2003 INFINITI G35 Owners Manual

Instrument brightness control The instrument brightness control operates
when the light switch is in the or
position.
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of
instrument panel lights and clock (except
power window switch lights).
When the control is turned upward until it
stops, the light intensity will be at maximum.
When the control is turned downward until it
stops, the light will be turned off. Headlight beam select To select the high beam, push the lever for-
ward. Pull it back to select the low beam.
Flashing signal Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam.
Daytime running light system
(Canada only) The headlights automatically illuminate at a
reduced intensity when the engine is started
with the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight switch
in the OFF position or in the position.
Turn the headlight switch to the position
for full illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running lights do
not illuminate. The daytime running lights illu-
minate once the parking brake is released.
The daytime running lights will remain on until
the ignition switch is turned off. WARNING When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal Move the lever up or down to signal the turning
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn
signals cancel automatically.
Lane change signal To indicate a lane change, move the lever up
or down to the point where lights begin flash-
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To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the position, then turn the
switch to the position. To turn them off,
turn the switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate. Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency con-
ditions. All turn signal lights will flash.
Some state or provincial laws may prohibit
the use of the hazard warning flasher
switch while driving.
WARNING O If stopping for an emergency, be sure
to move the vehicle well off the road. O Do not use the hazard warning flash-
ers while moving on the highway un-
less unusual circumstances force
you to drive so slowly that your ve-
hicle might become a hazard to other
traffic.
O Turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are on.
The flasher can be actuated with the ignition
switch either off or on.SIC1836 SIC1447
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
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To sound the horn, push on or near the horn
marks of the steering wheel.
WARNINGDo not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air
bag system may result in serious per-
sonal injury. The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.
The switches located on the center console
can be operated independently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Select heat range.
O For low heat, press the (Low) side
of the switch.
O For high heat, press the (High)
side of the switch.
O For no heat, the switch has a center OFF
position between low and high.
The indicator light in the switch will illumi- nate when low or high is selected.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
3. When the vehicle's interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn
the switch to the off position (center).
CAUTION O The battery could run down if the seat
heater is operated while the engine is
not running.
O Do not use the seat heater for ex-
tended periods or when no one is
using the seat.
O Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise,
the seat may become overheated.
O Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
damage to the heater.SIC1838 SIC1839
HORN HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)
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O Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with
a dry cloth.
O When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar ma-
terials.
O If any abnormalities are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn
the switch off and have the system
checked by your INFINITI retailer.
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamics Control (VDC) System ON for most
driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the
floor. If maximum engine power is needed to
free a stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To cancel the Vehicle Dynamics Control Sys-
tem (VDC), push the VDC OFF switch to turn
off the system. The indicator will come
on. Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn ON the system. See ªVehicle
dynamics control system (VDC)º in the ª5.
Starting and drivingº section.
SIC1832
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL
(VDC) OFF SWITCH
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If the power supply is disconnected, the
clock will not indicate the correct time.
Readjust the time.
ADJUSTING THE TIME To adjust the time, turn the adjusting knob. The power outlet is for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones.
CAUTION O Use caution as the socket and plug
may be hot during or immediately
after use.
O This power outlet is not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter unit.
O Do not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.
O Use this power outlet with the engine
running. (If the engine is stopped,
this could result in a discharged bat-
tery.)
O Avoid using when the air conditioner,
headlights or rear window defogger
is on.
O Before inserting or disconnecting a
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CLOCK POWER OUTLET
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switch of the electrical accessory be-
ing used or the ACC power of the
vehicle.
O Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tempera-
ture fuse may blow.
O When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact the
socket.
The cigarette lighter operates when the igni-
tion switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Push the lighter in all the way. When the lighter
is heated, it will spring out.
Return the lighter to its original position after
use.
WARNING The cigarette lighter should not be used
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
CAUTION The cigarette lighter socket is a power
source for the cigarette lighter element SIC1841A SIC2025
CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND
ASHTRAY (accessory)
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only. The use of the cigarette lighter
socket as a power source for any other
accessory is not recommended.
INSTRUMENT POCKET (Except for
Navigation system equipped
models)
WARNING The instrument pocket should not be
used while driving so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation. POCKET (Manual transmission
model) SIC1843 SIC2026
STORAGE
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GLASSES CASE The glasses case can be opened by pushing
the button.
WARNINGThe glasses case should not be used
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation. CAUTION O Do not use for anything other than
glasses.
O Do not leave glasses in the glasses
case while parking in direct sunlight.
The heat may damage the glasses.
CUP HOLDER
WARNING The cup holder should not be used while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
Front:
For larger cups, remove the inside tray.SIC1844 SIC1845A
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