2010 INFINITI G-COUPE checking oil

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light
(AWD models)*Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys-
tem warning light (orange)*Front passenger air bag status light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn-
ing light
Intelligent Key warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Automatic transmission check warn-
ing lightMaster warning lightSecurity indicator light
Brake warning light
Preview Function warning light (or-
ange)*Slip indicator light
Seat belt warning lightLow Beam indicator light (green)
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightAutomatic transmission position indi-
cator light*Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) warning
light*Front fog light 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,,,,
,
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
Instruments and controls2-11
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement.......................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance ........................ 8-2
General maintenance ........................... 8-2
Where to go for service ......................... 8-2
General maintenance .............................. 8-2
Explanation of maintenance items ............... 8-2
Maintenance precautions .......................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................ 8-6
VQ37VHR engine ............................... 8-6
Engine cooling system ............................. 8-7
Checking engine coolant level ................... 8-7
Changing engine coolant ........................ 8-8
Engine oil ........................................ 8-8
Checking engine oil level ....................... 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter ................... 8-9
Automatic transmission fluid .......................8-11
Power steering fluid ............................... 8-11
Brake and clutch fluid ............................ 8-12
Brake fluid ................................... 8-12
Clutch fluid (if so equipped) ....................8-12
Window washer fluid ............................. 8-13
Battery .......................................... 8-13
Coupe ........................................ 8-13Sedan and coupe
............................. 8-14
Jump starting ................................. 8-15
Variable voltage control system ...................8-15
Drive belts ....................................... 8-16
Spark plugs ..................................... 8-16
Replacing spark plugs ......................... 8-17
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-17
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-18
Cleaning ...................................... 8-18
Replacing ..................................... 8-18
Brakes .......................................... 8-19
Self-adjusting brakes .......................... 8-19
Brake pad wear warning ....................... 8-19
Fuses ........................................... 8-20
Engine compartment ........................... 8-20
Passenger compartment ....................... 8-21
Intelligent

Key battery replacement ................8-22
Lights ........................................... 8-23
Sedan ........................................ 8-23
Coupe ........................................ 8-24
Headlights .................................... 8-25
Exterior and interior lights .....................8-25
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-28
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(168,000 km) or 7 years. Mixing any other type
of coolant or the use of non-distilled water will
reduce the life expectancy of the factory-fill
coolant. Refer to the INFINITI Service and Main-
tenance Guide for more details.
If the cooling system requires coolant fre-
quently, have it checked by an INFINITI retailer.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
Major cooling system repairs should be per-
formed by an INFINITI retailer. The service pro-
cedures can be found in the appropriate INFINITI
Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced heater
performance and engine overheating.
WARNING
●To avoid the danger of being scalded, never
change the coolant when the engine is hot.
● Never remove the radiator cap when the en-
gine is hot. Serious burns could be caused by
high pressure fluid escaping from the
radiator.
● Avoid direct skin contact with used coolant.
If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly
with soap or hand cleaner as soon as
possible. ●
Keep coolant out of reach of children and
pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 15
minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil
pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way.
5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be within the range
1.
If the oil level is below
2, remove the oil
filler cap and pour recommended oil
through the opening. Do not overfill
3.
SDI2045
ENGINE OIL
8-8Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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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 reach of children. When checking or replacement is required, we
recommend an INFINITI retailer for servicing.
CAUTION
●
Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF. Do
not mix with other fluids.
● 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. Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
The fluid level should be checked using the HOT
range (
1: HOT MAX.,2: HOT MIN.) at fluid
temperatures of 122 to 176°F (50 to 80°C) or
using the COLD range (
3: COLD MAX.,4:
COLD MIN.) at fluid temperatures of 32 to 86°F
(0 to 30°C).
If the fluid is below the MIN line, add Genuine
NISSAN PSF or equivalent. Remove the cap and
fill through the opening.
CAUTION
● Do not overfill.
● Use Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.
SDI1765A
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID POWER STEERING FLUID
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-11
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Car phone or CB radio.............4-85
Card holder .................. .2-47
Cargo net retainers ............. .2-49
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst . . . .5-2
Center multi-function control panel ......4-2
Child restraints ................ .1-20
Child restraints Booster seats ............... .1-35
Installation using LATCH .........1-25
Installation using the seat belts .....1-29
LATCH system ............... 1-22
Precautions on child restraints ......1-21
Top tether strap .............. 1-24
Child safety .................. .1-15
Child safety rear door lock ...........3-6
Chimes Audible reminders .............2-18
Seat belt warning light and chime ....2-16
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ........2-42
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ..........8-21
Cleaning exterior and interior ......7-2 , 7-4
Climate control, Automatic
climate control ................ .4-28
Clock ..................... .2-40
Clutch fluid .................. .8-12
Coat hooks .................. .2-48
Cockpit ..................... .2-2
Cold weather driving ............. .5-55
Command (See Bluetooth Hands-Free
Phone System) .............4-87 , 4-101
Compact Disc (CD) player
(See audio system) .............. .4-57
Compact spare tire .............. .8-39
Compass .................... .2-8
Console box ................. .2-45Controller, 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 .................. .9-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-8
Checking engine coolant level .......8-7
Corrosion protection ..............7-6
Cruise control ................. .5-19
Cruise control Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC
system) .................. .5-38
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system . . 5-21
Cruise indicator ............... .2-22
Cup holders .................. .2-43
Current fuel consumption ...........2-25
D
Daytime running light system .........2-35
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ............2-32
Dimensions .................. .9-11
Display cleaning ................ .4-6
Display controls (See center multi-function
control panel) ................. .4-2
Distance to empty .............. .2-25
Door/trunk open warning ...........2-22
Dot matrix liquid crystal display .......2-19
Drive belts .................. .8-16
Drive positioner ............... .3-28Driving
All-wheel drive (AWD) ...........5-43
Cold weather driving ...........5-55
Driving with automatic transmission . . . 5-12
Driving with manual transmission ....5-16
Precautions when starting and driving . . 5-2
DS (Drive Sport) mode .............5-14
E
Economy, Fuel ................ .5-42
Elapsed time ................. .2-25
Elapsed time and trip odometer .......2-25
Emission control information label . . . . . .9-13
Emission control system warranty ......9-23
Engine Before starting the engine .........5-10
Break-in schedule ............. 5-42
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 ............5-56
Engine compartment check locations . . . 8-6
Engine cooling system ...........8-7
Engine oil ..................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator ....2-23
Engine oil viscosity .............9-6
Engine serial number ...........9-12
Engine specifications ............9-8
Engine start operation indicator
(Automatic Transmission models) ....2-21
10-2
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M
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
10-5
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