fuel consumption INFINITI G37 2012 Owners Manual

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]2-26 Instruments and controls SIC3264
TRIP COMPUTER GUID-FA55F5BE-A6B8-4E7E-AC55-ED2A35F5EAE6
Switches for the trip computer are located
on the right side of the combination meter
panel. To operate the trip computer, push
the side or front of the switches as shown
above.
* A
switch
* B
switch
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, modes of the trip computer
can be selected by pushing the
switch
* A
.
Each time the
switch
* A
is pushed, the
display will change as follows: Current fuel consumption ? Average fuel
consumption and speed ? Elapsed time
and trip odometer ? Distance to empty
(dte) ? Outside air temperature (ICY) ?
Setting ? Warning check
1. Current fuel consumption GUID-68872F59-1473-4975-A038-16336C4914A6
The current fuel consumption mode shows
the current fuel consumption.
2. Average fuel consumption (MPG
or l (liter)/100 km) and speed (MPH
or km/h) GUID-970652AF-3316-41FA-92BD-2EBCE8A3AE40
Fuel consumption: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The average fuel consumption mode shows
the average fuel consumption since the
last reset. Resetting is done by pushing the
switch
* B
for longer than 1 second.
(The average speed is also reset at the
same time.)
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
At about the first 1/3 mile (500 m) after a
reset, the display shows “——” .
Speed: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The average speed mode shows the
average vehicle speed since the last reset.
Resetting is done by pushing the
switch
* B
for longer than 1 second. (The average fuel consumption is also reset
at the same time.)
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The first 30 seconds after a reset, the
display shows “——” .
3. Elapsed time and trip odometer
(mls or km) GUID-30877500-42E1-4C43-AC8D-A3CFB91E6B66
Elapsed time: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The elapsed time mode shows the time
since the last reset. The displayed time can
be reset by pushing the
switch
* B
for
longer than 1 second. (The trip odometer is
also reset at the same time.)
Trip odometer: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The trip odometer mode shows the total
distance the vehicle has been driven since
the last reset. Resetting is done by pushing
the
switch
* B
for longer than 1
second. (The elapsed time is also reset at
the same time.)
4. Distance to empty (dte — mls or
km) GUID-B742AF0B-DD41-497D-AF93-CAE2072D2205
The distance to empty (dte) mode provides
you with an estimation of the distance that
can be driven before refueling. The dte is
constantly being calculated, based on the

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the
actual fuel consumption.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The dte mode includes a low range warning
feature. If the fuel level is low, the warning
is displayed on the screen.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the
dte display will change to “——” .
. If the amount of fuel added is small, the
display just before the ignition switch
is pushed to the OFF position may
continue to be displayed.
. When driving uphill or rounding curves,
the fuel in the tank shifts, which may
momentarily change the display.
5. Outside air temperature (ICY — 8 F
or 8 C) GUID-35621BA5-D61E-4ECD-9628-F300D193449A
The outside air temperature is displayed in
8 F or 8 C in the range of − 22 to 131 8 F ( − 30
to 55 8 C).
The outside air temperature mode includes
a low temperature warning feature. If the
outside air temperature is below 37 8 F
(3 8 C), the warning is displayed on the
screen.
The outside temperature sensor is located
in front of the radiator. The sensor may be affected by road or engine heat, wind
directions and other driving conditions.
The display may differ from the actual
outside temperature or the temperature
displayed on various signs or billboards.
6. Setting GUID-9F18B5C6-F437-4D24-B240-415AA28B0E09
Setting cannot be made while driving. A
message “ Setting can only be operated
when stopped ” is also displayed on the
dot matrix crystal display.
The
switch
* A
and switch
* B
are
used in the setting mode to select and
decide a menu.
SKIP: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Push the switch
* A
to move to the
warning check mode.
Push the
switch
* B
to select other
menus.
ALERT: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
There are 3 submenus under the alert
menu.
. BACK
Select this submenu to return to the top
page of the setting mode.
. TIME TO REST
Select this submenu to specify when the “ time to rest ” indicator activates.
. ICY
Select this submenu to display the low
outside temperature warning.
MAINTENANCE: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
There are 5 submenus under the main-
tenance menu.
. BACK
Select this submenu to return to the top
page of the setting mode.
. ENGINE OIL
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for changing the engine oil.
. OIL FILTER
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing the oil filter.
. TIRE
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing tires.
. OTHER
Select this submenu and set or reset
the distance for replacing items other
than the engine oil, oil filter and tires.
DISPLAY: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
There are 3 submenus under the display
menu.
Instruments and controls
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]GUID-BEF49459-6CAA-4DAB-9297-DC8ACB8D8EA3
HOW TO USE STATUS BUTTON GUID-64A6F917-0639-4B80-BF56-87E9EAC3685D
To display the status of the audio, climate
control system, fuel consumption and
navigation system (if so equipped), push
the STATUS button. The following informa-
tion will appear when the STATUS button is
pushed repeatedly.
Audio and Climate control system ? Audio
and fuel economy ? Audio and Navigation
system (if so equipped)
HOW TO USE BRIGHTNESS CON-
TROL AND DISPLAY ON/OFF BUTTON GUID-2136B18E-AA9F-4F73-9A81-A7FF560CFDA3
Push the “ OFF ” button to switch the
display brightness to the daytime mode or
the nighttime mode, and to adjust the
display brightness using the INFINITI con-
troller while the indicator is displayed at
the bottom of the screen.
The display brightness can also be ad-
justed using the brightness UP button (+)
or brightness DOWN button ( − ) (if so
equipped).
Push and hold the “
OFF ” button for
more than 2 seconds to turn the display
off. Push the button again to turn the
display on. HOW TO USE INFO BUTTON GUID-2D1D4301-035F-45BA-BBD9-7472A6872E65
The display screen shows vehicle and
navigation (if so equipped) information
for your convenience.
The information shown on the screen
should be a guide to determine the
condition of the vehicle. See the following
for details. SAA2478
Models with navigation system
SAA1511
Models without navigation system
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
4-9VEHICLE INFORMATION AND SETTINGS

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]Fuel Economy information GUID-189D7485-90CC-4656-8551-1D08F50ECB7D
The approximate distance to empty, aver-
age fuel economy and current fuel econo-
my will be displayed for reference.
To reset the average fuel economy (Avg
Fuel Econ), select the “ Reset Fuel Eco ” or
“ Reset ” key.
If the “ Fuel Eco History ” or “ View ” key is
selected, the average fuel consumption
history will be displayed in graph form
along with the average for the previous
Reset-to-Reset period.
The unit can be converted between “ US ”
and “ Metric ” . (See “ How to use SETTING
button ” (P.4-14).)
The fuel economy information may differ
from the information displayed on the
vehicle information display. This is due to
the timing difference in updating the
information and does not indicate a mal-
function. SAA2481
SAA2482
Models with navigation system SAA2830
SAA2722
Models without navigation system
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]. If an oxygenate-blend, excepting a
methanol blend, is used, it should
contain no more than 10% oxygenate.
(MTBE may, however, be added up to
15%.)
. If a methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). It
should also contain a suitable amount
of appropriate cosolvents and corro-
sion inhibitors. If not properly formu-
lated with appropriate cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors, such methanol
blends may cause fuel system damage
and/or vehicle performance problems.
At this time, sufficient data is not
available to ensure that all methanol
blends are suitable for use in INFINITI
vehicles.
If any undesirable driveability problems
such as engine stalling or hard hot starting
are experienced after using oxygenate-
blend fuels, immediately change to a
non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a low
blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during
refueling. Gasoline containing oxygenates
can cause paint damage. E-85 fuel GUID-BE764F0C-6A10-497C-B4F9-CD1D0E122DA3
E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately
85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded
gasoline. E-85 can only be used in a
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Do not use E-
85 fuel in your vehicle. U.S. government
regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified by a small, square,
orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage
for that region.
Aftermarket fuel additives GUID-663D952D-0F24-4D6E-ABBF-21302053695C
INFINITI does not recommend the use of
any aftermarket fuel additives (Example:
fuel injector cleaner, octane booster, intake
valve deposit removers, etc.) which are
sold commercially. Many of these additives
intended for gum, varnish or deposit
removal may contain active solvent or
similar ingredients that can be harmful to
the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tips GUID-527A0AB1-299D-45DA-9B92-4DDA2444B93C
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended above can
cause persistent, heavy spark knock.
(Spark knock is a metallic rapping noise.)
If severe, this can lead to engine damage.
If you detect a persistent heavy spark knock even when using gasoline of the
stated octane rating, or if you hear steady
spark knock while holding a steady speed
on level roads, have an INFINITI retailer
correct the condition. Failure to correct the
condition is misuse of the vehicle, for
which INFINITI is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in
knocking, after-run or overheating. This in
turn may cause excessive fuel consumption
or damage to the engine. If any of the
above symptoms are encountered, have
your vehicle checked at an INFINITI retailer
or other competent service facility.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is no
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
CAUTION . Your vehicle is not designed to run on E-
85 fuel. Using E-85 fuel in a vehicle not
specifically designed for E-85 fuel can
damage fuel system components and is
not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle
Technical and consumer 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

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]10-2 CCabin air filter ...................................................... 4-40
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ......... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ......................................... 4-89
Card holder .......................................................... 2-49
Cargo net retainers .............................................. 2-51
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ................... 5-4
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ................ 4-86
Center multi-function control panel ........................ 4-3
Child restraints .................................................... 1-23
LATCH system ................................................. 1-25
Precautions on child restraints ........................ 1-23
Child safety ......................................................... 1-21
Child safety rear door lock ..................................... 3-6
Chimes
Audible reminders .......................................... 2-19
Seat belt warning light and chime .................. 2-17
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays .............................. 2-44
Circuit breaker, Fusible link .................................. 8-24
Cleaning exterior and interior .......................... 7-2, 7-4
Climate control, Automatic climate control ........... 4-31
Clock ................................................................... 2-42
Clutch fluid .......................................................... 8-15
Coat hooks .......................................................... 2-50
Cockpit .................................................................. 2-3
Cold weather driving ............................................ 5-58
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) ...... 4-60
Compact spare tire .............................................. 8-43
Compass ................................................................ 2-9
Console box ......................................................... 2-48 Controller, Center multi-function control panel ....... 4-5
Controls
Control panel button ......................................... 4-3
INFINITI Controller ............................................. 4-5
Coolant
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ................................ 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ......................... 8-10
Corrosion protection .............................................. 7-6
Cruise control ...................................................... 5-21
Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ...... 5-41
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system ............. 5-23
Cup holders ......................................................... 2-45
Current fuel consumption ..................................... 2-26
DDaytime running light system .............................. 2-37
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................... 2-34
Dimensions .......................................................... 9-11
Distance to empty ................................................ 2-26
Door/trunk open warning ..................................... 2-23
Dot matrix liquid crystal display .......................... 2-20
Drive belts ........................................................... 8-19
Drive positioner ................................................... 3-31
Driving
All-wheel drive (AWD) ...................................... 5-45
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-58
Driving with automatic transmission ............... 5-14
Driving with manual transmission ................... 5-18 Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5-3
DS (Drive Sport) mode ......................................... 5-16
DVD player operation ........................................... 4-62
E Economy, Fuel ...................................................... 5-45
Elapsed time ........................................................ 2-26
Elapsed time and trip odometer ........................... 2-26
Emission control information label ....................... 9-13
Emission control system warranty ........................ 9-25
Engine
Before starting the engine .............................. 5-12
Break-in schedule ........................................... 5-45
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ................................ 8-10
Changing engine oil and filter ......................... 8-11
Checking engine coolant level ......................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ................................ 8-11
Coolant temperature gauge ............................... 2-8
Emergency engine shut off .............................. 5-11
Engine compartment check locations ................ 8-8
Engine cooling system ...................................... 8-9
Engine oil ....................................................... 8-11
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ........... 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator ..................... 2-24
Engine oil viscosity ........................................... 9-7
Engine serial number ...................................... 9-12
Engine specifications ........................................ 9-8
Engine start operation indicator (Automatic
Transmission models) ..................................... 2-22