2010 INFINITI G-CONVERTIBLE check engine light

Warning lights and chimes:Make sure that all
warning lights and chimes are operating prop-
erly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air comes
out of the defroster outlets properly and in
sufficient quantity when operating the heater or
air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that the
wipers and washers operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time
you check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery*: Check the fluid level in each cell. It
should be between the MAX and MIN lines.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or un-
der severe condition require frequent checks of
the battery fluid level.
Brake and clutch fluid levels*: Make sure that
the brake and clutch fluid levels are between
the MAX and MIN lines on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belt*: Make sure that the drive belt
is not frayed, worn, cracked or oily. Engine oil level*:
Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level surface and turning off the
engine. Wait more than 15 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the oil pan.
Exhaust system: Make sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of
exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust
system inspected by an INFINITI retailer. (See
“PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section for
exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).)
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil,
water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle 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 cor-
rected immediately.
Power steering fluid level* and lines: Check the
level with the engine off. Check the lines for
proper attachment, leaks, cracks, etc.
Radiator and hoses: Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the
hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or loose
connections. Underbody:
The underbody is frequently ex-
posed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very
important to remove these substances, other-
wise rust will form on the floor pan, frame, fuel
lines and around the exhaust system. At the
end of winter, the underbody should be thor-
oughly flushed with plain water, being careful
to clean those areas where mud and dirt may
accumulate. For additional information, see
“CLEANING EXTERIOR” in the “7. Appearance
and care” section.
Windshield washer fluid*: Check that there is
adequate fluid in the reservoir.
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4. Loosen the oil filter2with an oil filter
wrench. Remove the oil filter by turning it
by hand.
5. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting sur- face with a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old rubber gasket re-
maining on the mounting surface of the engine.
Failure to do so could lead to engine damage.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil.
7. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten ad-
ditionally more than 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque:11 to 15 ft-lb
(14.7 to 20.5 N·m)
8. Clean and re-install the drain plug with a new washer. Securely tighten the drain
plug with a wrench.
Drain plug tightening torque:22 to 29 ft-lb
(29 to 39 N·m)
Do not use excessive force.
9. Refill the engine with the recommended oil through the oil filler opening, and
install the oil filler cap securely.
See “CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS” in the “9. Technical
and consumer information” section for
drain and refill capacity. The drain and
refill capacity depends on the oil tempera-
ture and drain time. Use these specifica-
tions for reference only. Always use the
dipstick to determine the proper amount of
oil in the engine.
10. Start the engine and check for leakagearound the drain plug and the oil filter.
Correct as required.
11. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
After the operation
1. Install the engine undercover into positionas the following steps.
a. Pull the center of the small plastic clips out.
b. Hold the engine undercover into position.
c. Insert the clips through the undercover into the holes in the frame, then push the
center of the clips in to lock the clips in
place.
d. Install the bolts that hold the undercover in place. Be careful not to strip the bolts
or over-tighten them.
2. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
3. Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.
WARNING
●Prolonged and repeated contact with used
engine oil may cause skin cancer.
● Try to avoid direct skin contact with used oil.
If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly
with soap or hand cleaner as soon as
possible.
● Keep used engine oil out of the reach of
children.
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If the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked by an INFINITI retailer.
SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKES
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the
brake pedal is applied.
WARNING
See an INFINITI retailer for a brake system
check if the brake pedal height does not return
to normal.
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. This scraping sound
will first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After more wear of the brake pad,
the sound will always be heard even if the brake
pedal is not depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the wear warn-
ing sound is heard.Under some driving or climate conditions, occa-
sional 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 sys-
tem.
Proper brake inspection intervals should be fol-
lowed.
For additional information, see the main-
tenance log section of your “INFINITI Service
and Maintenance Guide”.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage
rating than that specified on the fuse box cover.
This could damage the electrical system or
cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF or LOCK position and the head-
light switch is turned to OFF.
SDI1479A
BRAKES FUSES
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If any undesirable driveability problems such as
engine stalling or hard hot starting are experi-
enced after using oxygenate-blend fuels, imme-
diately change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel
with a low blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during refueling.
Gasoline containing oxygenates can cause paint
damage.
E-85 fuel
E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can
only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Do
not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. U.S. govern-
ment regulations require fuel ethanol dispens-
ing pumps to be identified by a small, square,
orange and black label with the common abbre-
viation or the appropriate percentage for that
region.
Aftermarket fuel additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (Example: fuel injec-
tor cleaner, octane booster, intake valve de-
posit removers, etc.) which are sold commer-
cially. Many of these additives intended for
gum, varnish or deposit removal may contain
active solvent or similar ingredients that can be
harmful to the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
lower than recommended above can cause per-
sistent, heavy spark knock. (Spark knock is a
metallic rapping noise.) If severe, this can lead
to engine damage. If you detect a persistent
heavy spark knock even when using gasoline of
the stated octane rating, or if you hear steady
spark knock while holding a steady speed on
level roads, have an INFINITI retailer correct the
condition. Failure to correct the condition is mis-
use of the vehicle, for which INFINITI is not re-
sponsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in knocking,
after-run or overheating. This in turn may cause
excessive fuel consumption or damage to the
engine. If any of the above symptoms are
encountered, have your vehicle checked at an
INFINITI retailer or other competent service fa-
cility.
However, now and then you may notice light
spark knock for a short time while accelerating
or driving up hills. This is no cause for concern,
because you get the greatest fuel benefit when
there is light spark knock for a short time under
heavy engine load.
CAUTION
●Your vehicle is not designed to run on E-85
fuel. Using E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifi-
cally designed for E-85 fuel can damage fuel
system components and is not covered by
the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
● E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline.
● U.S. government regulations require ethanol
dispensing pumps to be identified by a
small, square, orange and black label with
the common abbreviation or the appropriate
percentage for that region.
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Due to legal requirements in some states/areas
or provinces, your vehicle may be required to be
in what is called the “ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emis-
sion control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when
it is driven through certain driving patterns.
Usually, the “ready condition” can be obtained
by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready condition”. Before taking
the I/M test, check the vehicle’s
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
tion. Push the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. If the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20
seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M
test condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”.
If the MIL indicates the vehicle is in a “not
ready” condition, drive the vehicle through the
following pattern to set the vehicle to the
“ready condition”. If you cannot or do not want
to perform the driving pattern, an INFINITI re-
tailer can conduct it for you.WARNING
Always drive the vehicle in a safe and prudent
manner according to traffic conditions and
obey all traffic laws.
1. Start the engine. Allow the engine to idleuntil the engine coolant temperature
gauge needle points between the C and H
(normal operating temperature).
2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h), then quickly release the accelera-
tor pedal completely and keep it released
for at least 10 seconds.
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a moment, then drive the vehicle at a
speed of 53 to 60 MPH (86 to 96 km/h) for
at least 9 minutes.
4. Stop the vehicle. Leave the engine run- ning.
5. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h) and maintain the speed for 2 min-
utes.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 at least 10 times.
7. Quickly release the accelerator pedal completely and keep it released for at
least for 1 minute. Maintain the speed for
at least 5 minutes. 8. Stop the vehicle. Place the automatic
transmission selector lever in the P (Park)
or N (Neutral) position or the manual
transmission shift lever in the N (Neutral)
position.
9. Turn the engine off.
10. Start the engine and allow the engine to idle for at least 2 hours.
11. Place the ignition switch to the OFF posi- tion and leave the vehicle for at least 90
minutes.
If step 1 through 7 is interrupted, repeat the
preceding step. Any safe driving mode is ac-
ceptable between steps. Do not stop the engine
until step 7 is completed.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........5-49
Advanced air bag system ...........1-39
Air bag system Advanced air bag system .........1-39
Door-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system .......1-44
Front passenger air bag and status
light ..................... 1-41
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system .......1-44
Air bag warning labels .............1-46
Air bag warning light ..........1-46 , 2-12
Air cleaner housing filter ...........8-17
Air conditioner Air conditioner service ...........4-35
Air conditioner specification label ....9-12
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .......4-35
Automatic climate control ........4-28
In-cabin microfilter ............4-35
Operation (See automatic climate
control) ................... 4-28
Alarm, How to stop alarm
(see vehicle security system) .........2-26
Alcohol, drugs and driving ...........5-7
Antenna .................... .4-77
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-49Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light
....................... .2-9
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ..........7-2
Interior appearance care ..........7-4
Ashtrays
(See cigarette lighter and ashtrays) .....2-39
Audible reminders .............. .2-15
Audio operation precautions .........4-36
Audio system ................. .4-36
Audio system, Steering wheel
audio controls ................ .4-75
Auto closure ................. .3-28
Autolight system ............... .2-31
Automatic Automatic adjusting function (front
windows) ................. .2-46
Automatic climate control ........4-29
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ....8-11
Climate control .............. 4-28
Driving
with automatic transmission . . . 5-11
Automatic door locks ..............3-5
Automatic drive positioner ..........3-39
Automatic seat positioner ...........3-39
Average fuel consumption and speed . . . .2-23
Avoiding collision and rollover .........5-5 B
Battery ..................... .8-13
Battery Battery saver system ...........2-32
Intelligent Key ............... 8-21
Variable voltage control system .....8-15
Before starting the engine ...........5-10
Bluetooth hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .......4-78
Booster seats ................. .1-29
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-49
Brake and clutch fluid ...........8-11
Brake system ................ 5-45
Parking brake operation ..........5-17
Brake warning light .............. .2-9
Break-in schedule .............. .5-41
Brightness control and display ON/OFF
button ...................... .4-7
Brightness control, Instrument panel . . . .2-33
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-8
Bulb replacement .............. .8-23
C
Cabin air filter ................ .4-35
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................. .9-2
Car phone or CB radio .............4-77
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Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst . . . .5-2
Center multi-function control panel......4-2
Child restraints ................ .1-18
Child restraints Booster seats ............... .1-29
Installation using LATCH
Lower Anchors ............... 1-21
Installation using the seat belts .....1-23
Precautions on child restraints ......1-18
Child safety .................. .1-13
Chimes, Audible reminders ..........2-15
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ........2-39
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ..........8-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ......7-2 , 7-4
Climate control, Automatic
climate control ................ .4-28
Clock ..................... .2-38
Closing the retractable hard top .......3-23
Clutch fluid .................. .8-11
Cockpit ..................... .2-2
Cold weather driving ............. .5-51
Command (See Bluetooth Hands-Free
Phone System) .............4-80 , 4-94
Compact Disc (CD) player
(See audio system) .............. .4-52
Compact spare tire .............. .8-35
Console box ................. .2-42
Controller, Center multi-function control
panel ...................... .4-4
Controls Control panel button (display) .......4-2
Heater and air conditioner controls
(See automatic climate control) .....4-28
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/ lubricants .............. .9-2Changing engine coolant
.........8-8
Checking engine coolant level .......8-7
Corrosion protection ..............7-6
Cruise control ................. .5-18
Cruise control Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC
system) .................. .5-37
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system . . 5-20
Cruise indicator ................ .2-19
Cup holders .................. .2-40
Current

fuel consumption ...........2-23
D
Daytime running light system .........2-32
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ............2-29
Dimensions ................... .9-9
Display cleaning ................ .4-6
Display controls (See center multi-function
control panel) ................. .4-2
Distance to empty .............. .2-23
Door/trunk open warning ...........2-19
Dot matrix liquid crystal display .......2-15
Drive belt ................... .8-15
Drive positioner ............... .3-39
Driving Cold weather driving ............5-51
Driving with automatic transmission . . . 5-11
Driving with manual transmission ....5-15
Precautions when starting and driving . . 5-2
DS (Drive Sport) mode .............5-13 E
Economy, Fuel ................. .5-41
Elapsed time ................. .2-23
Elapsed time and trip odometer . ......2-23
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ......6-3
Emission control information label ......9-11
Emission control system warranty . .....9-19
Engine Before starting the engine .........5-10
Break-in schedule ............. 5-41
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ..................9-2
Changing engine coolant . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter .......8-9
Checking engine coolant level .......8-7
Checking engine oil level . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Engine block heater ............5-53
Engine compartment check locations . . . 8-6
Engine cooling system ...........8-7
Engine oil ..................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ..............9-5
Engine oil replacement indicator .....2-21
Engine oil viscosity .............9-5
Engine serial number ...........9-10
Engine specifications ............9-7
Engine start operation indicator
(Automatic Transmission models) ....2-18
Engine start operation indicator
(Manual
Transmission models) ......2-19
If your vehicle overheats .........6-19
Starting the engine ............5-10
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M
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .......2-13
Map lights .................. .2-47
Master warning light ............. .2-12
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) . . .3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive
positioner ................... .3-40
Meter Trip computer ............... .2-22
Meters and gauges .............. .2-4
Meters and gauges, Instrument brightness
control ..................... .2-33
Mirror Inside mirror ............... .3-36
Outside mirrors .............. 3-37
Monitor, Rearview monitor ..........4-22
N
New vehicle break-in ............. .5-41
No key warning ................ .2-18
O
Odometer .................... .2-5
Off-road recovery ............... .5-5
Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Changing engine oil and filter .......8-9
Checking engine oil level .........8-8
Engine oil ..................8-8 Engine oil viscosity
.............9-5
Oil filter replacement indicator ......2-21
Opening the retractable hard top ......3-22
Operating the retractable hard top ......3-18
Operation, Indicators for operation (dot
matrix) ..................... .2-18
Outside air temperature ............2-24
Outside mirrors ................ .3-37
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information .................. .9-21
P
Panic alarm .................. .3-15
Parking Parking brake operation ..........5-17
Parking brake release warning ......2-19
Parking on hills .............. 5-42
Parking brake break-in ............5-46
Phone, Car phone or CB radio ........4-77
Pop-up roll bar system ............1-48
Power Power

door lock .............. .3-4
Power outlet ................ 2-38
Power steering fluid ............8-11
Power steering system ..........5-45
Power windows .............. 2-44
Power front seat adjustment ..........1-3
Pre-crash seat belts ............. .1-14
Precautions Audio operation ............. .4-36
Braking precautions ............5-45
Child restraints ............... 1-18
Cruise control ............... 5-18
Maintenance .................8-5 Seat belt usage
............... 1-11
Supplemental restraint system ......1-34
When starting and driving . . .......5-2
Preview function ............... .5-46
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) ................ .5-40
Preview Function warning light ........2-12
Push starting ................. .6-19
Push-button ignition switch ..........5-7
R
Radio ..................... .4-36
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-77
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................. 4-49
Rain-sensing auto wiper system .......2-29
Rapid air pressure loss .............5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test ...................... .9-20
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ..................... .2-29
Rearview monitor ............... .4-22
Recorders, Event data .............9-21
Registering your vehicle in another
country ..................... .9-9
Remote keyless entry system .........3-14
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) .............. .6-3
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......9-19
Retractable
hard top............. .3-18
Roadside assistance program .........6-2
Rollover ..................... .5-5
10-5
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