2003 INFINITI G35 power steering

1. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch
(P.2-17)
2. Steering switch for audio control (P.4-16)
3. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-8)/Horn
(P.2-21)
4. Meters/gauges (P.2-3) 5. Cruise control main/set switch (P.5-11)
6. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P.2-16)
7. Center ventilator (P.4-2)
8. Center display - Compass (P.2-6), Air con-
ditioner (P.2-6), Ambient temperature
(P.2-6) 9. Rear window and outside mirror (if so
equipped) defogger switch (P.2-16)
10. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-3)
11. Clock (P.2-23)
12. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
13. Security indicator light (P.2-14)
14. Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-8)
15. Upper glove box (Except for Navigation
system equipped models) (P.2-26)
16. Side window defroster
17. Side ventilator (P.4-2)
18. Hood lock release handle (P.3-9)
19. Instrument brightness control switch
(P.2-19)
20. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-11)
21. VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) OFF
switch (P.2-22)
22. Outside mirror remote control (P.3-15)
23. Fuse box (P.8-20)
24. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-14)
25. Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-4)
26. Cigarette lighter (P.2-24)
27. Ashtray (P.2-24)/Pocket
28. Radio/cassette player (P.4-8)/CD player
(P.4-8)
29. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-20)
30. Heated seat switch (P.2-21)
31. Power outlet
32. Glove box (P.2-26) SIC2023INSTRUMENT PANEL
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments Keys .......................................................................... 3-2
Doors ......................................................................... 3-3
Locking with key (Driver's side) ........................... 3-3
Windows open/close with key .............................. 3-3
Locking with inside lock knob............................... 3-4
Locking with power door lock switch.................... 3-4
Child safety rear door lock ................................... 3-5
Remote keyless entry system ................................... 3-5
How to use remote keyless entry system ............ 3-5
Battery replacement ............................................. 3-8
Hood ........................................................................ 3-10
Trunk lid .................................................................. 3-10
Opener operation ............................................... 3-11
Interior trunk lid release ..................................... 3-12
Secondary trunk lid release ............................... 3-13 Fuel filler lid ............................................................. 3-14
Opening the filler lid ........................................... 3-14
Fuel filler cap ...................................................... 3-14
Steering wheel ........................................................ 3-16
Tilt operation....................................................... 3-16
Sun visors ............................................................... 3-16
Mirrors ..................................................................... 3-17
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror (if so
equipped)............................................................ 3-17
Outside mirrors ................................................... 3-18
Automatic seat positioner (if so equipped) ............. 3-19
Automatic seat positioner operation ................... 3-19
Procedure for storing memory............................ 3-19
Cancel switch ..................................................... 3-21
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STEERING SWITCH FOR AUDIO
CONTROL (if so equipped) The audio system can be operated using the
controls on the steering wheel.
POWER on/off switch With the ignition key turned to the ACC or ON
position, push the POWER switch to turn the
audio system on or off.
MODE select switch Push the mode select switch to change the
mode in the sequence of AM, FM1, FM2,
SAT1, SAT2, CD and Tape. Volume control switches Push the volume control switch to increase or
decrease the volume.
TuningMemory change (radio):
Push the tuning switch or for less
than 1.5 seconds to change the radio fre-
quency.
Seek tuning (radio):
Push the tuning switch or for more
than 1.5 seconds to seek the next or previous
radio station.
APS (Automatic Program Search) FF, APS
REW (tape and CD):
Push the tuning switch or for less
1.5 seconds to return to the beginning of the
present program or skip to the next program.
Push several times to skip back or skip
through programs.
This system searches for the blank intervals
between selections. If there is a blank interval
within one program or there is no interval
between programs, the system may not stop in
the desired or expected location. FF REW (tape or CD):
Push the tuning switch or for more
than 1.5 seconds to rewind or fast forward the
tape or to change the playing disc up or down.
To stop the FF or REW function, press the
or button for more than 1.5 sec-
onds again.
ANTENNA
Window antenna The antenna pattern is printed inside the rear
window.
CAUTION O Do not place metalized film near the
rear window glass or attach any metal
parts to it. This may cause poor re-
ception or noise.
O When cleaning the inside of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window antenna.
Lightly wipe along the antenna with a
dampened soft cloth.SAA0567
Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
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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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O HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB:
j 2
Turn the wheels away from the curb and
move the vehicle back until the curb side
wheel gently touches the curb.
O HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO
CURB:
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Turn the wheels toward the side of the road
so the vehicle will move away from the
center of the road if it moves.
4. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position
and remove the key. The power assisted steering is designed to
use a hydraulic pump, driven by the engine, to
assist steering.
If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, you
will still have control of the vehicle. However,
much greater steering effort is needed, espe-
cially in sharp turns or at low speeds.
WARNING If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for the
steering will not work. Steering will be
much harder to operate. BRAKING PRECAUTIONS The brake system has two separate hydraulic
circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still
have braking at two wheels.
Vacuum assisted brake
The brake booster aids braking by using en-
gine vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop
the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal.
However, greater foot pressure on the brake
pedal will be required to stop the vehicle and
the stopping distance will be longer.
Wet brakes
When the vehicle is washed or driven through
water, the brakes may get wet. As a result,
your braking distance will be longer and the
vehicle may pull to one side during braking.
To dry brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe
speed while lightly pressing the brake pedal to
heat-up the brakes. Do this until the brakes
return to normal. Avoid driving the vehicle at
high speeds until the brakes function correctly.
Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal
while driving. This overheats the brakes, in-
creases wear on the brake linings and pads,
and reduces gas mileage.POWER STEERING BRAKE SYSTEM
Starting and driving
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To help save the brakes and to prevent the
brakes from overheating, reduce speed and
downshift to a lower gear before going down a
slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may
reduce braking performance and could result
in loss of vehicle control.
WARNINGO While driving on a slippery surface,
be careful when braking, accelerating
or downshifting. Abrupt braking or
accelerating could cause the wheels
to skid and result in an accident.
O If the engine is not running or is
turned off while driving, the power
assist for the brakes will not work.
Braking will be harder.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) The anti-lock brake system controls the brakes
at each wheel so the wheels will not lock when
braking abruptly or when braking on slippery
surfaces. The system detects the rotation
speed at each wheel and varies the brake fluid
pressure to prevent each wheel from locking
and sliding. By preventing wheel lockup, the
system helps the driver maintain steering con- trol and helps to minimize swerving and spin-
ning on slippery surfaces.
Using the system Depress the brake pedal and hold it down.
WARNING Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so
may result in increased stopping dis-
tances.
Normal operation The anti-lock brake system will not operate at
speeds below 3 to 6 MPH (5 to 10 km/h) to
completely stop the vehicle. (The speeds will
vary according to road conditions.) When the
anti-lock system senses that one or more
wheels are close to locking up, the actuator
(under the hood) rapidly applies and releases
hydraulic pressure (like pumping the brakes
very quickly). While the actuator is working,
you may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal
and hear a noise or vibration from the actuator
under the hood. This is normal and indicates
that the anti-lock system is working properly.
However, the pulsation may indicate that road conditions are hazardous and extra care is
required while driving.
Self-test feature The anti-lock brake system consists of elec-
tronic sensors, electric pumps, and hydraulic
solenoids controlled by a computer. The com-
puter has a built-in diagnostic feature that tests
the system each time you start the engine and
move the vehicle at a low speed in forward or
reverse. When the self-test occurs, you may
hear a clunk noise and/or feel a pulsation in
the brake pedal. This is normal and is not an
indication of any malfunction. If the computer
senses any malfunction, it switches the anti-
lock brake system OFF and turns on the ABS
warning light in the dashboard. The brake
system will then behave normally, but without
anti-lock assistance.
If the light comes on during the self check, or
while you are driving, you should take your
vehicle to your INFINITI retailer for repair at
your earliest convenience.
WARNING The anti-lock brake system is a sophis-
ticated device, but it cannot prevent ac-
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slippery surface. The brake LSD system
brakes the spinning wheel which distributes
the driving power to the other drive wheel. If
the vehicle is operated with the vehicle dynam-
ics control system turned off, all VDC and TCS
functions will be turned off. The brake LSD
system and ABS will still operate with the VDC
system off. If the brake LSD system or the ABS
is activated, the slip indicator light will blink and
you may hear a clunk noise and/or feel a
pulsation in the brake pedal. This is normal.
While the VDC system is operating, you may
feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a
noise or vibration from under the hood. This is
normal and indicates that the VDC system is
working properly.
The computer has a built in diagnostic feature
that tests the system each time you start the
engine and move the vehicle forward or in
reverse at a slow speed. When the self-test
occurs, you may hear a clunk noise and/or feel
a pulsation in the brake pedal. This is normal
and is not an indication of a malfunction.
WARNINGO The vehicle dynamics control system
is designed to help improve driving stability but does not prevent acci-
dents due to abrupt steering opera-
tion at high speeds or by careless or
dangerous driving techniques. Re-
duce vehicle speed and be especially
careful when driving and cornering
on slippery surfaces and always drive
carefully.
O If suspension parts such as shock
absorbers, struts, springs and bush-
ings are not standard equipment or
are extremely deteriorated, the ve-
hicle dynamics control off indicator
light may come on.
O When driving on extremely inclined
surfaces such as higher banked cor-
ners, the vehicle dynamics control
system may not operate properly or
the vehicle dynamics control off indi-
cator light may come on. Do not drive
on these types of roads.
O If the tires other than the recom-
mended ones are used, the vehicle
dynamics control system may not op-
erate properly or the vehicle dynam- ics control off indicator light may
come on.
O The vehicle dynamics control system
is not a substitute for winter tires or
tire chains on a snow covered road.
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When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial
in Canada) and local regulations for towing
must be followed. Incorrect towing equipment
could damage your vehicle. Towing instruc-
tions are available from an authorized INFINITI
retailer. Local service operators are generally
familiar with the applicable laws and proce-
dures for towing. To assure proper towing and
to prevent accidental damage to your vehicle,
INFINITI recommends having a service opera-
tor tow your vehicle. It is advisable to have the
service operator carefully read the following
precautions.
WARNINGO Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
O Never get under your vehicle after it
has been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTIONO When towing, make sure that the
transmission, axles, steering system and powertrain are in working condi-
tion. If any unit is damaged, dollies
must be used.
O Always attach safety chains before
towing.
If needed, Roadside Assistance is available.
Please see your Warranty Information Booklet
or Roadside Assistance I.D. Card for the toll-
free number to call (U.S.) or Warranty & Road-
side assistance information booklet (Canada).
TOWING RECOMMENDED BY
INFINITI INFINITI recommends that your vehicle be
towed with the driving (rear) wheels off the
ground or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck
as illustrated. SCE0386TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
In case of emergency
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