service INFINITI G35 2006 Owners Manual

ForewordYour INFINITI represents a new way of
thinking about vehicle design. It inte-
grates advanced engineering and supe-
rior craftsmanship with a simple, refined
aesthetic sensitivity associated with tra-
ditional Japanese culture.
The result is a different notion of luxury
and beauty. The car itself is important,
but so is the sense of harmony that the
vehicle evokes in its driver, and the
sense of satisfaction you feel with the
INFINITI Ð from the way it looks and
drives to the high level of retailer service.
To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to
the fullest, we encourage you to read this
Owner's Manual immediately. It explains
all of the features, controls and perfor-
mance characteristics of your INFINITI; it
also provides important instructions and
safety information.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
can be found in your Owner's literature
portfolio. The INFINITI Service and Mainte-
nance Guide explains details about main-
taining and servicing your vehicle. Always
carry it with you when you take your
INFINITI to an authorized retailer. The
portfolio contents provide complete infor-
mation about all warranties covering this
vehicle, the periodic maintenance re- quired to keep the warranties in effect as
well as the INFINITI Roadside Assistance
program.
Additionally, a separate Customer Care
and Lemon Law Information Booklet will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state's
lemon law.
INFINITI is dedicated to providing a satis-
fying ownership experience for as long as
you own your car. Should you have any
questions regarding your INFINITI or an
INFINITI dealer, please contact our Con-
sumer Affairs department at:
In U.S. 1-800-662-6200.
In Canada 1-800-361-4792.
READ FIRST Ð THEN DRIVE
SAFELY Before driving your vehicle please read
your Owner's Manual carefully. This will
ensure familiarity with controls and main-
tenance requirements, assisting you in
the safe operation of your vehicle. WARNINGIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY! Follow these important driving rules to help
ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and
your passengers!
O Never drive under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
O Always observe posted speed limits and
never drive too fast for conditions.
O Always use seat belts and child re-
straints. Pre-teen children should be
seated in the rear seat.
O Always provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to all
occupants of the vehicle.
O Always review this Owner's Manual for
important safety information.
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When selling your vehicle, we request
that you inform the buyer about the side
air bag and curtain side-impact air bag
system and guide the buyer to the appro-
priate sections in this Owner's Manual.
Pre-tensioner seat belt system
(front seats)
WARNINGO The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot be re-
used after activation. It must be replaced
together with the retractor and buckle as
a unit.
O If the vehicle becomes involved in a fron-
tal collision but the pre-tensioner is not
activated, be sure to have the pre-
tensioner system checked and, if neces-
sary, replaced by an INFINITI dealer.
O No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of the
pre-tensioner seat belt system. This is to
prevent accidental activation of the pre-
tensioner seat belt or damage to the pre-
tensioner seat belt operation. Tampering
with the pre-tensioner seat belt system may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
O Work around and on the pre-tensioner
system should be done by an INFINITI
dealer. Installation of electrical equip-
ment should also be done by an INFINITI
dealer. Unauthorized electrical test
equipment and probing devices should
not be used on the pre-tensioner seat
belt system.
O If you need to dispose of the pre-
tensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact
an INFINITI dealer. Correct pre-tensioner
disposal procedures are set forth in the
appropriate INFINITI Service Manual. In-
correct disposal procedures could cause
personal injury.
The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt sys-
tem activates in conjunction with the front
supplemental air bag systems. Working
with the seat belt retractor, it helps
tighten the seat belt when the vehicle be-
comes involved in certain types of colli-
sions, helping to restrain front seat occu-
pants. The pre-tensioner is encased with the
seat belt's retractor. These seat belts are
used the same as conventional seat belts.
When the pre-tensioner seat belt acti-
vates, smoke is released and a loud noise
may be heard. This smoke is not harmful
and does not indicate a fire. Care should
be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause
irritation and choking. Those with a his-
tory of a breathing condition should get
fresh air promptly.
If any abnormality occurs in the pre-
tensioner seat belt system, the supple-
mental air bag warning light will not
come on, will flash intermittently or will
turn on for 7 seconds and remain on after
the ignition switch has been turned to the
ON or START position. In this case, the
pre-tensioner seat belt may not function
properly. They must be checked and re-
paired. Take your vehicle to an INFINITI
dealer.
When selling your vehicle, we request
that you inform the buyer about the pre-
tensioner seat belt system and guide the
buyer to the appropriate sections in this
Owner's Manual.
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WARNINGIf 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.
Repair and replacement procedure The supplemental front air bags, supple-
mental side air bags, curtain side-impact
air bags and pre-tensioner seat belts are
designed to activate on a one-time-only
basis. As a reminder, unless it is dam-
aged, the supplemental air bag warning
light remains illuminated after inflation
has occurred. Repair and replacement of
these systems should be done only by an
INFINITI dealer.
When maintenance work is required on
the vehicle, the supplemental front air
bags, side air bags, curtain side-impact
air bags, pre-tensioner seat belts and re-
lated parts should be pointed out to the person performing the maintenance. The
ignition switch should always be in the
LOCK position when working under the
hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING O Once a supplemental front air bag,
supplemental side air bag or curtain
side-impact air bag has inflated, the air
bag module will not function again and
must be replaced. Additionally, if any of
the supplemental front air bags inflate,
the activated pre-tensioner seat belts
must also be replaced. The air bag
module and pre-tensioner seat belt
system should be replaced by an INFINITI
dealer. The air bag module and pre-
tensioner seat belt system cannot be re-
paired.
O The supplemental front air bag, side air
bag and curtain side-impact air bag sys-
tems, and the pre-tensioner seat belt
system should be inspected by an
INFINITI dealer if there is any damage to
the front end or side portion of the
vehicle. O If you need to dispose of these supple-
mental systems or scrap the vehicle,
contact an INFINITI dealer.
Correct disposal procedures are set forth
in the appropriate INFINITI Service
Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures
could cause personal injury.
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Low brake fluid warning light:
The light warns of a low brake fluid level.
If the light comes on while the engine is
running with the parking brake not ap-
plied, stop the vehicle and perform the
following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake
fluid as necessary. See ªBrake fluidº
in the ª8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourselfº section.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have
the warning system checked by an
INFINITI dealer.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning
indicator:
When the parking brake is released and
the brake fluid level is sufficient, if both
the brake warning light and the anti-lock
brake system warning light illuminate, it
may indicate the anti-lock brake system is
not functioning properly. Have the brake
system checked by an INFINITI dealer. See
ªAnti-lock brake warning lightº earlier in
this section. WARNING O Your brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you judge
it to be safe, drive carefully to the
nearest service station for repairs. Oth-
erwise, have your vehicle towed because
driving it could be dangerous.
O Pressing the brake pedal with the engine
stopped and/or a low brake fluid level
may increase your stopping distance
and braking will require greater pedal ef-
fort as well as pedal travel.
O If the brake fluid level is below the MINI-
MUM or MIN mark on the brake fluid res-
ervoir, do not drive until the brake
system has been checked by an INFINITI
dealer.
Charge warning light If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate that the charging
system is not functioning properly. Turn
the engine off and check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing
or if the light remains on, see an INFINITI
dealer immediately.
CAUTION Do not continue driving if the generator belt
is loose, broken or missing.
Door open warning light This light comes on when any of the
doors are not closed securely while the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
Engine oil pressure warning
light This light warns of low engine oil pres-
sure. If the light flickers or comes on dur-
ing normal driving, pull off the road in a
safe area, stop the engine immediately
and call an INFINITI dealer or other autho-
rized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to check the oil level. See
ªEngine oilº in the ª8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourselfº section.
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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 de-
vices.
Statement related to section 15 of FCC
rules for INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System (CONT ASSY-BCM, ANT ASSY-
IMMOBILIZER)
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions;
(1) This device may not cause harmful in-
terference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EX-
PRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RE-
SPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID
THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE
EQUIPMENT. Security indicator light If INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System is
malfunctioning, indicator light
q A
will re-
main on while the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
If the light still remains on and/or the en-
gine will not start, see an INFINITI dealer
for INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
service as soon as possible. Bring all reg-
istered keys that you have when visiting
an INFINITI dealer for service. The windshield wiper and washer oper-
ates when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper
at the following speed:
q 1
Intermittent Ð intermittent operation
can be adjusted by turning the knob
toward
q A
(Slower) or
q B
(Faster). Also,
the intermittent operation speed varies
in accordance with the vehicle speed.
(For example, when the vehicle speed
is high, the intermittent operation
speed will be faster.) SIC2564 SIC2821
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
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Trip computer information Elapsed Time, Driving Distance and Av-
erage Speed will be displayed.
To reset, use the joystick to highlight the
ª Reset º key and push the ªENTERº button
immediately before driving the vehicle.
The unit can be converted between ªUSº
and ªMetricº. See ªHow to use SETTING
buttonº later in this section. Maintenance information To set the maintenance interval for the
Engine Oil or Oil Filter, choose an item
using the joystick and push the ªENTERº
button.
You can also set to display a message to
remind you that the maintenance needs
to be performed.
The following example shows how to set
the engine oil change interval. Use the
same steps to set the other maintenance
information. 1. Reset the driving distance to the new
maintenance schedule.
2. Set the interval (mileage) of the main-
tenance schedule. To determine the
recommended maintenance interval,
refer to your ªINFINITI Service and
Maintenance Guideº.
3. To display the maintenance informa-
tion automatically when the set
trip distance is reached, highlight the
ª Interval Reminder º key with the joy-
stick and push the ªENTERº button.SAA1305 SAA1290 SAA1291
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AMBIENT TEMPERATURE The outside ambient temperature will be
shown on the center display.
The ambient temperature sensor is lo-
cated in front of the radiator. The sensor
may be affected by road or engine heat,
wind direction and other driving condi-
tions. The display may differ from the ac-
tual outside temperature or the tempera-
ture displayed on various signs or bill-
boards.
OPERATING TIPS When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air
flow from the foot outlets may not operate
for a maximum of 150 seconds. However,
this is not a malfunction. After the coolant
temperature warms up, the air flow from
the foot outlets will operate normally. The sensor
q A
on the instrument panel
helps maintain a constant temperature;
do not put anything on or around this
sensor.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER The air conditioning system is equipped
with an in-cabin microfilter which collects
dirt, pollen, dust, etc. To make sure air
conditioner heats, defogs, and ventilates
efficiently, replace the filter in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in the
INFINITI Service and maintenance guide.
To replace the filter, contact an INFINITI
dealer. The filter should be replaced if air flow de-
creases significantly or if windows fog up
easily when operating the heater or air
conditioning system.
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The air conditioning system in your
INFINITI vehicle is charged with a refriger-
ant designed with the environment in
mind. This refrigerant will not harm the
earth's ozone layer. However, special
charging equipment and lubricant are re-
quired when servicing your INFINITI air
conditioner. Using improper refrigerants
or lubricants will cause severe damage to
your air conditioning system. See ªCa-
pacities and recommended fuel/
lubricantsº in the ª9. Technical and con-
sumer informationº section for air condi-
tioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations.
An INFINITI dealer will be able to service
your environmentally friendly air condi-
tioning system.
WARNINGThe air conditioner system contains refriger-
ant under high pressure. To avoid personal
injury, any air conditioner service should be
done only by an experienced technician with
proper equipment. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position and push the POWER or RADIO
button to turn on the radio. If you listen to
the radio with the engine not running, the
key should be turned to the ACC position.
Radio reception is affected by station sig-
nal strength, distance from radio trans-
mitter, buildings, bridges, mountains and
other external influences. Intermittent
changes in reception quality normally are
caused by these external influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the ve-
hicle may influence radio reception
quality.
Radio reception Your radio system is equipped with state-
of-the-art electronic circuits to enhance
radio reception. These circuits are de-
signed to extend reception range, and to
enhance the quality of that reception.
However there are some general charac-
teristics of FM, AM and satellite radio sig-
nals that can affect radio reception
quality in a moving vehicle, even when
the finest equipment is used. These char-
acteristics are completely normal in a
given reception area, and do not indicate
any malfunction in your radio system. Remember that a moving vehicle is not
the ideal place to listen to a radio. Be-
cause of the movement, reception condi-
tions will constantly change. Buildings,
terrain, signal distance and interference
from other vehicles can work against
ideal reception. Described below are
some of the factors that can affect your
radio reception.
SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER AUDIO SYSTEM
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FM RADIO RECEPTION Range: FM range is normally limited to 25
to 30 miles (40 to 48 km), with monaural
(single channel) FM having slightly more
range than stereo FM. External influences
may sometimes interfere with FM station
reception even if the FM station is within
25 miles (40 km). The strength of the FM
signal is directly related to the distance
between the transmitter and receiver. FM
signals follow a line-of-sight path, exhib-
iting many of the same characteristics as
light. For example they will reflect off ob-
jects. Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves
away from a station transmitter, the sig-
nals will tend to fade and/or drift.
Static and flutter: During signal interfer-
ence from buildings, large hills or due to
antenna position, usually in conjunction
with increased distance from the station
transmitter, static or flutter can be heard.
This can be reduced by adjusting the
treble control counterclockwise to reduce
treble response.
Multipath reception: Because of the re-
flective characteristics of FM signals, di-
rect and reflected signals reach the re-
ceiver at the same time. The signals may
cancel each other, resulting in momentary
flutter or loss of sound.
AM RADIO RECEPTION AM signals, because of their low fre-
quency, can bend around objects and
skip along the ground. In addition, the
signals can be bounced off the iono-
sphere and bent back to earth. Because
of these characteristics. AM signals are
also subject to interference as they travel
from transmitter to receiver.
Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is
passing through freeway underpasses or in areas with many tall buildings. It can
also occur for several seconds during
ionospheric turbulence even in areas
where no obstacles exist.
Static: Caused by thunderstorms, elec-
trical power lines, electric signs and even
traffic lights.
SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION (if so
equipped) When the satellite radio is first installed
or the battery has been replaced, the sat-
ellite radio may not work properly. This is
not a malfunction. Wait more than 10 min-
utes with satellite radio ON for satellite
radio to receive all of the necessary data.
No satellite radio reception is available
unless optional satellite receiver and an-
tenna are installed and an XM or
SIRIUS TM
satellite radio service subscrip-
tion is active.
Satellite radio is not available in Alaska
and Hawaii.
Satellite radio performance may be af-
fected if cargo carried on the roof blocks
the satellite radio signal.
If possible, do not put cargo over the sat-
ellite antenna.SAA0306
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1. CD EJECT button
2. CD play button
3. RADIO (FM/AM/SAT*) band select
button
4. Audio display
5. PTY/CAT (Type A), SSV (Type B) button
6. DISP (Display) CHANGE button
7. SEEK, APS REW/APS FF, TRACK
CHANGE button
8. CD LOAD button
9. POWER ON z OFF button, Volume control
knob
10. AUTO z P (Automatic preset) button
11. RPT (repeat) play (Type A), RPT (re-
peat) play/CAT button (Type B)
12. SCAN tuning button
13. Station preset (FM/AM/SAT)/CD insert
or CD play select button
14. AUDIO (BASS, TREBLE, FADER, BAL-
ANCE, SSV (Type A only)) button
15. RADIO TUNE/FF z REW/AUDIO (BASS,
TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE, SSV (Type A
only)) ADJUSTING button
* No satellite radio reception is available
unless optional satellite receiver and
antenna are installed and an XM or
SIRIUS TM
satellite radio service sub-
scription is active. SAA0937
Type A
SAA0938
Type B
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