ECO mode INFINITI G37 2012 Owners Manual

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]9-6 Technical and consumer informationlimited 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 identi-
fied by a small, square, orange and black
label with the common abbreviation or
the appropriate percentage for that
region. STI0505
1. API certification mark
2. API service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-
COMMENDATION GUID-5DAF484B-5225-4882-BA4B-DB4830EFE0AF
Selecting the correct oil GUID-7E56B07C-FA31-476B-909A-6FD2C08A7626
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance,
see “ Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ” (P.9-2). INFINITI recommends
the use of an energy conserving oil in
order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) certifi-
cation or International Lubricant Standar-
dization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)
certification and SAE viscosity standard.
These oils have the API certification mark
on the front of the container. Oils which do
not have the specified quality label should
not be used as they could cause engine
damage.
Oil additives GUID-11AD1E70-8EAE-4D70-880A-3AA3882862D5
INFINITI does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used
and maintenance intervals are followed.

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]Oil which may contain foreign matter or
has been previously used should not be
used.
Oil viscosity GUID-6FE50DBA-A088-4DF7-B955-855B7BC409B7
The engine oil viscosity or thickness
changes with temperature. Because of this,
it is important that the engine oil viscosity
be selected based on the temperatures at
which the vehicle will be operated before
the next oil change. Choosing an oil
viscosity other than that recommended
could cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter GUID-FFA0543F-C4EE-4AB0-A3D3-B35085A1CBFE
Your new vehicle is equipped with a high-
quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use the genuine oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in
change intervals.
Change intervals GUID-9DC392AF-E881-459C-941F-E42A7567649C
The oil and oil filter change intervals for
your engine are based on the use of the
specified quality oils and filters. Oil and
filter other than the specified quality, or oil
and filter change intervals longer than
recommended could reduce engine life.
Damage to engines caused by improper
maintenance or use of incorrect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is not covered
by the new INFINITI vehicle limited warran-
ties.
Your engine was filled with a high quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not
have to change the oil before the first
recommended change interval. Oil and
filter change intervals depend upon how
you use your vehicle. Operation under the
following conditions may require more
frequent oil and filter changes.
. repeated short distance driving at cold
outside temperatures,
. driving in dusty conditions,
. extensive idling,
. stop and go “ rush hour ” traffic,
Refer to the “ INFINITI Service and Main-
tenance Guide ” for the maintenance sche-
dule.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE-
COMMENDATIONS GUID-A6645D62-AEB6-4D99-B362-51EC90BEBB5E
The air conditioning system in your
INFINITI vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the
lubricant, NISSAN A/C system oil Type S
or the exact equivalents. CAUTION The use of any other refrigerant or lubricant
will cause severe damage to the air con-
ditioning system and will require the repla-
cement of all air conditioner system
components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
INFINITI vehicle will not harm the earth ’ s
ozone layer. Although this refrigerant does
not affect the earth ’ s atmosphere, certain
governmental regulations require the re-
covery and recycling of any refrigerant
during automotive air conditioning system
service. Your INFINITI retailer has the
trained technicians and equipment needed
to recover and recycle your air conditioning
system refrigerant.
Contact an INFINITI retailer when servicing
your air conditioning system.
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]GUID-9C7293A2-4691-4D4B-AD12-31CC5DD1C780
STI0696
Sedan Use the following steps to mount the
license plate:
Before mounting the license plate, confirm
that the following parts are enclosed in the
plastic bag.
. License plate bracket
. J-nut 6 2
. Screw 6 2
. Screw grommet 6 2
Only use the recommended mounting
position, otherwise the Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC) sensor obstruction (if so
equipped) may result.
SEDAN GUID-5895C78E-057F-4431-9277-C9151DE76A20
1. Park the vehicle on flat, level ground.
2. Locate the center position
* A
as
illustrated. Position the license plate
bracket at a distance of approximately
0.35 in (9 mm)
* B
from the bottom of
the bumper. Hold the license plate
bracket in place.
3. Mark the center of the hole
* C
with a
felt-tip pen.
4. Carefully drill two pilot holes using a
0.39 in (10 mm) drill bit at the marked
locations. (Be sure that the drill only
goes through the bumper fascia.)
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9-15INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS GUID-50D1912A-C00F-4ED3-8ACC-D24A0397214B
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 sepa-
rately to determine axle loads. In-
dividual 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 ratings are given on the
vehicle certification label. If weight
ratings are exceeded, move or re-
move items to bring all weights
below the ratings. GUID-BC9945CE-0C0A-468B-8072-EAC4EDA8B7B5
Your vehicle was designed to be used to
carry passengers and cargo. INFINITI does
not recommend trailer towing, because it
places additional 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
information on trailer towing capability and
the special equipment required for proper
towing.
CAUTION Vehicle damage resulting from towing a
trailer is not covered by INFINITI warranties.
FLAT TOWING GUID-A4A9B27A-245D-4579-9712-944464AA5082
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, al-
ways tow forward, never backward.
. DO NOT tow any automatic transmission
vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground (flat towing). Doing so WILL
DAMAGE internal transmission parts
due to lack of transmission lubrication.
. DO NOT tow an All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
vehicle with any of the wheels on the
ground. Doing so may cause serious and
expensive damage to the powertrain.
. For emergency towing procedures refer
to “ Towing recommended by INFINITI ”
(P.6-12) of this manual.
Automatic transmission GUID-5322E855-87A5-4D73-B422-7DD7455EF723
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Do not tow an AWD vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground.
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
To tow a vehicle equipped with an auto-
matic transmission, an appropriate vehicle
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9-23TOWING A TRAILER

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]9-24 Technical and consumer informationdolly MUST be placed under the towed
vehicle ’ s drive wheels. Always follow the
dolly manufacturer ’ s recommendations
when using their product.
Manual transmission GUID-B30ED557-E6C5-4E25-B21C-5F9B6B9B165D
. Always tow with the manual transmis-
sion in Neutral.
. Your vehicle speed should never exceed
70 MPH (112 km/h) when flat towing
your vehicle.
. 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 damage to the
transmission ’ s internal parts. GUID-3E088555-DC3D-4483-A05A-8DA986F1D29D
DOT (Department Of Transportation) Qual-
ity Grades: All passenger car tires must
conform to federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
Quality grades can be found where applic-
able on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For
example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEAR GUID-499F0B52-9319-4A2F-9811-B95040CBA836
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon actual conditions of their use, how-
ever, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate. TRACTION AA, A, B AND C GUID-06FD06F1-0BA4-4FE2-98C0-CCD1E9E9D435
The traction grades, from highest to low-
est, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades
represent the tire ’ s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
TEMPERATURE A, B AND C GUID-D08B43D7-C76A-4659-BF4F-9C199B188B10
The temperature grades A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire ’ s resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to suddenUNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
WARNINGThe temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination, can
cause heat build-up and possible tire failure. GUID-97AB620F-A9A4-458C-92D2-7790B9B5520E
Your INFINITI is covered by the following
emission warranties.
For US:
. Emission Defects Warranty
. Emissions Performance Warranty (See
Warranty Information Booklet for de-
tails.)
For Canada:
Emission Control System Warranty
Details of these warranties may be found
with other vehicle warranties in your
Warranty Information Booklet (Warranty
and Roadside Assistance Information (Ca-
nada only)) that comes with your INFINITI. If
you did not receive a Warranty Information
Booklet (Warranty and Roadside Assis-
tance Information (Canada only)), or it
has become lost, you may obtain a
replacement by writing to:
. INFINITI Division
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
. Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5
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9-25EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY

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For USA
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the Na-
tional Highway Traffic Safety Admin-
istration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying INFINITI.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints,
it may open an investigation, and if it
finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a
recall and remedy campaign. How-
ever, NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between you,
your retailer, or INFINITI.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-
888- 327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-
9153); go to http://www.safercar.
gov; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can
also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from http:// www.safercar.gov.
You may notify INFINITI by contacting
our Consumer Affairs Department,
toll-free, at 1-800-662-6200.
For Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform Transport
Canada in addition to notifying
INFINITI.
If Transport Canada receives com-
plaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defect
exists in a group of vehicles, it may
request that INFINITI conduct a recall
campaign. However, Transport Cana-
da cannot become involved in indivi-
dual problems between you, your
retailer, or INFINITI.
You may contact Transport Canada ’ s
Defect Investigations and Recalls
Division toll free at 1-800-333-0510.
You may also report safety defects online at: https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/
Saf-Sec-Sur/7/ PCDB-BDPP/Index.
aspx.
Additional information concerning
motor vehicle safety may be obtained
from Transport Canada ’ s Road Safety
Information Centre at 1-800-333-
0371 or online at www.tc.gc.ca/road-
safety (English speakers) or www.tc.
gc.ca/securiteroutiere (French speak-
ers).
To notify INFINITI of any safety con-
cerns please contact our Consumer
Information Centre toll free at 1-800-
361-4792.REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

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[ 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
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9-27READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (US only) EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)

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tion) are recorded. However, other parties,
such as law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of personally
identifying data routinely acquired during
a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer and INFINITI
retailer, other parties, such as law en-
forcement, that have the special equip-
ment, can read the information if they
have access to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR
data will only be accessed with the
consent of the vehicle owner or lessee or
as otherwise required or permitted by law. GUID-0F25E858-31F1-4AA0-AE12-9C575DD22AAE
Genuine INFINITI Service Manual for this
model and prior models can be purchased.
A genuine INFINITI Service Manual is the
best source of service and repair informa-
tion for your vehicle. This manual is the
same one used by the factory trained
technicians working at an INFINITI retailer.
Genuine INFINITI Owner ’ s Manual can also
be purchased.
In the USA:
For current pricing and availability of
genuine INFINITI Service Manuals , contact:
1-800-450-9491
www.infiniti-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of
genuine INFINITI Owner ’ s Manuals , con-
tact:
1-800-247-5321
In Canada:
To purchase a copy of a genuine INFINITI
Service Manual or Owner ’ s Manual for this
model year and prior, contact an INFINITI
retailer. For the phone number and location
of an INFINITI retailer in your area call the
INFINITI Satisfaction Center at 1-800-361-
4792 and a bilingual INFINITI representa-
tive will assist you.OWNER ’ S MANUAL/SERVICE MANUAL
ORDER INFORMATION

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]10 Index Number4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) system .................... 5-57
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) warning light .......... 2-14
AABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ............................ 5-54
Advanced air bag system ..................................... 1-46
Air bag system
Advanced air bag system ................................ 1-46
Front passenger air bag and status light ......... 1-49
Front-seat mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag system ................................................ 1-52
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system .......................... 1-52
Air bag warning labels ......................................... 1-55
Air bag warning light .................................. 1-55, 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter ...................................... 8-21
Air conditioner
Air conditioner service .................................... 4-41
Air conditioner specification label ................... 9-14
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ..................... 4-41, 9-7
Automatic climate control ............................... 4-31
In-cabin microfilter .......................................... 4-40
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ................................................... 2-29
Alcohol, drugs and driving ..................................... 5-8
All-wheel drive (AWD) ........................................... 5-45 All-wheel drive (AWD) driving
safety precautions ................................................. 5-8
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ..................... 2-12
Antenna ............................................................... 4-89
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................ 5-54
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light ....... 2-13
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ................................... 7-4
Armrest ................................................................ 1-13
Ashtrays (See cigarette lighter and ashtrays) ....... 2-44
Audible reminders ............................................... 2-19
Audio operation precautions ................................ 4-41
Audio system ....................................................... 4-41
Steering wheel audio controls ......................... 4-87
Autolight system .................................................. 2-35
Automatic
Automatic adjusting function
(front windows) ............................................... 2-54
Automatic climate control ..................... 4-32, 4-34
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .................. 8-14
Climate control ............................................... 4-31
Door locks ........................................................ 3-6
Drive positioner .............................................. 3-31
Driving with automatic transmission ............... 5-14
Moonroof ........................................................ 2-55
Seat positioner ............................................... 3-31
Average fuel consumption and speed ................... 2-26
Avoiding collision and rollover ............................... 5-6 B Battery ................................................................. 8-17
Battery saver system ...................................... 2-37
Intelligent Key ................................................. 8-26
Variable voltage control system ...................... 8-19
Before starting the engine ................................... 5-12
Belts (See drive belts) .......................................... 8-19
Bluetooth ®
hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .......................... 4-90
Bluetooth ®
hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ................... 4-100
Bluetooth ®
streaming audio ................................ 4-70
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....................... 5-54
Brake and clutch fluid ..................................... 8-15
Brake fluid ...................................................... 8-15
Brake system .................................................. 5-51
Parking brake operation .................................. 5-20
Warning light .................................................. 2-13
Break-in schedule ................................................ 5-45
Brightness control
Display ON/OFF button ..................................... 4-9
Instrument panel ............................................ 2-38
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................... 2-12
Bulb replacement ................................................. 8-28