2-14 INFINITI G35 2006 Owners Manual

2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel .............................................. 2-2
Meters and gauges ........................................... 2-3
Speedometer and odometer ........................ 2-3
Tachometer ................................................. 2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge .............. 2-4
Fuel gauge .................................................. 2-5
Compass display .............................................. 2-6
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ......................................................... 2-9
Checking bulbs ........................................... 2-9
Warning lights............................................. 2-9
Indicator lights .......................................... 2-14
Audible reminders ..................................... 2-16
Security systems ............................................. 2-17
Vehicle security system.............................. 2-17
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .......... 2-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch .............. 2-19
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ............................................................ 2-20
Headlight and turn signal switch..................... 2-21
Xenon headlights ....................................... 2-21
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-21
Turn signal switch ..................................... 2-24
Fog light switch ......................................... 2-25 Hazard warning flasher switch ........................ 2-25
Horn ............................................................... 2-26
Heated seats .................................................. 2-26
SNOW mode switch (if so equipped) ............... 2-27
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ....... 2-28
Clock .............................................................. 2-29
Adjusting the time..................................... 2-29
Power outlet ................................................... 2-29
Cigarette lighter and ashtray .......................... 2-30
Front ......................................................... 2-30
Rear .......................................................... 2-30
Storage ........................................................... 2-31
Door pocket .............................................. 2-31
Instrument pocket (except for navigation
system equipped models) .......................... 2-31
Sunglasses holder .................................... 2-32
Cup holder ................................................ 2-32
Glove box .................................................. 2-35
Upper glove box (except for navigation
system equipped models).......................... 2-35
Console box .............................................. 2-36
Rear armrest pocket (Sedan) ..................... 2-37
Card holder (driver's side) ......................... 2-38
Coat hook (Coupe) .................................... 2-38
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tened. At the same time, the chime will
sound for about 6 seconds unless the
driver's seat belt is securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light may also illu-
minate if the front passenger's seat belt
is not fastened when the front passen-
ger's seat is occupied (if so equipped).
For 5 seconds after the ignition switch is
in the ON position, the system does not
activate the warning light for the front
passenger.
If the light blinks or illuminates even if
the driver's and front passenger's seat
belts are fastened, it may indicate that
the pre-crash seat belt system (if so
equipped) has a malfunction. Have an
INFINITI dealer check and repair the
system.
See ªSeat beltsº in the ª1. Safety Ð
Seats, seat belts and supplemental re-
straint systemº section for precautions on
seat belt usage.
Supplemental air bag
warning lightAfter turning the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag
warning light will illuminate. The supple-
mental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is op-
erational.
If any of the following conditions occur,
the supplemental front air bag, supple-
mental side air bag and curtain side-
impact air bag systems, and pre-tensioner
seat belt need servicing and your vehicle
must be taken to your an INFINITI dealer.
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 Supple-
mental Restraint System and/or the pre-
tensioner seat belt may not function prop-
erly. For additional information, see
ªSupplemental restraint systemº in the
ª1. Safety Ð Seats, restraints and supple-
mental restraint systemº section.
WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning light is
on, it could mean that the supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air bag, cur-
tain side-impact air bag systems and/or pre-
tensioner seat belt systems will not operate
in an accident. To help avoid injury to your-
self or others, have your vehicle checked by
an INFINITI dealer as soon as possible.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Automatic transmission
position indicator light When the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, the indicator in the instru-
ment panel shows the automatic trans-
mission selector lever position. See ªDriv-
ing with automatic transmissionº in the
ª5. Starting and drivingº section.
Cruise main switch
indicator light The light comes on when the cruise con-
trol main switch is pushed. The light goes
out when the main switch is pushed
again. When the cruise main switch indi-
cator light comes on, the cruise control
system is operational.
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10 Index A
ABS (Anti-lock brake system) ........................... 5-26
Advanced air bag system ................................. 1-42
Air bag system
Front (See INFINITI advanced air bag
system) ..................................................... 1-42
Side and curtain (See supplemental side
air bag and curtain side-impact air bag
systems) ................................................... 1-48
Front passenger air bag and status light ... 1-44
Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-51
Air bag warning light ................................ 1-51, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter ................................. 8-20
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation........................... 4-10
Air conditioner service ...................... 4-10, 4-14
Air conditioner specification label ............. 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant
and lubricant recommendations ......... 4-14, 9-7
Ambient temperature ................................. 4-13
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) ...... 4-10
In-cabin microfilter .................................... 4-13
Alcohol, drugs and driving ................................. 5-5
All-wheel drive (AWD)....................................... 5-23
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ................... 2-9
Anchor point locations
Top tether strap......................................... 1-27
Antenna ........................................................... 4-29 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .......................... 5-26
Anti-lock brake warning light ........................... 2-10
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care............................. 7-2
Interior appearance care ............................. 7-4
Armrest
Rear armrest pocket .................................. 2-37
Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and ashtray) ...... 2-30
Audible reminders ............................................ 2-16
Audio operation precautions ............................ 4-16
Audio system ................................................... 4-14
Steering wheel switch for audio control .... 4-28
Autochanger
Compact Disc (CD) .................................... 4-25
Autolight system.............................................. 2-22
Automatic
Anti-glare inside mirror ............................. 3-32
Automatic adjusting function ..................... 2-41
Automatic sunroof..................................... 2-42
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)............. 8-13
Drive positioner ........................................ 3-34
Driving with automatic transmission ... 5-6, 5-12
Avoiding collision and rollover ........................... 5-5
B
Battery ............................................................. 8-16
Battery saver system................................. 2-23
Before starting the engine................................ 5-10 Belts (See drive belts) ...................................... 8-19
Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System ............. 4-30
Booster seats ................................................... 1-31
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .................... 5-26
Brake and clutch fluid ............................... 8-14
Brake booster ........................................... 8-24
Brake fluid ................................................ 8-14
Brake pedal .............................................. 8-23
Brake pedal check .................................... 8-23
Brake system ............................................ 5-26
Parking brake check ......................... 5-19, 8-23
Parking brake operation ............................ 5-19
Warning light ............................................ 2-10
Break-in schedule ............................................ 5-22
Brightness control, Instrument panel ............... 2-24
Bulb check/instrument panel............................. 2-9
Bulb replacement ............................................. 8-31
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ..................................... 4-29
Card holder ..................................................... 2-38
CD care and cleaning ....................................... 4-27
Child restraints ................................................. 1-18
Booster seats ............................................. 1-31
Installation on front passenger seat .......... 1-28
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Floor mat cleaning ............................................. 7-4
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)............. 8-13
Brake and clutch fluid ............................... 8-14
Brake fluid ................................................ 8-14
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 9-2
Engine coolant............................................ 8-8
Engine oil .................................................. 8-10
Power steering fluid .................................. 8-13
Window washer fluid ................................. 8-15
FM-AM-SATELLITE radio with compact disc (CD)
changer ........................................................... 4-22
Fog light switch ............................................... 2-25
Front passenger air bag and status light.......... 1-44
Front power seat adjustment .............................. 1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 9-2
Fuel economy ............................................ 5-22
Fuel economy information (display) ............ 4-4
Fuel-filler cap ............................................ 3-28
Fuel-filler door .......................................... 3-28
Fuel octane rating ....................................... 9-3
Fuel recommendation.................................. 9-3
Gauge ......................................................... 2-5
Fuses ............................................................... 8-25
Fusible links .................................................... 8-26
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ...................................................... 2-46
Gas cap ........................................................... 3-28 Gauge................................................................ 2-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge.............. 2-4
Fuel gauge .................................................. 2-5
Odometer.................................................... 2-3
Speedometer .............................................. 2-3
Tachometer ................................................. 2-4
General maintenance ......................................... 8-2
Glove box ........................................................ 2-35
Glove box (upper) ............................................ 2-35
Glove box lock ................................................. 2-35
Golf bag stowing ............................................. 2-39
H
Hands-Free Phone System, Bluetooth ............ 4-30
Hazard warning flasher switch ......................... 2-25
Head restraints .................................................. 1-8
Headlights
Bulb replacement...................................... 8-33
Headlight switch........................................ 2-21
Xenon headlights ...................................... 2-21
Heated seats ................................................... 2-26
Heater
Engine block heater .................................. 5-32
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) ...... 4-10
HomeLink Universal Transceiver .................... 2-46
Hood release ................................................... 3-24
Hook, Coat hook.............................................. 2-38
Horn ................................................................ 2-26
How to stop alarm, Vehicle security ................. 2-18 I
Ignition switch
(except Intelligent Key system) ................... 5-6
Automatic transmission models .......... 5-6, 5-12
Key positions .............................................. 5-8
Manual transmission models .............. 5-7, 5-16
Immobilizer system .......................................... 2-18
In-cabin microfilter ........................................... 4-13
Indicator lights ................................................. 2-14
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
Engine start ........................................ 5-8, 5-10
Inside
Automatic anti-glare mirror ....................... 3-32
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ................... 9-25
Instrument brightness control .......................... 2-24
Instrument panel ............................................... 2-2
Instrument pocket ............................................ 2-31
Intelligent Key system
Engine starting .......................................... 3-14
Key operating range .................................. 3-16
Key operation............................................. 3-11
Mechanical key and valet key ................... 3-23
Operating the engine................................. 3-14
Remote keyless operation ......................... 3-20
Trouble-shooting guide .............................. 3-19
Warning light............................................. 2-12
Warning signals ......................................... 3-17
Intelligent Key warning light............................. 2-12
Interior light replacement ................................ 8-33
Interior lights .................................................. 2-44
Interior trunk lid release .................................. 3-27
ISOFIX child restraint........................................ 1-25
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Jump starting .................................................... 6-8
K
Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system (See
Intelligent Key system).............................. 3-20
Without Intelligent Key system (See remote
keyless entry system).................................. 3-5
Keys .................................................................. 3-2
L
Labels
Air bag warning labels ............................... 1-51
Air conditioner specification label ............. 9-13
Emission control information label ............ 9-12
Engine serial number ................................. 9-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..... 9-11
Tire and Loading Information label ............ 9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ........... 9-10
LATCH (Lower Anthors and Tethers for
CHildren) system .............................................. 1-25
License plate, Installing front license plate ...... 9-13
Light
Air bag warning light.................................. 1-51
Bulb replacement ...................................... 8-31
Fog light switch......................................... 2-25
Headlight switch........................................ 2-21
Headlights Bulb replacement .................... 8-33
Interior lights ............................................ 2-44 Map lights ................................................ 2-44
Personal lights .......................................... 2-45
Replacement.............................................. 8-31
Room light ................................................ 2-44
Trunk light ................................................ 2-46
Vanity mirror light..................................... 2-46
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ........................................... 2-9, 2-14
Xenon headlights ...................................... 2-21
Lights, Exterior and interior light
replacement..................................................... 8-33
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information) ..................................................... 9-14
Lock
Door locks .................................................. 3-3
Glove box lock .......................................... 2-35
Power door lock .......................................... 3-3
Trunk lid ................................................... 3-25
Low fuel warning light ...................................... 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light ........................ 2-12
M
Maintenance
Battery ...................................................... 8-16
General maintenance .................................. 8-2
Inside the vehicle ....................................... 8-4
Maintenance information (display) .............. 4-5
Maintenance precautions ............................ 8-5
Maintenance requirements.......................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle ..................................... 8-3
Seat belt maintenance ............................... 1-17
Under the hood and vehicle ....................... 8-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ...................... 2-15 Map lights ....................................................... 2-44
Mechanical key (for Intelligent Key system) ..... 3-23
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner .... 3-35
Meters and gauges ............................................ 2-3
Meters and gauges, Instrument brightness
control ............................................................. 2-24
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ............. 3-32
Outside mirror control ............................... 3-33
Outside mirrors ......................................... 3-33
N
New vehicle break-in........................................ 5-22
O
Odometer .......................................................... 2-3
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter.................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level .......................... 8-10
Engine oil .................................................. 8-10
Engine oil viscosity ..................................... 9-5
Operating the engine (Intelligent Key
system) ............................................................ 3-14
Outside mirror control ..................................... 3-33
Outside mirrors................................................ 3-33
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats................... 6-11
Owner's Manual/Service Manual order
information ...................................................... 9-26
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Shifting
Automatic transmission ...................... 5-6, 5-12
Manual transmission .......................... 5-7, 5-16
Shoulder belt guide .......................................... 1-17
Shoulder belt height adjustment ...................... 1-16
Side air bag system (See supplemental side
air bag and curtain side-impact air bag
systems) .......................................................... 1-48
SNOW mode switch ......................................... 2-27
Spark plugs ..................................................... 8-19
Speedometer ..................................................... 2-3
Starting
Before starting the engine ......................... 5-10
Jump starting .............................................. 6-8
Precautions when starting and driving ........ 5-2
Push starting............................................. 6-10
Starting the engine .................................... 5-11
Status light, Front passenger air bag ............... 1-44
Steering
Power steering fluid .................................. 8-13
Power steering system .............................. 5-25
Rear active steer (RAS) system .................. 5-29
Steering wheel switch for audio
controls .................................................... 4-28
Tilting steering wheel................................ 3-30
Storage ............................................................ 2-31
Stowing golf bags............................................ 2-39
Sun shade ....................................................... 2-42
Sun visors ....................................................... 3-32
Sunglasses holder ........................................... 2-32
Sunroof ........................................................... 2-42
Automatic sunroof..................................... 2-42
Supplemental air bag warning labels ................ 1-51
Supplemental air bag warning light.......... 1-51, 2-14 Supplemental restraint system ......................... 1-36
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ...................................................... 1-36
Supplemental side and curtain side-impact
air bag systems ............................................... 1-48
Switch
Autolight switch ........................................ 2-22
Fog light switch......................................... 2-25
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-25
Headlight switch........................................ 2-21
Ignition switch (except Intelligent Key
system) ....................................................... 5-6
Ignition switch automatic transmission
models ............................................... 5-6, 5-12
Ignition switch manual transmission
models ............................................... 5-7, 5-16
Power door lock switch ............................... 3-4
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ....................................................... 2-20
Steering wheel switch for audio control .... 4-28
Turn signal switch..................................... 2-24
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
switch ....................................................... 2-28
T
Tachometer........................................................ 2-4
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ............................................ 2-4
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start ..................................................... 2-18
Three way catalyst ............................................. 5-3
Tilting steering wheel ...................................... 3-30 Tire
Flat tire ....................................................... 6-2
Pressure, Low tire pressure warning
light .......................................................... 2-12
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ..... 5-3
Uniform tire quality grading ...................... 9-23
Tires
Spare tire ................................................. 8-48
Tire and Loading Information label ............ 9-12
Tire chains ................................................ 8-44
Tire dressing ............................................... 7-3
Tire pressure............................................. 8-37
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ................................................. 5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation .............................................. 8-45
Types of tires ............................................ 8-43
Wheel/tire size ........................................... 9-9
Wheels and tires ....................................... 8-37
Top tether strap child restraints ....................... 1-26
Towing
Flat towing ................................................ 9-22
Tow truck towing ....................................... 6-12
Towing a trailer ......................................... 9-18
Towing load/specification chart................. 9-18
Towing safety ............................................ 9-19
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system ............. 5-3
Trailer towing ................................................... 9-18
Transceiver, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ...................................................... 2-46
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)............. 8-13
Driving with automatic transmission ... 5-6, 5-12
Driving with manual transmission ....... 5-7, 5-16
Transmission selector lever lock release .... 5-15
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Transmitter
With Intelligent Key system (See
Intelligent Key system).............................. 3-20
Without Intelligent Key system (See remote
keyless entry system).................................. 3-5
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country ............................................................ 9-10
Trip computer information (display) ................... 4-5
Troubleshooting guide
Audio system ............................................ 4-20
Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System ....... 4-41
Intelligent Key system .............................. 3-19
Trunk
Interior trunk lid release ........................... 3-27
Light ......................................................... 2-46
Secondary trunk lid release ...................... 3-27
Trunk lid ................................................... 3-25
Turn signal switch ........................................... 2-24
U
Underbody cleaning ........................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ............................. 9-23
Up-shift indicator (MT models).......................... 5-17
Up-shift indicator setting (MT models) ............... 2-3
V
Valet key (for Intelligent Key system) ............... 3-23
Vanity mirror light ........................................... 2-46
Vehicle
Dimensions and weights ............................. 9-9
Identification number (VIN)........................ 9-10
Loading information .................................. 9-14 Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle).............. 6-15
Security system ......................................... 2-17
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
switch ....................................................... 2-28
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ...... 5-28
Ventilators ......................................................... 4-9
Voice command (See Bluetooth Hands-Free
Phone System) ................................................ 4-36
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Walk-in mechanism ............................................ 1-4
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels ............. 1-51
Warning light
Air bag warning light ......................... 1-51, 2-14
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ............ 2-9
Anti-lock brake warning light..................... 2-10
Brake warning light ................................... 2-10
Door open warning light ............................ 2-11
Intelligent Key warning light ...................... 2-12
Low fuel warning light ............................... 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light ................. 2-12
Seat belt warning light and chime ............. 2-13
Warning lights ................................................... 2-9
Warning, Hazard warning flasher switch .......... 2-25
Warning, Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ........................................................ 5-3, 6-2
Warning, Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .......................................................... 2-9
Warranty, Emission control system warranty.... 9-24
Washer switch, Windshield wiper and washer
switch .............................................................. 2-19
Washing ............................................................ 7-2
Waxing .............................................................. 7-2 Weights (See dimensions and weights) ............. 9-9
Wheel/tire size .................................................. 9-9
Wheels and tires.............................................. 8-37
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ................. 7-3
Wheels, Rear active steer (RAS) system ........... 5-29
Window washer fluid ........................................ 8-15
Window(s)
Automatic adjusting function ..................... 2-41
Cleaning ..................................................... 7-3
Power windows ......................................... 2-39
Windshield wiper and washer switch ............... 2-19
Wiper
Windshield wiper and washer switch......... 2-19
Wiper blades ............................................. 8-21
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Xenon headlights ............................................. 2-21
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