2010 INFINITI G-CONVERTIBLE air condition

If you have a flat tire, see “FLAT TIRE” in the “6. In
case of emergency” section.
TIRE PRESSURE
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS). It monitors tire pres-
sure of all tires except the spare. When the low
tire pressure warning light is lit, one or more of
your tires is significantly under-inflated.
The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle is
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h). Also,
this system may not detect a sudden drop in tire
pressure (for example a flat tire while driving).
For more details, see “Low tire pressure warning
light” in the “2. Instruments and controls” sec-
tion, “TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section
and “TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS)” in the “6. In case of emergency” section.
Tire inflation pressure
Check the pressure of the tires (includ-
ing the spare) often and always prior to
long distance trips. The recommended
tire pressure specifications are shownon the Tire and Loading Information
label under the “Cold Tire Pressure”
heading. The Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label is affixed to the driver side
center pillar. Tire pressures should be
checked regularly because:
●Most tires naturally lose air over time.
●Tires can lose air suddenly when driven
over potholes or other objects or if the
vehicle strikes a curb while parking.
The tire pressures should be checked
when the tires are cold. The tires are
considered COLD after the vehicle has
been parked for 3 or more hours, or
driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at mod-
erate speeds.
Incorrect tire pressure, including under
inflation, may adversely affect tire life
and vehicle handling.
WARNING
●Improperly inflated tires can fail sud-
denly and cause an accident.
●The Gross Vehicle Weight rating
(GVWR) is located on the F.M.V.S.S./
C.M.V.S.S. label. The vehicle weight
capacity is indicated on the Tire and
Loading Information label. Do not
load your vehicle beyond this capac-
ity. Overloading your vehicle may re-
sult in reduced tire life, unsafe operat-
ing conditions due to premature tire
failure, or unfavorable handling char-
acteristics and could also lead to a
serious accident. Loading beyond the
specified capacity may also result in
failure of other vehicle components.
●Before taking a long trip, or whenever
you heavily load your vehicle, use a tire
pressure gauge to ensure that the tire
pressures are at the specified level.
●For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety
Information” (US) or “Tire Safety In-
formation” (Canada) in the Warranty
Information Booklet.
WHEELS AND TIRES
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9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants........ 9-2
Fuel recommendation ........................... 9-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ......... 9-5
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ..................... 9-6
Specifications ..................................... 9-7
Engine ........................................ 9-7
Wheels and tires ............................... 9-8
Dimensions .................................... 9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................................... 9-9
Vehicle identification ............................. 9-10
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ........9-10
Vehicle identification number (chassis
number) ...................................... 9-10
Engine serial number .......................... 9-10
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Emission control information label ...............9-11
Tire and loading information label ...............9-11
Air conditioner specification label ...............9-12Installing front license plate
.......................9-12
Vehicle loading information .......................9-14
Terms ........................................ 9-14
Vehicle load capacity ........................... 9-15
Loading tips .................................. 9-16
Measurement of weights ....................... 9-17
Towing a trailer .................................. 9-17
Flat towing ................................... 9-17
Uniform tire quality grading .......................9-18
Treadwear .................................... 9-18
Traction AA, A, B and C ........................ 9-18
Temperature A, B and C ....................... 9-18
Emission control system warranty .................9-19
Reporting safety defects (US only) .................9-19
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test ....9-20
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .......................9-21
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information ...................................... 9-21
In the event of a collision ......................9-22
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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure instructed in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended specifications
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 20 gal16-5/8 gal 76 See “FUEL RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill With oil filter change 5-1/8 qt4-3/8 qt4.9 •Engine oil with API Certification Mark*2, *3
•Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Without oil filter change 4-7/8 qt4 qt4.6
Cooling system Automatic transmission model With reservoir 9 qt7-1/2 qt 8.5 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water
Reservoir 7/8 qt3/4 qt0.8
Manual transmission model With reservoir 9-1/8 qt7-5/8 qt8.6
Reservoir 7/8 qt3/4 qt0.8
Automatic transmission fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF*4
Manual transmission gear oil ——— Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
HQ Multi 75W-85 or API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85
Differential gear oil ——— For M/T models: Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API
GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90*5
For A/T models: Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Synthetic 75W-90 or API GL-5 syn-
thetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90*6
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to the instructions
in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section. Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*7
Brake and clutch fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*8 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease Without limited slip differential NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
With limited slip differential
Air conditioning system refrigerant ——— HFC-134a (R-134a)*9
Air conditioning system lubricants ——— NISSAN A/C System Oil
Type S or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
*1: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section for changing engine oil.
*2: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
*3: INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil available at your INFINITI retailer.
*4: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not
covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
*5: For hot climates, viscosity SAE90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 32°F(0°C).
*6: See an INFINITI retailer for service for synthetic oil.
*7: DEXRON
TMVI type ATF may also be used.
*8: Available in mainland US through an INFINITI retailer.
*9: For additional information, see “VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION” later in this section for air conditioner specification label.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
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Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Oil and filter other than
the specified quality, or oil and filter change
intervals longer than recommended could re-
duce engine life. Damage to engines caused by
improper maintenance or use of incorrect oil
and filter quality and/or viscosity is not covered
by the new INFINITI vehicle limited warranties.
Your engine was filled with a high quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not have to
change the oil before the first recommended
change interval. Oil and filter change intervals
depend upon how you use your vehicle. Opera-
tion under the following conditions may require
more frequent oil and filter changes.
●repeated short distance driving at cold out-
side temperatures,
● driving in dusty conditions,
● extensive idling,
● stop and go “rush hour” traffic,
Refer to the “INFINITI Service and Maintenance
Guide” for the maintenance schedule.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioning system in your INFINITI ve-
hicle must be charged with the refrigerant HFC-
134a (R-134a) and the lubricant, NISSAN A/C sys-
tem oil Type S or the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will
cause severe damage to the air conditioning
system and will require the replacement of all
air conditioner system components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
INFINITI vehicle will not harm the earth’s ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect
the earth’s atmosphere, certain governmental
regulations require the recovery and recycling
of any refrigerant during automotive air condi-
tioning system service. Your INFINITI retailer
has the trained technicians and equipment
needed to recover and recycle your air condi-
tioning system refrigerant.
Contact an INFINITI retailer when servicing your
air conditioning system.
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AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION
LABEL
The air conditioner specification label is at-
tached as shown.Use the following steps to mount the license
plate:
Before mounting the license plate, confirm that
the following parts are enclosed in the plastic
bag.
Only use the recommended mounting position
or Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sensor ob-
struction (if so equipped) may result.
●
License plate bracket
● J-nut × 2
● Screw × 2
● Screw grommet × 2
STI0495
INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE
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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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This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re-
corder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa-
tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in under-
standing how a vehicle’s systems performed.
The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The
EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such
data as:
●How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
● Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
● How far (if at all) the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
● How fast the vehicle was traveling.
● Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which crashes
and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded
by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situa-
tion occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR
under normal driving conditions and no personal
data (e.g. name, gender, age and crash location)
are recorded. However, other parties, such as
law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data rou-
tinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip-
ment is required and access to the vehicle or the
EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu-
facturer and INFINITI retailer, other parties, such
as law enforcement, that have the special equip-
ment, can read the information if they have ac-
cess to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will only
be accessed with the consent of the vehicle
owner or lessee or as otherwise required or per-
mitted by law.
A genuine INFINITI Service Manual is the best
source of service and repair information for your
vehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illustra-
tions and step-by-step diagnostic and adjust-
ment procedures, this manual is the same one
used by the factory trained technicians working
at an INFINITI retailer. Also available are genu-
ine INFINITI Owner’s Manuals, and genuine
INFINITI Service and Owner’s Manuals for older
INFINITI models.
In the USA:
For current pricing and availability of genuine
INFINITI Service Manuals
for the 2000 model
year and later, contact:
1-800-450-9491
www.infiniti-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of genuine
INFINITI Service Manuals for the 1999 model
year and prior, see an INFINITI retailer, or
contact:
1-800-247-5321
For current pricing and availability of genuine
INFINITI Owner’s Manuals for this model year
and prior, see an INFINITI retailer, or contact:
1-800-247-5321
EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR) OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE MANUAL
ORDER INFORMATION
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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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