2-9 INFINITI G35 2006 Owners Manual

1. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-9)
2. Tachometer (P.2-4)
3. Automatic transmission position indi-
cator (AT models) (P.5-12)/Manual
transmission up-shift indicator (MT
models) (P.5-16)
4. Speedometer (P.2-3)
5. Engine coolant temperature gauge
(P.2-4)
6. Trip odometer reset switch (P.2-3)
7. Odometer (Total/Twin trip) (P.2-3)/Up-
shift indicator setting (MT models)
8. Fuel gauge (P.2-5)
SSI0075METERS AND GAUGES
Illustrated table of contents
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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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All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light (AWD
models) Low tire pressure warning light Cruise set switch indicator light
or
Anti-lock brake warning light Low washer fluid warning light Front passenger air bag status light
Automatic transmission check warning
light P position selecting warning light (for
Intelligent Key system) High beam indicator light (Blue)
or Brake warning light Rear Active Steer (RAS) warning light (if
so equipped) Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
Charge warning light Seat belt warning light Slip indicator light
Door open warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Snow mode indicator light (if so
equipped)
Engine oil pressure warning light Automatic transmission position indicator
light Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Intelligent Key warning light (for Intelli-
gent Key system) Cruise main switch indicator light Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indica-
tor light
Low fuel warning light
CHECKING BULBS Apply the parking brake and turn the igni-
tion key to ON without starting the en-
gine. The following lights will come on:
, or , , ,
The following lights come on briefly and
then go off:
, or , , , , , , ,
If any light fails to come on, it may indi-
cate a burned-out bulb or an open circuit
in the electrical system. Have the system
repaired promptly.
WARNING LIGHTS
All-wheel drive (AWD)
warning light (AWD models) The light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to ON. It turns off soon
after the engine is started.WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Instruments and controls
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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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J
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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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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