2010 INFINITI G-CONVERTIBLE maintenance

Your INFINITI represents a new way of thinking
about vehicle design. It integrates advanced
engineering and superior craftsmanship with a
simple, refined aesthetic sensitivity associated
with traditional Japanese culture.
The result is a different notion of luxury and
beauty. The car itself is important, but so is the
sense of harmony that the vehicle evokes in its
driver, and the sense of satisfaction you feel
with the INFINITI — from the way it looks and
drives to the high level of retailer service.
To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to the
fullest, we encourage you to read this Owner’s
Manual immediately. It explains all of the fea-
tures, controls and performance characteristics
of your INFINITI; it also provides important
instructions and safety information.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet is in-
cluded in your Owner’s literature portfolio. The
INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide ex-
plains details about maintaining and servicing
your vehicle. Always carry it with you when you
take your vehicle to an INFINITI retailer. The War-
ranty Information Booklet contents provide
complete information about all warranties cov-
ering this vehicle, the requirements to keep the
warranties in effect as well as the INFINITI Road-
side Assistance program.Additionally, a separate Customer Care and
Lemon Law Information Booklet will explain how
to resolve any concerns you may have with your
vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your
state’s lemon law.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, read your Owner’s
Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity
with controls and maintenance requirements,
assisting you in the safe operation of your
vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS
FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to help
ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and
your passengers!
●
NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and
never drive too fast for conditions.
● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
and avoid using vehicle features or taking
other actions that could distract you. ●
ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate
child restraint systems. Pre-teen children
should be seated in the rear seat.
● ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to all
occupants of the vehicle.
● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for im-
portant safety information.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified. Modifica-
tion could affect its performance, safety or
durability, and may even violate governmen-
tal regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from modification
will not be covered under the INFINITI warran-
ties.
FOREWORD
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Table of
ContentsIllustrated table of contents
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
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2 3
4 5
6 7
8 9
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1. Hood (P. 3-17)
2. Headlight and turn signal— Operation (P. 2-30)
— Bulb replacement (P. 8-23)
— Fog light (P. 2-34) 3. Windshield wiper and washer
— Operation (P. 2-28)
— Maintenance (P. 8-17)
4. Power windows (P. 2-44)
5. Recovery hook (P. 6-22)
6. Front license plate installation (P. 9-12) 7. Tires
— Wheel and tires (P. 8-26, P. 9-8)
— Flat tire (P. 6-2)
— Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
(P. 2-10, P. 5-3)
8. Outside mirrors (P. 3-37)
9. Doors — Keys (P. 3-2)
— Door locks (P. 3-4)
— Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6)
— Remote keyless entry system (P. 3-14)
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EXTERIOR FRONT
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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system
Seats.............................................1-2
Front seats .....................................1-3
Head restraints .................................1-7
Seat belts ........................................ 1-11
Precautions on seat belt usage ..................1-11
Child safety .................................... 1-13
Pregnant women ............................... 1-14
Injured persons ................................ 1-14
Pre-crash seat belts (front seats)
(if so equipped) ................................ 1-14
Three-point type seat belt .......................1-15
Seat belt guide (front seats) .....................1-17
Seat belt extenders ............................. 1-17
Seat belt maintenance .......................... 1-17
Child restraints ................................... 1-18
Precautions on child restraints ..................1-18
Latch Lower Anchors .......................... 1-20
Child restraint installation using LATCH
lower anchors .................................. 1-21Child restraint installation using the seat
belts
......................................... 1-23
Booster seats .................................... 1-29
Precautions on booster seats ...................1-29
Booster seat installation ....................... 1-32
Supplemental restraint system ....................1-34
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................................... 1-34
INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats) .................................. 1-39
Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and door-mounted
curtain side-impact supplemental air bag
systems ...................................... 1-44
Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) .......1-45
Supplemental air bag warning labels ...........1-46
Supplemental air bag warning light .............1-46
Repair and replacement procedure ..............1-47
Pop-up roll bar system ......................... 1-48
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SEAT BELT GUIDE (front seats)
When the seat belt guide is used with the front
seat, the seat belt can easily be pulled out.
Release the seat belt guide, clip the seat belt
and install the seat belt guide again.
When using the seat belt guide, do not allow it
to twist.
WARNING
When using the seat belt guide, make sure that
the seat belt guide is securely installed to the
seat. Otherwise, the seat belt may slip and re-
sult in personal injury.
CAUTION
●When entering or exiting the rear seat, or
inserting or retrieving luggage with the seat-
back folded down, always release the seat
belt guide. Otherwise, the seat belt guide
may be damaged.
●
Do not fold the seat forward or pull it backward
by holding the seat belt guide in your hand.
Doing so may damage the seat belt guide.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
If, because of body size or driving position, it is
not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt
and fasten it, an extender that is compatible
with the installed seat belts is available that
can be purchased. The extender adds approxi-
mately 8 in (200 mm) of length and may be
used for either the driver or front passenger
seating position. See an INFINITI Retailer for
assistance with purchasing an extender if an
extender is required.
WARNING
● Only INFINITI seat belt extenders, made by
the same company which made the original
equipment seat belts, should be used with
the INFINITI seat belts. ●
Adults and children who can use the stan-
dard seat belt should not use an extender.
Such unnecessary use could result in seri-
ous personal injury in the event of an
accident.
● Never use seat belt extenders to install child
restraints. If the child restraint is not se-
cured properly, the child could be seriously
injured in a collision or a sudden stop.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a mild
soap solution or any solution recommended
for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Then,
wipe with a cloth and allow the seat belts to
dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat belts
to retract until they are completely dry.
● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of
the seat belt anchors, the seat belts may
retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide
with a clean, dry cloth.
● Periodically check to see that the seat belt
and the metal components such as buckles,
tongues, retractors, flexible wires and an-
chors work properly. If loose parts, deterio-
ration, cuts or other damage on the webbing
is found, the entire seat belt assembly
should be replaced.SSS0980
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When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the supplemental air bag warning light illumi-
nates for about 7 seconds and then turns off.
This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and
pretensioner systems need servicing:
●The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on approximately 7 seconds after the
ignition switch is pushed to the ON position.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag, side
air bag, curtain air bag or pretensioner systems
may not operate properly. They must be
checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the
nearest INFINITI retailer.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it
could mean that the front air bag, side air bag,
curtain air bag and/or pretensioner systems will
not operate in an accident. To help avoid injury to
yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by
a retailer as soon as possible.
REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air
bags and pretensioners are designed to acti-
vate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder,
unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag
warning light will remain illuminated after infla-
tion has occurred. Repair and replacement of
these systems should be done only by an
INFINITI retailer.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain
air bags, pretensioners and related parts
should be pointed out to the person conducting
the maintenance. The ignition switch should
always be in the LOCK position when working
under the hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
● Once a front air bag, side air bag, or curtain
air bag has inflated, the air bag module will
not function again and must be replaced.
Additionally, if any of the front air bags in-
flate, the activated pretensioner must also
be replaced. The air bag module and preten-
sioner system should be replaced by an
INFINITI retailer. The air bag module and pre-
tensioner system cannot be repaired. ●
The front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and the pretensioner system should be in-
spected by an INFINITI retailer if there is any
damage to the front end or side portion of the
vehicle.
● If you need to dispose of the supplemental
air bag or pretensioner systems or scrap the
vehicle, contact an INFINITI retailer. Correct
supplemental air bag and seat belt preten-
sioner system disposal procedures are set
forth in the appropriate INFINITI Service
Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could
cause personal injury.
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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit........................................... 2-2
Instrument panel .................................. 2-3
Meters and gauges ................................ 2-4
Speedometer and odometer ..................... 2-5
Tachometer .................................... 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............... 2-6
Fuel gauge ..................................... 2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ...... 2-8
Checking bulbs ................................ 2-8
Warning lights ................................. 2-9
Indicator lights ................................ 2-13
Audible reminders .............................. 2-15
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ....................2-15
Indicators for operation ........................ 2-18
Indicators for retractable hard top ..............2-20
Indicators for maintenance .....................2-21
Trip computer ................................. 2-22
Security systems ................................. 2-25
Vehicle security system ........................ 2-25
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............2-26
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-28
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) ............................... 2-29Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch . . . 2-29
Headlight and turn signal switch
..................2-30
Xenon headlights ............................. 2-30
Headlight switch .............................. 2-30
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-34
Fog light switch ............................... 2-34
Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-34
Horn ............................................ 2-35
Heated seats (if so equipped) .....................2-35
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) ...........2-36
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ..........2-37
Clock ............................................ 2-38
Adjusting the time ............................. 2-38
Power outlets .................................... 2-38
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays (if so equipped) ......2-39
Front ......................................... 2-39
Rear ......................................... 2-40
Storage ......................................... 2-40
Cup

holders .................................. 2-40
Glove box .................................... 2-42
Console box .................................. 2-42
Storage box (if so equipped) ...................2-43
Windows ........................................ 2-44
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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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