ignition INFINITI G37 2012 Owners Manual

Black plate (431,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ] SDI2034
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT GUID-B150D9E0-F345-4BB5-BF72-57CEBE3509C0
CAUTIONNever use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not
operate, check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch is pushed to
the OFF or LOCK position and the
headlight switch is turned to OFF. 2. Open the fuse box lid.
3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller
* A
.
4. If the fuse is open, replace it with a new
fuse.
5. If a new fuse also opens, have the
electrical system checked and repaired
by an INFINITI retailer. Spare fuses are
stored in the fuse box. SDI2704
Extended storage switch (if
equipped) GUID-686D0C65-BB54-46EA-AAE5-01212C2311DD
To reduce battery drain, the extended
storage switch comes from the factory
switched off. Prior to delivery of your
vehicle, the switch is pushed in (switched
on) and should always remain on.
If any electrical equipment does not
operate, remove the extended storage
switch and check for an open fuse.
NOTE:
If the extended storage switch malfunc-
tions, or if the fuse is open, it is not
necessary to replace the switch. In this
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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Black plate (432,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]8-26 Maintenance and do-it-yourselfcase, remove the extended storage switch
and replace it with a new fuse of the same
rating.
How to remove the extended storage
switch: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
1. To remove the extended storage switch,
be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
or LOCK position.
2. Be sure the headlight switch is in the
OFF position.
3. Remove the fuse box cover.
4. Pinch the locking tabs
* 1
found on
each side of the storage switch.
5. Pull the storage switch straight out
from the fuse box
* 2
. GUID-D6C7487D-F01A-4963-A132-57E4904379BF
SDI1834
Replace the battery as follows:
1. Release the lock knob at the back of the
Intelligent Key and remove the mechan-
ical key.
2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver
* A
wrapped with a cloth into the slit
* B
of the corner and twist it to separate
the upper part from the lower part. SDI2042
3. Replace the battery with a new one.
Recommended battery: CR2032 or
equivalent. .
Do not touch the internal circuit and
electric terminals as it could cause a
malfunction. .
Hold the battery by the edges.
Holding the battery across the con-
tact points will seriously deplete the
storage capacity. .
Make sure that the + side faces the
bottom of the case.
4. Align the tips of the upper and lower
parts, and then push them together
until it is securely closed.INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Black plate (455,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]. If an oxygenate-blend, excepting a
methanol blend, is used, it should
contain no more than 10% oxygenate.
(MTBE may, however, be added up to
15%.)
. If a methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). It
should also contain a suitable amount
of appropriate cosolvents and corro-
sion inhibitors. If not properly formu-
lated with appropriate cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors, such methanol
blends may cause fuel system damage
and/or vehicle performance problems.
At this time, sufficient data is not
available to ensure that all methanol
blends are suitable for use in INFINITI
vehicles.
If any undesirable driveability problems
such as engine stalling or hard hot starting
are experienced after using oxygenate-
blend fuels, immediately 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 GUID-BE764F0C-6A10-497C-B4F9-CD1D0E122DA3
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. government
regulations require fuel 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.
Aftermarket fuel additives GUID-663D952D-0F24-4D6E-ABBF-21302053695C
INFINITI does not recommend the use of
any aftermarket fuel additives (Example:
fuel injector cleaner, octane booster, intake
valve deposit removers, etc.) which are
sold commercially. 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 GUID-527A0AB1-299D-45DA-9B92-4DDA2444B93C
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended above can
cause persistent, 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 misuse of the vehicle, for
which INFINITI is not responsible.
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 facility.
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
specifically designed for E-85 fuel can
damage fuel system components and is
not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle
Technical and consumer information
9-5

Black plate (458,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]9-8 Technical and consumer information GUID-FFBD2EF3-5719-47E5-B112-89129991741B
ENGINE GUID-0847A1B6-AE80-4107-9ADC-D17B43B8EBB3
Model VQ25HR VQ37VHR
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle Gasoline, 4-cycle
Cylinder arrangement 6-cylinder, V-slanted at 60 8 6-cylinder, V-slanted at 60 8
Bore 6 Stroke in (mm) 3.346 6 2.886 (85.0 6 73.3) 3.760 6 3.385 (95.5 6 86.0)
Displacement cu in (cm 3
) 152.31 (2,496) 225.54 (3,696)
Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6 1-2-3-4-5-6
Idle speed rpm
No adjustment is necessary. No adjustment is necessary.
Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) degree/
rpm
Spark plug Standard FXE22HR-11 FXE24HR-11
Spark plug gap (Normal) in (mm) 0.043 (1.1) 0.043 (1.1)
Camshaft operation Timing chain Timing chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002. STI0425
VQ25HR/VQ37VHR engineSPECIFICATIONS

Black plate (477,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]GUID-126FA212-7CA0-4A46-8098-F063BF60E060
A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) should never be tested using a two
wheel dynamometer (such as the dynam-
ometers 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 trans-
mission 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 emission 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/mainte-
nance test readiness condition. Place the
ignition switch in 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 ” .
Contact an INFINITI retailer to set the
“ ready condition ” or to prepare the vehicle
for testing. GUID-9C3875F5-7E59-4991-892A-95438AAA2114
This vehicle is equipped with an Event
Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of
an EDR is to record, in certain crash or
near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle,
data that will assist in understanding how
a vehicle ’ s systems performed. The EDR is
designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or
less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
. How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
. Whether or not the driver and passen-
ger safety belts were buckled/fas-
tened;
. How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal; and,
. How fast the vehicle was traveling.
. Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE:
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only
if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no
data are recorded by the EDR under normal
driving conditions and no personal data
Technical and consumer information
9-27READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (US only) EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)

Black plate (481,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]Engine start operation indicator (Manual
Transmission models) ..................................... 2-23
If your vehicle overheats ................................. 6-10
Starting the engine ......................................... 5-13
Entry/exit function ............................................... 3-31
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .................................. 9-27
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 5-3
FF.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ................ 9-13
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter ................................. 8-21
Changing engine oil and filter ......................... 8-11
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ....... 2-39
Flat tire .................................................................. 6-2
Flat towing ........................................................... 9-23
Floor mat cleaning ................................................. 7-5
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .................. 8-14
Brake and clutch fluid ..................................... 8-15
Brake fluid ...................................................... 8-15
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Engine coolant .................................................. 8-9
Engine oil ....................................................... 8-11
Power steering fluid ........................................ 8-14
Window washer fluid ...................................... 8-16
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................... 4-57
Fog light switch ................................................... 2-39
Front passenger air bag and status light .............. 1-49 Front power seat adjustment .................................. 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ........................... 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints .......................... 1-12
Fuel
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Fuel economy .................................................. 5-45
Fuel economy information (display) ................. 4-11
Fuel octane rating ............................................. 9-4
Fuel recommendation ........................................ 9-4
Fuel-filler cap .................................................. 3-23
Fuel-filler door ................................................ 3-23
Gauge ............................................................... 2-9
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ................................ 3-25
Fuses ................................................................... 8-24
Fusible links ........................................................ 8-24
GGarage door opener, HomeLink ®
Universal Transceiver ........................................... 2-59
Gas cap ............................................................... 3-23
Gauge .................................................................... 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................... 2-8
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 2-9
Odometer .......................................................... 2-7
Speedometer .................................................... 2-7
Tachometer ....................................................... 2-8
Trip computer ................................................. 2-26
General maintenance ...................................... 8-3, 8-4
Glove box ............................................................ 2-47
Golf bag stowing ................................................. 2-51 H Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth ®
(models with navigation system) .......................... 4-90
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth ®
(models without navigation system) ................... 4-100
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................. 2-39
Head restraints ...................................................... 1-9
Headlights
Bulb replacement ............................................ 8-30
Headlight switch ............................................. 2-35
Xenon headlights ............................................ 2-34
Heated seats ....................................................... 2-40
Heater, Automatic climate control ........................ 4-31
HomeLink ®
Universal Transceiver ......................... 2-59
Hood release ....................................................... 3-18
Hook, Coat hooks ................................................ 2-50
Horn .................................................................... 2-40
I Ignition switch
(Push-button) .................................................... 5-9
Manual transmission models .......................... 5-18
Immobilizer system .............................................. 2-30
In-cabin microfilter ............................................... 4-40
Indicator
Dot matrix display .......................................... 2-20
Lights ............................................................. 2-18
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ..................... 2-30
INFINITI voice recognition system ....................... 4-114
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Black plate (483,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ................. 3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner ........ 3-33
Meter, Trip computer ............................................ 2-26
Meters and gauges ................................................ 2-6
Instrument brightness control ......................... 2-38
Mirror
Inside mirror ................................................... 3-28
Outside mirrors ............................................... 3-29
Vanity mirror ................................................... 3-31
Monitor, Rearview monitor ................................... 4-23
Moonroof ............................................................. 2-55
NNew vehicle break-in ............................................ 5-45
No key warning .................................................... 2-22
OOdometer ............................................................... 2-7
Off-road recovery ................................................... 5-7
Oil
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ......................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level ................................ 8-11
Engine oil ....................................................... 8-11
Engine oil viscosity ........................................... 9-7
Oil filter replacement indicator ........................ 2-24
Operation, Indicators for operation ...................... 2-22
Outside air temperature ....................................... 2-27
Outside mirrors .................................................... 3-29 Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ...................... 6-10
Owner ’ s Manual/Service Manual
order information ................................................. 9-28
PPanic alarm ......................................................... 3-15
Parking
Brake break-in ................................................ 5-51
Parking brake operation .................................. 5-20
Parking brake release warning ........................ 2-23
Parking on hills .............................................. 5-47
Personal lights ..................................................... 2-57
Phone
Bluetooth ®
hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ..................... 4-90
Bluetooth ®
hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) .............. 4-100
Car phone or CB radio .................................... 4-89
Power
Front seat adjustment ....................................... 1-3
Power door lock ................................................ 3-4
Power outlet ................................................... 2-43
Power steering fluid ........................................ 8-14
Power steering system .................................... 5-50
Power windows ............................................... 2-52
Precautions
Audio operation .............................................. 4-41
Braking precautions ........................................ 5-51
Child restraints ............................................... 1-23
Cruise control ................................................. 5-21
Maintenance ..................................................... 8-6 Seat belt usage .............................................. 1-14
Supplemental restraint system ........................ 1-41
When starting and driving ................................. 5-3
Pre-crash seat belts ............................................. 1-16
Predictive course line settings ............................. 4-29
Preview function .................................................. 5-52
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) .................................................... 5-44
Preview Function warning light ............................. 2-16
Push starting ....................................................... 6-10
Push warning (Automatic
Transmission models) .......................................... 2-22
Push-button ignition switch .......................... 5-9, 5-10
R Radio ................................................................... 4-41
Car phone or CB radio .................................... 4-89
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...................................................... 4-57
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ........................... 2-33
Rapid air pressure loss .......................................... 5-7
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(US only) ............................................................. 9-27
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock ............ 3-6
Rear seats ............................................................. 1-7
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................... 2-34
Rearview monitor ................................................. 4-23
Recorders, Event data .......................................... 9-27
Registering your vehicle in another country ......... 9-11
Remote keyless entry system ............................... 3-14
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Black plate (484,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]10-6 Reporting safety defects ...................................... 9-26
Roadside assistance program ................................ 6-2
Rollover ................................................................. 5-6
Roof, Moonroof .................................................... 2-55
SSafety
Child seat belts .............................................. 1-21
Satellite radio operation ...................................... 4-58
Seat adjustment
Front power seat adjustment ............................. 1-3
Front seats ........................................................ 1-3
Seat belt(s)
Child safety .................................................... 1-21
Infants ............................................................ 1-22
Injured persons .............................................. 1-16
Larger children ................................................ 1-22
Precautions on seat belt usage ....................... 1-14
Pre-crash seat belts ........................................ 1-16
Pregnant women ............................................. 1-16
Seat belt cleaning ............................................. 7-6
Seat belt extenders ......................................... 1-20
Seat belt maintenance .................................... 1-21
Seat belt warning light and chime .................. 2-17
Seat belts ....................................................... 1-14
Seat belts with pretensioners ......................... 1-54
Shoulder belt height adjustment ..................... 1-19
Small children ................................................ 1-22
Three-point type ............................................. 1-16
Seat synchronization function .............................. 3-32 Seat(s)
Driver-side memory ......................................... 3-31
Heated seats .................................................. 2-40
Seats ................................................................ 1-2
Security system
(INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start ......................................................... 2-30
Security system, Vehicle security system ............. 2-28
Selector lever, Shift lock release .......................... 5-17
Servicing climate control ...................................... 4-41
SETTING button .................................................... 4-14
Shift lock release, Transmission ........................... 5-17
Shift “ P ” warning (Automatic
Transmission models) .......................................... 2-22
Shifting
Automatic transmission .................................. 5-14
Manual transmission ...................................... 5-18
Shoulder belt height adjustment .......................... 1-19
Sliding front passenger ’ s seat ................................ 1-5
Snow mode switch ............................................... 2-41
Sonar system ....................................................... 5-48
Sonar system off switch ....................................... 5-50
Spare tire .............................................................. 9-9
Spark plugs ......................................................... 8-20
Speedometer ......................................................... 2-7
Starting
Before starting the engine .............................. 5-12
Jump starting .................................................... 6-8
Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5-3
Push starting .................................................. 6-10
Starting the engine ......................................... 5-13 STATUS button ....................................................... 4-9
Status light, Front passenger air bag ................... 1-49
Steering
Power steering fluid ........................................ 8-14
Power steering system .................................... 5-50
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ......................................................... 4-87
Tilt/telescopic steering .................................... 3-26
Storage ................................................................ 2-45
Storage box ......................................................... 2-50
Stowing golf bags ................................................ 2-51
Sun visors ........................................................... 3-27
Sunglasses holder ............................................... 2-47
Supplemental air bag warning labels ................... 1-55
Supplemental air bag warning light ............ 1-55, 2-17
Supplemental restraint system ............................. 1-41
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system .............................................. 1-41
Switch
Autolight switch .............................................. 2-35
Fog light switch .............................................. 2-39
Hazard warning flasher switch ........................ 2-39
Headlight switch ............................................. 2-35
Ignition switch ................................................ 5-14
Ignition switch manual
transmission models ....................................... 5-18
Power door lock switch ..................................... 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch .............................................. 2-34
Snow mode switch .......................................... 2-41
Turn signal switch ........................................... 2-38