2010 INFINITI G-CONVERTIBLE automatic transmission

1. Side ventilator (P. 4-27)
2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4)
3. Center ventilator (P. 4-27)
4. Audio system (P. 4-36)
5. Clock (P. 2-38)6. Center multi-function control panel
— Navigation system* (if so equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting buttons
(P. 4-7)
— Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System
(P. 4-78)
— Audio system (P. 4-36) 7. Center display (P. 4-2)/Navigation
system* (if so equipped)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-34)
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-34)
10. Fuse box cover (P. 8-19)
11. Parking brake (for Automatic Transmission models)
— Parking (P. 5-17)
12. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-7)
13. Automatic climate control system (P. 4-28)
14. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (if so equipped) (P. 2-39) or Storage box
(if so equipped) (P. 2-43)
— Power outlet (if so equipped) (P. 2-38)
15. Parking brake (for Manual Transmission models)
— Parking (P. 5-17)
16. Heated seat switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-35) or Climate controlled seat
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-36)
17. Retractable hard top operating switch (P. 3-18)
18. Rear window and outside mirror defogger switch (P. 2-29)
19. Glove box lid release handle (P. 2-42)
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FRONT SEATS
Front power seat adjustment
Operating tips
●The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
then reactivate the switch.
● Do not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.
See “AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER” in the “3.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section for
the seat position memory function (if so
equipped). Forward and backward
Moving the switch
1forward or backward will
slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position.
Reclining
Move the recline switch
2backward until the
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch
2forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. (See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE” later in this section.) Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when
the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is
in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position with the
parking brake fully applied.
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Walk-in mechanism
This feature makes it easier to get in and out of
the rear seat. Use the following procedure when
getting in and out of the rear seat.
If the sun visor is used, close it to the original
position before operating the walk-in feature.
1. Pull the seatback lever upward1to fold
the front seatback down. Make sure that
the front seatback is completely folded
down.
2. To slide the front seat forward, push the seatback switch
2. The front seat will
move forward.
3. Get in or out of the vehicle. 4. To return the front seat to its original
position, raise the seatback and firmly
push the seatback switch
2again.
●To stop the seat sliding, push the seatback
switch
2again or push the seat sliding
switch.
● The front passenger seat will stop returning
7.0 in (177.6 mm) from its front-most posi-
tion to retain space for the rear passenger.
● Depending on the seat position, the head
restraint may contact the roof headlining
during the walk-in operation. To prevent
possible interference, lower the seat using
the seat lifter switch.
CAUTION
● When returning the seat to its original posi-
tion, confirm the seat and seatback are
locked properly.
● Be careful not to pinch your hand or foot or
bump your head when operating the walk-in
seat.
● Do not place any objects near the seatback
of the front seats. They may be pinched and
damaged.
● When operating the walk-in function, always
release the seat belt from the seat belt
guide. Otherwise, the seat belt guide may be
damaged.
The automatic forwarding and reversing will not
work or stop under the following conditions:
● When the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH (7
km/h) (driver’s seat only).
● When the seat belt is fastened.
● When the selector lever is not in the P (Park)
position (Automatic Transmission model’s
driver’s seat) or the parking brake is not
applied (Manual Transmission model’s driv-
er’s seat).
● When the door is closed.
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1. Side ventilator (P. 4-27)
2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4)
3. Center ventilator (P. 4-27)
4. Audio system (P. 4-36)
5. Clock (P. 2-38)6. Center multi-function control panel
— Navigation system* (if so equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting buttons
(P. 4-7)
— Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System
(P. 4-78)
— Audio system (P. 4-36) 7. Center display (P. 4-2)/
Navigation system* (if so equipped)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-34)
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-34)
10. Fuse box cover (P. 8-19)
11. Parking brake (for Automatic Transmission models)
— Parking (P. 5-17)
12. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-7)
13. Automatic climate control system (P. 4-28)
14. Cigarette lighter and ashtray (if so equipped) (P. 2-39) or Storage box
(if so equipped) (P. 2-43)
— Power outlet (if so equipped) (P. 2-38)
15. Parking brake (for Manual Transmission models)
— Parking (P. 5-17)
16. Heated seat switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-35) or Climate controlled seat
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-36)
17. Retractable hard top operating switch (P. 3-18)
18. Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defogger switch
(P. 2-29)
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Instruments and controls2-3
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn-
ing lightIntelligent Key warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Automatic transmission check warn-
ing lightMaster warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Brake warning lightPreview Function warning light (or-
ange)*Security indicator light
Seat belt warning lightSlip indicator light
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightLow beam indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightAutomatic transmission position indi-
cator light*Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys-
tem warning light (orange)*Front fog light indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
*: if so equipped
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and push the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on (if so equipped):
,or,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off (if so equipped):
,or,,,,
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If any light does not come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the elec-
trical system. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer. Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played on the dot matrix crystal display be-
tween the speedometer and tachometer. (See
“DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” later in
this section.)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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WARNING LIGHTS
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light illuminates and then turns off. This indi-
cates the ABS is operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may
indicate the ABS is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock assis-
tance. (See “BRAKE SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.)
Automatic transmission
check warning light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the light comes on for 2 seconds. If
the light comes on at any other time, it may
indicate the transmission is not functioning
properly. Have your INFINITI retailer check and
repair the transmission.
orBrake warning
light
This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light comes on when the parking brake is
applied.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the
light comes on while the engine is running with
the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid isnecessary, add fluid and have the system
checked by your INFINITI retailer. (See
“BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID” in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning indica-
tor
When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
brake system checked, and if necessary re-
paired, by an INFINITI retailer promptly. (See
“Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light”
earlier in this section.)
WARNING
●Your brake system may not be working prop-
erly 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. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed
because driving it could be dangerous.
● Pressing the brake pedal with the engine
stopped and/or low brake fluid level may
increase your stopping distance and braking
will require greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
● If the brake fluid level is below the minimum
or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do
not drive until the brake system has been
checked at an INFINITI retailer.
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INDICATOR LIGHTS
Automatic transmission
position indicator light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the indicator shows the automatic
selector shift position.
In the manual shift mode, when the transmis-
sion does not shift to the selected gear due to
the transmission protection mode, the AT posi-
tion indicator light will blink and a chime will
sound.
(See “AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section.)
Front fog light indicator light
The front fog light indicator light illuminates
when the front fog lights are on. (See “FOG
LIGHT SWITCH” later in this section.)
Front passenger air bag
status light
The front passenger air bag status light ()
located under the climate controls will be lit and
the passenger front air bag will be OFF depend-
ing on how the front passenger seat is being
used. For front passenger air bag status light opera-
tion, see “INFINITI ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM
(front seats)” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” sec-
tion of this manual.
High beam indicator light
This light comes on when the headlight high
beam is on and goes out when the low beam is
selected.
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
If the malfunction indicator light comes on
steady or blinks while the engine is running, it
may indicate a potential emission control mal-
function.
The malfunction indicator light may also come
on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check
to make sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and
closed tightly, and that the vehicle has at least
3 US gallons (14 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light should
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists. If this indicator light remains on for 20 seconds
and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine
is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is
not ready for an emission control system
inspection/maintenance test. (See “READINESS
FOR INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST” in
the “9. Technical and consumer information”
section.)
Operation
The malfunction indicator light will come on in
one of two ways:
●
Malfunction indicator light on steady — An
emission control system malfunction has
been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap. If
the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten
or install the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The
light should turn off after
a few driving trips. If the
light does
not turn off after a few driving trips, have the
vehicle inspected by an INFINITI retailer. You
do not need to have your vehicle towed to
the retailer.
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AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC position or pushed to the OFF or LOCK
position with the Intelligent Key left in the
Intelligent Key port. Make sure the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position, and take
the Intelligent Key with you when leaving the
vehicle.
Light reminder chime
A chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in theorposition and the ignition switch in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
The parking brake reminder chime will sound if
the vehicle is driven at more than 4 MPH (7
km/h) with the parking brake applied. Stop the
vehicle and release the parking brake.
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 the wear of the brake pad is
increased, the sound will be heard all the time
even if the brake pedal is not depressed. Have
the brakes checked as soon as possible if the
warning sound is heard.
Seat belt warning chime
The seat belt warning chime will sound for
about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened. The dot matrix liquid crystal display1is
located between the tachometer and the speed-
ometer, and it displays the automatic transmis-
sion position indicator (if so equipped), the
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (if so
equipped) information, the Intelligent Key op-
eration information, retractable hard top indica-
tors and other warnings and information.
● Automatic Transmission (AT)
– “WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AU- DIBLE REMINDERS” earlier in this section.
– “DRIVING THE VEHICLE” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.
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