heater INFINITI G37 2010 User Guide

restraints move up and down smoothly and that
the locks (if so equipped) hold securely in all
latched positions.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the steer-
ing conditions, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure that all
warning lights and chimes are operating prop-
erly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air comes
out of the defroster outlets properly and in
sufficient quantity when operating the heater or
air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that the
wipers and washer operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicle The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time
you check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery*: Check the fluid level in each cell. It
should be between the MAX and MIN lines.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or un-
der severe condition require frequent checks of
the battery fluid level. Brake fluid level*: Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines on
the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*: Make sure that no belt is
frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level spot and turning off the
engine. Wait more than 15 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the oil pan.
Exhaust system: Make sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of
exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust
system inspected by an INFINITI retailer. (See
“PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section for
exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).)
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil,
water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from
the air conditioner after use is normal. If you
should notice any leaks or if gasoline fumes are
evident, check for the cause and have it cor-
rected immediately. Power steering fluid level* and lines: Check the
level when the fluid is cold, with the engine off.
Check the lines for proper attachment, leaks,
cracks, etc.
Radiator and hoses: Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the
hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or loose
connections.
Underbody: The underbody is frequently ex-
posed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very
important to remove these substances, other-
wise rust will form on the floor pan, frame, fuel
lines and around the exhaust system. At the
end of winter, the underbody should be thor-
oughly flushed with plain water, being careful
to clean those areas where mud and dirt may
accumulate. For additional information, see
“CLEANING EXTERIOR” in the “7. Appearance
and care” section.
Windshield washer fluid*: Check that there is
adequate fluid in the reservoir.
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(168,000 km) or 7 years. Mixing any other type
of coolant or the use of non-distilled water will
reduce the life expectancy of the factory-fill
coolant. Refer to the INFINITI Service and Main-
tenance Guide for more details.
If the cooling system requires coolant fre-
quently, have it checked by an INFINITI retailer.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT Major cooling system repairs should be per-
formed by an INFINITI retailer. The service pro-
cedures can be found in the appropriate INFINITI
Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced heater
performance and engine overheating.
WARNING● To avoid the danger of being scalded, never
change the coolant when the engine is hot.
● Never remove the radiator cap when the en-
gine is hot. Serious burns could be caused by
high pressure fluid escaping from the
radiator.
● Avoid direct skin contact with used coolant.
If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly
with soap or hand cleaner as soon as
possible. ● Keep coolant out of reach of children and
pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
apply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating
temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 15
minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil
pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
Reinsert it all the way.
5. Remove the dipstick again and check the
oil level. It should be within the range
 1
.
If the oil level is below
 2
, remove the oil
filler cap and pour recommended oil
through the opening. Do not overfill
 3
. SDI2045
ENGINE OIL
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Car phone or CB radio ............ .4-85
Card holder .................. .2-47
Cargo net retainers ............. .2-49
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst . . . .5-2
Center multi-function control panel ..... .4-2
Child restraints ................ .1-20
Child restraints
Booster seats ............... .1-35
Installation using LATCH ......... 1-25
Installation using the seat belts ..... 1-29
LATCH system ............... 1-22
Precautions on child restraints ...... 1-21
Top tether strap .............. 1-24
Child safety .................. .1-15
Child safety rear door lock .......... .3-6
Chimes
Audible reminders ............ .2-18
Seat belt warning light and chime .... 2-16
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ....... .2-42
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ......... .8-21
Cleaning exterior and interior ..... .7-2 , 7-4
Climate control, Automatic
climate control ................ .4-28
Clock ..................... .2-40
Clutch fluid .................. .8-12
Coat hooks .................. .2-48
Cockpit ..................... .2-2
Cold weather driving ............. .5-55
Command (See Bluetooth  Hands-Free
Phone System) ............ .4-87 , 4-101
Compact Disc (CD) player
(See audio system) .............. .4-57
Compact spare tire .............. .8-39
Compass .................... .2-8
Console box ................. .2-45 Controller, Center multi-function control
panel ...................... .4-4
Controls
Control panel button (display) ...... .4-2
Heater
and
air conditioner controls
(See automatic climate control) ..... 4-28
Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-8
Checking engine coolant level .......8-7
Corrosion protection ............. .7-6
Cruise control ................. .5-19
Cruise control
Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC
system) .................. .5-38
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system . . 5-21
Cruise indicator ............... .2-22
Cup holders .................. .2-43
Current fuel consumption .......... .2-25
D
Daytime running light system ........ .2-35
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ........... .2-32
Dimensions .................. .9-11
Display cleaning ................ .4-6
Display controls (See center multi-function
control panel) ................. .4-2
Distance to empty .............. .2-25
Door/trunk open warning .......... .2-22
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ...... .2-19
Drive belts .................. .8-16
Drive positioner ............... .3-28 Driving
All-wheel drive (AWD) .......... .5-43
Cold weather driving ........... 5-55
Driving with automatic transmission . . . 5-12
Driving with manual transmission .... 5-16
Precautions when starting and driving . . 5-2
DS (Drive Sport) mode ............ .5-14
E
Economy, Fuel ................ .5-42
Elapsed time ................. .2-25
Elapsed time and trip odometer ...... .2-25
Emission control information label . . . . . .9-13
Emission control system warranty ..... .9-23
Engine
Before starting the engine ........ .5-10
Break-in schedule ............. 5-42
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ..................
9 -2
Changing engine coolant . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter .......8-9
Checking engine coolant level .......8-7
Checking engine oil level . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Engine block heater ............ 5-56
Engine compartment check locations . . . 8-6
Engine cooling system ...........8-7
Engine oil ..................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator .... 2-23
Engine oil viscosity .............9-6
Engine serial number ........... 9-12
Engine specifications ............9-8
Engine start operation indicator
(Automatic Transmission models) .... 2-21
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Engine start operation indicator (Manual
Transmission models) ........... 2-22
If your vehicle overheats ......... 6-10
Starting the engine ............. 5-11
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..... .2-6
Entry/exit function .............. .3-28
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ......... .9-25
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ....... .5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . .9-13
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter ........ .8-17
Changing engine oil and filter .......8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch) ................ .2-37
Flat tire ..................... .6-2
Flat towing .................. .9-21
Floor mat cleaning ............... .7-5
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . . .8-11
Brake and clutch fluid ........... 8-12
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ..................9-2
Engine coolant ...............8-7
Engine oil ..................8-8
Power steering fluid ............ 8-11
Window washer fluid ........... 8-13
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ..................... .4-54
Fog light switch ............... .2-37
Front passenger air bag and status light . .1-47
Front power seat adjustment ......... .1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ...... .1-3 Front-seat active head restraints ...... .1-11
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Fuel economy ............... 5-42
Fuel economy information (display) ....4-9
Fuel octane rating .............9-4
Fuel recommendation ...........9-4
Fuel-filler cap ................ 3-21
Fuel-filler door ............... 3-21
Gauge ....................2-7
Fuses ..................... .8-20
Fusible links ................. .8-21
G
Garage
door opener, HomeLink  Universal
Transceiver .................. .2-57
Gascap .................... .3-21
Gauge ...................... .2-4
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . .2-6
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Odometer ..................2-5
Speedometer ................2-5
Tachometer .................2-6
Trip computer ............... 2-24
General maintenance ............. .8-2
Glove box ................... .2-45
Golf bag stowing ............... .2-48 H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth 
(with navigation system) .......... .4-85
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth 
(without navigation system) ........ .4-96
Hazard warning flasher switch . . ..... .2-37
Head restraints ................. .1-9
Headlights
Bulb replacement ............ .8-25
Headlight switch .............. 2-33
Xenon headlights ............. 2-32
Heated seats ................. .2-38
Heater
Automatic climate control ........ .4-28
Engine block heater ............ 5-56
HomeLink  Universal Transceiver ...... .2-57
Hood release ................. .3-17
Hook, Coat hooks .............. .2-48
Horn ...................... .2-38
Ignition switch
Automatic transmission models ..... .5-12
Manual transmission models . . . . . . . 5-16
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ......... .5-7
Immobilizer system ............. .2-29
In-cabin microfilter .............. .4-38
Indicator
lights ................ .2-16
Indicator,
Dot matrix display ........ .2-19
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .... .2-29
INFINITI voice recognition standard
mode ..................... .4-109
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