2010 INFINITI G-COUPE maintenance

1. API certification mark
2. API service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATION
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure sat-
isfactory engine life and performance, see “CA-
PACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS” earlier in this section.
INFINITI recommends the use of an energy
conserving oil in order to improve fuel economy.Select only engine oils that meet the American
Petroleum Institute (API) certification or Interna-
tional Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE viscos-
ity standard. These oils have the API certifica-
tion mark on the front of the container. Oils
which do not have the specified quality label
should not be used as they could cause engine
damage.
Oil additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used and
maintenance intervals are followed.Oil which may contain foreign matter or has
been previously used should not be used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is impor-
tant that the engine oil viscosity be selected
based on the temperatures at which the vehicle
will be operated before the next oil change.
Choosing an oil viscosity other than that recom-
mended could cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new vehicle is equipped with a high-
quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When replac-
ing, use the genuine oil filter or its equivalent
for the reason described in change intervals.
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
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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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A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
should never be tested using a two wheel
dynamometer (such as the dynamometers used
by some states for emissions testing), or similar
equipment. Make sure you inform test facility
personnel that your vehicle is equipped with
AWD before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may result in
transmission damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in serious vehicle
damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states/
areas, 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/Mtest 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 idle
until 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 (US only)
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Engine start operation indicator (Manual
Transmission models)...........2-22
If your vehicle overheats .........6-10
Starting the engine ............. 5-11
Engine coolant temperature gauge ......2-6
Entry/exit function .............. .3-28
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ..........9-25
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ........5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . .9-13
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .........8-17
Changing engine oil and filter .......8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch) ................ .2-37
Flat tire ..................... .6-2
Flat towing .................. .9-21
Floor mat cleaning ............... .7-5
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . . .8-11
Brake and clutch fluid ...........8-12
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ..................9-2
Engine coolant ...............8-7
Engine oil ..................8-8
Power steering fluid ............8-11
Window washer fluid ...........8-13
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ..................... .4-54
Fog light switch ............... .2-37
Front passenger air bag and status light . .1-47
Front power seat adjustment ..........1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment .......1-3Front-seat active head restraints
.......1-11
Fuel Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Fuel economy ............... 5-42
Fuel economy information (display) ....4-9
Fuel octane rating .............9-4
Fuel recommendation ...........9-4
Fuel-filler cap ................ 3-21
Fuel-filler door ............... 3-21
Gauge ....................2-7
Fuses ..................... .8-20
Fusible links ................. .8-21
G
Garage

door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver .................. .2-57
Gascap .................... .3-21
Gauge ...................... .2-4
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . .2-6
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Odometer ..................2-5
Speedometer ................2-5
Tachometer .................2-6
Trip computer ............... 2-24
General maintenance ..............8-2
Glove box ................... .2-45
Golf bag stowing ............... .2-48 H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
(with navigation system) ...........4-85
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
(without navigation system) .........4-96
Hazard warning flasher switch . . ......2-37
Head restraints ................. .1-9
Headlights Bulb replacement .............8-25
Headlight switch .............. 2-33
Xenon headlights ............. 2-32
Heated seats ................. .2-38
Heater Automatic climate control .........4-28
Engine block heater ............5-56
HomeLink Universal Transceiver .......2-57
Hood release ................. .3-17
Hook, Coat hooks .............. .2-48
Horn ...................... .2-38
Ignition switch Automatic transmission models ......5-12
Manual transmission models . . . . . . . 5-16
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Ignition switch (Push-button) ..........5-7
Immobilizer system ............. .2-29
In-cabin microfilter .............. .4-38
Indicator

lights ................ .2-16
Indicator, Dot matrix display .........2-19
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .....2-29
INFINITI voice recognition standard
mode ..................... .4-109
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INFINITI voice recognition system......4-109
INFO button .................. .4-8
Inside mirror ................. .3-25
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ......9-24
Instrument brightness control ........2-36
Instrument panel ............... .2-3
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system . . . .5-21
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system main
switch indicator ............... .2-23
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light ................. .2-14
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system,
Preview function ............... .5-42
Intelligent Key ................. .3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator .................... .2-22
Intelligent Key insertion indicator ......2-21
Intelligent Key removal indicator .......2-21
Intelligent Key system ..............3-7
Intelligent Key system Battery replacement ............8-22
Key operating range ............3-8
Key operation ............... 3-10
Warning light ................ 2-14
Warning signals .............. 3-12
Intelligent Key warning light .........2-14
Interior light control switch ..........2-55
Interior light replacement ...........8-25
Interior lights ................. .2-54
Interior trunk lid release ...........3-20
iPod player operation .............4-71
ISOFIX child restraint ............. .1-22 J
Jump starting .................. .6-7
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry
system) .................... .3-14
Keys ....................... .3-2
Keys, For Intelligent Key system ........3-7
Labels Air bag warning labels ...........1-53
Air conditioner specification label ....9-14
Emission
control information label ....9-13
Engine serial number ...........9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification
label ..................... 9-13
Tire and Loading information label . . . 9-14
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . 9-12
L
LATCH system ................. .1-22
License plate, Installing front license plate .9-15
Light Air bag warning light ............1-53
Bulb replacement ............. 8-23
Fog light switch .............. 2-37
Headlight switch .............. 2-33
Headlights bulb replacement .......8-25
Indicator lights ............... 2-16
Interior light control switch ........2-55
Interior lights ............... 2-54Map lights
................. 2-54
Trunk light ................. 2-56
Vanity mirror lights ............2-56
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................. 2-12
Xenon headlights ............. 2-32
Light replacement .............. .8-23
Lights, Exterior and interior light
replacement ................. .8-25
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information) .................. .9-17
Lock Automatic door locks ............3-6
Door locks ..................3-4
Power door lock ...............3-4
Trunk lid .................. 3-18
Locking with mechanical key ..........3-4
Low fuel warning ............... .2-22
Low outside temperature warning ......2-22
Low tire pressure warning light . . ......2-14
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) .....5-3
Low washer fluid warning ...........2-22
Maintenance Battery ................... .8-13
General maintenance ............8-2
Indicators for maintenance
(dot
matrix) ................ 2-23
Inside the vehicle ..............8-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-5
Maintenance requirements . . ......8-2
Outside the vehicle .............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-20
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Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .......2-17
Map lights .................. .2-54
Master warning light ............. .2-15
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) . . .3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive
positioner ................... .3-30
Meter Trip computer ............... .2-24
Meters and gauges .............. .2-4
Meters and gauges, Instrument brightness
control ..................... .2-36
Mirror Inside mirror ............... .3-25
Outside mirrors .............. 3-26
Monitor, Rearview monitor ..........4-22
Moonroof ................... .2-52
N
New vehicle break-in ............. .5-42
No key warning ................ .2-21
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 .........8-8Engine oil
..................8-8
Engine oil viscosity .............9-6
Oil filter replacement indicator .....2-23
Operation, Indicators for operation (dot
matrix) ..................... .2-21
Outside air temperature ............2-26
Outside mirrors ................ .3-26
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information .................. .9-25
P
Panic alarm .................. .3-15
Parking Parking brake operation ..........5-18
Parking brake release warning ......2-22
Parking on hills .............. 5-44
Parking brake break-in ............5-49
Personal lights ................ .2-54
Phone, Car phone or CB radio ........4-85
Power Power door lock .............. .3-4
Power
outlet ................ 2-41
Power steering fluid ............8-11
Power steering system ..........5-48
Power windows .............. 2-49
Power front seat adjustment ..........1-3
Pre-crash seat belts ............. .1-16
Precautions Audio operation ............. .4-39
Braking precautions ............5-48
Child restraints ............... 1-21
Cruise control ............... 5-19
Maintenance .................8-5
Seat belt usage ............... 1-12Supplemental restraint system
......1-40
When starting and driving . . .......5-2
Preview function ............... .5-49
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) ................ .5-42
Preview Function warning light ........2-15
Push starting .................. .6-9
Push-button ignition switch ..........5-7
R
Radio ..................... .4-39
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-85
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................. 4-54
Rain-sensing auto wiper system . . . . . . .2-31
Rapid air pressure loss .............5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test (US only) ............. .9-24
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock . .3-6
Rear seats ................... .1-7
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ..................... .2-32
Rearview monitor ............... .4-22
Recorders, Event data .............9-25
Registering your vehicle in
another country ................ .9-11
Remote keyless entry system .........3-14
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......9-23
Roadside assistance program .........6-2
Rollover ..................... .5-5
Roof,

Moonroof ............... .2-53
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SafetyChild seat belts .............. .1-15
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . 9-23
S
Satellite radio operation ............4-55
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment ........1-3
Front seats ..................1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety ................ .1-15
Infants .................... 1-15
Injured persons ............... 1-16
Larger children ............... 1-15
Pre-crash seat belts ............1-16
Precautions on seat belt usage ......1-12
Pregnant women .............. 1-16
Seat belt cleaning ..............7-5
Seat belt extenders ............1-20
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-20
Seat belt warning light and chime ....2-16
Seat belts .................. 1-12
Seat belts with pretensioners ......1-52
Shoulder belt height adjustment .....1-19
Small children ............... 1-15
Three-point type .............. 1-16
Seat synchronization function ........3-29
Seat(s) Driver-side memory ............3-28
Heated seats ................ 2-38
Seats .....................1-2
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System), Engine start ......2-29
Security system, Vehicle security system . .2-27 Selector lever
Shift lock release ............. .5-15
Servicing air conditioner (See automatic
climate control) ............... .4-28
Servicing climate control ...........4-38
SETTING button ................ .4-12
Shift lock release Transmission ............... .5-15
Shifting Automatic transmission ..........5-12
Manual transmission ...........5-16
Shoulder

belt height adjustment .......1-19
Sliding front passenger’s seat .........1-5
Snow mode switch .............. .2-40
Sonar system ................. .5-46
Sonar system off switch ............5-48
Spare tire .................... .9-9
Spark plugs .................. .8-16
Speedometer .................. .2-5
Starting Before starting the engine .........5-10
Precautions when starting and driving . . 5-2
Starting the engine ............. 5-11
STATUS button ................. .4-7
Status light, Front passenger air bag . . . .1-47
Steering Power steering fluid ............8-11
Power steering system ..........5-48
Steering lock release malfunction
indicator .................. 2-21
Steering-wheel-mounted controls for
audio .................... 4-83
Tilt/telescopic steering ..........3-23
Storage .................... .2-43
Storage box .................. .2-47
Stowing golf bags .............. .2-48Sun visors
.................. .3-24
Sunglasses holder .............. .2-45
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . .1-53
Supplemental air bag warning light . .1-53 , 2-16
Supplemental restraint system ........1-40
Supplemental restraint system,
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ..................... .1-40
Switch Autolight switch ............. .2-33
Fog light switch .............. 2-37
Hazard warning flasher switch ......2-37
Headlight switch .............. 2-33
Ignition switch automatic transmission
models ................... 5-12
Ignition switch manual transmission
models ................... 5-16
Power door lock switch ...........3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .................... 2-32
Snow mode switch ............2-40
Turn

signal switch ............. 2-37
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
off switch ................. 2-40
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Tachometer ................... .2-6
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge .............. .2-6
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start .................. .2-29
Thigh extension ................ .1-5
Three-way catalyst ............... .5-2
Tilt/telescopic steering ............3-23
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FUEL RECOMMENDATION:
VQ37VHR engine
Use unleaded premium gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index)
number (Research octane number 96).
If premium gasoline is not available, unleaded
regular gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI
number (Research octane number 91) may be
temporarily used, but only under the following
precautions:
●Have the fuel tank filled only partially with
unleaded regular gasoline, and fill up with
unleaded premium gasoline as soon as pos-
sible.
● Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt accel-
eration.
However, for maximum vehicle performance, the
use of unleaded premium gasoline is recom-
mended.
CAUTION
● Using a fuel other than that specified could
adversely affect the emission control sys-
tems, and may also affect warranty
coverage. ●
Under no circumstances should a leaded
gasoline be used, since this will damage the
three way catalyst.
● Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed to run on E-85 fuel.
Using E-85 fuel can damage the fuel system
components and is not covered by the
INFINITI vehicle limited warranty.
For additional information, see “CAPACITIES
AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS” in the
“9. Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
● Engine oil with API Certification Mark
● Viscosity SAE 5W-30
See “CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS” in the “9. Technical and
consumer information” section for engine oil
and oil filter recommendation.
COLD TIRE PRESSURES:
The label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver’s door. For addi-
tional information, see “WHEELS AND TIRES” in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion.
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
RECOMMENDATION:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the recommendations out-
lined in the “BREAK-IN SCHEDULE” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section of this Owner’s
Manual. Follow these recommendations for the
future reliability and economy of your new
vehicle.
GAS STATION INFORMATION
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