2003 INFINITI G35 schedule

air into the passenger compartment. The indi-
cator light on the button will come on.
Air recirculation Push the air recirculation button to recir-
culate interior air inside the vehicle. The indi-
cator light on the button will come on.
The air recirculation button will not be acti-
vated when the air conditioner is in DEF mode.
Air flow control (MODE) Pushing the MODE button selects the air outlet
to:
: Air flows from center and side ventila-
tors.
: Air flows from center and side ventila-
tors and foot outlets.
: Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
: Air flows from defroster and foot out-
lets.
To turn the system off Push the OFF button.
DUAL ZONE BUTTON (if so
equipped) You can set the temperature of the driver and front passenger sides individually.
Pushing the DUAL zone button changes the
setting position as follows:
Driver/Passenger ! Driver ! Passenger
If selecting the Driver/Passenger position
again after the temperature is individually set,
the display will show the temperature set for
the driver side.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE The outside ambient temperature will be
shown on the center display.
The ambient temperature sensor is located in
front of the radiator. The sensor may be af-
fected by road or engine heat, wind direction
and other driving conditions. The display may
differ from the actual outside temperature or
the temperature displayed on various signs or
billboards.
OPERATING TIPS When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate for a
maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is not
a malfunction. After the coolant temperature
warms up, the air flow from the foot outlets will
operate normally. The sensor on the instrument panel helps
maintain a constant temperature; do not put
anything on or around this sensor.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER The air conditioning system is equipped with a
in-cabin microfilter which collects dirt, pollen,
dust, etc. To make sure air conditioner heats,
defogs, and ventilates efficiently, replace the
filter in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in this manual. To replace the filter,
contact your INFINITI retailer.
The filter should be replaced if air flow
decreases significantly or if windows fog HA1011
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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During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), follow
these recommendations to obtain maximum
engine performance and ensure the future
reliability and economy of your new vehicle.
Failure to follow these recommendations may
result in shortened engine life and reduced
engine performance.
O Avoid driving for long periods at constant
speed, either fast or slow. Do not run the
engine over 4,000 rpm.
O Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
O Avoid quick starts.
O Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
O Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles
(800 km). O Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain
cruising speeds with a constant accelerator
position.
O Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.
Driving at high speed will lower fuel
economy.
O Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking.
Maintain a safe distance behind other ve-
hicles.
O Use a proper gear range which suits road
conditions. On level roads, shift into high
gear as soon as possible.
O Avoid unnecessary engine idling. O Keep your engine tuned up.
O Follow the recommended periodic mainte-
nance schedule.
O Keep the tires inflated at the correct pres-
sure. Low pressure will increase tire wear
and waste fuel.
O Keep the front wheels in correct alignment.
Improper alignment will cause not only tire
wear but also lower fuel economy.
O Air conditioner operation lowers fuel
economy. Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
O When cruising at highway speeds, it is
more economical to use the air conditioner
and leave the windows closed to reduce
drag. SD1001M
BREAK-IN SCHEDULE INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY
Starting and driving
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unexpectedly.
1. Visually inspect each belt for signs of un-
usual wear, cuts, fraying, oil adhesion or
looseness. If the belt is in poor condition or
loose, have it replaced or adjusted by your
INFINITI retailer.
2. Have the belts checked regularly for condi-
tion and tension in accordance with the
maintenance schedule in this manual.
WARNING Be sure the engine and ignition switch
are off and that the parking brake is
engaged securely.
CAUTION Be sure to use the correct socket to
remove the spark plugs. An incorrect
socket can damage the spark plugs.
REPLACING SPARK PLUGS If replacement is required, see your INFINITI
retailer for servicing.
Platinum-tipped spark plugs It is not necessary to replace the platinum-
tipped spark plugs as frequently as the con-
ventional type spark plugs since they will last
much longer. Follow the maintenance sched-
ule but, do not reuse them by cleaning or
regapping.
Always replace with recommended
platinum-tipped spark plugs. SDI0145
SPARK PLUGS
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If maintenance is required, see your INFINITI
retailer for servicing.
The filter element should not be cleaned and
reused. Replace it according to the mainte-
nance intervals. See ªPeriodic maintenance
schedulesº in the ª9. Maintenanceº section for
maintenance intervals. When replacing the
filter, wipe the inside of the air cleaner housing
and the cover with a damp cloth.
WARNINGO Operating the engine with the air
cleaner removed can cause you or
others to be burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air, it stops flame
if the engine backfires. If it is not
there, and the engine backfires, you
could be burned. Do not drive with
the air cleaner removed and be care-
ful when working on the engine with
the air cleaner removed.
O Never pour fuel into the throttle body
or attempt to start the engine with the
air cleaner removed. Doing so could
result in serious injury. CAUTION O After wiper blade replacement, return
the wiper arm to its original position.
Otherwise it may be damaged when
the engine hood is opened.
O Make sure the wiper blade contacts
the glass, otherwise the arm may be
damaged from wind pressure.
O Worn windshield wiper blades can
damage the windshield and impair
driver vision.
CLEANING If your windshield is not clear after using the
windshield washer or if a wiper blade chatters
when running, wax or other material may be on
the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a
washer solution or a mild detergent. Your
windshield is clean if beads do not form when
rinsing with clear water.
Clean the blade by wiping it with a cloth
soaked in a washer solution or a mild deter- gent. Then rinse the blade with clear water. If
your windshield is still not clear after cleaning
the blades and using the wiper, replace the
blades.
AIR CLEANER WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
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WARNINGSee your INFINITI retailer and have it
checked if the brake pedal height does
not return to normal.
Brake pad wear indicators The disc brake pads on your vehicle have
audible wear indicators. When a brake pad
requires replacement, it will make a high
pitched scraping or screeching 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 wear indi-
cator sound is heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions, oc-
casional brake squeak, squeal or other noise
may be heard. Occasional brake noise during
light to moderate stops is normal and does not
affect the function or performance of the brake
system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed. For additional information, see
ªPeriodic maintenance schedulesº in the ª9.
Maintenanceº section for maintenance inter-
vals. High performance sports brake pad occasion-
ally makes squeak, squeal or other braking
noise because of its very high friction coeffi-
cient.
These occasional brake noise is normal, but if
it continues, see your INFINITI retailer.
BRAKE BOOSTER Check the brake booster function as follows:
1. With the engine off, press and release the
brake pedal several times. When brake
pedal movement (distance of travel) re-
mains the same from one pedal application
to the next, continue on to the next step.
2. While depressing the brake pedal, start the
engine. The pedal height should drop a
little.
3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop the
engine. Keeping the pedal depressed for
about 30 seconds, the pedal height should
not change.
4. Run the engine for one minute without
depressing the brake pedal, then turn it off.
Depress the brake pedal several times. The
pedal travel distance will decrease gradu-
ally with each depression as the vacuum is
released from the booster. If the brakes do not operate properly, see your
INFINITI retailer.
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9 Maintenance General maintenance ................................................ 9-2
Explanation of maintenance items ....................... 9-3
Periodic maintenance schedules .............................. 9-5 Schedule 1 ........................................................... 9-5
Schedule 2 ........................................................... 9-5
Explanation of maintenance items ..................... 9-10
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has been parked for a while. Water dripping
from the air conditioner after use is normal. If
you should notice any leaks or if gasoline
fumes are evident, check for the cause and
have it corrected immediately. To ensure smooth, trouble-free, safe and eco-
nomical driving, INFINITI provides two differ-
ent maintenance schedules that may be used,
depending upon the conditions in which you
usually drive. These schedules contain both
distance and time intervals, up to 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)/48 months. For most people, the
odometer reading will indicate when service is
needed. However, if you drive very little, your
vehicle should be serviced at the regular time
intervals shown in the schedule. After 60,000
miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, continue
periodic maintenance at the same
mileage/time intervals.
SCHEDULE 1 Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 1 if
your driving habits frequently include one or
more of the following driving conditions:
O repeated short trips of less than 5 miles
(8 km).
O repeated short trips of less than 10 miles
(16 km) with outside temperatures re-
maining below freezing.
O operating in hot weather in stop-and-go
rush hour traffic.
O extensive idling and/or low speed driv-
ing for long distances, such as police,
taxi or door-to-door delivery use. O driving in dusty conditions.
O driving on rough, muddy, or salt spread
roads.
O towing a trailer, using a camper or a
car-top carrier.
SCHEDULE 2 Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 2 if
none of the driving conditions shown in Sched-
ule 1 apply to your driving habits.PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
Maintenance
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