warning light INFINITI G37 2012 Service Manual

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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
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]3-18 Pre-driving checks and adjustments GUID-4B9DC6A0-E55B-4DB6-B6D3-74EFFFB751FB
SPA2318
1. Pull the hood lock release handle
* 1
located below the instrument panel;
the hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
* 2
up at the front of the
hood with your fingertips and raise the
hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close
the hood down to latch both the right
and left locks. Push the hood down to
lock the hood securely into place. WARNING . Make sure the hood is completely closed
and latched before driving. Failure to do
so could cause the hood to fly open and
result in an accident.
. If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood. GUID-8869D8E4-F743-48BC-A217-EB305909B923
WARNING . Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases to
be drawn into the vehicle. See “ Exhaust
gas (carbon monoxide) ” (P.5-3) of this
manual.
. Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from play-
ing and becoming locked in the trunk
where they could be seriously injured.
Keep the car locked, with the trunk
closed, when not in use, and prevent
children ’ s access to Intelligent Keys.HOOD TRUNK LID

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE GUID-4587ADD7-0824-4CA3-90BC-0B9E1446FA5C
WARNINGClosely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from playing
and becoming locked in the trunk where
they could be seriously injured. Keep the car
locked, with the trunk lid securely latched,
when not in use, and prevent children ’ s
access to Intelligent Keys.
The interior trunk lid release mechanism
allows opening of the trunk lid in the event
that people become locked inside the trunk
or in the event of the loss of electrical
power such as a discharged battery.
Releasing inside the trunk GUID-4F494B4A-9594-4D01-BDD8-8ECF0B6F8122
To open the trunk lid from the inside, pull
the release handle
* 1
until the lock
releases and push up on the trunk lid.
The release lever is made of a material that
glows in the dark after a brief exposure to
ambient light.
The handle is located on the back of the
trunk lid as illustrated. Releasing from the rear seat GUID-0C5756BB-309D-4BDC-A10C-7CD141078C7C
Sedan: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
You can access the release handle through
the trunk pass-through (rear seat armrest).
(See “ Armrest ” (P.1-13).)
To open the trunk lid from the rear seat,
pull the release handle towards front of
vehicle until the lock releases.
Coupe: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
You can access the release handle by
folding the rear seat.
Pull the strap, located at the center bottom
of the seatback, and then fold down the
seatback. (See “ Rear seats ” (P.1-7).)
To open the trunk lid from the rear seat,
pull the release handle towards front of
vehicle until the lock releases. GUID-C9906368-3B16-4944-9B2F-9A9D4F648106
SPA2834
INFINITI Performance Line models
The INFINITI Performance Line models have
unique exhaust pipes. These parts are
close to the ground and may be damaged
if they contact objects such as parking
blocks, etc.
CAUTION Reduce vehicle speed to decrease the
possibility of damaging these parts when:
. driving on bumpy or rutted roads
. entering or exiting parking garages and
driveways
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
3-21UNIQUE FRONT AND REAR PARTS (INFINITI
Performance Line, Aerodynamic Package
models)

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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

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]3-24 Pre-driving checks and adjustments. Do not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable fuel
containers:
— Always place the container on the
ground when filling.
— Do not use electronic devices when
filling.
— Keep the pump nozzle in contact
with the container while you are
filling it.
— Use only approved portable fuel
containers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION. If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid paint
damage.
. Insert the cap straight into the fuel-filler
tube, then tighten until a single click is
heard. Failure to tighten the fuel-filler
cap properly may cause the
mal- function indicator light (MIL) to illumi-
nate. If the
light illuminates
because the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle. The
light should turn off after a few driving
trips. If the
light does not turn off
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected by an INFINITI retailer.
. The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning will
illuminate if the fuel-filler cap is not
properly tightened. It may take a few
driving trips for the message to be
displayed. Failure to tighten the fuel-
filler cap properly after the LOOSE FUEL
CAP warning illuminates may cause the
malfunction indicator light (MIL) to
illuminate. SPA2720
Sedan
Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise to
remove. To tighten, turn the cap clockwise
until a single click is heard. Put the fuel-
filler cap on the cap holder
* A
while
refueling.

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]3-28 Pre-driving checks and adjustments GUID-5FF59AF5-32FA-4647-8F55-5C77CF27361B
SPA2447
INSIDE MIRROR GUID-6C5033E3-8A89-4036-AAF2-C6503881141F
Adjust the height and the angle of the
inside mirror to the desired position. SPA2143
Manual anti-glare type GUID-831BED0E-56D0-4AEB-9B65-1A5520327BC5
The night position
* 1
will reduce glare
from the headlights of vehicles behind you
at night.
Use the day position
* 2
when driving in
daylight hours.
WARNING Use the night position only when necessary,
because it reduces rear view clarity. SPA2422A
Type A
SPA2450
Type BMIRRORS

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]Automatic anti-glare type GUID-42BCED9D-122C-447D-8C17-A6AFE2097EE0
The inside mirror is designed so that it
automatically changes reflection according
to the intensity of the headlights of the
following vehicle.
The anti-glare system will be automatically
turned on when the ignition switch is
pushed to the ON position.
When the anti-glare system is turned on,
the indicator light
* A
will illuminate and
excessive glare from the headlights of the
vehicle behind you will be reduced.
Type A: Push the
switch
* B
to make the
inside rearview mirror operate normally
and the indicator light will turn off. Push
the
switch again to turn the system on.
Type B: Push the “ * ” switch
* C
to make
the inside rearview mirror operate nor-
mally. The indicator light will turn off. Push
the “ I ” switch
* D
to turn the system on.
Do not allow any object to cover the
sensors
* E
or apply glass cleaner on
them. Doing so will reduce the sensitivity
of the sensor, resulting in improper
operation.
For the compass (if so equipped) opera- tion, see “ Compass ” (P.2-9).
For the HomeLink ®
Universal Transceiver
operation, see “ HomeLink ®
Universal
Transceiver ” (P.2-59).
SPA2319
OUTSIDE MIRRORS GUID-44D37997-DE2C-47B8-BB91-5AA2BF04971B
WARNING Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the
passenger side are closer than they appear.
Be careful when moving to the right. Using
only this mirror could cause an accident.
Use the inside mirror or glance over your
shoulder to properly judge distances to
other objects.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]ANTENNA GUID-AE59AE39-282B-471D-AAE3-AF1B262D1067
Window antenna GUID-408E3CB9-D7B6-4535-98F3-BE82D1245CF6
The antenna pattern is printed inside the
rear window.
CAUTION. Do not place metalized film near the rear
window glass or attach any metal parts
to it. This may cause poor reception or
noise.
. When cleaning the inside of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window antenna.
Lightly wipe along the antenna with a
dampened soft cloth. GUID-4281BF2E-5AF1-4794-99C8-250FE5F478D9
When installing a car phone or a CB radio
in your vehicle, be sure to observe the
following cautions, otherwise the new
equipment may adversely affect the elec-
tronic control modules and electronic con-
trol system harness.
WARNING . A cellular phone should not be used for
any purpose while driving so full atten-
tion may be given to vehicle operation.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of
cellular phones while driving.
. If you must make a call while your
vehicle is in motion, the hands-free
cellular phone operational mode (if so
equipped) is highly recommended. Ex-
ercise extreme caution at all times so full
attention may be given to vehicle opera-
tion.
. If a conversation in a moving vehicle
requires you to take notes, pull off the
road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle before doing so. CAUTION . Keep the antenna as far away as
possible from the electronic control
modules.
. Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in
(20 cm) away from the electronic control
system harness. Do not route the anten-
na wire next to any harness.
. Adjust the antenna standing-wave ratio
as recommended by the manufacturer.
. Connect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.
. For details, consult an INFINITI retailer.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
4-89CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long
as the malfunction exists. When the mal-
function indicator is illuminated, the sys-
tem may not be able to detect or signal low
tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunc-
tions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning prop-
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
Additional information GUID-80EA0255-F871-460E-BDF5-E3C4E75931D0
. The TPMS does not monitor the tire
pressure of the spare tire.
. The TPMS will activate only when the
vehicle is driven at speeds above 16
MPH (25 km/h). Also, this system may
not detect a sudden drop in tire
pressure (for example a flat tire while
driving).
. The low tire pressure warning light does
not automatically turn off when the tire
pressure is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the recommended pressure,
the vehicle must be driven at speeds
above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate the
TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure
warning light. Use a tire pressure gauge
to check the tire pressure.
. The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning
appears on the dot matrix liquid crystal
display when the low tire pressure
warning light is illuminated and low
tire pressure is detected. The CHECK
TIRE PRESSURE warning turns off when
the low tire pressure warning light
turns off.
The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning
does not appear if the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates to indicate a
TPMS malfunction.
. Tire pressure rises and falls depending
on the heat caused by the vehicle ’ s
operation and the outside temperature.
Low outside temperature can lower the
temperature of the air inside the tire
which can cause a lower tire inflation
pressure. This may cause the low tire
pressure warning light to illuminate. If
the warning light illuminates in low
ambient temperature, check the tire
pressure for all four tires. For additional information, see “ Low tire
pressure warning light ” (P.2-15) and “ Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ” (P.6-
2).
WARNING . If the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates while driving, avoid sudden
steering maneuvers or abrupt braking,
reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to
a safe location and stop the vehicle as
soon as possible. Driving with under-
inflated tires may permanently damage
the tires and increase the likelihood of
tire failure. Serious vehicle damage
could occur and may lead to an accident
and could result in serious personal
injury. Check the tire pressure for all
four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the
recommended COLD tire pressure shown
on the Tire and Loading Information
label to turn the low tire pressure
warning light OFF. If the light still
illuminates while driving after adjusting
the tire pressure, a tire may be flat. If
you have a flat tire, replace it with a
spare tire as soon as possible. (See “ Flat
tire ” (P.6-2) for changing a flat tire.)
Starting and driving
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