INFINITI G35 2006 Owners Manual

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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In order for the steering wheel to be
locked, it must be turned about 1/6 of a
turn clockwise 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.
WARNINGNever 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 and/or personal injury.
KEY POSITIONS The ignition switch includes an anti-theft
steering lock device.
LOCK (Normal parking position) (0)
The ignition key can only be removed
when the ignition switch is in this posi-
tion. OFF (1)
The engine can be turned off without
locking the steering wheel.
The ignition lock is designed so that the
key cannot be turned to the LOCK position
and removed until the selector lever is
moved to the P position (for automatic
transmission) or the key is pushed in
while turning the key between the ACC
and LOCK positions.
ACC (Accessories) (2)
This position activates electrical accesso-
ries when the engine is not running.
ON (Normal operating position) (3)
This position activates ignition system in
addition to electrical accessories.
START (4)
This position activates the starter motor,
starting the engine.
INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of the registered key. If the engine fails to start using a regis-
tered key (for example, when interference
is caused by another registered key, an
automated toll road device or automated
payment device on the key ring), restart
the engine using the following proce-
dures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON po-
sition for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or
LOCK position and wait approximately
10 seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the
device (which may have caused the in-
terference) away from the registered
key.
If this procedure allows the engine to
start, INFINITI recommends placing the
registered key on a separate key ring to
avoid interference from other devices.
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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
IGNITION SWITCH (models with the
Intelligent Key system)
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ON (Normal operating position)
q E
:
This position turns on the ignition system
and electrical accessories.
START
q F
:
This position starts the engine. As soon
as the engine has started, release the
switch immediately. It will automatically
return to the ON position.
For important safety information, see ªIg-
nition switchº in the ª5. Starting and driv-
ingº section.
The ignition switch cannot be turned back
to the LOCK position unless the shift lever
is in P position. (It can be turned to only
q C
.)
CAUTIONDo not leave the vehicle with the ignition
switch in ACC or ON position when the en-
gine is not running for an extended period.
This can discharge the battery. INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of the registered key.
If the engine does not start using a regis-
tered key (for example, when interference
is caused by another registered key, an
automated toll road device or an auto-
mated payment device on the key ring),
restart the engine using the following pro-
cedures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON po-
sition for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or
LOCK position and wait approximately
10 seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the
device (which may have caused the in-
terference) separate from the regis-
tered key.
If this procedure allows the engine to
start, INFINITI recommends placing the
registered key on a separate key ring to
avoid interference from other devices. O Make sure the area around the vehicle
is clear.
O Maintenance items should be checked
periodically, for example, each time
you check engine oil.
O Check that all windows and lights are
clean.
O Visually inspect tires for their appear-
ance and condition. Also check tires
for proper inflation.
O Lock all doors.
O Position seat and adjust head re-
straints.
O Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
O Fasten seat belts and ask all passen-
gers to do likewise.
O Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition key is turned to the
ON position. See ªWarning/indicator
lights and audible remindersº in the
ª2. Instruments and controlsº section.BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
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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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D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward
driving.
Manual shift mode When the selector lever is shifted from
the D position to the manual shift gate
with the vehicle stopped or while driving,
the transmission enters the manual shift
mode. Shift range can be selected manu-
ally.
In the manual shift mode, the shift range
is displayed on the position indicator in
the meter.
Shift ranges up or down one by one as
follows: 1 M
!
à 2 M
!
à 3 M
!
à 4 M
!
à 5 M
5 M
(5th):
Use this position for all normal forward
driving.
4 M
(4th):
For driving up or down long slopes where
engine braking would be advantageous. 3 M
(3rd) and 2 M
(2nd):
Use for hill climbing or engine braking on
downhill grades.
1 M
(1st):
Use this position when climbing steep
hills slowly or driving slowly through
deep snow, sand or mud, or for maximum
engine braking on steep downhill grades.
O Remember not to drive at high speeds
for extended periods of time in lower
than 4 M
range. This reduces gas mile-
age.
O When shifting up, move the selector
lever to the + (up) side. (Shifts to
higher range.)
O When shifting down, move the se-
lector lever to the þ (down) side.
(Shifts to lower range.)
O Moving the selector lever rapidly to
the same side twice will shift the
ranges in succession.
O When canceling the manual shift
mode, return the selector lever to the
D position. The transmission returns
to the normal driving mode. O In the manual shift mode, the transmis-
sion may not shift to the selected gear.
This helps maintain driving perfor-
mance and reduces the chance of ve-
hicle damage or loss of control.
In the manual shift mode, the transmission
automatically shifts down to 1st gear be-
fore the vehicle comes to a stop. When ac-
celerating again, it is necessary to shift up
to the desired range.
Accelerator downshift
Ð In D position Ð For passing or hill climbing, fully depress
the accelerator pedal to the floor. This
shifts the transmission down into the
lower gear, depending on the vehicle
speed.
Fail-safe When the fail-safe operation occurs, the
automatic transmission will be locked in
the 4th gear.
If the vehicle is driven under extreme con-
ditions, such as excessive wheel spinning
and subsequent hard braking, the fail-safe
system may be activated. This will occur
even if all electrical circuits are functioning
properly. In this case, turn the ignition
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switch to the OFF position and wait for 3
seconds. Then turn the key back to the ON
position. The vehicle should return to its
normal operating condition. If it does not
return to its normal operating condition,
have an INFINITI dealer check the trans-
mission and repair if necessary.
Shift lock release If the battery charge is low or discharged,
the selector lever may not be moved from
the P (Park) position even with the brake
pedal depressed and the selector lever
button pushed.
To move the selector lever, release the
shift lock and push the selector lever but-
ton. The selector lever can be moved to
the N (Neutral) position. However, the
steering wheel will be locked unless the
ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-
tion. To release the shift lock, complete the fol-
lowing procedure:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position and remove the key.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock cover
q A
using a
suitable tool.
4. Insert a suitable tool in the shift lock
slot, and push down
q B
.
5. Push the selector lever button
q C
and
move the selector lever to the N (Neu-
tral) position
q D
while holding down
the shift lock.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the ON po-
sition to unlock the steering wheel.
Now the vehicle may be moved to the
desired location.
If the lever cannot be moved out of the P
(Park) position, have an INFINITI dealer
check the automatic transmission system
as soon as possible. SSD0477
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Shifting To change gears, or when up shifting or
down shifting, fully depress the clutch
pedal, shift into the appropriate gear,
then slowly and smoothly release the
clutch.
This vehicle is equipped with a short
throw shifter manual transmission. To en-
sure smooth gear changes, fully depress
the clutch pedal before operating the shift
lever. If the clutch pedal is not fully de-
pressed before the transmission is shifted, a gear noise may be heard. Trans-
mission damage could occur.
Start the vehicle in 1st gear and shift to
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th gear in se-
quence according to the vehicle speed.
To back up, depress the shift lever and
then move it to the R (Reverse) position
after stopping the vehicle completely.
If it is difficult to move the shift lever into
the R (Reverse) or 1 position (Low gear),
shift to the N (Neutral) position, and then
release the clutch pedal once. Fully de-
press the clutch pedal again and shift
into the R or 1 position.
WARNING O Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
roads. This may cause a loss of control.
O Do not over-rev the engine when shifting
to a lower gear. This may cause a loss of
control or engine damage. CAUTION O Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal
while driving. This may damage the
clutch.
O Fully depress the clutch pedal before
shifting to help prevent transmission
damage.
O Stop your vehicle completely before
shifting into R (Reverse).
O When the vehicle is stopped for a period
of time, for example at a stop light, shift
to N (Neutral) and release the clutch
pedal with the foot brake applied.SSD0536
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