2003 INFINITI G35 immobilizer

2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel ....................................................... 2-2
Meters and gauges ................................................... 2-3
Speedometer and odometer ................................ 2-4
Tachometer .......................................................... 2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................... 2-5
Fuel gauge ........................................................... 2-5
Compass display ...................................................... 2-6
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ........ 2-9
Checking bulbs ..................................................... 2-9
Warning lights....................................................... 2-9
Indicator lights .................................................... 2-11
Audible reminders .............................................. 2-13
Security systems ..................................................... 2-13
Vehicle security system ...................................... 2-13
Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System ................... 2-14
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................... 2-16
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch ....................................................... 2-16
Headlight and turn signal switch ............................. 2-17
Xenon headlights (if so equipped) ..................... 2-17
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-17
Turn signal switch .............................................. 2-19
Fog light switch ....................................................... 2-20
Hazard warning flasher switch ................................ 2-20 Horn......................................................................... 2-21
Heated seats (if so equipped) ................................. 2-21
Vehicle dynamics control (VDC) off switch ............ 2-22
Clock ....................................................................... 2-23
Adjusting the time............................................... 2-23
Power outlet ............................................................ 2-23
Cigarette lighter and ashtray (accessory) ............... 2-24
Storage .................................................................... 2-25
Instrument pocket (Except for Navigation system
equipped models) ............................................... 2-25
Pocket (Manual transmission model) ................. 2-25
Glasses case ...................................................... 2-26
Cup holder .......................................................... 2-26
Glove box ........................................................... 2-27
Upper glove box (Except for Navigation system
equipped models) ............................................... 2-28
Console box ....................................................... 2-28
Rear armrest pocket ........................................... 2-29
Cargo net............................................................ 2-29
Coat hook (Coupe) ............................................. 2-30
Stowing golf bags ............................................... 2-30
Windows .................................................................. 2-31
Power windows .................................................. 2-31
Automatic adjusting function (Coupe) ................ 2-33
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control off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates the vehicle dynamics control system
and traction control system are not operating.
When the vehicle dynamics control off indica-
tor light and slip indicator light come on with
the vehicle dynamics control system turned
on, this light alerts the driver to the fact that the
vehicle dynamics control system's fail-safe
mode is operating, i.e. the vehicle dynamics
control system may not be functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked by your
INFINITI retailer. If an abnormality occurs in
the system, the vehicle dynamics control sys-
tem function will be canceled but the vehicle is
still driveable. For additional information, see
ªVehicle dynamics control system (VDC)º in
the ª5. Starting and drivingº section of this
manual.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lightsThe light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime The chime will sound if the driver's side door is
opened while the key is left in the ignition
switch (ignition switch is turned off). Remove the key and take it with you when leaving the
vehicle.
Light reminder chime The chime will sound when the front door is
opened with the headlight switch on unless the
ignition key is in the ON position.
Make sure to turn the light switch off when you
leave the vehicle.
Brake pad wear warning The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement,
it will make a high pitched scraping sound
when the vehicle is in motion whether or not
the brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard. Your vehicle has two types of security sys-
tems, as follows:
O Vehicle Security System
O Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System
The security condition will be shown by the
security indicator light.
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM The vehicle security system provides visual
and audio alarm signals if parts of the vehicle
are disturbed.SECURITY SYSTEMS
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How to activate the vehicle security
system 1. Close all windows.
The system can be activated even if the
windows are open.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close and lock all doors, hood and trunk lid.
Lock all doors by pressing the LOCK button
on the keyfob. When using the keyfob, the
hazard indicators flash twice to indicate all
doors are locked. 4. Confirm that the SECURITY indicator light
comes on. The SECURITY indicator light
glows for about 30 seconds and then blinks.
The system is now activated. If, during this
30 second time period, the door is unlocked
by the key or the keyfob, or the ignition key
is turned to ACC or ON, the system will not
activate.
Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will activate
with all doors, hood and trunk lid locked
and ignition key off. Turn the ignition key to
ACC to turn off the system.
Vehicle security system operation The security system will give the following
alarm:
O The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
O The alarm automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 1 minute. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by unlock-
ing a door with the key, or by pressing the
UNLOCK button on the keyfob.
The alarm is activated by:
O Opening the door without using the key or
keyfob. O Opening the trunk lid without using the key
or keyfob.
O Opening the hood.
How to stop alarm The alarm will stop only by unlocking a door
with the key, or by pressing the UNLOCK
button on keyfob. The alarm will not stop if the
ignition switch is turned to ACC or ON.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by your
INFINITI retailer.
INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM The Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System
key.
If the engine fails to start using the registered
Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System key, it may
be due to interference caused by another
Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System key, an
automated toll road device or automated pay-
ment device on the key ring. Restart the en-
gine using the following procedures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position
for approximately 5 seconds.SIC1442
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2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK
position and wait approximately 10 sec-
onds.
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 again.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device
(which may have caused the interference)
separate from the registered Infiniti Vehicle
Immobilizer System key.
If this procedure allows the engine to start,
INFINITI recommends placing the regis-
tered Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System
key on a separate key ring to avoid inter-
ference from other devices.
Statement related to section 15 of FCC
rules for Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer Sys-
tem (CONT ASSY-BCM, ANT ASSY-
IMMOBILIZER)
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions;
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired op-
eration of the device.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EX- PRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFAC-
TURE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE
COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
Security indicator light If Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System is mal-
functioning, this light will remain on while the
ignition key is in the ON position.
If the light still remains on and/or the en-
gine will not start, see your INFINITI retailer
for Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System ser-
vice as soon as possible. Please bring all
Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System keys
that you have when visiting your INFINITI
retailer for service. SIC1442
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You can only drive your vehicle using the
master or valet keys which are registered to
the Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System compo-
nents in your vehicle. These keys have a
transponder chip in the key head. (The wallet
key cannot be used to drive your vehicle.) The master key and wallet key can be used for
all the locks.
When the key case with the wallet key is
placed into your wallet, be careful not to
apply excessive force to the wallet as it or
other cards could be damaged.
The valet key cannot be used for the glove box
lock.
To protect belongings when you leave a key
with someone, give them the valet key only.
Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
Record the key number on the key number
plate supplied with your keys and keep it in a
safe place (such as your wallet), not in the
vehicle. INFINITI does not record any key
numbers so it is very important to keep track of
your key number plate.
INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
KEY Ð Master and Valet keys:
The key number is necessary when you need
extra Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System keys.
As many as 5 Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer Sys-
tem keys can be used with one vehicle. New
keys must be registered to the Infiniti Vehicle
Immobilizer System components in your ve-
hicle by your INFINITI retailer. At this time, you
should bring all Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer
System keys that you have to your INFINITI retailer for registration. This is because the
registration process will erase all memory of
any keys that are currently registered.
SPA1420KEYS
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5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving ...................... 5-2
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).......................... 5-2
Three way catalyst ............................................... 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover .............................. 5-3
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ....................... 5-4
Ignition switch............................................................ 5-4
Automatic transmission ........................................ 5-4
Manual transmission ............................................ 5-5
Key positions ........................................................ 5-6
Infiniti vehicle immobilizer system ....................... 5-6
Before starting the engine ......................................... 5-7
Starting the engine .................................................... 5-7
Driving the vehicle ..................................................... 5-8
Automatic transmission ........................................ 5-8
Manual transmission .......................................... 5-12
Parking brake .......................................................... 5-14
Cruise control .......................................................... 5-15
Precautions on cruise control ............................. 5-15
Cruise control operations ................................... 5-15
Break-in schedule ................................................... 5-17
Increasing fuel economy ......................................... 5-17
Parking/parking on hills ........................................... 5-18
Power steering ........................................................ 5-19
Brake system .......................................................... 5-19 Braking precautions............................................ 5-19
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ........................... 5-20
Vehicle dynamics control (VDC) system................. 5-21
Cold weather driving ............................................... 5-23
Freeing a frozen door lock ................................. 5-23
Anti-freeze .......................................................... 5-23
Battery ................................................................ 5-23
Draining of coolant water ................................... 5-23
Tire equipment ................................................... 5-23
Special winter equipment ................................... 5-23
Driving on snow or ice ....................................... 5-24
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ................. 5-24
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the LOCK position. Remove the key. To
unlock the steering wheel, insert the key
and turn it gently while rotating the steer-
ing wheel slightly right and left.
WARNINGNever remove or turn the key to the
LOCK position while driving. The steer-
ing wheel will lock. This may cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle and
could result in serious vehicle damage
and/or personal injury.
KEY POSITIONS The switch includes an anti-theft steering lock
device.
LOCK (Normal parking position) (0)
The ignition key can only be removed when
the switch is in this position.
OFF (1)
The engine can be turned off without locking
the steering wheel.
The ignition lock is designed so that the key
cannot be turned to LOCK and removed until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park)
position.
ACC (Accessories) (2)
This position activates electrical accessories
such as the radio when the engine is not
running.
ON (Normal operating position) (3)
This position turns on the ignition system and
the electrical accessories.
START (4)
This position activates the starter motor, start-
ing the engine.
INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM The Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System
key.
If the engine fails to start using the registered
Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System key, it may
be due to interference caused by another
Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System key, an
automated toll road device or automated pay-
ment device on the key ring. Restart the en-
gine using the following procedures: 1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position
for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK
position and wait approximately 10 sec-
onds.
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 again.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device
(which may have caused the interference)
separate from the registered Infiniti Vehicle
Immobilizer System key.
If this procedure allows the engine to start,
INFINITI recommends placing the registered
Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System key on a
separate key ring to avoid interference from
other devices.
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Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants/
fluids .......................................................... 10-2
filler cap ..................................................... 3-14
filler lid ....................................................... 3-14
Fuel economy ............................................ 5-17
Fuel octane rating ..................................... 10-3
Fuel recommendation................................ 10-3
Gauge .......................................................... 2-5
Fuses .............................................................. 8-20
Fusible links .................................................... 8-20
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ..................................................... 2-37
Gas cap .......................................................... 3-14
Gauge ............................................................... 2-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............. 2-5
Fuel gauge .................................................. 2-5
Odometer..................................................... 2-4
Speedometer ............................................... 2-4
Tachometer ................................................. 2-4
General maintenance ....................................... 9-2
Glasses case .................................................. 2-26
Glove box........................................................ 2-27
Glove box lock ................................................ 2-27
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........................ 2-20
Head restraints ................................................. 1-9 Headlights
Bulb replacement ...................................... 8-25
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-17
Xenon headlights ..................................... 2-17
Heated seats................................................... 2-21
Heater
Engine coolant heater ............................... 5-24
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) ....... 4-3
HomeLink Universal Transceiver .................. 2-37
Hood, release ................................................. 3-10
Horn ................................................................ 2-21
How to stop alarm, Vehicle security ............... 2-14
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Ignition switch ................................................... 5-4
Automatic transmission models ........... 5-4, 5-8
Key positions ............................................... 5-6
Manual transmission models ............. 5-5, 5-12
Immobilizer system ......................................... 2-14
In-cabin microfilter ............................................ 4-5
Indicator lights................................................. 2-11
Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System, Engine
start ................................................................... 5-6
Inside Automatic anti-glare mirror................... 3-17
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test................. 10-21
Installing front bumper cover ........................ 10-12
Instrument panel ............................................... 2-2
Instrument pocket ........................................... 2-25
Interior light ..................................................... 2-35
Interior light replacement ................................ 8-26
Interior trunk lid release .................................. 3-12
ISOFIX child restraint ..................................... 1-40 J
Jump starting .................................................... 6-7
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry
system) ............................................................. 3-5
Keys .................................................................. 3-2
L
Label, Air conditioner specification label ...... 10-12
Label, Emission control information label ..... 10-11
Label, F.M.V.S.S. certification label.............. 10-10
Labels
Air bag warning labels............................... 1-23
Engine serial number .............................. 10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)........... 10-9
LATCH system................................................ 1-40
License plate, Installing front license plate... 10-13
Light
Air bag warning light ................................. 1-23
Bulb replacement ...................................... 8-23
Flashing signal .......................................... 2-19
Fog light switch ......................................... 2-20
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-17
Headlights Bulb replacement .................... 8-25
Interior light................................................ 2-35
Map light .................................................... 2-35
Rear personal light .................................... 2-36
Replacement ............................................. 8-23
Trunk light.................................................. 2-37
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