2003 INFINITI G35 engine

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
plug, be sure to turn off the powerSIC1855 SIC1840A SIC1803
CLOCK POWER OUTLET
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These lights will turn on again when any of the
above operations is performed after the lights
have turned off automatically. (The lights will
turn off 30 minutes after the latest operation of
the above as well.)
CAUTIONO Turn off the map, personal and vanity
mirror lights when you leave the ve-
hicle.
O Do not use for extended periods of
time with the engine stopped. This
could result in a discharged battery.
REAR PERSONAL LIGHT The rear personal light has a three-position
switch.
When the switch is in the door position, the
light will illuminate when the door is opened.
When the personal light switch is in the ON
position, it will automatically turn off 30
minutes after the ignition switch has been
turned to the OFF position. To turn on the
light again, turn the ignition switch to the
ON position. The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when
the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.
When the vanity mirror light stays on, it will
automatically turn off 30 minutes after the
ignition switch has been turned to the OFF
position. To turn on the light again, turn the
ignition switch to the ON position. SIC1858 SIC1859
VANITY MIRROR LIGHT (if so
equipped)
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The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the light
will go off. The HomeLink Universal Transceiver pro-
vides a convenient way to consolidate the
functions of up to three individual hand-held
transmitters into one built-in device.
HomeLink Universal Transceiver:
O Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF)
devices such as garage doors, gates, home
and office lighting, entry door locks and
security systems.
O Is powered by your vehicle's battery. No
separate batteries are required. If the vehi-
cle's battery is discharged or is discon-
nected, HomeLink will retain all program-
ming.
Once the HomeLink Universal Transceiver
is programmed, retain the original trans-
mitter for future programming procedures
(i.e., new vehicle purchases). Upon sale of
the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink
Universal Transceiver buttons should be
erased for security purposes. For addi-
tional information, refer to ªProgramming
HomeLink º later in this section. WARNING O Do not use the HomeLink Universal
Transceiver with any garage door
opener that lacks safety stop and
reverse features as required by fed-
eral safety standards. (These stan-
dards became effective for opener
models manufactured after April 1,
1982). A garage door opener which
cannot detect an object in the path of
a closing garage door and then auto-
matically stop and reverse, does not
meet current federal safety stan-
dards. Using a garage door opener
without these features increases the
risk of serious injury or death.
O During programming, your garage
door or gate may open or close. Make
sure that people and objects are clear
of the garage door or gate that you
are programming.
O Your vehicle's engine should be
turned off while programming the
HomeLink
Universal Transceiver.TRUNK LIGHT
HomeLink UNIVERSAL
TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped)
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1. Pull the hood lock release handle
j 1
lo-
cated below the instrument panel; the hood
will then spring up slightly.
2. Raise the lever
j 2
at the front of the hood
with your fingertips and raise the hood.
3. Insert the assist bar into the slot
j 3
in the
front edge of the hood.
4. When closing the hood, reset the assist bar
to its original position, then slowly close the
hood and make sure it locks into place.
WARNING O Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood
to fly open and result in an accident.
O If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood. WARNING O Do not drive with the trunk lid open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See ªPrecautions when starting and
drivingº in the ª5. Starting and driv-
ingº section for exhaust gas.
O Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked with the
trunk closed when not in use, and
prevent children's access to car keys. SPA1423
HOOD TRUNK LID
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ously injured if it is misused or mis-
handled. Always stop the engine and
do not smoke or allow open flames or
sparks near the vehicle when refuel-
ing.
O Fuel may be under pressure. Turn the
cap a quarter turn, and wait for any
hissing sound to stop to prevent fuel
from spraying out and possible per-
sonal injury. Then remove the cap.
O Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically.
Continued refueling may cause fuel
overflow, resulting in fuel spray and
possibly a fire.
O Use only an original equipment type
fuel filler cap as a replacement. It has
a built-in safety valve needed for
proper operation of the fuel system
and emission control system. An in-
correct cap can result in a serious
malfunction and possible injury. It
could also cause the malfunc-
tion indicator lamp to come on.
O Do not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable
fuel containers:
Ð Always place the container on the
ground when filling.
Ð Do not use electronic devices
while filling.
Ð Keep the pump nozzle in contact
with the container while you are
filling it. Ð Use only approved portable fuel
containers for flammable liquid.
O Never pour fuel into the throttle body
to attempt to start your vehicle.
CAUTION O If fuel is spilled on the car body, flush
it away with water to avoid paint dam-
age.
O Tighten until the fuel filler cap clicks.
Failure to tighten the fuel filler cap
properly may cause the
mal-
function indicator lamp (MIL) to illu-
minate. If the
lamp illuminates
because the fuel filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle. The
lamp should turn off after a few
driving trips. If the
lamp does
not turn off after a few driving trips,
have the vehicle inspected by an au-
thorized INFINITI retailer.SPA1563
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O when the engine is started while moving the
automatic drive positioner. Ð M/T models
CANCEL SWITCH When the CANCEL side of the switch is
pushed, the automatic drive positioner system
will not function.
When the AUTO side of the switch is pushed,
the system will function.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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1. DEF button
2. Rear window defroster button (Refer to the
ª2. Instruments and controlsº section.)
3. Fresh air button
4. Air recirculation button
5. AUTO/ECON button 6. Temperature set button
7. DUAL zone button (if so equipped)
8. OFF button
9. A/C button
10.Manual air flow control button
11.Manual fan control button WARNING O The air conditioner cooling function
operates only when the engine is run-
ning.
O Do not leave children, impaired
adults, or pets alone in your vehicle.
On hot, sunny days, temperatures in
a closed vehicle could quickly be-
come high enough to cause severe or
possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals.
O Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the
interior air to become stale and the
windows to fog up.
O Positioning of the heating or air con-
ditioning controls should not be done
while driving, so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
Start the engine and operate the controls to
activate the air conditioner. SAA0569HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
(Automatic)
Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
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