2010 INFINITI G brake

If you wax the surface of the hood, be careful
not to let wax get into the washer nozzle
A.
This may cause clogging or improper wind-
shield washer operation. If wax gets into the
nozzle, remove it with a needle or small pin
B.
Be careful not to damage the nozzle. If the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked by an INFINITI retailer.
SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKES
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the
brake pedal is applied.
WARNING
See an INFINITI retailer for a brake system
check if the brake pedal height does not return
to normal.
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 more wear of the brake pad,
the sound will always be heard even if the brake
pedal is not depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the wear warn-
ing sound is heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions, occa-
sional brake squeak, squeal or other noise may
be heard. Occasional brake noise during light to
moderate stops is normal and does not affect
the function or performance of the brake sys-
tem.
Proper brake inspection intervals should be fol-
lowed.
For additional information, see the main-
tenance log section of your “INFINITI Service
and Maintenance Guide” for maintenance inter-
vals.
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BRAKES
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Tire rotation (Models equipped with
different size tires on front and rear)
Tires cannot be rotated on this vehicle,
as front tires are a different size from
rear tires and the direction of the wheel
rotation is fixed for each tire.
A pin is on the front brake rotor to
prevent the rear wheels from being in-
stalled in place of the front wheels. The
spare tire can be installed in place of the
front and rear wheels. When installing
the spare tire in the front wheel, the hole
in the spare tire wheel must be aligned
with the pin on the brake rotor.
WARNING
●Retighten the wheel nuts when the
vehicle has been driven for 600 miles
(1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire,
etc.).
●For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety
Information” (US) or “Tire Safety In-
formation” (Canada) in the Warranty
Information Booklet.
1. Wear indicator
2. Wear indicator location mark
Tire wear and damage
WARNING
●Tires should be periodically in-
spected for wear, cracking, bulging or
objects caught in the tread. If exces-
sive wear, cracks, bulging or deep
cuts are found, the tire(s) should be
replaced.
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●The original tires have built-in tread
wear indicators. When wear indica-
tors are visible, the tire(s) should be
replaced.
●Tires degrade with age and use. Have
tires, including the spare, over 6
years old checked by a qualified tech-
nician, because some tire damage
may not be obvious. Replace the tires
as necessary to prevent tire failure
and possible personal injury.
●Improper service of the spare tire may
result in serious personal injury. If it
is necessary to repair the spare tire,
contact an INFINITI retailer.
●For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety
Information” (US) or “Tire Safety In-
formation” (Canada) in the Warranty
Information Booklet.
Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread
design, speed rating and load carrying capacity
as originally equipped. (See “SPECIFICATIONS”
in the “9. Technical and consumer information”
section for recommended types and sizes of
tires and wheels.)
WARNING
● The use of tires other than those recom-
mended or the mixed use of tires of different
brands, construction (bias, bias-belted or ra-
dial), or tread patterns can adversely affect
the ride, braking, handling, ground clear-
ance, body-to-tire clearance, tire chain
clearance, speedometer calibration, head-
light aim and bumper height. Some of these
effects may lead to accidents and could re-
sult in serious personal injury. ●
If the wheels are changed for any reason,
always replace with wheels which have the
same off-set dimension. Wheels of a differ-
ent off-set could cause premature tire wear,
degrade vehicle handling characteristics
and/or interference with the brake
discs/drums. Such interference can lead to
decreased braking efficiency and/or early
brake pad/shoe wear. See “WHEELS AND
TIRES” in the “9. Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual for
wheel off-set dimensions.
● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is
replaced, the TPMS will not function and the
low tire pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute. The light will re-
main on after 1 minute. Contact your INFINITI
retailer as soon as possible for tire replace-
ment and/or system resetting.
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the proper
operation of the TPMS.
● Do not install a damaged or deformed wheel
or tire even if it has been repaired. Such
wheels or tires could have structural damage
and could fail without warning.
● The use of retread tire is not recommended.
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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*2
Drain and refill With oil filter change 5-1/8 qt4-3/8 qt 4.9 •Engine oil with API Certification Mark*1*2
•Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Without oil filter change 4-7/8 qt4 qt 4.6
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 qt 0.8
Manual transmission
model With reservoir
9-1/8 qt7-5/8 qt 8.6
Reservoir 7/8 qt3/4 qt 0.8
Automatic transmission fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF*3
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 ——— Front:
Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5
Viscosity SAE 80W-90*4
Rear:
For 7AT 2WD models:
Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Synthetic 75W-90 or API GL-5 synthetic
gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90*5
All other models:
Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5
Viscosity SAE 80W-90*4
Transfer fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF*6
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to the in-
structions 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
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
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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
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) system.....5-544 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) warning light . .2-13
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........5-52
Advanced air bag system ...........1-45
Air bag system Advanced air bag system .........1-45
Front passenger air bag and status
light ..................... 1-47
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system .......1-50
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system .......1-50
Air bag warning labels .............1-53
Air bag warning light ..........1-53 , 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter ...........8-17
Air conditioner Air conditioner service ...........4-38
Air conditioner specification label ....9-14
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .......4-38
Automatic climate control ........4-28
In-cabin microfilter ............4-38
Operation (See automatic climate
control) ................... 4-28
Alarm, How to stop alarm
(see vehicle security system) .........2-28
Alcohol, drugs and driving ...........5-6
All-wheel drive (AWD) .............5-43 All-wheel drive (AWD) driving safety
precautions
................... .5-7
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light .....2-12
Antenna .................... .4-84
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-52
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light ...................... .2-12
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ..........7-2
Interior appearance care ..........7-4
Armrest .................... .1-12
Ashtrays (See cigarette lighter
and ashtrays) ................. .2-42
Audible reminders .............. .2-18
Audio operation precautions .........4-39
Audio system ................. .4-39
Audio system, Steering wheel
audio controls ................ .4-83
Autolight system ............... .2-33
Automatic Automatic adjusting function (front
windows) ................. .2-52
Automatic

climate control ........4-30
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ....8-11
Climate control .............. 4-28
Driving with automatic transmission . . . 5-12
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
Automatic drive positioner ..........3-28
Automatic seat positioner...........3-28
Average fuel consumption and speed . . . .2-25
Avoiding collision and rollover .........5-5 B
Battery ..................... .8-13
Battery Battery saver system ............2-35
Intelligent Key ............... 8-22
Variable voltage control system .....8-15
Before starting the engine ...........5-10
Belts (See drive belts) .............8-16
Bluetooth hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .......4-85
Booster seats ................. .1-35
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-52
Brake and clutch fluid ...........8-12
Brake system ............... 5-48
Parking brake operation . . . ......5-18
Brake warning light ............. .2-12
Break-in schedule .............. .5-42
Brightness control and display ON/OFF
button ...................... .4-7
Brightness control, Instrument panel . . . .2-36
Bulb check/instrument panel . . . ......2-11
Bulb replacement .............. .8-23
C
Cabin air filter ................ .4-38
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................. .9-2
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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
I
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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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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