2006 INFINITI G35 charging

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 ap-
plied, stop the vehicle and perform the
following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake
fluid as necessary. See ªBrake fluidº
in the ª8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourselfº section.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have
the warning system checked by an
INFINITI dealer.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning
indicator:
When the parking brake is released and
the brake fluid level is sufficient, if both
the brake warning light and the anti-lock
brake system warning light illuminate, it
may indicate the anti-lock brake system is
not functioning properly. Have the brake
system checked by an INFINITI dealer. See
ªAnti-lock brake warning lightº earlier in
this section. WARNING O Your brake system may not be working
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 repairs. Oth-
erwise, have your vehicle towed because
driving it could be dangerous.
O Pressing the brake pedal with the engine
stopped and/or a low brake fluid level
may increase your stopping distance
and braking will require greater pedal ef-
fort as well as pedal travel.
O If the brake fluid level is below the MINI-
MUM or MIN mark on the brake fluid res-
ervoir, do not drive until the brake
system has been checked by an INFINITI
dealer.
Charge warning light If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate that the charging
system is not functioning properly. Turn
the engine off and check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing
or if the light remains on, see an INFINITI
dealer immediately.
CAUTION Do not continue driving if the generator 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 switch is in the ON position.
Engine oil pressure warning
light This light warns of low engine oil pres-
sure. If the light flickers or comes on dur-
ing normal driving, pull off the road in a
safe area, stop the engine immediately
and call an INFINITI dealer or other autho-
rized 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. Maintenance and
do-it-yourselfº section.
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CAUTIONUse the headlights with the engine running
to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
Autolight system (if so equipped) The autolight system allows the head-
lights to be set so they turn on and off
automatically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in
the AUTO
q 1
position.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON po-
sition.
3. The autolight system automatically
turns the headlights on and off. To turn the autolight system off, turn the
switch to the OFF, or position.
The autolight system can turn on the
headlights automatically when it is dark,
turn off the headlights when it is light,
and keep the headlights on for up to 45
seconds after you turn the ignition switch
to the OFF position and open any door
then close all the doors.
If the ignition switch is turned off and one
of the doors is opened and this condition
is continued, the headlights remain on for
5 minutes.SIC2228
Type B SIC2229
Autolight system
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Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensor
q A
located on the top left-
hand side of the instrument panel. The
photo sensor controls the autolamp; if it is
covered, the photo sensor reacts as if it is
dark and the headlights will illuminate.
Headlight beam select
q 1
To select the low beam, put the lever
in the neutral position as shown.
q 2
To select the high beam, push the
lever forward while the switch is in the
position. Pull it back to select the
low beam.
q 3
Pulling the lever toward you will flash
the headlight high beam even when
the headlight switch is in the OFF posi-
tion. Battery saver system O When the headlight switch is in the
or position while the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position, the
lights (including the front fog light)
will automatically turn off 5 minutes
after the ignition switch has been
turned to the OFF position.
O When the headlight switch remains in
the or position after the
lights automatically turn off, the lights
will turn on for 5 minutes when the
headlight switch is turned to the OFF
position and then turned to the
or position.
CAUTION Even though the battery saver feature auto-
matically turns off the headlights after a pe-
riod of time, you should turn the headlight
switch to the OFF position when the engine
is not running to avoid discharging the ve-
hicle battery.SIC1230C SIC2230
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If the power supply is disconnected, the
clock will not indicate the correct time. Re-
adjust the time.
ADJUSTING THE TIME To move the time forward, push the
button
q 1
.
To move the time backward, push the
button
q 2
.
Push and hold each adjusting switch to
move the time forward or backward con-
tinuously. The power outlet is for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones.
CAUTION O The outlet 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 exceed a
12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw. Do not
use double adapters or more than one
electrical accessory. O Use power outlets with the engine running
to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
O Avoid using power outlets when the air
conditioner, headlights or rear window de-
froster is on.
O Before inserting or disconnecting a plug,
be sure the electrical accessory being used
is turned OFF.
O Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good
contact is not made, the plug may overheat
or the internal temperature fuse may open.
O When not in use, be sure to close the cap.
Do not allow water to contact the outlet.SIC2568 SIC1840B
Automatic transmission model SIC2673
Manual transmission modelsCLOCK POWER OUTLET
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The air conditioning system in your
INFINITI vehicle is charged with a refriger-
ant designed with the environment in
mind. This refrigerant will not harm the
earth's ozone layer. However, special
charging equipment and lubricant are re-
quired when servicing your INFINITI air
conditioner. Using improper refrigerants
or lubricants will cause severe damage to
your air conditioning system. See ªCa-
pacities and recommended fuel/
lubricantsº in the ª9. Technical and con-
sumer informationº section for air condi-
tioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations.
An INFINITI dealer will be able to service
your environmentally friendly air condi-
tioning system.
WARNINGThe air conditioner system contains refriger-
ant under high pressure. To avoid personal
injury, any air conditioner service should be
done only by an experienced technician with
proper equipment. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position and push the POWER or RADIO
button to turn on the radio. If you listen to
the radio with the engine not running, the
key should be turned to the ACC position.
Radio reception is affected by station sig-
nal strength, distance from radio trans-
mitter, buildings, bridges, mountains and
other external influences. Intermittent
changes in reception quality normally are
caused by these external influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the ve-
hicle may influence radio reception
quality.
Radio reception Your radio system is equipped with state-
of-the-art electronic circuits to enhance
radio reception. These circuits are de-
signed to extend reception range, and to
enhance the quality of that reception.
However there are some general charac-
teristics of FM, AM and satellite radio sig-
nals that can affect radio reception
quality in a moving vehicle, even when
the finest equipment is used. These char-
acteristics are completely normal in a
given reception area, and do not indicate
any malfunction in your radio system. Remember that a moving vehicle is not
the ideal place to listen to a radio. Be-
cause of the movement, reception condi-
tions will constantly change. Buildings,
terrain, signal distance and interference
from other vehicles can work against
ideal reception. Described below are
some of the factors that can affect your
radio reception.
SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER AUDIO SYSTEM
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WARNINGAntifreeze is poisonous and should be
stored carefully in marked containers out of
the reach of children.
CAUTIONDo not substitute engine anti-freeze coolant
for window washer solution. This may result
in damage to the paint.
O Do not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reser-
voir tank.
O Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer's recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir tank. Do not use the window washer reservoir
tank to mix the washer fluid concen-
trateand water. O Keep the battery surface clean and
dry. Any corrosion should be washed
off with a solution of baking soda and
water.
O Make certain the terminal connections
are clean and securely tightened.
O If the vehicle is not to be used for 30
days or longer, disconnect the (þ)
negative battery terminal cable to pre-
vent discharging it.
Coupe
CAUTION When the battery cable is removed from the
battery terminal, do not close either of front
doors. The automatic window adjusting func-
tion will not work, and the side roof panel
may be damaged.
To disconnect the negative (þ) battery ter-
minal, perform the procedure in the follow-
ing order. Otherwise, the window and the
side roof panel may contact and be dam-
aged.
1. Close the windows.BATTERY
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O Trailer towing requires more fuel than
normal circumstances.
O Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500
miles (800 km).
O Have your vehicle serviced more often
than at intervals specified in the rec-
ommended maintenance schedule in
the INFINITI Service and Maintenance
Guide.
O When making a turn, your trailer
wheels will be closer to the inside of
the turn than your vehicle wheels. To
compensate for this, make a larger
than normal turning radius during the
turn.
O Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-
versely affect vehicle/trailer handling,
possibly causing vehicle sway. When
being passed by larger vehicles, be
prepared for possible changes in
crosswinds that could affect vehicle
handling. If swaying does occur, firmly
grip the steering wheel, steer straight
ahead, and immediately (but gradu-
ally) reduce vehicle speed. This combi-
nation will help stabilize the vehicle.
Never increase speed. O Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than normal
passing. Remember the length of the
trailer must also pass the other vehicle
before you can safely change lanes.
O To maintain engine braking efficiency
and electrical charging performance,
do not use sixth gear (manual trans-
mission) or fifth position (automatic
transmission).
O Avoid holding the brake pedal down
too long or too frequently. This could
cause the brakes to overheat, re-
sulting in reduced braking efficiency.
O Increase your following distance to al-
low for greater stopping distances
while towing a trailer. Anticipate stops
and brake gradually.
O Do not use cruise control while towing
a trailer.
O Check your hitch, trailer wiring har-
ness connections, and trailer wheel
lug nuts after 50 miles (80 km) of
travel and at every break.
O When stopped in traffic for long pe-
riods of time in hot weather, put the
vehicle in the P (Park) position. When towing a trailer, transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently.
For additional information, see the ª8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº section
earlier in this manual.
FLAT TOWING Towing your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground is sometimes called flat
towing. This method is sometimes used
when towing a vehicle behind a recre-
ational vehicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION O Failure to follow these guidelines can re-
sult in severe transmission damage.
O Whenever flat towing your vehicle, al-
ways tow forward, never backward.
O DO NOT tow any automatic transmission
vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground (flat towing). Doing so WILL
DAMAGE internal transmission parts due
to lack of transmission lubrication.
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