engine INFINITI G37 2012 Owners Manual

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Your INFINITI represents a new way of
thinking about vehicle design. It integrates
advanced engineering and superior crafts-
manship with a simple, refined aesthetic
sensitivity associated with traditional Ja-
panese culture.
The result is a different notion of luxury
and beauty. The car itself is important, but
so is the sense of harmony that the vehicle
evokes in its driver, and the sense of
satisfaction you feel with the INFINITI —
from the way it looks and drives to the high
level of retailer service.
To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to
the fullest, we encourage you to read this
Owner ’ s Manual immediately. It explains
all of the features, controls and perfor-
mance characteristics of your INFINITI; it
also provides important instructions and
safety information.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
is included in your Owner ’ s literature
portfolio. The INFINITI Service and Main-
tenance Guide explains details about
maintaining and servicing your vehicle.
Always carry it with you when you take
your vehicle to an INFINITI retailer. The
Warranty Information Booklet contents
provide complete information about all warranties covering this vehicle, the re-
quirements to keep the warranties in effect
as well as the INFINITI Roadside Assis-
tance program.
Additionally, a separate Customer Care
and Lemon Law Information Booklet will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state ’ s
lemon law.
In addition to factory installed options,
your vehicle may also be equipped with
additional accessories installed by INFINITI
or by your INFINITI retailer prior to delivery.
It is important that you familiarize yourself
with all disclosures, warnings, cautions
and instructions concerning proper use of
such accessories prior to operating the
vehicle and/or accessory. See an INFINITI
retailer for details concerning the particu-
lar accessories with which your vehicle is
equipped. READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY GUID-31F0CB1B-66AC-4CED-9231-F664F7DF2BA8
Before driving your vehicle, read your
Owner ’ s Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance
requirements, assisting you in the safe
operation of your vehicle.
WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMIN-
DERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to help
ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you
and your passengers!
. NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
. ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
. ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle features
or taking other actions that could dis-
tract you.
. ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
children should be seated in the rear
seat.Foreword

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illustration.
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WARNINGEngine Exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
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Some vehicle parts, such as lithium
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All rights reserved. No part of this Owner ’ s
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]0 Illustrated table of contents Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) .......................................................... 0-2
Exterior front .......................................................... 0-3
Sedan ................................................................ 0-3
Coupe ................................................................ 0-4
Exterior rear ............................................................ 0-5
Sedan ................................................................ 0-5
Coupe ................................................................ 0-6
Exterior (Coupe/INFINITI Performance Line,
Aerodynamic Package models) ................................ 0-7 Passenger compartment ......................................... 0-8
Sedan ............................................................... 0-8
Coupe ............................................................... 0-9
Cockpit ................................................................. 0-10
Instrument panel .................................................. 0-11
Meters and gauges .............................................. 0-13
Engine compartment ............................................ 0-14
VQ25HR/VQ37VHR engine .............................. 0-14
Warning and indicator lights ................................ 0-15

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SIC4288
1. Tachometer (P.2-8)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-12)
3. Speedometer (P.2-7)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
(P.2-8)
5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/ Odometer/twin trip odometer
(P.2-20)
6. Fuel gauge (P.2-9)
Illustrated table of contents
0-13METERS AND GAUGES

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]0-14 Illustrated table of contents GUID-4EFFD432-519B-49EA-B9D3-B7E9FD7A6615
SDI2709
VQ25HR/VQ37VHR ENGINE GUID-2D649F04-F3DE-4C0A-877A-1F56F5C15998
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-24)
2. Battery (P.8-17)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-11)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
5. Clutch fluid reservoir (Manual Trans- mission models) (P.8-15)
6. Window washer fluid reservoir
(P.8-16)
7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
8. Air cleaner (P.8-21) 9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9)
10. Drive belts (P.8-19)
11. Coolant reservoir (P.8-9)
12. Engine oil dipstick (for VQ37VHR
engine model) (P.8-11)
13. Engine oil dipstick (for VQ25HR en-
gine model) (P.8-11)ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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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 ]FRONT SEATS GUID-D508833B-F102-47A6-A2B6-56CF07852D8B
Front power seat adjustment GUID-78261695-CA4C-40D0-8577-D5ACFE37E844
Operating tips: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 sec-
onds, then reactivate the switch.
. Do not operate the power seat switch
for a long period of time when the
engine is off. This will discharge the
battery.
See “ Automatic drive positioner ” (P.3-31)
for the seat position memory function (if so
equipped). SSS1051
Forward and backward: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Moving the switch
* 1
forward or backward
will slide the seat forward or backward to
the desired position.
Reclining: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Move the recline switch
* 2
backward until
the desired angle is obtained. To bring the
seatback forward again, move the switch
* 2
forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of
the seatback for occupants of different
sizes for added comfort and to help obtain
proper seat belt fit. (See “ Precautions on
seat belt usage ” (P.1-14).) Also, the seat- back can be reclined to allow occupants to
rest when the vehicle is parked.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
1-3

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]2 Instruments and controls Cockpit ................................................................... 2-3
Instrument panel .................................................... 2-4
Meters and gauges ................................................. 2-6
Speedometer and odometer ............................... 2-7
Tachometer ......................................................... 2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................... 2-8
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 2-9
Compass (if so equipped) ....................................... 2-9
Zone variation change procedure ...................... 2-11
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................ 2-12
Checking bulbs ................................................. 2-12
Warning lights .................................................. 2-12
Indicator lights ................................................. 2-18
Audible reminders ............................................ 2-19
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ........................... 2-20
Indicators for operation .................................... 2-22
Indicators for maintenance ............................... 2-24
Trip computer ................................................... 2-26
Security systems .................................................. 2-28
Vehicle Security System ................................... 2-28
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ................. 2-30
Windshield wiper and washer switch .................... 2-31
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) ................................................ 2-33 Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................... 2-34
Headlight and turn signal switch .......................... 2-34
Xenon headlights ............................................ 2-34
Headlight switch ............................................. 2-35
Turn signal switch ........................................... 2-38
Fog light switch .............................................. 2-39
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................. 2-39
Horn .................................................................... 2-40
Heated seats (if so equipped) .............................. 2-40
SNOW mode switch (if so equipped) .................... 2-41
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ............ 2-42
Clock .................................................................... 2-42
Adjusting the time .......................................... 2-42
Power outlet ........................................................ 2-43
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays (if so equipped) ....... 2-44
Front ............................................................... 2-44
Rear ................................................................ 2-44
Storage ................................................................ 2-45
Cup holders .................................................... 2-45
Sunglasses holder ......................................... 2-47
Glove box ....................................................... 2-47
Console box .................................................... 2-48
Card holder (if so equipped) ........................... 2-49
Storage box (if so equipped) ........................... 2-50>

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SIC4288
1. Tachometer (P.2-8)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-12)
3. Speedometer (P.2-7)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
(P.2-8)
5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/ Odometer/twin trip odometer
(P.2-20)
6. Fuel gauge (P.2-9)
*: The needle indicators in the speed-
ometer, tachometer, engine coolant
temperature gauge and fuel gauge may move slightly after the ignition
switch is pushed to the LOCK posi-
tion. This is not a malfunction.
METERS AND GAUGES

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]2-8 Instruments and controls SIC4290
TACHOMETER GUID-273B358F-40B0-4C4E-9967-70C4BF4F89C7
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev
the engine into the red zone
* 1
.
CAUTIONWhen engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine
speed. Operating the engine in the red zone
may cause serious engine damage. SIC4291
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE GUID-0EBFAC15-E62D-4FAB-ADAB-7BCC3D24A957
The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is within
the normal range when the gauge needle
points within the zone
* 1
shown in the
illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with
the outside air temperature and driving
conditions. CAUTION If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature near the hot (H) end of the
normal range, reduce vehicle speed to
decrease temperature. If gauge is over the
normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is overheated,
continued operation of the vehicle may
seriously damage the engine. See “ If your
vehicle overheats ” (P.6-10) for immediate
action required.