brake INFINITI G35 2006 User Guide

When pushing the buttons to set hazard
indicator only mode, the hazard indicator
flashes 3 times.
When pushing the buttons to set hazard
indicator and horn mode, the hazard indi-
cator flashes once and the horn chirps
once.
OPERATION WITH THE
MECHANICAL KEY AND VALET KEY If the Intelligent Key cannot be used be-
cause its battery is discharged, use the
metal key to lock or unlock the doors and
use the mechanical key or the valet key,
which is registered to the INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System components, to start
the engine.
Removing the mechanical key O Release the lock knob at the back of
the Intelligent Key and remove the me-
chanical key. O To install the mechanical key to the In-
telligent Key, securely lock the lock
knob and then check that the me-
chanical key will not move.
CAUTION Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with the
mechanical key installed in it.
Locking/unlocking the doors with
the metal key (mechanical key,
valet key and wallet key) The doors can be locked/unlocked by in-
serting the metal key into the key cylinder
in the driver's door in the same way as
the ordinary key.
Starting the engine with the
mechanical key 1. Securely depress the brake pedal.
2. Insert the mechanical key or the valet
key into the ignition switch. SPA1878
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MEMORY STORAGE FUNCTION Two positions for the driver's seat and
steering column can be stored in the au- tomatic drive positioner memory. Follow
these procedures to use the memory sys-
tem.
1. For vehicles equipped with automatic
transmission, move the selector lever
to the P (Park) position.
For vehicles equipped with manual
transmission, move the shift lever to
the N (Neutral) position and apply the
parking brake.
2. Adjust the driver's seat and steering
column to the desired positions by
manually operating each adjusting
switch. For additional information, see
ªSeatsº in the ª1. Safety Ð Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint
systemº section and ªSteering wheelº
earlier in this section.
3. Turn the ignition ON.
4. Push the SET switch and, within 5 sec-
onds, push the memory switch (1 or 2)
fully for at least 1 second.
The indicator light for the pushed
memory switch will come on and stay
on for approximately 5 seconds after
pushing the switch. After the indicator
light goes off, the selected positions are stored in the selected memory (1
or 2).
If a new memory is stored in the same
memory switch, the previous memory
will be deleted.
Linking a keyfob or Intelligent Key
to a stored memory position A keyfob or Intelligent Key can be linked
to a stored memory position with the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Follow the steps for storing a memory
position.
2. While the indicator light for the
memory switch being set is illumi-
nated for 5 seconds, push the
button on the keyfob or Intelli-
gent Key. The indicator light will blink.
After the indicator light goes off, the
keyfob or Intelligent Key is linked to
that memory setting.
With the key removed from the ignition
switch, push the button on the
keyfob or Intelligent Key. The driver's seat
and steering wheel will move to the
memorized position.SPA2159
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Confirming memory storage O Turn the ignition ON and push the SET
switch. If the main memory has not
been stored, the indicator light will
come on for approximately 0.5 sec-
onds. When the memory has stored in
position, the indicator light will stay
on for approximately 5 seconds.
O If the battery cable is disconnected, or
if the fuse opens, the memory will be
canceled.
Reset the desired position using the
previous procedure.
Selecting the memorized position 1. For vehicles equipped with automatic
transmission, move the selector lever
to the P (Park) position.
For vehicles equipped with manual
transmission, move the shift lever in
the N (Neutral) position and apply the
parking brake.
2. Use one of the following methods to
move the driver's seat and the
steering wheel.
O Turn the ignition switch to the ªONº
position and push the memory switch (1 or 2) fully for at least 1
second.
O Within 45 seconds of opening the
driver's door, push the memory
switch (1 or 2) fully for at least 1
second.
The driver's seat and steering column
will move to the memorized position
with the indicator light flashing, and
then the light will stay on for approxi-
mately 5 seconds.
SYSTEM OPERATION The automatic drive positioner system will
not work or will stop operating under the
following conditions:
O when the vehicle speed is above 4
MPH (7 km/h).
O when the adjusting switch for the driv-
er's seat and steering column is
turned on while the automatic drive
positioner is operating.
O when the cancel switch (if so
equipped) is pushed to the CANCEL
side. (However, it will not be cancelled
if the switch is pushed while the seat
and steering column are returning to the previous positions (entry/exit
function).)
O when the memory switch 1 or 2 is not
pushed and held for at least 1 second.
O when the seat has already been
moved to the memorized position.
O when no seat position is stored in the
memory switch.
O when the parking brake is not applied.
Ð MT models
O when the speed is above 4 MPH (7
km/h) while the parking brake is ap-
plied. Ð MT models
To restart the drive positioner system,
move the parking brake to off and on.
O when the front seat is folded for oper-
ating the walk-in mechanism (if so
equipped).
O when the engine is started while the
automatic drive positioner is operating.
O when the AT selector lever is moved
from the P position to any other posi-
tion. (However, it will not be cancelled
if the switch is pushed while the seat
and steering column are returning to
the previous positions (entry/exit
function).)
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You can still use the Memo Pad and ac-
cess Setup.
To turn on the system again, choose the
Bluetooth On command from the Setup
command.
SPEAKER ADAPTATION (SA) MODE Speaker Adaptation allows up to two out-of
dialect users to train the system to improve
recognition accuracy. By repeating a
number of commands, the users can create
a voice model of their own voice that is
stored in the system. The system is ca-
pable of storing a different speaker adapta-
tion model for memory A and memory B.
If memory A is available, the system will
use memory A to store the model. If
memory A is in use and memory B is
available, the system will use memory B
to store the model. If both of the memory
locations are in use, the system will ask
the user to select which memory location
should be overwritten.
Training procedure The procedure for training a voice is as
follows.
1. Position the vehicle in a reasonably
quiet outdoor location. 2. Sit in the driver's seat with the engine
running, the parking brake on, and the
transmission in Park.
3. Press and hold the button for
more than 5 seconds.
4. The system announces: ªPress the
PHONE/SEND ( ) button for the
hands-free phone system to enter the
speaker adaptation mode or press the
PHONE/END ( ) button to select a
different language.º
5. Press the button.
For information on selecting a dif-
ferent language, see ªChoosing a lan-
guageº earlier in this section.
6. Voice memory A or memory B is se-
lected automatically. If both memory
locations are already in use, the
system will prompt you to overwrite
one. Follow the instructions provided
by the system.
7. When preparation is complete and you
are ready to begin, the press the
button.
8. The SA mode will be explained. Follow
the instructions provided by the
system. 9. When training is finished, the system
will tell you an adequate number of
phrases have been recorded.
10. The system will ask you to say your
name. Follow the instructions to regis-
ter your name.
11. The system will announce that
speaker adaptation has been com-
pleted and the system is ready.
The SA mode will stop if:
O The button is pressed for more
than 5 seconds in SA mode.
O The vehicle is driven during SA mode.
O The ignition switch is turned to the
OFF or LOCK position.
Training phrases During the SA mode, the system instructs
you to say the following phrases.
(The system will prompt you for each
phrase.)
O phone book new entry
O dial three oh four two nine
O delete call back number
O setup pair phone
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5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5-2
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .................. 5-2
Three way catalyst....................................... 5-3
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ..... 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover..................... 5-5
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ............. 5-5
All-wheel drive (AWD) driving safety
precautions (for AWD models) .................... 5-6
Ignition switch (except Intelligent Key
system)............................................................. 5-6
Automatic transmission ............................... 5-6
Manual transmission .................................. 5-7
Key positions .............................................. 5-8
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............ 5-8
Ignition switch (models with the Intelligent
Key system) ...................................................... 5-9
Ignition switch positions ............................. 5-9
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .......... 5-10
Before starting the engine............................... 5-10
Starting the engine .......................................... 5-11
Driving the vehicle .......................................... 5-12
Automatic transmission.............................. 5-12
Manual transmission ................................ 5-16
Parking brake .................................................. 5-19 Cruise control ................................................. 5-20
Precautions on cruise control .................... 5-20
Cruise control operations .......................... 5-20
Break-in schedule ........................................... 5-22
Increasing fuel economy ................................. 5-22
All-wheel drive (AWD) (if so equipped) ............ 5-23
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ........... 5-23
Parking/parking on hills ................................. 5-24
Power steering ................................................ 5-25
Brake system .................................................. 5-26
Braking precautions .................................. 5-26
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)..................... 5-26
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .......... 5-28
Rear active steer (RAS) system (if so
equipped) ....................................................... 5-29
Cold weather driving....................................... 5-30
Freeing a frozen door lock ......................... 5-30
Anti-freeze ................................................. 5-30
Battery ...................................................... 5-30
Draining of coolant water .......................... 5-30
Tire equipment .......................................... 5-30
Special winter equipment........................... 5-31
Driving on snow or ice ............................... 5-31
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ......... 5-32
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When the key cannot be turned toward
the LOCK position, proceed as follows to
remove the key:
1. Move the selector lever into the P po-
sition.
2. Turn the ignition key slightly toward
the ON direction.
3. Turn the key to the LOCK position.
4. Remove the key.
If the key is removed from the ignition
switch, the selector lever cannot be
moved from the P position. The selector
lever can be moved if the ignition switch is
in the ON position and the foot brake pedal
is depressed.
There is an OFF position
q 1
in between
the LOCK and ACC positions. The OFF po-
sition is indicated by a ª1º on the key cyl-
inder. When the ignition switch is in the
OFF position, the steering wheel is not
locked.
In order to lock the steering wheel, it
must be turned about 1/6 of a turn coun-
terclockwise from the straight up posi-
tion. To lock the steering wheel, turn the key to
the LOCK position. Remove the key.
To unlock the steering wheel, insert the
key and turn it gently while rotating the
steering wheel slightly right and left.
WARNING Never remove or turn the key to the LOCK po-
sition while driving. The steering wheel will
lock. This may cause the driver to lose con-
trol of the vehicle and could result in serious
vehicle damage or personal injury.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION The ignition switch includes a device that
helps prevent accidental removal of the
key while driving.
The key can only be removed when the ig-
nition switch is in the LOCK position.
To turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position from the ACC or ON position, turn
the key to the OFF position, push the key
in, then turn the key to the LOCK position.
There is an OFF position
q 1
in between the
LOCK and ACC positions. The OFF position
is indicated by a ª1º on the key cylinder. SSD0503
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The ignition lock is designed so that the
ignition switch cannot be turned to the
LOCK position and removed until the se-
lector lever is moved to the P (Park) posi-
tion.
When turning the ignition switch, make
sure the selector lever is in the P position.
If the selector lever is not returned to the
P position, the ignition switch cannot be
moved toward the LOCK position.
When the ignition switch cannot be
turned toward the LOCK position, proceed
as follows: 1. Move the selector lever into the P po-
sition.
2. Turn the ignition switch slightly in the
ON direction.
3. Turn the key toward the LOCK posi-
tion.
The selector lever can be moved from the P
position if the ignition switch is in the ON
position and the foot brake pedal is de-
pressed.
There is an OFF position in between the
LOCK and ACC positions, although it does
not show on the lock cylinder. When the
ignition is in the OFF position the steering
wheel is not locked.
In order for the steering wheel to be
locked, it must be turned about 1/6 of a
turn counterclockwise from the straight
up position.
To lock the steering wheel, turn the igni-
tion switch to the LOCK position. To unlock
the steering wheel, push the ignition
switch in and turn it gently while rotating
the steering wheel slightly right and left.
If the battery of the vehicle equipped with
the Intelligent Key system is discharged,
the ignition switch cannot be turned from the LOCK position, even using the me-
chanical key or valet key.
WARNING Never turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position while driving. The steering wheel
will lock. This may cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle and could result in se-
rious vehicle damage and/or personal injury.
IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS Push in the ignition switch to the
q B
range when you turn it.
LOCK (Normal parking position):
The ignition switch can only be locked in
the
q A
position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when
it is pushed in, and turned to the ACC po-
sition
q D
while carrying the Intelligent
Key.
ACC (Accessories)
q D
:
This position activates electrical accesso-
ries such as the radio, when the engine is
not running.SPA1628
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Intelligent Key system)
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1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Automatic transmission:
Move the selector lever to the P or N
position. (P preferred.)
The starter is designed so that the
starter does not operate unless the se-
lector lever is in either one of the
above positions.
Manual transmission:
Move the shift lever to the N position.
Depress the clutch pedal fully to the
floor.
The starter is designed so that it does
not operate unless the clutch pedal is
fully depressed.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START (4)
to crank the engine with your foot off
the accelerator pedal. Release the key
when the engine starts.
If the engine starts, but fails to run, re-
peat the above procedure.
O If the engine is very hard to start in
extremely cold weather or when re-
starting, depress the accelerator pedal
a little (approximately 1/3 to the floor)
and while holding, crank the engine. Release the key and the accelerator
pedal when the engine starts.
O If the engine is very hard to start be-
cause it is flooded, depress the accel-
erator pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it. Crank the engine for 5 to
6 seconds. After cranking the engine,
release the accelerator pedal. Crank
the engine with your foot off the accel-
erator pedal by turning the ignition key
to the START position. Release the key
when the engine starts. If the engine
starts, but fails to run, repeat the
above procedure.
CAUTION Do not operate the starter for more than 15
seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start, turn the key off and wait 10 seconds
before cranking again, otherwise the starter
could be damaged.
4. Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the
engine while warming it up. Drive at
moderate speed for a short distance
first, especially in cold weather. In cold weather, keep the engine running
for a minimum o f2-3 minutes before
shutting it off. Starting and stopping
the engine over a short period of time
may make the vehicle more difficult to
start.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
5-speed automatic transmission The automatic transmission in your ve-
hicle is electronically controlled by a
transmission control module to produce
maximum efficiency and smooth opera-
tion.
Shown on the following pages are the rec-
ommended operating procedures for this
transmission. Follow these procedures for
maximum vehicle performance and
driving enjoyment.
Starting the vehicle After starting the engine, fully depress the
foot brake pedal and push the selector le-
ver button before shifting the selector
lever to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D
(Drive) or Manual shift mode position. Be
sure the vehicle is fully stopped before at-
tempting to shift the selector lever.
This automatic transmission model is de-
signed so that the foot brake pedal must
be depressed before shifting from P (Park)
to any drive position while the ignition
switch is the ON position.
The selector lever cannot be moved out of
the P (Park) position and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition switch
is turned to the LOCK, OFF or ACC position
or if the key is removed from the switch.
1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed
and push the selector lever button to
shift into a driving gear.
2. Release the parking brake and foot
brake, then gradually start the vehicle
in motion.
WARNING O Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral)
to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or manual shift
mode. Always depress the brake pedal
until shifting is completed. Failure to do
so could cause you to lose control and
have an accident.
O Cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shifting into a forward or
reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.
O On slippery roads, do not downshift.
This may cause a loss of control. O Never shift to P (Park) or R (Reverse)
while vehicle is moving forward. Never
shift to P (Park) or D (Drive) while vehicle
is moving rearward. Failure to do so
could cause you to lose control and have
an accident.
CAUTION When stopping the vehicle on an uphill
grade, do not hold the vehicle by depressing
the accelerator pedal. The foot brake should
be used for this purpose.DRIVING THE VEHICLE
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To move the selector lever,
: Push the button while depressing
the brake pedal,
: Push the button,
: Just move the selector lever.
Shifting After starting the engine, fully depress the
brake pedal and shift the selector lever
from the P (Park) to R (Reverse), N (Neu-
tral), D (Drive), or Manual shift mode posi-
tion.
Push the button to shift into the P (Park)
or R (Reverse) position. All other positions can be selected without pushing the
button.
WARNING Apply the parking brake if the selector lever
is in any position while the engine is not run-
ning. Failure to do so could cause the vehicle
to move unexpectedly or roll away and result
in serious personal injury or property
damage.
If the key is turned to the OFF or ACC po-
sition for any reason while the vehicle is
in the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or any D
(Drive) position, the key cannot be turned
to the LOCK position and be removed
from the ignition switch. Move the se-
lector lever to the P (Park) position, then
the key can be turned to the LOCK posi-
tion.
P (Park):
Use this selector position when the vehicle
is parked or when starting the engine.
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped. The brake pedal must be de-
pressed and the selector lever button
pushed in to move the selector lever from the N (Neutral) position or any drive position
to the P (Park) position. Apply the parking
brake. When parking on a hill, first depress
the foot brake pedal, apply the parking
brake, then move the lever to the P (Park)
position.
CAUTION Use this position only when the vehicle is
completely stopped.
R (Reverse):
Use this position to back up. Always be
sure the vehicle is completely stopped be-
fore selecting the R (Reverse) position.
The brake pedal must be depressed and
the selector lever button pushed in to
move the selector lever from the P (Park), N
(Neutral) or any drive position to the R (Re-
verse) position.
N (Neutral):
Neither forward nor reverse gear is en-
gaged. The engine can be started in this
position. You may shift to the N (Neutral)
position and restart a stalled engine while
the vehicle is moving.SSD0413
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