automatic transmission INFINITI G37 2012 Owners Manual

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Warning
light Name Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)* 2-12
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light 2-13
Automatic Transmission check
warning light 2-13
Brake warning light 2-13
Charge warning light 2-14
Engine oil pressure warning
light 2-14
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS)
warning light* 2-14
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange)* 2-15
Intelligent Key system warning
light 2-15
Low tire pressure warning light 2-15
Master warning light 2-16
Preview Function warning light
(orange)* 2-16
Seat belt warning light 2-17 Warning
light Name Page
Supplemental air bag warning
light 2-17
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light 2-17
Indicator
light Name Page
Automatic Transmission posi-
tion indicator light* 2-18
Exterior light indicator 2-18
Front fog light indicator light 2-18
Front passenger air bag status
light 2-18
High beam indicator light 2-18
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) 2-18
Security indicator light 2-19
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights 2-19
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light 2-19
*: if so equipped
Illustrated table of contents
0-15WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]sion model ’ s driver ’ s seat) or the
parking brake is not applied (Manual
Transmission model ’ s driver ’ s seat).
. When the door is closed (automatic
forwarding only).
. While the automatic drive positioner
operates.
. When the automatic drive positioner
switches are pushed.
. When the seatback switch is pushed.
. When the seat position is adjusted.
Note that the seat must be moved to the
front-most position by operating the walk-
in function or the seat adjusting switches
after the battery is disconnected. Other-
wise, the seat will not move backward
during the walk-in function. REAR SEATS GUID-58068C6E-B055-4C8D-8938-1936BD5C8640
Folding (Coupe only) GUID-985B2C6A-D9B9-4CA7-BE2F-7414DF57F80E
WARNING . Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seat when it is in the
fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an
accident or sudden stop.
. Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or
collision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
. When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
. 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 rear seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children ’ s
access to car keys.
The rear seatback can be folded according
to the following procedure.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
1-7

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]2-12 Instruments and controls GUID-4DFBC906-87A9-4F02-A005-17EFB9C1B112
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD
models)* Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)* Exterior light indicator
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light Intelligent Key warning light Front fog light indicator light
Low tire pressure warning light Front passenger air bag status light
Automatic transmission check warning light Master warning light High beam indicator light
Brake warning light Preview Function warning light (orange)* Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Seat belt warning light Security indicator light
Charge warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning light Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) warning light* Automatic transmission position indicator
light* *: if so equipped
CHECKING BULBS GUID-EA46E715-CDC1-4316-A1CC-964FA500463C
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake and push the ignition switch to the
ON position without starting the engine.
The following lights will come on (if so
equipped):
, or , , , , ,
The following lights come on briefly and
then go off (if so equipped):
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If any light does not come on, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the electrical system. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Some indicators and warnings are also
displayed on the dot matrix crystal display
between the speedometer and tachometer.
(See “ Dot matrix liquid crystal display ”
(P.2-20).) WARNING LIGHTS GUID-7D034C77-E122-4514-8406-A8ED72A0DDF7
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models) (if so equipped) GUID-6272AC4F-020E-4475-8EA4-DEB8ABD3D971
The warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is pushed to ON. It turns off
soon after the engine is started.
If the AWD system malfunctions, or the
diameter of the front and the rear wheels
are different, the warning light will either
remain illuminated or blink. (See “ All-
Wheel Drive (AWD) ” (P.5-45).)WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]CAUTION. If the warning light comes on while
driving there may be a malfunction in
the AWD system. Reduce the vehicle
speed and have your vehicle checked by
an INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.
. If the AWD warning light blinks on when
you are driving:
— blinks rapidly (about twice a sec-
ond):
Pull off the road in a safe area, and
idle the engine. The driving mode will
change to 2WD to prevent the AWD
system from malfunctioning. If the
warning light turns off, you can drive
again.
— blinks slowly (about once every 2
seconds):
Pull off the road in a safe area, and
idle the engine. Check that all tire
sizes are the same, tire pressure is
correct and tires are not worn.
. If the warning light is still on after the
above operations, have your vehicle
checked by an INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.
or Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light GUID-999CB2F5-4FF3-4D41-ACF3-7E00ED4B6C0F
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the engine is running, or while driving, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system
then operates normally, but without anti-
lock assistance. (See “ Brake system ” (P.5-
51).)
Automatic transmission check
warning light (if so equipped) GUID-A564A816-81E3-40F1-8684-0ED502ABDB57
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the light comes on for 2
seconds. If the light comes on at any other
time, it may indicate the transmission is
not functioning properly. Have your INFINITI
retailer check and repair the transmission. or Brake warning light GUID-9EF95796-7290-4F31-AB06-6BE1BB80003D
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light comes on when the
parking brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake
fluid level. If the light comes on while the
engine is running with the parking brake
not applied, stop the vehicle and perform
the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake
fluid is necessary, add fluid and have
the system checked by your INFINITI
retailer. (See “ Brake and clutch fluid ”
(P.8-15).)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have
the warning system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the parking brake is released and
the brake fluid level is sufficient, if both
the brake warning light and the Anti-lock
Instruments and controls
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]2-18 Instruments and controlsINDICATOR LIGHTS GUID-6F0BDF2B-2346-4D8D-A381-D1F73487B880
Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator light (if so
equipped) GUID-12A09BA6-228C-4AB5-9EA2-02DEE0F0D92F
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
“ ON ” position, the indicator shows the
automatic selector position.
In the manual shift mode, when the
transmission does not shift to the selected
gear due to a transmission protection
mode, the AT position indicator light will
blink and a chime will sound.
See “ Automatic transmission ” (P.5-14) for
further details.
Front fog light indicator light GUID-E775FCDC-933F-4374-BAC3-DEE01A256BE0
The front fog light indicator light illumi-
nates when the front fog lights are on. (See
“ Fog light switch ” (P.2-39).)
Front passenger air bag status
light GUID-6F13EEF6-2D06-42B1-92CB-0A7AAE6D4FDD
The front passenger air bag status light
(
) will be lit and the passenger front air
bag will be OFF depending on how the front
passenger seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light
operation, see “ INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System (front seats) ” (P.1-46) of this
manual.
High beam indicator light GUID-CF1B5A86-829A-457D-AB7B-526C908A9C34
This light comes on when the headlight
high beam is on and goes out when the low
beam is selected.
Exterior light indicator GUID-719E4302-7BDF-4301-A5E8-B6A39286535A
This indicator illuminates when the head-
light switch is turned to the AUTO (if so
equipped),
or position and the
front parking lights, instrument panel
lights, rear combination lights, license
plate lights or headlights are on. The
indicator turns off when these lights are
turned off.
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) GUID-31750F29-30E3-4506-AEB2-E92A82111EA9
If the malfunction indicator light comes on
steady or blinks while the engine is
running, it may indicate a potential emis-
sion control malfunction.
The malfunction indicator light may also
come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose
or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel.
Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is
installed and closed tightly, and that the
vehicle has at least 3 US gallons (14 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light
should turn off if no other potential
emission control system malfunction ex-
ists.
If this indicator light remains on for 20
seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds
when the engine is not running, it indicates
that the vehicle is not ready for an
emission control system inspection/main-
tenance test. (See “ Readiness for Inspec-
tion/Maintenance (I/M) test (US only) ” (P.9-
27).)
Operation: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The malfunction indicator light will come
on in one of two ways:
. Malfunction indicator light on steady —
An emission control system malfunc-
tion has been detected. Check the fuel-
filler cap. If 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 retai-
ler. You do not need to have your
vehicle towed to the retailer.

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]2-20 Instruments and controlsBrake pad wear warning GUID-81F808C9-7883-4A77-9A99-E419C8DD7136
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a brake pad requires
replacement, it will make a high pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in
motion. This scraping sound will first occur
only when the brake pedal is depressed.
After more wear of the brake pad, the
sound will always be heard even if the
brake pedal is not depressed. Have the
brakes checked as soon as possible if the
warning sound is heard. GUID-A0B240BC-9033-4FA8-8F5D-92CD638E559B
SIC4293
The dot matrix liquid crystal display
* 1
is
located between the tachometer and the
speedometer, and it displays the auto-
matic transmission position indicator (if so
equipped), the Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) system (if so equipped) information,
the Intelligent Key operation information
and other warnings and information.
For details about the automatic transmis-
sion position indicator, see “ Indicator
lights ” (P.2-18). For details about the ICC
system, see “ Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) system ” (P.5-23). For the details about
the Intelligent Key system, see “ Intelligent
Key system ” (P.3-7).DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]2-22 Instruments and controlsINDICATORS FOR OPERATION GUID-3F80C245-4DDE-4CCD-9BA2-FE533BE15F57
1. Engine start operation indicator
(Automatic Transmission models) GUID-865F0D42-3E6C-4071-B120-AFF1A5EE4D2E
This indicator appears when the selector
lever is in the P (Park) position.
This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with
the brake pedal depressed.
2. Intelligent Key insertion indicator GUID-581E65CB-42A3-471E-923A-B9CDD6DBCCC9
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key needs to be inserted into the Intelli-
gent Key port. (For example, the Intelligent
Key battery is discharged.)
If this indicator appears, insert the Intelli-
gent Key into the Intelligent Key port in the
correct direction. (See “ Push-button igni-
tion switch ” (P.5-9).)
3. Intelligent Key removal indicator GUID-0F76AEA4-8CB1-4BBC-A994-137701CB6218
This indicator appears when the driver ’ s
door is opened with the ignition switch in
the OFF or LOCK position and the Intelli-
gent Key placed in the Intelligent Key port.
A key reminder chime also sounds.
If this indicator appears, remove the
Intelligent Key from the Intelligent Key port
and take it with you when leaving the vehicle.
4. NO KEY warning GUID-B266EC58-8CB6-45C9-B5B7-7FF3A17CB567
This warning appears in either of the
following conditions.
No key inside the vehicle: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The warning appears when the door is
closed with the Intelligent Key left outside
the vehicle and the ignition switch in the
ACC or ON position. Make sure that the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
Unregistered Intelligent Key: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The warning appears when the ignition
switch is pushed from the LOCK position
and the Intelligent Key cannot be recog-
nized by the system. You cannot start the
engine with an unregistered key. Use the
registered Intelligent Key.
See “ Intelligent Key system ” (P.3-7) for
more details.
5. SHIFT “ P ” warning (Automatic
Transmission models) GUID-9BDEFCBE-BD2F-42CF-B3EF-1A2E660B253C
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is pushed to stop the engine with
the selector lever in any position except
the P (Park) position.
If this warning appears, move the selector lever to the P (Park) position or push the
ignition switch to the ON position.
An inside warning chime will also sound.
(See “ Intelligent Key system ” (P.3-7).)
6. “ PUSH ” warning (Automatic
Transmission models) GUID-C4F385F1-244F-4AA8-A2FB-F05B8CE33F2B
This warning appears when the selector
lever is moved to the P (Park) position with
the ignition switch in the ACC position after
the SHIFT “ P ” warning appears.
To push the ignition switch to the OFF
position, perform the following procedure:
SHIFT “ P ” warning ? (Move the selector
lever to “ P ” ) ? PUSH warning ? (Push the
ignition switch ? ignition switch position
is turned to ON) ? PUSH warning ? (Push
the ignition switch ? ignition switch
position is turned to OFF)
7. Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator GUID-27367EF5-F931-4EBC-8576-1379DE51DE47
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the
battery with a new one. (See “ Intelligent
Key battery replacement ” (P.8-26).)

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JVI0329X
Automatic transmission models
SIC4684
Manual transmission models SIC4316
Automatic transmission models
The power outlet is located in the center
console and storage box (if so equipped).
CAUTION . The outlet and plug may be hot during or
immediately after use.
. Do not use with accessories that exceed
a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw. Do
not use double adapters or more than
one electrical accessory.
. Use power outlet with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery. . Avoid using power outlet when the air
conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.
. This power outlet is not designed for use
with a cigarette lighter unit.
. Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may blow.
. Before inserting or disconnecting a plug,
be sure the electrical accessory being
used is turned OFF.
. When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact the
outlet.
Instruments and controls
2-43POWER OUTLET

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CUP HOLDERS GUID-0D703E70-0865-4B52-8725-50A2449FFCB4
CAUTION. Avoid abrupt starting and braking when
the cup holder is being used to prevent
spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it
can scald you or your passenger.
. Use only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident. SIC4689
Automatic transmission models — Front
To open the cup holder, push the lid
* 1
.
The flap
* A
will be folded down when
inserting a large container. SIC3925
Manual transmission models — Front
To open the cup holder, slide the lid
* 1
.
Install the partition plate into the slit
* 2
.
Instruments and controls
2-45STORAGE

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]2-48 Instruments and controls SIC4363
Automatic transmission models
SIC4307
Manual transmission models CONSOLE BOX GUID-548444ED-53A8-42C7-B1A2-DCFD5796C052
To open the console boxes, push the knob
* A
and pull up the lid.
To close, push the lid down until latched.
The inner tray (if so equipped) can be
moved to the front or rear position.
SIC3468
Coupe — Manual transmission model