2003 INFINITI G35 Owners Manual

See the page indicated in parentheses for
operating details.
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner's Manual.
1. Warning/Indicator lights
2. Speedometer
3. Tachometer
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Automatic transmission position indicator 6. Odometer (Total/Twin trip)
7. Reset knob for trip odometer
8. Fuel gauge SIC1828METERS AND GAUGES
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SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer/Twin trip odometer The odometer/twin trip odometer are displayed
when the ignition key is in the ON position.
The odometer records the total distance the
vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips. Changing the display:
Pushing the reset knob changes the display as
follows:
TRIP A ! TRIP B ! TRIP A
Resetting the trip odometer:
Pushing the reset knob for more than 1 second
resets the trip odometer to zero.
TACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (r/min).
CAUTION When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear. Operating
the engine in the red zone may cause
serious engine damage.SIC1826 SIC1827
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ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE The gauge indicates the engine coolant tem-
perature.
The engine coolant temperature will vary with
the outside air temperature and driving condi-
tions. CAUTION If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature over the normal range, stop
the vehicle as soon as safely possible. If
the engine is overheated, continued op-
eration of the vehicle may seriously
damage the engine. See ªIf your vehicle
overheatsº in the ª6. In case of emer-
gencyº section for immediate action re-
quired.
FUEL GAUGE The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hill.
The gauge needle is designed to move to the
E (Empty) position when the ignition key is
turned to the OFF position.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters Empty.SIC1829 SIC1830
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The low fuel warning light comes on when
the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon
as it is convenient, preferably before the
gauge reaches E. There will be a small
reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches E.
The indicates that the fuel filler lid is
located on the passenger's side of the vehicle.
CAUTIONO If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the
malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon as
possible. After a few driving trips, the
lamp should turn off. If the lamp
remains on after a few driving trips,
have the vehicle inspected by an au-
thorized INFINITI retailer.
O For additional information, see the
ªMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL)º
later in this section.
Push COMP switch to turn the display on or off
when the ignition key is in the ON position. The
heading direction will be displayed. N: north
E: east
S: south
W: west
m : vehicle direction
The above example shows the display
changes from ªEastº to ªEast-southeastº.
If the compass unit does not receive any
correct signal for 10 minutes, the compass will
display the bar ª-- -- --º. Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized INFINITI retailer.
SIC1842BCOMPASS DISPLAY
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Zone variation change procedure The difference between magnetic north and
geographical north is known as variance. In
some areas, this difference can sometimes be
great enough to cause false compass read-
ings. Follow these instructions to set the vari-
ance for your particular location if this hap-
pens:
1. Establish your location on the zone map.
Record your zone number.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position
while pressing the COMP switch.
3. Continue to press the COMP switch for
more than 5 seconds until the current zone
entry number is displayed on the compass.
If any operations are not carried out for more
than 5 seconds, the display shows direction as
normal.
4. Press COMP switch repeatedly until the
new zone entry number is displayed.
Once the desired zone number is displayed,
stop pressing the COMP switch and the dis-
play will show compass direction within a few
seconds. SIC0611
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If a magnet is located near the driver side
instrument panel (the sensor is located
inside) or the vehicle is driven where the
terrestrial magnetism is disturbed, the
compass display may not indicate the cor-
rect direction.
O The compass may not display correctly at
the following places:
² under a bridge
² among buildings
² on an iron bridge
² inside a tunnel
² above a subway
² on a railway crossing
² in an underground parking lot
² near a huge vehicle
² near a transformer substation
If you carry out correction procedure at one
of the above places, the procedure may not
be completed correctly.
O If air conditioner fan speed is maximum, the
compass display may shake. This is nor-
mal. Reduce the fan speed to avoid shaking
the display.
Correction functions of the compass
display If the direction is not shown correctly, carry out
correction procedure set out below. Correction procedure 1. Push COMP switch for about 10 seconds.
The direction bar starts blinking.
2. Turn off electrical equipment such as lights,
hazard indicator, air conditioner, etc. Then
drive the vehicle slowly (less than 3 MPH (5
km/h)) and turn the vehicle one or more
times in an open and safe area. When the
compass displays the direction, the proce-
dure is completed.
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or Anti-lock brake warning light Low washer fluid warning light High beam indicator light (Blue)
Automatic transmission check warning
light Seat belt warning light Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
or Brake warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Slip indicator light
Charge warning light or Automatic transmission posi-
tion indicator light Vehicle dynamics control off indicator
light
Door open warning light Cruise main switch indicator light Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning light Cruise set switch indicator light
CHECKING BULBS Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition
key to ON without starting the engine. The
following lights will come on:
, or , ,
The following lights come on briefly and then
go off:
, or , , ,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the elec-
trical system. Have the system repaired
promptly. WARNING LIGHTS
or Anti-lock brake
warning lightIf the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the anti-lock brake
system is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked by your INFINITI retailer.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the
anti-lock function will cease but the ordinary
brakes will continue to operate normally.
If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact your INFINITI retailer for repair. Automatic transmission check
warning light When the ignition switch is turned ON, the light
comes on for 2 seconds. If the light blinks for
approximately 8 seconds, it may indicate the
automatic transmission system is not function-
ing properly. Have your INFINITI retailer check
and repair the transmission.
or Brake warning light This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition key is in the ON position, the
light comes on when the parking brake is
applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
The light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the
light comes on while the engine is running with
the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid
as necessary. See ªBrake fluidº in the ª8.
Do-it-yourselfº section.
WARNINGO Your brake system may not be work-
ing 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 re-
pairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle
towed because driving it could be
dangerous.
O 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 greater pedal
travel.
O If the brake fluid level is below the
MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir,
do not drive until the brake system
has been checked at an INFINITI re-
tailer.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warning system checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
ABS component warning light:
The electronic component of ABS does not
work properly, if the light comes on together
with the anti-lock brake warning light when the
brake fluid is correct and the parking brake is
released. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer. Drive vehicle at speeds and
avoid abrupt braking.
Charge warning light If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate that the charging sys-
tem is not functioning properly. Turn the en-
gine off and check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing or if the light remains
on, see your INFINITI retailer immediately.
CAUTION Do not continue driving if the belt is
loose, broken or missing.
Door open warning light This light comes on when any of the doors are
not closed securely while the ignition key is
ON.
Engine oil pressure warning
light 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 re-
tailer 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 ªEngine
oilº in the ª8. Do-it-yourselfº section.
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