warning INFINITI G35 2003 Service Manual

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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To sound the horn, push on or near the horn
marks of the steering wheel.
WARNINGDo not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air
bag system may result in serious per-
sonal injury. The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.
The switches located on the center console
can be operated independently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Select heat range.
O For low heat, press the (Low) side
of the switch.
O For high heat, press the (High)
side of the switch.
O For no heat, the switch has a center OFF
position between low and high.
The indicator light in the switch will illumi- nate when low or high is selected.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
3. When the vehicle's interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn
the switch to the off position (center).
CAUTION O The battery could run down if the seat
heater is operated while the engine is
not running.
O Do not use the seat heater for ex-
tended periods or when no one is
using the seat.
O Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise,
the seat may become overheated.
O Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
damage to the heater.SIC1838 SIC1839
HORN HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)
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switch of the electrical accessory be-
ing used or the ACC power of the
vehicle.
O Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tempera-
ture fuse may blow.
O When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact the
socket.
The cigarette lighter operates when the igni-
tion switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Push the lighter in all the way. When the lighter
is heated, it will spring out.
Return the lighter to its original position after
use.
WARNING The cigarette lighter should not be used
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
CAUTION The cigarette lighter socket is a power
source for the cigarette lighter element SIC1841A SIC2025
CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND
ASHTRAY (accessory)
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only. The use of the cigarette lighter
socket as a power source for any other
accessory is not recommended.
INSTRUMENT POCKET (Except for
Navigation system equipped
models)
WARNING The instrument pocket should not be
used while driving so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation. POCKET (Manual transmission
model) SIC1843 SIC2026
STORAGE
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GLASSES CASE The glasses case can be opened by pushing
the button.
WARNINGThe glasses case should not be used
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation. CAUTION O Do not use for anything other than
glasses.
O Do not leave glasses in the glasses
case while parking in direct sunlight.
The heat may damage the glasses.
CUP HOLDER
WARNING The cup holder should not be used while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
Front:
For larger cups, remove the inside tray.SIC1844 SIC1845A
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CAUTIONO Avoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being used to
prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid
is hot, it can scald you or your pas-
senger.
O Use only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident. Soft bottle holder
CAUTION The bottle holder should not be used
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
GLOVE BOX When locking or unlocking the glove box, use
the master key.
The glove box may be opened by pulling the
handle.
WARNING Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.SIC1846 SIC2028 SIC1849
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UPPER GLOVE BOX (Except for
Navigation system equipped
models)
WARNINGKeep upper glove box lid closed while
driving to help prevent injury in an acci-
dent or a sudden stop. CONSOLE BOX
WARNING The center console box should not be
used while driving so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.SIC1848 SIC1847A SIC2027
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNINGO Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
while it is in motion and before clos-
ing the windows. Use the window
lock switch to prevent unexpected
use of the power windows. O Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls
and become trapped in a window.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
The power windows operate when the ignition
key is in the ON position and for about 45
seconds, after 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 windows is
canceled. To open or close the window, push down or
pull up the switch and hold it. The main switch
(driver side switches) will open or close all the
windows.
SIC1851A SIC1978A
WINDOWS
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