transmission INFINITI G37 2012 Owner's Manual

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3. Slowly back up the vehicle adjusting
the steering wheel so that the predicted
course lines
* B
enter the parking
space
* C
.
4. Maneuver the steering wheel to make
the vehicle width guide lines
* D
parallel to the parking space
* C
while referring to the predicted course lines.
5. When the vehicle is parked in the space
completely, move the selector/shift
lever to the P (Park) position (Automatic
Transmission models) or in an appro-
priate gear (Manual Transmission mod-
els) and apply the parking brake.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREDICTED
AND ACTUAL DISTANCES GUID-9C8077A7-378D-4FBF-A8ED-EAB27EE0942F
The distance guide line and the vehicle
width guide line should be used as a
reference only when the vehicle is on a
level, paved surface. The distance viewed
on the monitor is for reference only and
may be different from the actual distance
between the vehicle and displayed objects.
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Backing up on a steep uphill GUID-FBF6C947-02DC-491C-94A4-77253C889F35
When backing up the vehicle up a hill, the
distance guide lines and the vehicle width
guide lines are shown closer than the
actual distance. For example, the display
shows 3 ft (1 m) to the place
* A
, but the
actual 3 ft (1 m) distance on the hill is the

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]4-62 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systemsREPEAT (RPT), RANDOM (RDM) (Type
A): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the RPT button is pushed while the
CD is played, the play pattern can be
changed as follows:
(CD) NOS2606
(CD with compressed audio files) NOS2607
REPEAT (RPT) (Type B): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the SCAN·RPT button is pushed while
the CD is played, the play pattern can be
changed as follows:
(CD) NOS2079
(CD with MP3 or WMA)
NOS2080CD EJECT: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the CD EJECT button is pushed with
the CD loaded, the CD will be ejected.
When this button is pushed while the CD is
being played, the CD will be ejected.
If the CD comes out and is not removed, it
will be pulled back into the slot to protect
it.
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) PLAYER
OPERATION (models with naviga-
tion system) GUID-8205EDF5-3DB4-4E4E-8CDD-3F75914B7BB8
Precautions GUID-8812ACDC-FD40-4CAA-9CB9-437BDD03B225
Start the engine when using the DVD
entertainment system.
Movies will not be shown on the front
display while the vehicle is in any drive
position to reduce driver distraction. Audio
is available when a movie is played. To
view movies in the front display, stop the
vehicle in a safe location, move the
selector lever to the P (Park) position
(Automatic Transmission models) or apply
the parking brake (Manual Transmission
models). WARNING . The driver must not attempt to operate
the DVD system or wear the headphones
while the vehicle is in motion so that full
attention may be given to vehicle opera-
tion.
. Do not attempt to modify the system to
display a movie on the front screen while
the vehicle is being driven. Doing so may
distract the driver and may cause a
collision and serious personal injury or
death.
CAUTION . Only operate the DVD while the vehicle
engine is running. Operating the DVD for
extended periods of time with the
engine OFF can discharge the vehicle
battery.
. Do not allow the system to get wet.
Excessive moisture such as spilled
liquids may cause the system to mal-
function.
. While playing VIDEO-CD media, this DVD

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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
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Manual transmission models
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]see “ Bluetooth ®
Hands-Free Phone System
(models with navigation system) ” (P.4-90).
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Automatic transmission models
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Manual transmission models iPod ®
PLAYER OPERATION (if so
equipped) GUID-90F666E1-0F3B-4A21-AC5D-3DCDEFBD204E
Connecting iPod ® GUID-F75E089D-4DAB-4B27-BB33-FF3E7F0793C7
Open the console lid and connect the
iPod ®
cable to the USB connector. If
compatible, the battery of the iPod ®
is
charged while the connection to the
vehicle.
Depending on the version of the iPod ®
, the
display on the iPod ®
shows an INFINITI or
Accessory Attached screen when the con-
nection is completed. When the iPod ®
is
connected to the vehicle, the iPod ®
music
library can only be operated by the vehicle
audio controls.
* iPod ®
is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Compatibility GUID-62CF64CA-AF90-4D76-AA98-3269E0716164
The following models are available:
Models with navigation system: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Fifth generation iPod ®
(version 1.2.3 or
later)
. iPod Classic ®
(version 1.1.1 or later)
. First generation iPod touch ®
(version
2.0.0 or later)
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3. Press the
button.
4. Speak: “ Help ” . The system acknowl-
edges the command and announces
the next set of available commands.
5. Speak: "Voice Adaptation". The system
acknowledges the command and dis-
plays the voice adaptation mode
screen.
6. Voice memory A or memory B is
selected automatically. If both memory
locations are already in use, the system
will prompt you to overwrite one.
Follow the instructions provided by
the system.
7. When preparation is complete and you
are ready to begin, press the
button.
8. The voice adaptation mode will be
explained. Follow the instructions pro-
vided by the system.
9. When training is finished, the system
will tell you an adequate number of
phrases have been recorded.
10. The system will ask you to say your
name. Follow the instructions to regis-
ter your name. 11. The system will announce that voice
adaptation has been completed and
the system is ready.
The voice adaptation mode will stop if:
. The
button is pressed in voice
adaptation mode.
. The vehicle is driven during voice
adaptation mode.
. The ignition switch is turned to the OFF
or LOCK position. GUID-B2577783-7C66-4A3A-9161-72CFF82FC42A
INFINITI Voice Recognition allows hands-
free operation of the Phone, Navigation,
Information and Audio systems in one of
two modes, Standard Mode or Alternate
Command Mode.
In Standard Mode, commands that are
available are always shown on the display
and announced by the system. You can
complete your desired operation by simply
following the prompts given by the system.
(See “ INFINITI Voice Recognition STANDARD
mode ” (P.4-115) for details.)
For advanced operation, you can use the
Alternate Command Mode. (See “ INFINITI
Voice Recognition alternate command
mode ” (P.4-127) for details.) When this
mode is active, an expanded list of
commands can be spoken after pushing
the TALK
switch, and the voice
command menu prompts are turned off.
Review the expanded command list, which
is available when this mode is active. Note
that in this mode the recognition success
rate may be affected as the number of
available commands and the ways of
speaking each command are increased.
To switch one mode to another, see each
mode description later in this section.
To improve the recognition success rate INFINITI VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM
(models with navigation system)

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving .................... 5-3
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .......................... 5-3
Three-way catalyst .............................................. 5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............. 5-4
Avoiding collision and rollover ............................ 5-6
Off-road recovery ................................................ 5-7
Rapid air pressure loss ...................................... 5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving .................... 5-8
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) driving
safety precautions .............................................. 5-8
Push-button ignition switch .................................... 5-9
Intelligent Key system ........................................ 5-9
Operating range for engine start function ......... 5-10
Push-button ignition switch operation .............. 5-10
Push-button ignition switch positions ............... 5-11
Emergency engine shut off ............................... 5-11
Intelligent Key battery discharge ...................... 5-12
Before starting the engine .................................... 5-12
Starting the engine ............................................... 5-13
Driving the vehicle ................................................ 5-14
Automatic transmission .................................... 5-14
Manual Transmission ........................................ 5-18 Parking brake ....................................................... 5-20
Automatic transmission models ...................... 5-21
Manual Transmission models .......................... 5-21
Cruise control ....................................................... 5-21
Precautions on cruise control .......................... 5-21
Cruise control operations ................................ 5-22
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (if
so equipped) ........................................................ 5-23
Selecting the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode .................................................. 5-24
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode ......... 5-25
Precautions on vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode .................................................. 5-25
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode operation .............................................. 5-27
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode .................................................. 5-41
Preview function (for Intelligent Cruise Control
system equipped models) ............................... 5-44
Break-in schedule ................................................ 5-45
Increasing fuel economy ....................................... 5-45
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) ................. 5-45
Parking/parking on hills ....................................... 5-47

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]5-8 Starting and drivingcollision and result in personal injury.
. The vehicle generally moves or pulls in
the direction of the flat tire.
. Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
. Do not rapidly release the accelerator
pedal.
. Do not rapidly turn the steering wheel.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering
wheel with both hands and try to hold a
straight course.
3. When appropriate, slowly release the
accelerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.
4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe
location off the road and away from
traffic if possible.
5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradu-
ally stop the vehicle.
6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers
and either contact a roadside emer-
gency service to change the tire or see
“ Changing a flat tire ” (P.6-3) of this
Owner ’ s Manual. DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING GUID-9FACE374-80C0-473A-AF0E-37D9C4BE0B25
WARNING Never drive under the influence of alcohol or
drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces
coordination, delays reaction time and im-
pairs judgement. Driving after drinking
alcohol increases the likelihood of being
involved in an accident injuring yourself and
others. Additionally, if you are injured in an
accident, alcohol can increase the severity
of the injury.
INFINITI is committed to safe driving.
However, you must choose not to drive
under the influence of alcohol. Every year
thousands of people are injured or killed in
alcohol-related accidents. Although the
local laws vary on what is considered to
be legally intoxicated, the fact is that
alcohol affects all people differently and
most people underestimate the effects of
alcohol.
Remember, drinking and driving don ’ t mix!
And that is true for drugs, too (over-the-
counter, prescription, and illegal drugs). Don ’ t drive if your ability to operate your
vehicle is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or
some other physical condition.
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) DRIVING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GUID-A083649A-0774-46ED-A3DF-AB198E309722
WARNING . Do not drive beyond the performance
capability of the tires, even with AWD
engaged. Accelerating quickly, sharp
steering maneuvers or sudden braking
may cause loss of control.
. Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted or
radial), and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Install tire chains on the rear
wheels when driving on slippery roads
and drive carefully.
. This vehicle is not designed for offroad
(rough road) use. Do not drive on sandy
or muddy roads that tires may get stuck
in.
. For AWD equipped vehicles, do not
attempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any D (Drive) or R (Reverse) position with
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]in drivetrain damage or unexpected
vehicle movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
. Do not attempt to test an AWD equipped
vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer,
(such as the dynamometers used by
some states for emissions testing), or
similar equipment even if the other two
wheels are raised off the ground. 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 drivetrain damage or unex-
pected vehicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage or
personal injury.
. When a wheel is off the ground due to an
unlevel surface, do not spin the wheel
excessively. GUID-A0F35CA1-ADE1-478F-ABDB-FB4DD4BF0426
WARNING Do not operate the push-button ignition
switch while driving the vehicle except in an
emergency. (The engine will stop when the
ignition switch is pushed 3 consecutive
times or the ignition switch is pushed and
held for more than 2 seconds.) If the engine
stops while the vehicle is being driven, this
could lead to a crash and serious injury.
Before operating the push-button ignition
switch, be sure to move the selector lever
to the P (Park) position (for automatic
transmission model) or the shift lever to
the N (Neutral) position (for manual trans-
mission model).
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM GUID-5C22F5F0-8E63-49DB-8E3C-09EA9AB0E315
The Intelligent Key system can operate the
ignition switch without it being taken out
from your pocket or purse. The operating
environment and/or conditions may affect
the Intelligent Key system operation.
Some indicators and warnings for opera-
tion are displayed on the dot matrix liquid
crystal display between the speedometer
and tachometer. (See “ Dot matrix liquid crystal display ” (P.2-20).)
CAUTION . Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you when operating the vehicle.
. Never leave the Intelligent Key inside the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
. If the vehicle battery is discharged, the
ignition switch cannot be switched from
the LOCK position. Charge the battery as
soon as possible. (See “ Jump starting ”
(P.6-8).)
Starting and driving
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OPERATING RANGE FOR ENGINE
START FUNCTION GUID-AD538490-C217-4791-BBA1-E0D349567B64
The Intelligent Key can only be used for
starting the engine when the Intelligent
Key is within the specified operating range
* 1
.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged or strong radio waves are
present near the operating location, the
Intelligent Key system ’ s operating range
becomes narrower and may not function
properly.
If the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone, even someone who does not carry the Intelligent
Key, to push the ignition switch to start the
engine.
. The trunk area is not included in the
operating range but the Intelligent Key
may function.
. If the Intelligent Key is placed on the
instrument panel, rear parcel shelf,
inside the glove box or door pocket,
the Intelligent Key may not function.
. If the Intelligent Key is placed near the
door or window outside the vehicle, the
Intelligent Key may function. SSD1021
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
OPERATION GUID-A0C2E067-D7A3-43F9-A9B9-0A01FE60AF79
When the ignition switch is pushed without
depressing the brake pedal (automatic
transmission model) or the clutch pedal
(manual transmission model), the ignition
switch position will change as follows:
. Push center once to change to ACC.
. Push center two times to change to ON.
. Push center three times to change to
OFF. (No position illuminates.)
. Push center four times to return to ACC.
. Open or close any door to return to
LOCK during the OFF position.

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]The ignition lock is designed so that the
ignition switch position cannot be switched
to LOCK until the selector lever is moved to
the P (Park) position (Automatic Transmis-
sion models).
When the ignition switch cannot be
switched toward the LOCK position, pro-
ceed as follows:
Move the selector lever into the P (Park)
position (Automatic Transmission models).
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF
position. The ignition switch position
indicator will not illuminate.
2. Open the door. The ignition switch will
change to the LOCK position.
The selector lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position if the ignition switch is in
the ON position and the brake pedal is
depressed (Automatic Transmission mod-
els). PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
POSITIONS GUID-60710781-CEB6-43F5-B4C9-238B6EF8631F
LOCK (Normal parking position) GUID-161E66BB-0EE3-42A6-90C3-A7F2B560A7E5
The ignition switch can only be locked in
this position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when
it is pushed to the ACC position while
carrying the Intelligent Key or with the
Intelligent Key inserted in the port.
ACC (Accessories) GUID-3C0C67C0-6F44-45BC-B992-E50C144EB56B
This position activates electrical acces-
sories such as the radio, when the engine
is not running.
ON (Normal operating position) GUID-3AA055B1-B48F-4EAB-AAAF-76D265FCEBCF
This position turns on the ignition system
and electrical accessories.
OFF GUID-81A46A28-9A2C-4CDA-AAB1-7CAF6AE2AEF6
The engine can be turned off in this
position.
The ignition lock is designed so that the
ignition switch cannot be switched to the
LOCK position until the selector lever is
moved to the P (Park) position. CAUTION Do not leave the vehicle with the push-
button ignition switch in ACC or ON posi-
tions when the engine is not running for an
extended period. This can discharge the
battery.
EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF GUID-0593A1BC-9CDC-4F2A-B77C-2AF6E75B6A86
To shut off the engine in an emergency
situation while driving, perform the follow-
ing procedure:
. Rapidly push the push-button ignition
switch 3 consecutive times in less than
1.5 seconds, or
. Push and hold the push-button ignition
switch for more than 2 seconds.
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