosive acid. Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing.
CAUTION O Automatic transmission models can-
not be push started. Attempting to do
so may cause transmission damage.
O Three way catalyst equipped models
should not be started by pushing
since the three way catalyst may be
damaged.
O Never try to start the vehicle by tow-
ing it; when the engine starts, the
forward surge could cause the ve-
hicle to collide with the tow vehicle.
If needed Roadside Assistance is available.
Please see your Warranty Information Booklet
or Roadside Assistance I.D. Card for the toll-
free number to call (U.S.) or Warranty & Road-
side assistance information booklet (Canada).PUSH STARTING
In case of emergency
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FLOOR MATS The use of Genuine INFINITI floor mats can
extend the life of your vehicle carpet and make
it easier to clean the interior. No matter what
mats are used, be sure they are fitted for
your vehicle and are properly positioned in
the footwell to prevent interference with
pedal operation. Mats should be maintained
with regular cleaning and replaced if they
become excessively worn.
Floor mat positioning aid
(Driver side only) This model includes a front floor mat bracket to
act as a floor mat positioning aid. INFINITI
floor mats have been specially designed for
your vehicle model. The driver's side floor mat
has a grommet hole incorporated in it. Simply
position the mat by placing the floor mat
bracket through the floor mat grommet hole
while centering the mat in the floorpan contour.
Periodically check to make certain that the
mats are properly positioned. SEAT BELTS The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them
with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solu-
tion. Allow the belts to dry completely before
using them.
WARNING Do not allow wet belts to roll up in the
retractor. NEVER use bleach, dye, or
chemical solvents since these may se-
verely weaken the seat belt webbing. SAI0012
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WARNINGSee your INFINITI retailer and have it
checked if the brake pedal height does
not return to normal.
Brake pad wear indicators The disc brake pads on your vehicle have
audible wear indicators. When a brake pad
requires replacement, it will make a high
pitched scraping or screeching 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 wear indi-
cator sound is heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions, oc-
casional brake squeak, squeal or other noise
may be heard. Occasional brake noise during
light to moderate stops is normal and does not
affect the function or performance of the brake
system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed. For additional information, see
ªPeriodic maintenance schedulesº in the ª9.
Maintenanceº section for maintenance inter-
vals. High performance sports brake pad occasion-
ally makes squeak, squeal or other braking
noise because of its very high friction coeffi-
cient.
These occasional brake noise is normal, but if
it continues, see your INFINITI retailer.
BRAKE BOOSTER Check the brake booster function as follows:
1. With the engine off, press and release the
brake pedal several times. When brake
pedal movement (distance of travel) re-
mains the same from one pedal application
to the next, continue on to the next step.
2. While depressing the brake pedal, start the
engine. The pedal height should drop a
little.
3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop the
engine. Keeping the pedal depressed for
about 30 seconds, the pedal height should
not change.
4. Run the engine for one minute without
depressing the brake pedal, then turn it off.
Depress the brake pedal several times. The
pedal travel distance will decrease gradu-
ally with each depression as the vacuum is
released from the booster. If the brakes do not operate properly, see your
INFINITI retailer.
Do-it-yourself
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equipped tires, and may not match the
potential maximum vehicle speed. Never
exceed the maximum speed rating of the
tire.
For additional information regarding
tires, refer to ªImportant Tire Safety In-
formationº (US) or ªTire Safety Informa-
tionº (Canada) in the INFINITI Warranty
Information Booklet.
All season tires INFINITI specifies all season tires on some
models to provide good performance for use
all year around, including snowy and icy road
conditions. All season tires are identified by
ALL SEASON and/or M&S on the tire sidewall.
Snow tires have better snow traction than all
season tires and may be more appropriate in
some areas.
Summer tires INFINITI specifies summer tires on some mod-
els to provide superior performance on dry
roads. Summer tire performance in snow and
ice will be substantially reduced. Summer tires
do not have the tire traction rating M&S on the
tire sidewall. If you operate your vehicle in snowy or icy
conditions, INFINITI recommends the use of
snow or all season tires on all four wheels.
Snow tires If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to
select tires equivalent in size and load rating to
the original equipment tires. If you do not, it
can adversely affect the safety and handling of
your vehicle.
Generally, snow tires will have lower speed
ratings than factory equipped tires and may
not match the potential maximum vehicle
speed. Never exceed the maximum speed
rating of the tire.
If you operate your vehicle in snowy or icy
conditions, INFINITI recommends the use of
snow or all season tires on all four wheels.
For additional traction on icy roads, studded
tires may be used. However, some provinces
and states prohibit their use. Check local, state
and provincial laws before installing studded
tires. Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires. TIRE CHAINS Use of tire chains may be prohibited according
to location. Check the local laws before install-
ing tire chains. When installing tire chains,
make sure they are of proper size for the tires
on your vehicle and are installed according to
the chain manufacturer's suggestions. Use
only SAE class S chains. Class ªSº chains
are used on vehicles with restricted tire to
vehicle clearance. Vehicles that can use Class
ªSº chains are designed to meet the SAE
standard minimum clearances between the
tire and the closest vehicle suspension or body
component required to accommodate the use
of a winter traction device (tire chains or
cables). The minimum clearances are deter-
mined using the factory equipped tire size.
Other types may damage your vehicle. Use
chain tensioners when recommended by the
tire chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit.
Loose end links of the tire chain must be
secured or removed to prevent the possibility
of whipping action damage to the fenders or
undercarriage. If possible, avoid fully loading
your vehicle when using tire chains. In addi-
tion, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise, your
vehicle may be damaged and/or vehicle han-
dling and performance may be adversely af-
fected.
Never install tire chains on a T-type spare
tire. Do not use the chains on dry roads. Do-it-yourself
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FUEL RECOMMENDATION
Sedan models Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index)
number (Research octane number 91).
For improved vehicle performance, INFINITI
recommends the use of unleaded premium
gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91
AKI number (Research octane number 96).
Coupe models Use unleaded premium gasoline with an oc-
tane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock
Index) number (Research octane number 96).
If premium gasoline is not available, unleaded
regular gasoline with an octane rating of 87
AKI number (Research octane number 91)
may be temporarily used, but only under the
following precautions:
O Have the fuel tank filled only partially with
unleaded regular gasoline, and fill up with
unleaded premium gasoline as soon as
possible.
O Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt accel-
eration.
However, for maximum vehicle perfor-
mance, the use of unleaded premium gaso- line is recommended.
CAUTION Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission con-
trol devices and systems, and could
also affect the warranty coverage.
Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, since this will
damage the three-way catalyst.
Reformulated gasoline Some fuel suppliers are now producing refor-
mulated gasolines. These gasolines are spe-
cially designed to reduce vehicle emissions.
INFINITI supports efforts towards cleaner air
and suggests that you use reformulated gaso-
line when available.
Gasoline containing oxygenates Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing
oxygenates such as ethanol, MTBE and
methanol with or without advertising their pres-
ence. INFINITI does not recommend the use
of fuels of which the oxygenate content and
the fuel compatibility for your INFINITI cannot
be readily determined. If in doubt, ask your service station manager.
If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline, please
take the following precautions as the usage of
such fuels may cause vehicle performance
problems and/or fuel system damage.
O The fuel must be unleaded and have an
octane rating no lower than that recom-
mended for unleaded gasoline.
O If an oxygenate-blend, excepting a
methanol blend, is used, it should con-
tain no more than 10% oxygenate.
(MTBE may, however, be added up to
15%.)
O If a methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 5% methanol (me-
thyl alcohol, wood alcohol). It should
also contain a suitable amount of appro-
priate cosolvents and corrosion inhibi-
tors. If not properly formulated with ap-
propriate cosolvents and corrosion
inhibitors, such methanol blends may
cause fuel system damage and/or ve-
hicle performance problems. At this
time, sufficient data is not available to
ensure that all methanol blends are suit-
able for use in INFINITI vehicles.
If any driveability problems such as engine
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condition; check for improper tongue load,
overload, worn suspension or other pos-
sible causes of either condition.
O Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shifts while driving.
O Be certain your rear view mirrors conform to
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing be-
fore driving the vehicle.
Trailer towing tips In order to gain skill and an understanding of
the vehicle's behavior, you should practice
turning, stopping and backing up in an area
which is free from traffic. Steering stability, and
braking performance will be somewhat differ-
ent than under normal driving conditions.
O Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
O Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
O Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
O Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
O Always block the wheels on both vehicle
and trailer when parking. Parking on a
slope is not recommended; however, if you
must do so, and if your vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission, first apply the
parking brake and block the wheels, and
then move the transmission selector lever
into the P (Park) position. If you move the
selector lever to the P (Park) position be-
fore blocking the wheels and applying the
parking brake, the transmission may be
damaged.
O When going down a hill, shift into a lower
gear and use the engine braking effect.
When ascending on a long grade, down-
shift the transmission to a lower gear and
reduce speed to reduce chances of engine
overloading and/or overheating.
O If the engine coolant rises to an extremely
high temperature when the air conditioning
system is on, turn off the air conditioner.
Coolant heat can be additionally vented by
opening the windows, switching the fan
control to high and setting the temperature
control to the HOT position.
O Trailer towing consumes more fuel than
normal circumstances.
O Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles
(800 km).
O Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
maintenance schedule. O When making a turn, your trailer wheels will
be closer to the inside of the turn than your
vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,
make a larger than normal turning radius
during the turn.
O Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly
causing vehicle sway. When being passed
by larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect
vehicle handling. If swaying does occur,
firmly grip the steering wheel, steer straight
ahead, and immediately (but gradually) re-
duce vehicle speed. This combination will
help stabilize the vehicle. Never increase
speed.
O Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires con-
siderably more distance than normal pass-
ing. Remember the length of the trailer
must also pass the other vehicle before you
can safely change lanes.
O To maintain engine braking efficiency and
electrical charging performance, do not use
sixth gear (manual transmission) or fifth
position (automatic transmission).
O Avoid holding the brake pedal down too
long or too frequently such as on long
down-hill sections of road. This could cause
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If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to no-
tifying INFINITI.
If
NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot be-
come involved in individual problems be-
tween you, your retailer, or INFINITI.
To contact
NHTSA , you may call the Auto
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236.
You may also write to:
NHTSA , U.S. De-
partment of Transportation, Washington,
D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle safety from
the Hotline. You may notify INFINITI by contacting our
Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at
1-800-662-6200.
In Hawaii call (808) 836-0888. Due to legal requirements in some states/
areas, your vehicle may be required to be in
what is called the ªready conditionº for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emis-
sion control system.
The vehicle is set to the ªready conditionº
when it is driven through certain driving pat-
terns. Usually, the ªready conditionº can be
obtained by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired
or the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may
be reset to a not ªready conditionº. Before
taking the I/M test, drive the vehicle through
the following pattern to set the vehicle to the
ready condition. If you cannot or do not want to
perform the driving pattern, an INFINITI re-
tailer can conduct it for you.
WARNING Always drive the vehicle in a safe and
prudent manner according to traffic con-
ditions, and obey all traffic laws.
1. Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle
until the engine coolant temperature gauge
needle points between the C and H (normal
operating temperature). 2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88
km/h), then quickly release the accelerator
pedal completely and keep it released for at
least 6 seconds.
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a
moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed
of 53 to 60 MPH (86 to 96 km/h) for at least
5 minutes.
4. Stop the vehicle. Leave the engine running.
5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h)
and maintain the speed for 20 seconds.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 at least 3 times.
7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h)
and maintain the speed for at least 3 min-
utes.
8. Stop the vehicle. Place the automatic trans-
mission selector lever in the ªPº or ªNº
position or the manual transmission shift
lever in the ªNº position.
9. Turn the engine off.
10.Repeat steps 1 through 8 at least one more
time.
If step 1 through 7 is interrupted, repeat the
preceding step. Any safe driving mode is ac-
ceptable between steps. Do not stop the en-
gine until step 7 is completed.REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
(US only) READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (US
only)
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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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Vanity mirror light ...................................... 2-36
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ........................................... 2-9, 2-11
Xenon headlights ..................................... 2-17
Lights, Exterior and interior light
replacement .................................................... 8-26
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information) ................................................... 10-14
Lock
Door locks ................................................... 3-3
Glove box lock........................................... 2-27
Power door lock .......................................... 3-3
Trunk lid lock opener lever........................ 3-10
M
Maintenance
Battery ....................................................... 8-13
Chassis and body...................................... 9-10
Emission control system ........................... 9-10
General maintenance .................................. 9-2
Inside the vehicle ........................................ 9-3
Maintenance precautions ............................ 8-2
Outside the vehicle...................................... 9-3
Periodic maintenance schedules ................ 9-5
Seat belt maintenance .............................. 1-32
Under the hood and vehicle ........................ 9-4
Manual front seat adjustment ........................... 1-2
Map light ......................................................... 2-35
Meters and gauges ........................................... 2-3
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ............. 3-17
Outside mirror control................................ 3-18
Outside mirrors .......................................... 3-18 N
Net
Cargo net................................................... 2-29
Small cargo net (Sedan for Canada) ........ 2-30
New vehicle break-in ...................................... 5-17
Nissan vehicle Immobilizer System ................ 2-13
O
Odometer .......................................................... 2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants/
fluids .......................................................... 10-2
Changing engine oil and filter ..................... 8-8
Checking engine oil level ............................ 8-7
Engine oil..................................................... 8-7
Engine oil viscosity .................................... 10-5
Outside mirror control ..................................... 3-18
Outside mirrors ............................................... 3-18
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats................ 6-10
P
Parking
Brake check............................................... 8-18
Parking brake check.................................. 5-14
Parking brake operation ............................ 5-14
Parking on hills .......................................... 5-14
Parking/parking on hills .................................. 5-18
Periodic maintenance schedules ...................... 9-5
Phone, Car phone or CB radio ....................... 4-18
Pocket (Manual transmission model) ............. 2-25 Power
Power door lock .......................................... 3-3
Power front seat adjustment ....................... 1-4
Power outlet .............................................. 2-23
Power steering fluid................................... 8-10
Power steering system .............................. 5-19
Power windows ......................................... 2-31
Pre-tensioner seat belt system ....................... 1-22
Precautions
Audio operation precautions ....................... 4-8
Braking precautions................................... 5-19
Cruise control precautions ........................ 5-15
Maintenance precautions ............................ 8-2
On child restraints ..................................... 1-33
On seat belt usage .................................... 1-25
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................................................... 1-11
Precautions when starting and driving ........ 5-2
Push starting ..................................................... 6-9
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio .............................. 4-18
FM-AM radio operation ............................. 4-11
Satellite radio antenna .............................. 4-18
Satellite radio operation ............................ 4-12
Satellite radio reception............................... 4-8
Steering audio control ............................... 4-17
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(US only) ....................................................... 10-21
Rear armrest pocket ....................................... 2-29
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock...... 3-5
Rear personal light ......................................... 2-36
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