2010 INFINITI G-CONVERTIBLE manual transmission

3. Slowly back up the vehicle adjusting thesteering wheel so that the predicted
course lines
Benter the parking space
C. 4. Maneuver the steering wheel to make the
vehicle width guide lines
Dparallel to
the parking space
Cwhile referring to
the predicted course lines.
5. When the vehicle is parked in the space completely, move the selector lever to the
P (Park) position (Automatic Transmission
models) or in an appropriate gear (Manual
Transmission models) and apply the park-
ing brake.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREDICTED AND
ACTUAL DISTANCES
The distance guide line and the vehicle width
guide line should be used as a reference only
when the vehicle is on a level, paved surface.
The distance viewed on the monitor is for
reference only and may be different from the
actual distance between the vehicle and dis-
played objects.
Backing up on a steep uphill
When backing up the vehicle up a hill, the
distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide
lines are shown closer than the actual distance.
For example, the display shows 3 ft (1.0 m) to the
place
A, but the actual 3 ft (1.0 m) distance on
SAA1898SAA1899
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Text (models without navigation system)
When the “Text” key is selected in the screen
using the INFINITI controller and then the ENTER
button is pushed while the CD is being played,
the music information below will be displayed
on the screen.
CD:
●Disc title
● Track title
CD with compressed audio files:
● Folder title
● File title
● Song title
● Album title
● Artist
Next/Previous Track and
Fast Forward/Rewind
When the
(fast forward) or(re-
wind) button is pushed for more than 1.5 sec-
onds while the CD is being played, the CD will
play while fast forwarding or rewinding. When
the button is released, the CD will return to
normal play speed. When the
orbutton is pushed for
less than 1.5 seconds while the CD is being
played, the next track or the beginning of the
current track on the CD will be played.
REPEAT (RPT), RANDOM (RDM)
When the RPT button is pushed while the CD is
played, the play pattern can be changed as
follows:
(CD)
(CD with compressed audio files)
CD EJECT
When the CD EJECT button is pushed with the
CD loaded, the CD will be ejected.
When this button is pushed while the CD is
being played, the CD will be ejected.
If the CD comes out and is not removed, it will be
pulled back into the slot to protect it.
DVD (DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC)
PLAYER OPERATION (models with
navigation system)
Precautions
Start the engine when using the DVD entertain-
ment system.
Movies will not be shown on the front display
while the vehicle is in any drive position to
reduce driver distraction. Audio is available
when a movie is played. To view movies in the
front display, stop the vehicle in a safe location,
move the selector lever to the P (Park) position
(Automatic Transmission models) or apply the
parking brake (Manual Transmission models).
WARNING
● The driver must not attempt to operate the
DVD system or wear the headphones while
the vehicle is in motion so that full attention
may be given to vehicle operation.
● Do not attempt to modify the system to dis-
play a movie on the front screen while the
vehicle is being driven. Doing so may dis-
tract the driver and may cause a collision and
serious personal injury or death.
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Angle (DVD-VIDEO)
If the DVD contains different angles (such as
moving images), the current image angle can be
switched to another one. Select the “Angle”
key. The angle will change each time the “+”
side or “” side is selected.
Angle Mark (DVD-VIDEO)
When this item is turned on, an angle mark will
be shown on the bottom of the screen if the
scene can be seen from a different angle.
Menu Skip (DVD-VIDEO)
DVD menus are automatically configured and
the contents will be played directly when the
“Menu Skip” key is turned on. Note that some
discs may not be played directly even if this
item is turned on.
CM Skip (DVD-VIDEO)
Select the “CM Skip” key. Choose the setting
time from 15, 30 or 60 seconds by selecting the
“+” side or “” side.
DRC (DVD-VIDEO, DVD-VR)
DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) automati-
cally adjusts the soundtrack volume level to
maintain a more even sound to the speakers. DVD Language (DVD-VIDEO, VIDEO-CD)
Select the “DVD Language” key to open the
number entry screen. Input the number corre-
sponding to the preferred language and select
the “OK” key. The DVD top menu language will
be changed to the one specified.
Display
To adjust the image quality of the screen, select
the preferred adjustment items.
Audio
Select the preferred language for audio.
Subtitle (DVD-VIDEO, DVD-VR)
Select the preferred language for subtitles.
Display Mode (DVD-VIDEO, VIDEO-CD, DVD-VR)
Select from the “Full”, “Wide”, “Normal” or
“Cinema” modes.
Title List (DVD-VR)
Select the preferred title from the list.
Play Mode
Select the preferred play mode.
PG/PL Mode (DVD-VR)
Select the “PG” or “PL” mode.
Automatic transmission models
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Manual transmission models
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Connected Devices
Registered devices are shown on the list. Select
a Bluetoothdevice from the list, the following
options will be available.
● Select
Select “Select” to connect the selected de-
vice to the vehicle. If there is a different
device currently connected, the selected de-
vice will replace the current device.
● Edit
Rename the selected Bluetooth device us-
ing the keypad displayed on the screen. (See
“HOW TO USE TOUCH SCREEN (models with
navigation system)” earlier in this section.)
● Delete
Delete the selected Bluetooth device.
Edit Bluetooth Info
Change the name broadcasted by this system
over Bluetooth. Change the PIN code that is
entered when connecting a hands free device to
this system.
Replace Connected Phone
Replace the Bluetooth connection with a con-
nected Bluetooth cellular phone. For details
about Hands-Free Phone System, see
“BLUETOOTH HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM (mod-
els with navigation system)” later in this section.
IPOD PLAYER OPERATION (if so
equipped)
Connecting iPod
Open the console lid and connect the iPod
cable to the USB connector. If compatible, the
battery of the iPod is charged while the con-
nection to the vehicle.
Depending on the version of the iPod, the
display on the iPod shows an INFINITI or
Accessory Attached screen when the connection
is completed. When the iPod is connected to
the vehicle, the iPod music library can only be
operated by the vehicle audio controls.
* iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
Compatibility
The following models are available:
Models with navigation system
● Fifth generation iPod (version 1.2.3 or later)
● iPod Classic (version 1.1.1 or later)
● First generation iPod touch (version 2.0.0
or later)
● Second generation iPod touch (version
1.2.3 or later)
Automatic transmission models
SAA2974
Manual transmission models
SAA2426
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving.............. 5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .................. 5-2
Three-way catalyst ............................. 5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ......... 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ................... 5-5
Off-road recovery ............................... 5-5
Rapid air pressure loss ......................... 5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving .............. 5-7
Push-button ignition switch ........................ 5-7
Operating range for engine start function ......... 5-7
Push-button ignition switch operation ............ 5-8
Push-button ignition switch positions ............ 5-9
Intelligent Key battery discharge ................. 5-9
Before starting the engine ........................5-10
Starting the engine ............................... 5-10
Driving the vehicle ................................ 5-11
Automatic transmission ......................... 5-11
Manual transmission ........................... 5-15
Parking brake ..................................... 5-17
Automatic transmission models .................5-18
Manual transmission models ...................5-18
Cruise control .................................... 5-18
Precautions on cruise control ...................5-18Cruise control operations
.......................5-19
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
(if so equipped) .................................. 5-20
Selecting the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode .................................. 5-21
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode ........5-22
Precautions on vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode ................................. 5-22
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
operation ..................................... 5-24
Conventional (FIXED SPEED) cruise control
mode ........................................ 5-37
Preview function (for Intelligent Cruise
Control system equipped models) ..............5-40
Break-in schedule ................................. 5-41
Increasing fuel economy ........................... 5-41
Parking/parking on hills .......................... 5-42
Sonar system (if so equipped) .....................5-43
Sonar indicator ............................... 5-44
Sonar system off switch ....................... 5-45
Power
steering ................................... 5-45
Brake system .................................... 5-45
Braking precautions ........................... 5-45
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DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of alcohol or
drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces co-
ordination, delays reaction time and impairs
judgement. Driving after drinking alcohol in-
creases the likelihood of being involved in an
accident injuring yourself and others. Addition-
ally, if you are injured in an accident, alcohol
can increase the severity of the injury.
INFINITI is committed to safe driving. However,
you must choose not to drive under the influ-
ence of alcohol. Every year thousands of people
are injured or killed in alcohol-related acci-
dents. Although the local laws vary on what is
considered to be legally intoxicated, the fact is
that alcohol affects all people differently and
most people underestimate the effects of alco-
hol.
Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix! And
that is true for drugs, too (over-the-counter,
prescription, and illegal drugs). Don’t drive if
your ability to operate your vehicle is impaired
by alcohol, drugs, or some other physical con-
dition.
WARNING
Do not operate the push-button ignition switch
while driving the vehicle except in an emer-
gency. (The engine will stop when the ignition
switch is pushed 3 consecutive times or the
ignition switch is pushed and held for more
than 2 seconds.) If the engine stops while the
vehicle is being driven, this could lead to a
crash and serious injury.
Before operating the push-button ignition
switch, be sure to move the selector lever to the
P (Park) position (for automatic transmission
model) or the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position (for manual transmission model).
OPERATING RANGE FOR ENGINE
START FUNCTION
The Intelligent Key can only be used for starting
the engine when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range
1.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost dis-
charged or strong radio waves are present near
the operating location, the Intelligent Key sys-
tem’s operating range becomes narrower and
may not function properly.
If the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone, even someone
who does not carry the Intelligent Key, to push
the ignition switch to start the engine.
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●The trunk area is not included in the operat-
ing range but the Intelligent Key may func-
tion.
● If the Intelligent Key is placed on the instru-
ment panel, rear parcel shelf, inside the
glove box or door pocket, the Intelligent Key
may not function.
● If the Intelligent Key is placed near the door
or window outside the vehicle, the Intelli-
gent Key may function.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
OPERATION
When the ignition switch is pushed without
depressing the brake pedal (automatic trans-
mission model) or the clutch pedal (manual
transmission model), the ignition switch posi-
tion will change as follows:
● Push center once to change to ACC.
● Push center two times to change to ON.
● Push center three times to change to OFF.
(No position illuminates.)
● Push center four times to return to ACC.
● Open or close any door to return to LOCK
during the OFF position. The ignition switch is equipped with an anti-
theft steering lock device.
In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it
must be turned about 1/8 of a right or left turn
from the straight up position.
To lock the steering wheel, shift the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. To unlock the steer-
ing wheel, push the ignition switch. If the steer-
ing lock release malfunction indicator appears
on the dot matrix liquid crystal display, push the
push-button ignition switch again while lightly
turning the steering wheel right and left. (See
“DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” in the
“2. Instruments and controls” section.)
If the battery of the vehicle is discharged, the
push-button ignition switch cannot be turned
from the LOCK position.
Some indicators and warnings for operation are
displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal dis-
play between the speedometer and tachometer.
(See “DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” in
the “2. Instruments and controls” section.)
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NOTE:
The Intelligent Key port does not charge the In-
telligent Key battery. If you see the low battery
indicator in the dot matrix liquid crystal display,
replace the battery as soon as possible. (See
“INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT” in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion.)
CAUTION
●Never place anything except the Intelligent
Key in the Intelligent Key port. Doing so may
cause damage to the equipment.
● Make sure the Intelligent Key is in the cor-
rect direction when inserting it to the Intelli-
gent Key port. The engine may not start if it is
in the incorrect direction.
● Remove the Intelligent Key from the Intelli-
gent Key port after the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position. ●
Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid and window washer fluid as
frequently as possible, or at least whenever
you refuel.
● Check that all windows and lights are clean.
● Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
● Lock all doors.
● Position seat and adjust head restraints.
● Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
● Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
● Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position. (See “WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS” in the “2. Instru-
ments and controls” section.)
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Automatic Transmission (AT) model:
Move the selector lever to the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed not to operate unless
the selector lever is in either of the above
positions.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral) posi-
tion. Depress the clutch pedal fully to the
floor.
The starter is designed not to operate unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
The Intelligent Key must be carried when op-
erating the ignition switch.
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