check engine light INFINITI G37 2010 Owner's Guide

enced after using oxygenate-blend fuels, imme-
diately change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel
with a low blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during refueling.
Gasoline containing oxygenates can cause paint
damage.
E-85 fuel E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can
only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Do
not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. U.S. govern-
ment regulations require fuel ethanol dispens-
ing pumps to be identified by a small, square,
orange and black label with the common abbre-
viation or the appropriate percentage for that
region.
Aftermarket fuel additives INFINITI does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (Example: fuel injec-
tor cleaner, octane booster, intake valve de-
posit removers, etc.) which are sold commer-
cially. Many of these additives intended for
gum, varnish or deposit removal may contain
active solvent or similar ingredients that can be
harmful to the fuel system and engine. Octane rating tips Using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
lower than recommended above can cause per-
sistent, heavy spark knock. (Spark knock is a
metallic rapping noise.) If severe, this can lead
to engine damage. If you detect a persistent
heavy spark knock even when using gasoline of
the stated octane rating, or if you hear steady
spark knock while holding a steady speed on
level roads, have an INFINITI retailer correct the
condition. Failure to correct the condition is mis-
use of the vehicle, for which INFINITI is not re-
sponsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in knocking,
after-run or overheating. This in turn may cause
excessive fuel consumption or damage to the
engine. If any of the above symptoms are
encountered, have your vehicle checked at an
INFINITI retailer or other competent service fa-
cility.
However, now and then you may notice light
spark knock for a short time while accelerating
or driving up hills. This is no cause for concern,
because you get the greatest fuel benefit when
there is light spark knock for a short time under
heavy engine load. CAUTION● Your vehicle is not designed to run on E-85
fuel. Using E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifi-
cally designed for E-85 fuel can damage fuel
system components and is not covered by
the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
● E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline.
● U.S. government regulations require ethanol
dispensing pumps to be identified by a
small, square, orange and black label with
the common abbreviation or the appropriate
percentage for that region.
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A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
should never be tested using a two wheel
dynamometer (such as the dynamometers used
by some states for emissions testing), or similar
equipment. Make sure you inform test facility
personnel that your vehicle is equipped with
AWD before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may result in
transmission damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in serious vehicle
damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states/
areas, your vehicle may be required to be in
what is called the “ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emis-
sion control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when
it is driven through certain driving patterns.
Usually, the “ready condition” can be obtained
by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready condition”. Before taking
the I/M test, check the vehicle’s
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
tion. Push the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. If the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20
seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”.
If the MIL indicates the vehicle is in a “not
ready” condition, drive the vehicle through the
following pattern to set the vehicle to the
“ready condition”. If you cannot or do not want
to perform the driving pattern, an INFINITI re-
tailer can conduct it for you.
WARNINGAlways drive the vehicle in a safe and prudent
manner according to traffic conditions and
obey all traffic laws.
1. Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle
until the engine coolant temperature
gauge needle points between the C and H
(normal operating temperature).
2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88
km/h), then quickly release the accelera-
tor pedal completely and keep it released
for at least 10 seconds.
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for
a moment, then drive the vehicle at a
speed of 53 to 60 MPH (86 to 96 km/h) for
at least 9 minutes.
4. Stop the vehicle. Leave the engine run-
ning. 5. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88
km/h) and maintain the speed for 2 min-
utes.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 at least 10 times.
7. Quickly release the accelerator pedal
completely and keep it released for at
least for 1 minute. Maintain the speed for
at least 5 minutes.
8. Stop the vehicle. Place the automatic
transmission selector lever in the P (Park)
or N (Neutral) position or the manual
transmission shift lever in the N (Neutral)
position.
9. Turn the engine off.
10. Start the engine and allow the engine to
idle for at least 2 hours.
11. Place the ignition switch to the OFF posi-
tion and leave the vehicle for at least 90
minutes.
If step 1 through 7 is interrupted, repeat the
preceding step. Any safe driving mode is ac-
ceptable between steps. Do not stop the engine
until step 7 is completed.READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (US only)
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10 Index 4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) system .... .5-54
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) warning light . .2-13
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... .5-52
Advanced air bag system .......... .1-45
Air bag system
Advanced air bag system ........ .1-45
Front passenger air bag and status
light ..................... 1-47
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ....... 1-50
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ....... 1-50
Air bag warning labels ............ .1-53
Air bag warning light ......... .1-53 , 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter .......... .8-17
Air conditioner
Air conditioner service .......... .4-38
Air conditioner specification label .... 9-14
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ....... 4-38
Automatic climate control ........ 4-28
In-cabin microfilter ............ 4-38
Operation (See automatic climate
control) ................... 4-28
Alarm, How to stop alarm
(see vehicle security system) ........ .2-28
Alcohol, drugs and driving .......... .5-6
All-wheel drive (AWD) ............ .5-43 All-wheel drive (AWD) driving safety
precautions ................... .5-7
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light .... .2-12
Antenna .................... .4-84
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....... .5-52
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light ...................... .2-12
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ......... .7-2
Interior appearance care ..........7-4
Armrest .................... .1-12
Ashtrays (See cigarette lighter
and ashtrays) ................. .2-42
Audible reminders .............. .2-18
Audio operation precautions ........ .4-39
Audio system ................. .4-39
Audio system, Steering wheel
audio controls ................ .4-83
Autolight system ............... .2-33
Automatic
Automatic adjusting function (front
windows) ................. .2-52
Automatic
climate control ........ 4-30
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .... 8-11
Climate control .............. 4-28
Driving with automatic transmission . . . 5-12
Automatic door locks ............. .3-6
Automatic drive positioner ......... .3-28
Automatic seat positione r.......... .3-28
Average fuel consumption and speed . . . .2-25
Avoiding collision and rollover ........ .5-5 B
Battery ..................... .8-13
Battery
Battery saver system ........... .2-35
Intelligent Key ............... 8-22
Variable voltage control system ..... 8-15
Before starting the engine .......... .5-10
Belts (See drive belts) ............ .8-16
Bluetooth  hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ...... .4-85
Booster seats ................. .1-35
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..... .5-52
Brake and clutch fluid ........... 8-12
Brake system ............... 5-48
Parking brake operation . . . ...... 5-18
Brake warning light ............. .2-12
Break-in schedule .............. .5-42
Brightness control and display ON/OFF
button ...................... .4-7
Brightness control, Instrument panel . . . .2-36
Bulb check/instrument panel . . . ..... .2-11
Bulb replacement .............. .8-23
C
Cabin air filter ................ .4-38
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................. .9-2
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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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M
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ...... .2-17
Map lights .................. .2-54
Master warning light ............. .2-15
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) . . .3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive
positioner ................... .3-30
Meter
Trip computer ............... .2-24
Meters and gauges .............. .2-4
Meters and gauges, Instrument brightness
control ..................... .2-36
Mirror
Inside mirror ............... .3-25
Outside mirrors .............. 3-26
Monitor, Rearview monitor ......... .4-22
Moonroof ................... .2-52
N
New vehicle break-in ............. .5-42
No key warning ................ .2-21
O
Odometer .................... .2-5
Off-road recovery ............... .5-5
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Changing engine oil and filter .......8-9
Checking engine oil level .........8-8 Engine oil ..................8-8
Engine oil viscosity .............9-6
Oil filter replacement indicator ..... 2-23
Operation, Indicators for operation (dot
matrix) ..................... .2-21
Outside air temperature ........... .2-26
Outside mirrors ................ .3-26
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information .................. .9-25
P
Panic alarm .................. .3-15
Parking
Parking brake operation ......... .5-18
Parking brake release warning ...... 2-22
Parking on hills .............. 5-44
Parking brake break-in ........... .5-49
Personal lights ................ .2-54
Phone, Car phone or CB radio ....... .4-85
Power
Power door lock .............. .3-4
Power
outlet ................ 2-41
Power
steering fluid ............ 8-11
Power steering system .......... 5-48
Power windows .............. 2-49
Power front seat adjustment ......... .1-3
Pre-crash seat belts ............. .1-16
Precautions
Audio operation ............. .4-39
Braking precautions ............ 5-48
Child restraints ............... 1-21
Cruise control ............... 5-19
Maintenance .................8-5
Seat belt usage ............... 1-12 Supplemental restraint system ...... 1-40
When starting and driving . . .......5-2
Preview function ............... .5-49
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) ................ .5-42
Preview Function warning light ....... .2-15
Push starting .................. .6-9
Push-button ignition switch ......... .5-7
R
Radio ..................... .4-39
Radio
Car phone or CB radio .......... .4-85
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................. 4-54
Rain-sensing auto wiper system . . . . . . .2-31
Rapid air pressure loss ............ .5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test (US only) ............. .9-24
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock . .3-6
Rear seats ................... .1-7
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ..................... .2-32
Rearview monitor ............... .4-22
Recorders, Event data ............ .9-25
Registering your vehicle in
another country ................ .9-11
Remote keyless entry system ........ .3-14
Reporting safety defects (US only) ..... .9-23
Roadside assistance program ........ .6-2
Rollover ..................... .5-5
Roof,
Moonroof ............... .2-53
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