fuel INFINITI G37 2012 User Guide

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]8. Engine start operation indicator
(Manual Transmission models) GUID-6F348F29-B160-4632-B05C-A45F6D5E7AD7
This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with
the clutch pedal depressed.
9. Parking brake release warning GUID-7289EFE7-F400-4C19-9597-F8AA159911CA
This warning appears when the vehicle
speed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the
parking brake is applied.
10. Low fuel warning GUID-2FE47C40-46BC-4EC8-AC52-E90EBB5F8B0F
This warning appears when the fuel level in
the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it
is convenient, preferably before the fuel
gauge reaches the empty (E) position.
There is a small reserve of fuel remaining
in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches
the empty (E) position.
11. Low washer fluid warning GUID-54C94524-E0BC-4326-8A11-B2CD705757A6
This warning appears when the washer
tank fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid
as necessary. (See “ Window washer fluid ”
(P.8-16).)
12. Door/trunk open warning (igni-
tion switch is in the ON position) GUID-50585695-BAF8-48B7-8A81-CEA312693DE1
This warning appears if any of the doors and/or the trunk lid are open or not closed
securely. The vehicle icon indicates which
door or the trunk lid is open on the display.
13. Loose fuel cap warning GUID-479E9C15-B26C-477B-8AA7-ED29D6CD76ED
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. (See “ Fuel-filler
door ” (P.3-23).)
14. Check tire pressure warning GUID-174D3E5C-C80F-432A-944F-EE13C51D1486
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates to indicate the low tire pressure. If
this warning appears, stop the vehicle and
adjust the tire pressure to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. (See
“ Low tire pressure warning light ” (P.2-15)
and “ Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ” (P.5-4).)
15. “ Time to rest ” indicator GUID-9639DC97-247E-4499-BA1B-AFF133E94400
This indicator appears when the set “ time
to rest ” indicator activates. You can set the
time for up to 6 hours. (See “ Trip
computer ” (P.2-26).) 16. Low outside temperature warn-
ing GUID-E9986E7D-DDA6-4BCF-8D8E-D8F9C645C41B
This warning appears if the outside tem-
perature is below 37 8 F (3 8 C). The warning
can be set not to be displayed. (See “ Trip
computer ” (P.2-26).)
17. Cruise indicator GUID-8437A118-88BE-4895-A266-56D415AE4EC7
Cruise main switch indicator: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The indicator is displayed when the cruise
control main switch is pushed. When the
main switch is pushed again, the indicator
disappears. When the cruise control main
switch indicator is displayed, the cruise
control system is operational.
Cruise set switch indicator: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The indicator is displayed while the vehicle
speed is controlled by the cruise control
system. If the indicator blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate that the
cruise control system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
See “ Cruise control ” (P.5-21) for details.
Instruments and controls
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]2-26 Instruments and controls SIC3264
TRIP COMPUTER GUID-FA55F5BE-A6B8-4E7E-AC55-ED2A35F5EAE6
Switches for the trip computer are located
on the right side of the combination meter
panel. To operate the trip computer, push
the side or front of the switches as shown
above.
* A
switch
* B
switch
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, modes of the trip computer
can be selected by pushing the
switch
* A
.
Each time the
switch
* A
is pushed, the
display will change as follows: Current fuel consumption ? Average fuel
consumption and speed ? Elapsed time
and trip odometer ? Distance to empty
(dte) ? Outside air temperature (ICY) ?
Setting ? Warning check
1. Current fuel consumption GUID-68872F59-1473-4975-A038-16336C4914A6
The current fuel consumption mode shows
the current fuel consumption.
2. Average fuel consumption (MPG
or l (liter)/100 km) and speed (MPH
or km/h) GUID-970652AF-3316-41FA-92BD-2EBCE8A3AE40
Fuel consumption: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The average fuel consumption mode shows
the average fuel consumption since the
last reset. Resetting is done by pushing the
switch
* B
for longer than 1 second.
(The average speed is also reset at the
same time.)
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
At about the first 1/3 mile (500 m) after a
reset, the display shows “——” .
Speed: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The average speed mode shows the
average vehicle speed since the last reset.
Resetting is done by pushing the
switch
* B
for longer than 1 second. (The average fuel consumption is also reset
at the same time.)
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The first 30 seconds after a reset, the
display shows “——” .
3. Elapsed time and trip odometer
(mls or km) GUID-30877500-42E1-4C43-AC8D-A3CFB91E6B66
Elapsed time: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The elapsed time mode shows the time
since the last reset. The displayed time can
be reset by pushing the
switch
* B
for
longer than 1 second. (The trip odometer is
also reset at the same time.)
Trip odometer: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The trip odometer mode shows the total
distance the vehicle has been driven since
the last reset. Resetting is done by pushing
the
switch
* B
for longer than 1
second. (The elapsed time is also reset at
the same time.)
4. Distance to empty (dte — mls or
km) GUID-B742AF0B-DD41-497D-AF93-CAE2072D2205
The distance to empty (dte) mode provides
you with an estimation of the distance that
can be driven before refueling. The dte is
constantly being calculated, based on the

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the
actual fuel consumption.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The dte mode includes a low range warning
feature. If the fuel level is low, the warning
is displayed on the screen.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the
dte display will change to “——” .
. If the amount of fuel added is small, the
display just before the ignition switch
is pushed to the OFF position may
continue to be displayed.
. When driving uphill or rounding curves,
the fuel in the tank shifts, which may
momentarily change the display.
5. Outside air temperature (ICY — 8 F
or 8 C) GUID-35621BA5-D61E-4ECD-9628-F300D193449A
The outside air temperature is displayed in
8 F or 8 C in the range of − 22 to 131 8 F ( − 30
to 55 8 C).
The outside air temperature mode includes
a low temperature warning feature. If the
outside air temperature is below 37 8 F
(3 8 C), the warning is displayed on the
screen.
The outside temperature sensor is located
in front of the radiator. The sensor may be affected by road or engine heat, wind
directions and other driving conditions.
The display may differ from the actual
outside temperature or the temperature
displayed on various signs or billboards.
6. Setting GUID-9F18B5C6-F437-4D24-B240-415AA28B0E09
Setting cannot be made while driving. A
message “ Setting can only be operated
when stopped ” is also displayed on the
dot matrix crystal display.
The
switch
* A
and switch
* B
are
used in the setting mode to select and
decide a menu.
SKIP: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Push the switch
* A
to move to the
warning check mode.
Push the
switch
* B
to select other
menus.
ALERT: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
There are 3 submenus under the alert
menu.
. BACK
Select this submenu to return to the top
page of the setting mode.
. TIME TO REST
Select this submenu to specify when the “ time to rest ” indicator activates.
. ICY
Select this submenu to display the low
outside temperature warning.
MAINTENANCE: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
There are 5 submenus under the main-
tenance menu.
. BACK
Select this submenu to return to the top
page of the setting mode.
. ENGINE OIL
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for changing the engine oil.
. OIL FILTER
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing the oil filter.
. TIRE
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing tires.
. OTHER
Select this submenu and set or reset
the distance for replacing items other
than the engine oil, oil filter and tires.
DISPLAY: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
There are 3 submenus under the display
menu.
Instruments and controls
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments Keys ....................................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key .................................................... 3-2
Valet hand-off ..................................................... 3-3
Doors ..................................................................... 3-4
Locking with mechanical key .............................. 3-4
Opening and closing windows with the
mechanical key ................................................... 3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ............................ 3-5
Locking with power door lock switch .................. 3-5
Automatic door locks .......................................... 3-6
Child safety rear door lock (Sedan) ..................... 3-6
Intelligent Key system ............................................ 3-7
Intelligent Key operating range .......................... 3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution .......................... 3-9
Intelligent Key operation .................................. 3-10
Battery saver system ........................................ 3-12
Warning signals ................................................ 3-12
Troubleshooting guide ...................................... 3-13
Remote keyless entry system ................................ 3-14
How to use remote keyless entry system .......... 3-14
Hood .................................................................... 3-18
Trunk lid ............................................................... 3-18
Trunk lid release switch .................................... 3-19 Trunk open request switch .............................. 3-19
Trunk release power cancel switch .................. 3-20
Interior trunk lid release ................................. 3-21
Unique front and rear parts (INFINITI Performance
Line, Aerodynamic Package models) ..................... 3-21
Fuel-filler door ...................................................... 3-23
Opening the fuel-filler door ............................. 3-23
Fuel-filler cap .................................................. 3-23
Tilt/telescopic steering ......................................... 3-26
Manual operation (if so equipped) .................. 3-26
Electric operation (if so equipped) .................. 3-26
Sun visors ............................................................ 3-27
Mirrors ................................................................ 3-28
Inside mirror ................................................... 3-28
Outside mirrors ............................................... 3-29
Vanity mirror ................................................... 3-31
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped) .......... 3-31
Entry/exit function (Automatic Transmission
Sedan models) ................................................ 3-31
Seat synchronization function ........................ 3-32
Memory storage .............................................. 3-33
System operation ............................................ 3-34

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]. You can switch the lock system to the
mode that allows you to open all the
doors when the key is turned once.
(See “ How to use SETTING button ” (P.4-
14).)
OPENING AND CLOSING WINDOWS
WITH THE MECHANICAL KEY GUID-BDF25113-B0DB-4A09-B3CD-8E91F3E90385
The driver ’ s door key operation also allows
you to open and close the window that is
equipped with the automatic open/close
function. (See “ Power windows ” (P.2-52)).
To open the window, turn the driver ’ s door
key cylinder to the rear of the vehicle for
longer than 1 second . The door is unlocked
and the window keeps opening while
turning the key.
This function can also be performed by
pushing and holding the door UNLOCK
button of the Intelligent Key. (See “ Remote
keyless entry system ” (P.3-14).)
To close the window, turn the driver ’ s door
key cylinder to the front of the vehicle for
longer than 1 second . The door is locked
and the window keeps closing while turn-
ing the key. SPA1814
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB GUID-A9282195-68F1-4CF5-AF88-B68E8AEC2AB5
To lock the door individually, move the
inside lock knob to the lock position
* 1
then close the door.
To unlock, move the inside lock knob to the
unlock position
* 2
.
When locking the door without an Intelli-
gent Key, be sure not to leave the
Intelligent Key inside the vehicle. SPA2300
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH GUID-F5E2CE5C-C694-4102-AE6F-02ECD9FA4615
Operating the power door lock switch will
lock or unlock all the doors. The switches
are located on the driver ’ s and front
passenger ’ s door armrests.
To lock the doors, push the power door
lock switch to the lock position
* 1
with the
driver ’ s or front passenger ’ s door open,
then close the door.
When locking the door this way, be certain
not to leave the Intelligent Key inside the
vehicle.
To unlock the doors including the fuel-filler
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]3-10 Pre-driving checks and adjustments SPA2724
INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATION GUID-3067F87E-1F6D-40FB-85EF-BCAC29D5C466
You can lock or unlock the doors without
taking the key out from your pocket or bag. SPA2725
When you carry the Intelligent Key with
you, you can lock or unlock all doors by
pushing the door handle request switch
(driver ’ s or front passenger ’ s)
* A
within
the range of operation.
When you lock or unlock the doors or the
trunk lid, the hazard indicator will flash
and the horn (or the outside chime) will
sound as a confirmation. For details, see
“ Setting hazard indicator and horn mode ”
(P.3-16).
Locking doors and fuel-filler door GUID-63A62F2A-B46B-430A-A607-E006161B0ABE
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF
position and make sure you carry the Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Close all the doors.*2
3. Push the door handle request switch
(driver ’ s or front passenger ’ s)
* A
while
carrying the Intelligent Key with you.*3
4. All the doors and fuel-filler door will
lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and
the outside chime sounds twice.
*1: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key
while the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position.
*2: Doors will not lock with the Intelligent
Key while any door is open.
*3: Doors will not lock by pushing the door
handle request switch with the Intelligent
Key inside the vehicle. However, when an
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle, doors
can be locked with another registered
Intelligent Key.
CAUTION . After locking the doors using the request
switch, make sure that the doors have
been securely locked by operating the
door handles.

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]. When locking the doors using the
request switch, make sure to have the
Intelligent Key in your possession before
operating the request switch to prevent
the Intelligent Key from being left in the
vehicle.
. The request switch is operational only
when the Intelligent Key has been
detected by the Intelligent Key system.
Lockout protection: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
accidentally locked in the vehicle, lockout
protection is equipped with the Intelligent
Key system.
When the driver ’ s side door is open, the
doors are locked, and then the Intelligent
Key is put inside the vehicle and all the
doors are closed; the lock will automati-
cally unlock and the door buzzer sounds.
NOTE:
The doors may not lock when the Intelli-
gent Key is in the same hand that is
operating the request switch to lock the
door. Put the intelligent key in a purse,
pocket or your other hand. CAUTION The lockout protection may not function
under the following conditions:
. When the Intelligent Key is placed on top
of the instrument panel.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed inside
the glove box or a storage bin.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed inside
the door pockets.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed inside
or near metallic materials.
Unlocking doors and fuel-filler door GUID-AC9351D5-02D3-4448-8DA4-BC429212F8E4
1. Push the door handle request switch
(driver ’ s or front passenger ’ s)
* A
once
while carrying the Intelligent Key with
you.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once and
outside chime sounds once. The corre-
sponding door and the fuel-filler door
will unlock.
3. Push the door handle request switch
again within 1 minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once and
outside chime sounds once again. All the doors will unlock.
All doors and the fuel-filler door will be
locked automatically unless one of the
following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the request switch
while the doors are locked.
. Opening any door
. Pushing the ignition switch
. Inserting the Intelligent Key into the
Intelligent Key port.
During this 1-minute time period, if the
UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key
is pushed, all doors will be locked auto-
matically after another 1 minute.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]3-14 Pre-driving checks and adjustments GUID-CD166E42-9584-4DAB-A5B7-A738C3B4BCBB
WARNINGThe Intelligent Key transmits radio waves
when the buttons are pushed. The FAA
advises that the radio waves may affect
aircraft navigation and communication sys-
tems. Do not operate the Intelligent Key
while on an airplane. Make sure the buttons
are not operated unintentionally when the
unit is stored during a flight.
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, fuel-
filler door, activate the panic alarm and
open the windows by pushing the buttons
on the Intelligent Key from outside the
vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the
Intelligent Key is not left in the vehicle.
The LOCK/UNLOCK button on the Intelli-
gent Key can operate at a distance of
approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the
vehicle. (The effective distance depends
upon the conditions around the vehicle.)
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be used
with one vehicle. For information concern-
ing the purchase and use of additional
Intelligent Keys, contact an INFINITI retai-
ler. The lock and unlock buttons on the
Intelligent Key will not operate when:
. the distance between the Intelligent Key
and the vehicle is over 33 ft (10 m).
. the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged.
After locking with the remote keyless entry
function, pull the door handle to make sure
the doors are securely locked.
The LOCK/UNLOCK operating range varies
depending on the environment. To securely
operate the lock and unlock buttons,
approach the vehicle to about 3 ft (1 m)
from the door. SPA2100
1. LOCK button
2. UNLOCK button
3. TRUNK button
4. PANIC button
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM GUID-62E72898-3584-4B12-9DFF-C68F94BD6708
When you lock or unlock the doors or the
trunk lid, the hazard indicator will flash
and the horn (or the outside chime) will
sound as a confirmation. For details, see
“ Setting hazard indicator and horn mode ”
(P.3-16).REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]Locking doors and fuel-filler door GUID-A1ED2141-D2A2-4C18-9403-59DB4C719650
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF
position and make sure you carry the
Intelligent Key with you.*
2. Close all the doors.
3. Push the LOCK
button
* 1
on the
Intelligent Key.
4. All the doors and fuel-filler door will
lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and
the horn chirps once.
*: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key
while the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position.
Operate the door handles to confirm that
the doors have been securely locked.
Unlocking doors and fuel-filler door GUID-337B912E-F7DF-44D8-9546-848D7FB4BC8D
1. Push the UNLOCK button
* 2
on the
Intelligent Key once.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The
driver ’ s door and fuel-filler door will
unlock.
3. Push the UNLOCK
button on the
Intelligent Key again within 1 minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once
again. All the doors will unlock. All doors will be locked automatically
unless one of the following operations is
performed within 1 minute after pushing
the UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent
Key while the doors are locked. If during
this 1-minute time period, the UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key is pushed, all
doors will be locked automatically after
another 1 minute.
. Opening any door
. Pushing the ignition switch
. Inserting the Intelligent Key into the
Intelligent Key port.
During this 1-minute time period, if the
UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key
is pushed, all doors will be locked auto-
matically after another 1 minute.
Opening windows GUID-DFAF51D2-F77E-429A-B2B3-4704C432A052
The UNLOCK button operation also
allows you to open the window that is
equipped with the automatic open/close
function. (See “ Power windows ” (P.2-52)).
To open the window, push the door
UNLOCK
button
* 2
on the Intelligent
Key for about 3 seconds after the door is
unlocked.
To stop opening, release the UNLOCK
button. If the window open operation is stopped in
mid-operation while pushing the UNLOCK
button, release and push the UNLOCK
button again until the window opens
completely.
Window cannot be closed using the In-
telligent Key.
The door window can also be operated by
turning the mechanical key in a door lock.
(See “ Doors ” (P.3-4).)
Opening trunk lid GUID-6B0C7E6B-21C5-491B-9405-C60A2288D5ED
1. Push the TRUNK button
* 3
on the
Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.
2. The trunk will unlatch.
3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.
Using panic alarm GUID-DFDC4598-37EC-49D5-968F-B7FA5F92DB59
If you are near your vehicle and feel
threatened, you may activate the alarm to
call attention as follows:
1. Push the PANIC
button
* 4
on the
key for more than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights
will stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when: .
It has run for 25 seconds, or
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]GUID-02CF0A75-C84C-42E5-8EC5-1F52978DFE6D
SPA2554
Sedan
SPA1562A
Coupe OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOOR GUID-992E40DE-AC25-44A9-842E-2A963AAA7D5B
To open the fuel-filler door, unlock the fuel-
filler door by using one of the following
operations, then push the right side of the
door (Sedan) or push the left side of the
door (Coupe).
. Push the door handle request switch
with the Intelligent Key carried with
you.
. Push the UNLOCK button on the Intelli-
gent Key.
. Insert the mechanical key into the door
lock cylinder and turn it to the rear of
the vehicle.
. Push the power door lock switch to the
UNLOCK position.
To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely
and lock all doors by operating the door
handle request switch, the LOCK button on
the Intelligent Key, the mechanical key or
the power door lock switch. FUEL-FILLER CAP GUID-FACDECE2-8451-40C3-841E-0B67C4802921
WARNING . Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop engine and do not smoke or
allow open flames or sparks near the
vehicle when refueling.
. Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.
. Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a
built-in safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and emis-
sion control system. An incorrect cap can
result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury. It could also cause the
malfunction indicator light (MIL) to
come on.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle body to
attempt to start your vehicle.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
3-23FUEL-FILLER DOOR