2010 INFINITI G37 heating

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (Type A )
Automatic operation Cooling and/or dehumidified heating (AUTO) :
This mode may be used all year round. The
system works automatically to control the in-
side temperature, air flow distribution and fan
speed after the preferred temperature is set
manually.
1. Push the “AUTO” button on. (The indicator
on the button will illuminate and AUTO will
be displayed.)
2. Turn the temperature control dial (driver
side) to set the desired temperature.
● The temperature can be set within the
following range.
– For U.S.: 60 to 90°F (16 to 32°C)
– For Canada: 64 to 90°F (18 to 32°C)
● The temperature of the passenger com-
partment will be maintained automati-
cally. Air flow distribution and fan speed
will also be controlled automatically. 3. You can individually set driver and front
passenger side temperature using each
temperature control button. When the
“DUAL” button is pushed or the passen-
ger side temperature control button is
turned, the DUAL indicator will come on.
To turn off the passenger side tempera-
ture control, push the “DUAL” button.
4. To turn off the climate control system,
push the “OFF” button.
A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air is
cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a mal-
function.
Heating (A/C OFF) :
The air conditioner does not activate in this
mode. When you need to heat only, use this
mode.
1. Push the “AUTO” button on.
2. Push the “A/C” button. (The A/C indicator
will turn off.)
3. Turn the temperature control dial to set
the desired temperature.
● The temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also
controlled automatically. ● Do not set the temperature lower than the
outside air temperature. Otherwise the sys-
tem may not work properly.
● Not recommended if windows fog up.
Dehumidified defrosting or defogging:
1. Push the “ ” front defroster button.
(The indicator light on the button will
come on.)
2. Turn the temperature control dial to set
the desired temperature.
● To quickly remove ice from the outside of the
windows, push the fan speed increase but-
ton “ ” and set it to the maximum
position.
● As soon as possible after the windshield is
clean, push the “AUTO” button to return to
the auto mode.
● When the “ ” front defroster button is
pushed, the air conditioner will automati-
cally be turned on at outside temperatures
above 23°F (  5°C) to defog the windshield,
and the air recirculate mode will automati-
cally be turned off.
Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment to improve the defogging per-
formance.
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1. “AUTO” automatic climate control ON
button/Temperature control dial
2. Air flow control button
3. “ ” Fan speed control dial
4. “OFF” button
5. “
” front defroster button
6. “ ” rear window defroster button
(See “REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIR-
ROR DEFROSTER SWITCH” in the “2. In-
struments and controls” section.)
7. “ ” intake air control button AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (Type B )
Automatic operation Cooling and/or dehumidified heating (AUTO) :
This mode may be used all year round. The
system works automatically to control the in-
side temperature, air flow distribution and fan
speed after the preferred temperature is set
manually.
1. Push the “AUTO” button on. (The indicator
on the button will illuminate and AUTO will
be displayed.) 2. Use the temperature control dial to set
the desired temperature.
● The temperature can be set within the
following range.
– For U.S.: 60 to 90°F (16 to 32°C)
– For Canada: 64 to 90°F (18 to 32°C)
● The temperature of the passenger com-
partment will be maintained automati-
cally. Air flow distribution and fan speed
will also be controlled automatically.
3. To turn off the climate control system,
push the “OFF” button.
A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air is
cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a mal-
function.
Heating (A/C OFF) :
The air conditioner does not activate in this
mode. When you need to heat only, use this
mode.
1. Push the “AUTO” button on.
2. Push the “A/C” button. (The A/C indicator
will turn off.)
3. Turn the temperature control dial to set
the desired temperature.Type B SAA1526
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1. “AUTO” automatic operation button/
Temperature control dial (driver side)
2. “A/C” air conditioner ON/OFF button
3. “ ” fan speed increase button
4. “ ” front defroster button
5. “MODE” manual air flow control button
6. “DUAL” zone control ON/OFF button/
Temperature control dial (passenger side)
7. “OFF” button for climate control system
8. “
” fan speed decrease button 9. “ ” rear window defogger button
(See “REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIR-
ROR DEFROSTER SWITCH” in the “2. In-
struments and controls” section.)
10. “ ” auto-recirculation
button/intake air control button
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (Type C )
Automatic operation (AUTO) The AUTO mode may be used year-round as the
system automatically controls constant tem- perature, air flow distribution and fan speed
after the desired temperature is set manually.
To turn off the heater and air conditioner, push
the “OFF” button.
Cooling and dehumidified heating:
1. Push the “AUTO” button.
(The AUTO indicator light will illuminate
and “AUTO” will appear on the display.)
2. If the A/C indicator light does not illumi-
nate, push the “A/C” button.
(The A/C indicator light will illuminate.)
3. Turn the temperature control dial (driver’s
side) to set the desired temperature.
● The temperature can be set within the
following range.
– For U.S.: 60 to 90°F (16 to 32°C)
– For Canada: 64 to 90°F (18 to 32°C)
● When the DUAL indicator light is turned
off:
– Pushing the driver’s side “AUTO” but-
ton changes both the driver’s and front
passenger’s side temperature.
– Pushing the passenger’s side “DUAL”
button changes only the front passen-
ger’s side temperature. (The DUAL indi-
cator light will illuminate and “DUAL”
will appear on the display.)Type C SAA2972
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● To set separate desired temperatures for
the driver and front passenger, push the
“DUAL” button, the indicator light illumi-
nates, and then turn the corresponding
temperature control dial.
● To cancel the separate temperature set-
ting, push the “DUAL” button, the indica-
tor light turns off, and the driver’s side
temperature setting will be applied to
both the driver’s and front passenger’s
sides.
A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air is
cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a mal-
function.
Heating (A/C off):
1. Push the “AUTO” button.
(The AUTO indicator light will illuminate
and “AUTO” will appear on the display.)
2. If the A/C indicator light illuminates, push
the “A/C” button.
(The A/C indicator light will turn off.)
3. Turn the temperature control dial to set
the desired temperature.
● When the DUAL indicator light is turned
off:
– Pushing the driver’s side “AUTO” but-
ton changes both the driver’s and front passenger’s side temperature.
– Pushing the passenger’s side “DUAL”
button changes only the front passen-
ger’s side temperature. (The DUAL indi-
cator light will illuminate and “DUAL”
will appear on the display.)
● To set separate desired temperatures for
the driver and front passenger, push the
“DUAL” button, the indicator light illumi-
nates, and then turn the corresponding
temperature control dial.
● To cancel the separate temperature set-
ting, push the “DUAL” button, the indica-
tor light turns off, and the driver’s side
temperature setting will be applied to
both the driver’s and front passenger’s
sides.
● Do not set the temperature lower than the
outside air temperature. Doing so may
cause the temperature not to be con-
trolled properly.
● If the windows fog up, use dehumidified
heating instead of the A/C off heating. Dehumidified defrosting/defogging:
1. Push the “ ” button. (The indicator
light will illuminate.)
2. Turn the temperature control dial to set
the desired temperature.
● To remove frost from the outside surface
of the windshield quickly, set the tem-
perature control and fan speed control to
their maximum position.
● After the windshield is cleared, push the
“AUTO” button to set to the automatic
mode.
● When the “ ” button is pushed, the
air conditioner will automatically turn on
when the outside air temperature is
above 23°F (  5°C) to defog the wind-
shield. The air recirculation mode will
automatically turn off. The outside air
circulation mode will be selected to im-
prove the defogging performance.
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This system will not automatically brake the ve-
hicle to a stop.
WARNING● As there is a performance limit to the dis-
tance control function, never rely solely on
the Intelligent Cruise Control system. This
system does not correct careless, inatten-
tive or absent-minded driving, or overcome
poor visibility in rain, fog, or other bad
weather. Decelerate the vehicle speed by de-
pressing the brake pedal, depending on the
distance to the vehicle ahead and the sur-
rounding circumstances in order to maintain
a safe distance between vehicles.
● Although the brake operation is controlled
by the system, the system does not auto-
matically stop the vehicle. If the vehicle
speed falls below approximately 20 MPH (32
km/h), the Intelligent Cruise Control system
is automatically canceled and a warning
chime sounds. (The brake control is also
canceled.)
● The system may not detect the vehicle in
front of you in certain road or weather condi-
tions. To avoid accidents, never use the In-
telligent Cruise Control system under the
following conditions: – On roads where the traffic is heavy or
there are sharp curves
– On slippery road surfaces such as on ice
or snow, etc.
– During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.)
When the windshield wiper is operated at
the low speed (LO) or high speed (HI) po-
sition, the Intelligent Cruise Control sys-
tem is automatically canceled.
– When strong light (for example, at sun-
rise or sunset) is directly shining on the
front of the vehicle
– When rain, snow or dirt adhere to the sys-
tem sensor
– On steep downhill roads (the vehicle may
go beyond the set vehicle speed and fre-
quent braking may result in overheating
the brakes)
– On repeated uphill and downhill roads
– When traffic conditions make it difficult to
keep a proper distance between vehicles
because of frequent acceleration or
deceleration ● In some road or traffic conditions, a vehicle
or object can unexpectedly come into the
sensor detection zone and cause automatic
braking. You may need to control the dis-
tance from other vehicles using the accelera-
tor pedal. Always stay alert and avoid using
the ICC system when it is not recommended
in this section.
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PARKING BRAKE BREAK-IN Break in the parking brake shoes whenever the
stopping effect of the parking brake is weak-
ened or whenever the parking brake shoes
and/or drums/rotors are replaced, in order to
assure the best braking performance.
This procedure is described in the vehicle ser-
vice manual and can be performed by an
INFINITI retailer.
Using the brakes Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while
driving. This will cause overheating of the
brakes, wearing out the brake and pads faster
and reduce gas mileage.
To help save the brakes and to prevent the
brakes from overheating, reduce speed and
downshift to a lower gear before going down a
slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may
reduce braking performance and could result in
loss of vehicle control. WARNING● While driving on a slippery surface, be care-
ful when braking, accelerating or downshift-
ing. Abrupt braking or accelerating could
cause the wheels to skid and result in an
accident.
● If the engine is not running or is turned off
while driving, the power assist for the
brakes will not work. Braking will be harder.
BRAKE ASSIST When the force applied to the brake pedal
exceeds a certain level, the Brake Assist is
activated generating greater braking force than
a conventional brake booster even with light
pedal force.
WARNINGThe Brake Assist is only an aid to assist braking
operation and is not a collision warning or
avoidance device. It is the driver’s responsibil-
ity to stay alert, drive safely and be in control of
the vehicle at all times.
PREVIEW FUNCTION (Intelligent Cruise
Control system equipped models) When the Preview Function identifies the need
to apply emergency braking by sensing a ve-
hicle ahead in the same lane and the distance
and relative speed from it, it applies the brake
pre-pressure before the driver depresses the
brake pedal and helps improve brake response
by reducing pedal free play.
● This system will not operate when the ve-
hicle is moving at approximately 20 MPH (32
km/h) or less.BRAKE ASSIST
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CAUTION● Do not continue to drive if your vehicle over-
heats. Doing so could cause engine damage
or a vehicle fire.
● To avoid the danger of being scalded, never
remove the radiator cap while the engine is
still hot. When the radiator cap is removed,
pressurized hot water will spurt out, possi-
bly causing serious injury.
● Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an
extremely high temperature gauge reading), or
if you feel a lack of engine power, detect
abnormal noise, etc., take the following steps:
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply
the parking brake and move the selector
lever to the P (Park) position (Automatic
transmission models). Move the shift lever
to the N (Neutral) position (Manual trans-
mission models).
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the climate control. Open all the
windows, move the heater or air condi-
tioner temperature control to maximum
hot and fan control to high speed. 3. If engine overheating is caused by climb-
ing a long hill on a hot day, run the engine
at a fast idle (approximately 1,500 rpm)
until the temperature gauge indication
returns to normal.
4. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for
steam or coolant escaping from the radia-
tor before opening the hood. (If steam or
coolant is escaping, turn off the engine.)
Do not open the hood further until no
steam or coolant can be seen.
5. Open the engine hood.
WARNINGIf steam or water is coming from the engine,
stand clear to prevent getting burned.
6. Visually check drive belts for damage or
looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leak-
ing or the cooling fan does not run, stop
the engine. WARNINGBe careful not to allow your hands, hair, jewelry
or clothing to come into contact with, or get
caught in, engine belts or the engine cooling
fan. The engine cooling fan can start at any
time.
7. After the engine cools down, check the
coolant level in the reservoir tank with the
engine running. Add coolant to the reser-
voir tank if necessary. Have your vehicle
repaired at the nearest INFINITI retailer.
If needed, Roadside Assistance is available.
Please see your Warranty Information Booklet
or Roadside Assistance I.D. Card for the toll-free
number to call (U.S.) or Warranty & Roadside
Assistance Information Booklet (Canada).IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
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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
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