tow INFINITI G37 2010 Owner's Guide

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GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb
weight plus the combined weight of
passengers and cargo.●
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) -
maximum total combined weight of
the unloaded vehicle, passengers,
luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load
and any other optional equipment.
This information is located on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label.●
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) -
maximum weight (load) limit specified
for the front or rear axle. This infor-
mation is located on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label.●
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rat-
ing) - The maximum total weight rat-
ing of the vehicle, passengers, cargo,
and trailer.●
Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit,
Total load capacity - maximum total
weight limit specified of the load
(passengers and cargo) for the ve-
hicle. This is the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo that
can be loaded into the vehicle. If the
vehicle is used to tow a trailer, the
trailer tongue weight must be in-
cluded as part of the cargo load. This
information is located on the Tire and
Loading Information label. ●
Cargo capacity - permissible weight of
cargo, the weight of total occupants
weight subtracted from the load limit.
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VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY Do not exceed the load limit of your
vehicle shown as “The combined weight
of occupants and cargo” on the Tire and
Loading Information label. Do not ex-
ceed the number of occupants shown as
“Seating Capacity” on the Tire and Load-
ing Information label.
To get “the combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo”, add the weight of all occupants, then add the total luggage
weight. Examples are shown in the illus-
tration.
Steps for determining correct load
limit 1.
Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on
your vehicle’s placard. 2.
Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle. 3.
Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs. 4.
The resulting figure equals the avail-
able amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if the XXX
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there
will be five 150 lb. passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs. (1400  750 (5 x 150) = 650
lbs or 640  340 (5 x 70) = 300 kg.)5.
Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculated in
Step 4. 6.
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be trans-
ferred to your vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how this re-
duces the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity of your vehicle. STI0365
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MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS Secure loose items to prevent weight
shifts that could affect the balance of
your vehicle. When the vehicle is loaded,
drive to a scale and weigh the front and
the rear wheels separately to determine
axle loads. Individual axle loads should
not exceed either of the gross axle
weight ratings (GAWR). The total of the
axle loads should not exceed the gross
vehicle weight rating (GVWR). These rat-
ings are given on the vehicle certifica-
tion label. If weight ratings are ex-
ceeded, move or remove items to bring
all weights below the ratings. Your vehicle was designed to be used to carry
passengers and cargo. INFINITI does not recom-
mend trailer towing, because it places addi-
tional loads on your vehicle’s engine, drivetrain,
steering, braking, and other systems.
An INFINITI Towing Guide (U.S. only) is available
on the website at
www.InfinitiUSA.com. This guide includes infor-
mation on trailer towing capability and the
special equipment required for proper towing.
CAUTIONVehicle damage resulting from towing a trailer
is not covered by INFINITI warranties.
FLAT TOWING Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a
vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a
motor home.
CAUTION● Failure to follow these guidelines can result
in severe transmission damage.
● Whenever flat towing your vehicle, always
tow forward, never backward. ● DO NOT tow any automatic transmission ve-
hicle with all four wheels on the ground (flat
towing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal
transmission parts due to lack of transmis-
sion lubrication.
● For emergency towing procedures refer to
“TOWING RECOMMENDED BY INFINITI” in the
“6. In case of emergency” section of this
manual.
Automatic transmission To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly
MUST be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive
wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacturer’s
recommendations when using their product.
Manual transmission ● Always tow with the manual transmission in
Neutral.
● Your vehicle speed should never exceed 70
MPH (112 km/h) when flat towing your ve-
hicle.
● After towing 500 miles, start and idle the
engine with the transmission in Neutral for
two minutes. Failure to idle the engine after
every 500 miles of towing may cause dam-
age to the transmission’s internal parts.TOWING A TRAILER
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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
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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
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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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Safety
Child seat belts .............. .1-15
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . 9-23
S
Satellite radio operation ........... .4-55
Seat adjustment
Front power seat adjustment ....... .1-3
Front seats ..................1-3
Seat belt(s)
Child safety ................ .1-15
Infants .................... 1-15
Injured persons ............... 1-16
Larger children ............... 1-15
Pre-crash seat belts ............ 1-16
Precautions on seat belt usage ...... 1-12
Pregnant women .............. 1-16
Seat belt cleaning ..............7-5
Seat belt extenders ............ 1-20
Seat belt maintenance .......... 1-20
Seat belt warning light and chime .... 2-16
Seat belts .................. 1-12
Seat belts with pretensioners ...... 1-52
Shoulder belt height adjustment ..... 1-19
Small children ............... 1-15
Three-point type .............. 1-16
Seat synchronization function ....... .3-29
Seat(s)
Driver-side memory ........... .3-28
Heated seats ................ 2-38
Seats .....................1-2
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System), Engine start ..... .2-29
Security system, Vehicle security system . .2-27 Selector lever
Shift lock release ............. .5-15
Servicing air conditioner (See automatic
climate control) ............... .4-28
Servicing climate control .......... .4-38
SETTING button ................ .4-12
Shift lock release
Transmission ............... .5-15
Shifting
Automatic transmission ......... .5-12
Manual transmission ........... 5-16
Shoulder
belt
height adjustment ...... .1-19
Sliding front passenger’s seat ........ .1-5
Snow mode switch .............. .2-40
Sonar system ................. .5-46
Sonar system off switch ........... .5-48
Spare tire .................... .9-9
Spark plugs .................. .8-16
Speedometer .................. .2-5
Starting
Before starting the engine ........ .5-10
Precautions when starting and driving . . 5-2
Starting the engine ............. 5-11
STATUS button ................. .4-7
Status light, Front passenger air bag . . . .1-47
Steering
Power steering fluid ........... .8-11
Power steering system .......... 5-48
Steering lock release malfunction
indicator .................. 2-21
Steering-wheel-mounted controls for
audio .................... 4-83
Tilt/telescopic steering .......... 3-23
Storage .................... .2-43
Storage box .................. .2-47
Stowing golf bags .............. .2-48 Sun visors .................. .3-24
Sunglasses holder .............. .2-45
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . .1-53
Supplemental air bag warning light . .1-53 , 2-16
Supplemental restraint system ....... .1-40
Supplemental restraint system,
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ..................... .1-40
Switch
Autolight switch ............. .2-33
Fog light switch .............. 2-37
Hazard warning flasher switch ...... 2-37
Headlight switch .............. 2-33
Ignition switch automatic transmission
models ................... 5-12
Ignition switch manual transmission
models ................... 5-16
Power door lock switch ...........3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .................... 2-32
Snow mode switch ............ 2-40
Turn
signal switch ............. 2-37
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
off switch ................. 2-40
T
Tachometer ................... .2-6
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge .............. .2-6
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start .................. .2-29
Thigh extension ................ .1-5
Three-way catalyst ............... .5-2
Tilt/telescopic steering ........... .3-23
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Tire
Tire replacement indicator ....... .2-23
Tire rotation ................ 8-36
Tire pressure, Low tire pressure warning
light ...................... .2-14
Tires
Flat tire ................... .6-2
Low tire pressure warning system ....5-3
Spare tire ................. 8-39
Tire and Loading information label . . . 8-30
Tire chains ................. 8-35
Tire dressing ................7-4
Tire pressure ................ 8-28
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ....................5-3
Types of tires ............... 8-34
Uniform tire quality grading ....... 9-22
Wheel/tire size ...............9-9
Wheels and tires ............. 8-28
Top tether strap child restraints ...... .1-24
Touch screen system ............. .4-4
Towing
Flat towing ................ .9-21
Tow truck towing .............. 6-11
Towing a trailer .............. 9-21
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system . . . .5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system .... .6-2
Trailer towing ................. .9-21
Transceiver, HomeLink  Universal
Transceiver .................. .2-57
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . . .8-11
Driving with automatic transmission . . . 5-12
Driving with manual transmission .... 5-16
Transmission selector lever
lock release ................. 5-15 Transmitter (See remote keyless entry
system) .................... .3-14
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................ .9-11
Trip computer ................. .2-24
Trip odometer ................. .2-25
Trunk
Interior trunk lid release ........ .3-20
Trunk lid .................. 3-18
Trunk lid release switch .......... 3-18
Trunk
net for extra window washer
fluid ..................... 2-49
Trunk open request switch ........ 3-19
Trunk release power cancel switch . . . 3-19
Trunk light .................. .2-56
Trunk pass-through .............. .1-12
Turn signal switch .............. .2-37
U
Underbody cleaning .............. .7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ........ .9-22
V
Vanity mirror ................. .3-28
Vanity mirror lights ............. .2-56
Variable voltage control system ....... .8-15
Vehicle
Dimensions ................ .9-11
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) .... 6-13
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
off switch ................. 2-40 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
system ................... 5-53
Vehicle information and settings
(display) ...................4-7
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ..... .9-12
Vehicle loading information ......... .9-17
Vehicle security system ........... .2-27
Ventilators .................. .4-27
Voice command (See Bluetooth  Hands-Free
Phone System) ............ .4-87 , 4-101
Voice recognition system ......... .4-109
Voice recognition, Alternate command
mode ..................... .4-122
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Walk-in mechanism .............. .1-6
Warning
Dot matrix display ............ .2-19
Hazard warning flasher switch ...... 2-37
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ....................5-3
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................. 2-11
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels . . .1-53
Warning light
Air bag warning light ........... .1-53
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light . . . 2-12
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light ..................... 2-12
Brake warning light ............ 2-12
Intelligent Key warning light ....... 2-14
Low
tire
pressure warning light ..... 2-14
Seat belt warning light and chime .... 2-16
Warning lights ................ .2-12
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