ESP INFINITI G37 2012 User Guide

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]Angle (DVD-VIDEO): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
If the DVD contains different angles (such
as moving images), the current image
angle can be switched to another one.
Select the “ Angle ” key. The angle will
change each time the “ + ” side or “ − ” side
is selected.
Angle Mark (DVD-VIDEO): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When this item is turned on, an angle mark
will be shown on the bottom of the screen
if the scene can be seen from a different
angle.
Menu Skip (DVD-VIDEO): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
DVD menus are automatically configured
and the contents will be played directly
when the “ Menu Skip ” key is turned on.
Note that some discs may not be played
directly even if this item is turned on.
CM Skip (DVD-VIDEO): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Select the “ CM Skip ” key. Choose the
setting time from 15, 30 or 60 seconds by
selecting the “ + ” side or “ − ” side.
DRC (DVD-VIDEO, DVD-VR): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) auto-
matically adjusts the soundtrack volume
level to maintain a more even sound to the
speakers. DVD Language (DVD-VIDEO, VIDEO-CD): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Select the “ DVD Language ” key to open the
number entry screen. Input the number
corresponding to the preferred language
and select the “ OK ” key. The DVD top menu
language will be changed to the one
specified.
Display: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
To adjust the image quality of the screen,
select the preferred adjustment items.
Audio: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Select the preferred language for audio.
Subtitle (DVD-VIDEO, DVD-VR): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Select the preferred language for subtitles.
Display Mode (DVD-VIDEO, VIDEO-CD, DVD-
VR): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Select from the “ Full ” , “ Wide ” , “ Normal ” or
“ Cinema ” modes.
Title List (DVD-VR): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Select the preferred title from the list.
Play Mode: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Select the preferred play mode.
PG/PL Mode (DVD-VR): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Select the “ PG ” or “ PL ” mode. SAA2973
Automatic transmission models
SAA2610
Manual transmission models
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE GUID-255F4733-9310-4BC9-8430-43A290EAEE69
The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty. If problems are encountered, try the following solutions.
Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number 1, until the problem is resolved. Symptom Solution
System fails to interpret the command
correctly. 1. Ensure that the command is valid. (See “ INFINITI Voice Recognition system (models with navigation system) ” (P.4-114).)
2. Ensure that the command is spoken after the tone.
3. Speak clearly without pausing between words and at a level appropriate to the ambient noise level in the vehicle.
4. Ensure that the ambient noise level is not excessive (for example, windows open or defroster on). NOTE: If it is too noisy to
use the phone, it is likely that the voice commands will not be recognized.
5. If more than one command was said at a time, try saying the commands separately.
The system consistently selects the
wrong voicetag. 1. Ensure that the voicetag requested matches what was originally stored. (See “ Vehicle phonebook ” (P.4-93).)
2. Replace one of the names being confused with a new name.
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]4-104 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systemscommand recognition mode .
4. The system acknowledges the com-
mand and announces the next set of
available commands.
5. After the tone sounds, speak the phone
number.
6. When you have finished speaking the
phone number, the system repeats it
back and announces the available
commands.
7. After system responds, speak “ Dial ”
and the system dials the spoken
numbers.
Operating tips: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Voice commands cannot be accepted
when the icon is
.
. If the command is not recognized, the
system announces, “ Please say again ” .
Repeat the command in a clear voice.
. Push the
switch or the BACK button
once to return to the previous screen.
. If you want to cancel the command,
push the
switch. The message
“ Voice input is canceled ” will be
announced. If you want to adjust the
volume of the system feedback, push
the volume control buttons [+] or [ − ] on
the steering wheel or use the audio system volume knob while the system
is making an announcement.
How to speak commands: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The Voice Recognition System requires a
certain way to speak voice commands.
Speak normally and clearly in the direction
of the microphone (located in front of the
rearview mirror). Every digit of the number
must be spoken individually and in a
normal manner. The hands-free mode will
work best when the telephone number is
spoken in blocks of three to five digits.
After each spoken block is terminated, the
system will repeat the three to five digits
and wait for you to speak the next digit or
block of digits required for the telephone
number.
See “ List of voice commands ” (P.4-106) for
the appropriate commands that can be
spoken for the hands-free mode system.
Example:
In order to initiate a call, speak “ Phone-
book ” .
INFO
. If you are controlling the telephone
system by voice command for the first
time or do not know the appropriate
voice command, speak “ Help ” . The system announces the available com-
mands.
. When you speak numbers, you can
speak both “ zero ” or “ oh ” for “ 0 ” .
Personal vocabulary (voicetags): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Voice Recognition System is equipped with
the function called “ voicetags ” , which can
be associated with the phone number and
name in the phonebook. Using the voice
tag will automatically generate a speed
dial to the registered number.
See “ Phonebook registration ” (P.4-108).
You can call the identified number using
the following command: “ Dial ” followed by
the voice tag.
Dialling a name with a voice tag: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
It is possible to call up a name via a voice
tag instead of a number, provided the
name and number of your correspondent
has been previously stored in the phone-
book.
Dial via a voice tag, according to the
following procedure.
1. Push the
switch.
2. The system replies “ please say a
command after the beep. Available
commands are: Call, Phonebook, Re-

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]4-142 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systemsTROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE GUID-35425524-373A-4C9E-9E81-95955D5BB57B
The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty. If problems are encountered, follow the solutions given in
this guide for the appropriate error.
Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number one, until the problem is resolved. Symptom/error message Solution
Displays “ COMMAND NOT RECOGNIZED ” or the
system fails to interpret the command correctly. 1. Ensure that the command format is valid, see “ Command List ” (P.4-121).
2. Speak clearly without pausing between words and at a level appropriate to the ambient noise level.
3. Ensure that the ambient noise level is not excessive, for example, windows open or defrost on.
NOTE:
If it is too noisy to use the phone, it is likely that voice commands will not be recognized.
4. If optional words of the command have been omitted, then the command should be tried with these in place.
The system consistently selects the wrong voicetag in
the phonebook. 1. Ensure that the voicetag requested matches what was originally stored. (See “ Bluetooth ®
Hands-Free Phone
System (models with navigation system) ” (P.4-90).)
2. Replace one of the voicetags being confused with a different voicetag.

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]5-4 Starting and drivingTHREE-WAY CATALYST GUID-86566321-839C-449F-B115-5E0F54C18ECE
The three-way catalyst is an emission
control device installed in the exhaust
system. Exhaust gases in the three-way
catalyst are burned at high temperatures to
help reduce pollutants.
WARNING. The exhaust gas and the exhaust system
are very hot. Keep people, animals or
flammable materials away from the
exhaust system components.
. Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass,
waste paper or rags. They may ignite and
cause a fire.
CAUTION. Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits
from leaded gasoline seriously reduce
the three-way catalyst ’ s ability to help
reduce exhaust pollutants.
. Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunctions
in the ignition, fuel injection, or elec-
trical systems can cause overrich fuel flow into the three-way catalyst, causing
it to overheat. Do not keep driving if the
engine misfires, or if noticeable loss of
performance or other unusual operating
conditions are detected. Have the vehicle
inspected promptly by an INFINITI retai-
ler.
. Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel
level. Running out of fuel could cause
the engine to misfire, damaging the
three-way catalyst.
. Do not race the engine while warming it
up.
. Do not push or tow your vehicle to start
the engine.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYS-
TEM (TPMS) GUID-01A54468-A798-4FEE-AB71-4E7737FDCB1C
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-
inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and
can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle ’ s handling and
stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver ’ s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if
under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-
bined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction,
the telltale will flash for approximately one

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]5-6 Starting and driving. When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning light
will flash for approximately 1 minute.
The light will remain on after 1 minute.
Contact your INFINITI retailer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.
. Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
. Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol
tire sealant into the tires, as this may
cause a malfunction of the tire pressure
sensors.
CAUTION. The TPMS may not function properly
when the wheels are equipped with tire
chains or the wheels are buried in snow.
. Do not place metalized film or any metal
parts (antenna, etc.) on the windows.
This may cause poor reception of the
signals from the tire pressure sensors,
and the TPMS will not function properly. Some devices and transmitters may tem-
porarily interfere with the operation of the
TPMS and cause the low tire pressure
warning light to illuminate. Some exam-
ples are:
. Facilities or electric devices using simi-
lar radio frequencies are near the
vehicle.
. If a transmitter set to similar frequen-
cies is being used in or near the
vehicle.
. If a computer (or similar equipment) or
a DC/AC converter is being used in or
near the vehicle.
FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Note: Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user ’ s
authority to operate the equipment. For Canada:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLL-
OVER GUID-EE5BC752-B37C-479E-857D-032EF1A955FA
WARNING Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe and
prudent manner may result in loss of control
or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times.
Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid exces-
sive speed, high speed cornering, or
sudden steering maneuvers, because
these driving practices could cause you to
lose control of your vehicle. As with any
vehicle, a loss of control could result in a
collision with other vehicles or objects, or
cause the vehicle to rollover, particularly if
the loss of control causes the vehicle to
slide sideways. Be attentive at all times,

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]and avoid driving when tired. Never drive
when under the influence of alcohol or
drugs (including prescription or over-the-
counter drugs which may cause drowsi-
ness). Always wear your seat belt as
outlined in the “ Seat belts ” (P.1-14) of this
manual, and also instruct your passengers
to do so.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted or improperly belted person is
significantly more likely to be injured or
killed than a person properly wearing a
seat belt.
OFF-ROAD RECOVERY GUID-55350CDC-B327-47DB-A929-95DDE2B6F88F
If the right side or left side wheels may
unintentionally leave the road surface.
Maintain control of the vehicle by following
the procedure below. Please note that this
procedure is only a general guide. The
vehicle must be driven as appropriate
based on the conditions of the vehicle,
road and traffic.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Do not apply the brakes.
3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering
wheel with both hands and try to hold a
straight course. 4. When appropriate, slowly release the
accelerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.
5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the
vehicle to follow the road while the
vehicle speed is reduced. Do not
attempt to drive the vehicle back onto
the road surface until vehicle speed is
reduced.
6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn
the steering wheel until both tires
return to the road surface. When all
tires are on the road surface, steer the
vehicle to stay in the appropriate
driving lane. .
If you decide that it is not safe to
return the vehicle to the road surface
based on vehicle, road or traffic
conditions, gradually slow the vehi-
cle to a stop in a safe place off the
road. RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS GUID-F6877DBB-5B63-45D0-9CA2-EC1F801DC510
Rapid air pressure loss or a “ blow-out ” can
occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged
due to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air
pressure loss can also be caused by
driving on under-inflated tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the
handling and stability of the vehicle,
especially at highway speeds.
Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by
maintaining the correct air pressure and
visually inspect the tires for wear and
damage. See “ Wheels and tires ” (P.8-33) of
this manual.
If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or
“ blows-out ” while driving maintain control
of the vehicle by following the procedure
below. Please note that this procedure is
only a general guide. The vehicle must be
driven as appropriate based on the condi-
tions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
WARNING The following actions can increase the
chance of losing control of the vehicle if
there is a sudden loss of tire air pressure.
Losing control of the vehicle may cause a
Starting and driving
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]GUID-047D7FCF-6A67-40C6-9132-4B63D7D41A18
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Automatic Transmission (AT) model:
Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
or N (Neutral) position. (P is recom-
mended.)
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the selector lever is in either of
the above positions.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position. Depress the clutch pedal fully
to the floor.
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the clutch pedal is fully de-
pressed.
The Intelligent Key must be carried
when operating the ignition switch.
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON
position. Depress the brake pedal (AT
model) or the clutch pedal (MT model)
and push the ignition switch to start
the engine.
To start the engine immediately, push
and release the ignition switch while
depressing the brake pedal or clutch
pedal (MT model) with the ignition
switch in any position. .
If the engine is very hard to start in
extremely cold weather or when
restarting, depress the accelerator
pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to
the floor) and while holding, crank
the engine. Release the accelerator
pedal when the engine starts. .
If the engine is very hard to start
because it is flooded, depress the
accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it. Push the ignition
switch to the ON position to start
cranking the engine. After 5 or 6
seconds, stop cranking by pushing
the ignition switch to OFF. After
cranking the engine, release the
accelerator pedal. Crank the engine
with your foot off the accelerator
pedal by depressing the brake pedal
and pushing the push-button igni-
tion switch to start the engine. If the
engine starts, but fails to run, repeat
the above procedure.
CAUTION Do not operate the starter for more than 15
seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start, push the ignition switch to OFF and wait 10 seconds before cranking again,
otherwise the starter could be damaged.
4. Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the
engine while warming it up. Drive at
moderate speed for a short distance
first, especially in cold weather. In cold
weather, keep the engine running for a
minimum of 2 - 3 minutes before
shutting it off. Starting and stopping
the engine over a short period of time
may make the vehicle more difficult to
start.
VQ37VHR engine: When racing the
engine up to 4,000 rpm or more under
no load condition, the engine will enter
the fuel cut mode.
5. To stop the engine, shift the selector
lever to the P (Park) position (AT model)
or move the shift lever to the N
(Neutral) position (MT model), and push
the ignition switch to the OFF position.
Starting and driving
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]5-26 Starting and drivingsary.
The detection range of the sensor is
approximately 390 ft (120 m) ahead.
WARNING. This system is only an aid to assist the
driver and is not a collision warning or
avoidance device. It is the driver ’ s
responsibility to stay alert, drive safely
and be in control of the vehicle at all
times.
. The system is primarily intended for use
on straight, dry, open roads with light
traffic. It is not advisable to use the
system in city traffic or congested areas.
. This system will not adapt automatically
to road conditions. This system should
be used in evenly flowing traffic. Do not
use the system on roads with sharp
curves, or on icy roads, in heavy rain or
in fog.
The distance sensor will not detect under
most conditions:
. Stationary and slow moving vehicles
. Pedestrians or objects in the roadway . Oncoming vehicles in the same lane
. Motorcycles traveling offset in the travel
lane
This system will not automatically brake
the vehicle to a stop.
WARNING . As there is a performance limit to the
distance control function, never rely
solely on the Intelligent Cruise Control
system. This system does not correct
careless, inattentive or absent-minded
driving, or overcome poor visibility in
rain, fog, or other bad weather. Decele-
rate the vehicle speed by depressing the
brake pedal, depending on the distance
to the vehicle ahead and the surround-
ing circumstances in order to maintain a
safe distance between vehicles.
. Although the brake operation is con-
trolled by the system, the system does
not automatically stop the vehicle. If the
vehicle speed falls below approximately
20 MPH (32 km/h), the Intelligent Cruise
Control system is automatically canceled
and a warning chime sounds. (The brake
control is also canceled.) . The system may not detect the vehicle in
front of you in certain road or weather
conditions. To avoid accidents, never use
the Intelligent Cruise Control system
under the following conditions:
— On roads where the traffic is heavy
or there are sharp curves
— On slippery road surfaces such as
on ice or snow, etc.
— During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,
etc.)
When the windshield wiper is oper-
ated at the low speed (LO) or high
speed (HI) position, the Intelligent
Cruise Control system is automati-
cally canceled.
— When strong light (for example, at
sunrise or sunset) is directly shining
on the front of the vehicle
— When rain, snow or dirt adhere to
the system sensor
— On steep downhill roads (the vehi-
cle may go beyond the set vehicle
speed and frequent braking may
result in overheating the brakes)
— On repeated uphill and downhill

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]5-44 Starting and driving2. Push and hold the COAST/SET switch.
Release the switch when the vehicle
slows down to the desired speed.
3. Push, then quickly release the COAST/
SET switch. Each time you do this, the
set speed will decrease by about 1 MPH
(1.6 km/h).
To resume the preset speed, push and
release the ACCELERATE/RESUME switch.
The vehicle will resume the last set
cruising speed when the vehicle speed is
over 25 MPH (40 km/h).
Automatic cancellation GUID-63081811-BA0B-40B1-814B-F72A06D035E7
A chime sounds under the following con-
ditions and the control is automatically
canceled.
. When the vehicle slows down more
than 8 MPH (13 km/h) below the set
speed
. When the vehicle speed falls below
approximately 20 MPH (32 km/h)
. When the selector lever is not in the D
(Drive), DS (Drive Sport) or manual shift
mode
. When the VDC operates (including the
traction control system)
. When a tire slips SSD0621
Warning light GUID-27FCB899-B77E-4C6C-B015-69A382A806BB
When the system is not operating properly,
the chime sounds and the system warning
light (orange) will come on.
Action to take: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
If the warning light comes on, park the
vehicle in a safe place. Turn the engine off,
restart the engine, resume driving and then
perform the setting again.
If it is not possible to set or the indicator
stays on, it may indicate that the system is
malfunctioning. Although the vehicle is
still driveable under normal conditions,
have the vehicle checked at an INFINITI retailer.
PREVIEW FUNCTION (for Intelligent
Cruise Control system equipped
models) GUID-96A87E96-2026-4122-93F8-399D8C784D61
The ICC system with the preview function
identifies the need to apply emergency
braking by sensing the vehicle ahead in
the same lane and the distance to the
vehicle ahead and relative speed from it, it
applies the brake pre-pressure before the
driver depresses the brake pedal and helps
improve brake response by reducing pedal
free play.
For more details, see “ Brake assist ” (P.5-
52).