tow INFINITI G37 2012 Owners Manual

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]1-18 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0290
3. Position the lap belt portion low and
snug on the hips as shown.
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward
the retractor to take up extra slack. Be
sure the shoulder belt is routed over
your shoulder and across your chest.
The three-point type seat belts have two
modes of operation:
. Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
. Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
mode allows the seat belt to extend and
retract to allow the driver and passengers
some freedom of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt when the
vehicle slows down rapidly or during
impacts.
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
mode (child restraint mode) locks the seat
belt for child restraint installation.
When the ALR mode is activated the seat
belt cannot be extended again until the
seat belt tongue is detached from the
buckle and fully retracted. The seat belt
returns to the ELR mode after the seat belt
fully retracts. For additional information,
see “ Child restraints ” (P.1-23).
The ALR mode should be used only for
child restraint installation. During normal
seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR
mode should not be activated. If it is
activated, it may cause uncomfortable seat
belt tension.
WARNING When fastening the seat belts, be certain
that seatbacks are completely secured in
the latched position. If they are not com-
pletely secured, passengers may be injured
in an accident or sudden stop. SSS0326
Unfastening the seat belts GUID-E5ABF433-63F1-41B4-9060-772462985B76
To unfasten the seat belt, push the button
on the buckle. The seat belt automatically
retracts.
Checking seat belt operation GUID-B2C3D22B-2FD8-46E0-9AC6-84735F785EB4
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock
seat belt movement by two separate
methods:
. When the belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
. When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
To increase your confidence in the seat
belts, check the operation as follows:

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]1-40 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system LRS0454
Front passenger position
3. The booster seat should be positioned
on the vehicle seat so that it is stable.
If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint to obtain the correct booster
seat fit. If the head restraint is
removed, store it in a secure place. Be
sure to reinstall the head restraint
when the booster seat is removed.
See “ Head restraints ” (P.1-9) for head
restraint, removal and installation in-
formation.
If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint and it is
interfering with the proper booster seat fit, try another seating position or a
different booster seat.
4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt
low and snug on the child ’ s hips. Be
sure to follow the booster seat manu-
facturer ’ s instructions for adjusting the
seat belt routing.
5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the
seat belt toward the retractor to take up
extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is
positioned across the top, middle por-
tion of the child ’ s shoulder. Be sure to
follow the booster seat manufacturer ’ s
instructions for adjusting the seat belt
routing.
6. Follow the warnings, cautions and
instructions for properly fastening a
seat belt shown in “ Seat belts ” (P.1-
14). SSS0676
7. If the booster seat is installed in the
front passenger seat, push the ignition
switch to the ON position. The front
passenger air bag status light
may
or may not illuminate depending on the
size of the child and the type of booster
seat used. See “ Front passenger air
bag and status light ” (P.1-49).

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]If a malfunction occurs in the front
passenger air bag system, the supplemen-
tal air bag warning light
, located in the
meter and gauges area will blink. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Other supplemental front-impact
air bag precautions GUID-E1ADE331-8B4D-4EE9-AFF2-60CD469A1D21
WARNING. Do not place any objects on the steering
wheel pad or on the instrument panel.
Also, do not place any objects between
any occupant and the steering wheel or
instrument panel. Such objects may
become dangerous projectiles and cause
injury if the front air bags inflate.
. Do not place objects with sharp edges
on the seat. Also, do not place heavy
objects on the seat that will leave
permanent impressions in the seat. Such
objects can damage the seat or occupant
classification sensor (pattern sensor).
This can affect the operation of the air
bag system and result in serious perso-
nal injury.
. Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can damage the seat or occupant classifica-
tion sensor. This can also affect the
operation of the air bag system and
result in serious personal injury.
. Immediately after inflation, several front
air bag system components will be hot.
Do not touch them; you may severely
burn yourself.
. No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the air bag system. This is to prevent
accidental inflation of the supplemental
air bag or damage to the supplemental
air bag system.
. Do not make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle ’ s electrical system, suspen-
sion system or front end structure. This
could affect proper operation of the front
air bag system.
. Tampering with the air bag system may
result in serious personal injury. Tamper-
ing includes changes to the steering
wheel and the instrument panel assem-
bly by placing material over the steering
wheel pad and above the instrument
panel or by installing additional trim
material around the air bag system. . Modifying or tampering with the front
passenger seat may result in serious
personal injury. For example, do not
change the front seats by placing
material on the seat cushion or by
installing additional trim material, such
as seat covers, on the seat that is not
specifically designed to assure proper
air bag operation. Additionally, do not
stow any objects under the front pas-
senger seat or the seat cushion and
seatback. Such objects may interfere
with the proper operation of the occu-
pant classification sensor.
. No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the seat belt system. This may affect the
front air bag system. Tampering with the
seat belt system may result in serious
personal injury.
. Work on and around the front air bag
system should be done by an INFINITI
retailer. Installation of electrical equip-
ment should also be done by an INFINITI
retailer. The Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) wiring harnesses* should
not be modified or disconnected. Un-
authorized electrical test equipment and
probing devices should not be used on
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]Coat hooks ....................................................... 2-50
Stowing golf bags (Coupe) ................................ 2-51
Cargo net retainers ........................................... 2-51
Trunk net for extra window washer fluid
(Canada only; if so equipped) .......................... 2-51
Windows .............................................................. 2-52
Power windows ................................................ 2-52
Moonroof (if so equipped) .................................... 2-55
Automatic moonroof ......................................... 2-55
Interior lights ...................................................... 2-56
Map lights ........................................................ 2-56
Personal lights (Sedan) .................................... 2-57
Interior light control switch ............................... 2-57 Vanity mirror lights .............................................. 2-58
Trunk light ........................................................... 2-59
HomeLink ®
Universal Transceiver
(if so equipped) ................................................... 2-59
Programming HomeLink ®
................................ 2-60
Programming HomeLink ®
for
Canadian customers ....................................... 2-61
Operating the HomeLink ®
Universal Transceiver ...................................... 2-61
Programming trouble-diagnosis ...................... 2-62
Clearing the programmed information ............. 2-62
Reprogramming a single
HomeLink ®
button .......................................... 2-62
If your vehicle is stolen .................................. 2-62

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]ZONE VARIATION CHANGE PROCE-
DURE GUID-E09E8E8D-3C27-49AC-9DF4-41F27EDC4D72
The difference between magnetic north and
geographical north is known as variance.
In some areas, this difference can some-
times be great enough to cause false
compass readings. Follow these instruc-
tions to set the variance for your particular
location if this happens:
1. Push the
switch for more than 3
seconds. The current zone number will
appear in the display.
2. Find your current location and variance
number on the zone map.
3. Push the
switch repeatedly until
the new zone number appears in the
display, then release the switch. After
you release the switch, the display will
show a compass direction within a few
seconds. .
If the compass deviates from the
correct indication soon after re-
peated adjustment, have the com-
pass checked at an INFINITI retailer. .
The compass may not indicate the
correct compass point in tunnels or
while driving up or down a steep hill.
(The compass returns to the correct compass point when the vehicle
moves to an area where the geo-
magnetism is stabilized.)
CAUTION . Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc.,
which are attached to the vehicle by
means of a magnet. They affect the
operation of the compass.
. When cleaning the mirror, use a paper
towel or similar material dampened with
glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner
directly on the mirror as it may cause the
liquid cleaner to enter the mirror hous-
ing.
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]2-14 Instruments and controlsBraking System (ABS) warning light illumi-
nate, it may indicate the ABS is not
functioning properly. Have the brake sys-
tem checked, and if necessary repaired, by
an INFINITI retailer promptly. (See “ Anti-
lock Braking System (ABS) warning light ”
(P.2-13).)
WARNING. Your brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you judge
it to be safe, drive carefully to the
nearest service station for repairs.
Otherwise, have your vehicle towed
because driving it could be dangerous.
. Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
. If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the brake fluid
reservoir, do not drive until the brake
system has been checked at an INFINITI
retailer. Charge warning light GUID-C69BB772-79B3-4499-9F43-9AE7FF3014AD
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the charging
system is not functioning properly. Turn
the engine off and check the alternator
belt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing or
if the light remains on, see an INFINITI
retailer immediately.
CAUTION Do not continue driving if the alternator belt
is loose, broken or missing.
Engine oil pressure warning
light GUID-6767AD33-F6A9-4349-9656-7255256FF262
This light warns of low engine oil pressure.
If the light flickers or comes on during
normal driving, pull off the road in a safe
area, stop the engine immediately and call
an INFINITI retailer or other authorized
repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See
“ Engine oil ” (P.8-11).) CAUTION Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not covered
by warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as
it is safe to do so.
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS)
warning light (if so equipped) GUID-F4EA15D8-084C-4F11-9CF5-9BFAB55B87A4
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate that there is a
malfunction with the 4 Wheel Active Steer
(4WAS) portion of the steering system.
Push the ignition switch to the OFF position
and then to the ON position. If the light
does not turn off after cycling the engine,
have the system checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
For further information about the 4 Wheel
Active Steer system, see “ 4 Wheel Active
Steer (4WAS) system ” (P.5-57).
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the 4
Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) function will
cease but driving can be continued. How-
ever, the steering wheel is slightly turned

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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 ]. Malfunction indicator light blinking —
An engine misfire has been detected
which may damage the emission con-
trol system.
To reduce or avoid emission control
system damage:
1) Do not drive at speeds above 45
MPH (72 km/h).
2) Avoid hard acceleration or decelera-
tion.
3) Avoid steep uphill grades.
4) If possible, reduce the amount of
cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may
stop blinking and remain on.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
INFINITI retailer. You do not need to
have your vehicle towed to the retailer.
CAUTIONContinued vehicle operation without having
the emission control system checked and
repaired as necessary could lead to poor
driveability, reduced fuel economy, and
possible damage to the emission control
system. Security indicator light GUID-99C24DC6-544D-45AC-90DB-96CA87927F70
The light blinks when the ignition switch is
in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This
function indicates the security system
equipped on the vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning,
this light will remain on while the ignition
switch is in the ON position. For additional
information, see “ Security systems ” (P.2-
28).
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights GUID-43A6DFE4-0C5C-4670-8FA3-F545A4863F5C
The light flashes when the turn signal
switch lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light GUID-A3E5746E-A6AD-4CFD-BF58-F2861559DFFC
The light comes on when the vehicle
dynamic control off switch is pushed to
OFF. This indicates that the vehicle dynamic
control system and traction control system
are not operating. AUDIBLE REMINDERS GUID-41C4B23E-C45A-494B-A7CD-10E6C3CED223
Key reminder chime GUID-CF2F9D77-25F2-40E6-8D1D-517CC8383919
A chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed
to the ACC position or pushed to the OFF or
LOCK position with the Intelligent Key left
in the Intelligent Key port. Make sure the
ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position, and take the Intelligent Key with
you when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime GUID-EB436840-830A-402A-A3BA-8D5BCF0162C6
A chime will sound when the driver side
door is opened with the light switch in the
or position and the ignition switch
in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime GUID-44BA1A13-88DD-4711-BED2-C34A1A0970D0
The parking brake reminder chime will
sound if the vehicle is driven at more than
4 MPH (7 km/h) with the parking brake
applied. Stop the vehicle and release the
parking brake.
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]2-32 Instruments and controls SIC3238
Type A
SIC4281
Type B The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper
at the following speed:
* 1
Intermittent — intermittent operation
can be adjusted by turning the knob
toward
* A
(Slower) or
* B
(Faster).
When the speed sensing wiper inter-
val function is turned on, the inter-
mittent operation speed varies in
accordance with the vehicle speed.
(For example, when the vehicle speed
is high, the intermittent operation
speed will be faster.) To turn this
function on and off, see “ How to use
SETTING button ” (P.4-14).
For models with the rain-sensing auto
wiper system, see “ Rain-sensing auto
wiper system ” (P.2-33).
* 2
Low — continuous low speed opera-
tion
* 3
High — continuous high speed opera-
tion
Push the lever up
* 4
to have one sweep
operation of the wiper.
Pull the lever toward you
* 5
to operate the
washer. Then the wiper will also operate several times.

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]SIC4190
RAIN-SENSING AUTO WIPER SYS-
TEM (if so equipped) GUID-48081641-8F6B-4F78-BAA1-DC74FECCE041
The rain-sensing auto wiper system can
automatically turn on the wipers and
adjust the wiper speed depending on the
rainfall and the vehicle speed by using the
rain sensor located on the upper part of
the windshield.
To set the rain-sensing auto wiper system,
push the lever down to the AUTO position
* 1
. The wiper will sweep once while the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
The rain sensor sensitivity level can be
adjusted by turning the knob toward the front
* 2
(High) or toward the rear
* 3
(Low).
. High — High sensitive operation
. Low — Low sensitive operation
To turn the rain-sensing auto wiper system
off, push up the lever to the OFF position,
or pull down the lever to the LO or HI
position.
CAUTION Do not touch the rain sensor and around it
when the wiper switch is in the AUTO
position and the ignition switch is in the
ON position. The wipers may operate un-
expectedly and cause to an injury or a wiper
damage.
. The rain-sensing auto wipers are in-
tended for use during rain. If the switch
is left in the AUTO position, the wipers
may operate unexpectedly when dirt,
fingerprints, oil film or insects are
stuck on or around the sensor. The
wipers may also operate when exhaust
gas or moisture affect the rain sensor.
. The rain-sensing auto wipers may not
operate if rain does not hit the rain sensor even if it is raining.
. When the windshield glass is coated
with water repellent, the speed of the
rain-sensing auto wipers may be high-
er even though the amount of the
rainfall is small.
. Be sure to turn off the rain-sensing
auto wiper system when you use a car
wash.
. Using genuine wiper blades is recom-
mended for proper operation of the
rain-sensing auto wiper system. (See
“ Windshield wiper blades ” (P.8-22) for
wiper blade replacement.)
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