2010 INFINITI G37 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. WARNINGIMPORTANT 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.FOREWORD
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Table of
Contents Illustrated 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
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SEDAN 1. Hood (P. 3-17)
2. Headlight and turn signal
— Operation (P. 2-32)
— Bulb replacement (P. 8-16) 3. Windshield wiper and washer
— Operation (P. 2-30)
— Maintenance (P. 8-18)
4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-52)
5. Power windows (P. 2-49)
6. Recovery hook (P. 6-13) 7. Fog light (P. 2-37)
8. Tires
— Wheel and tires (P. 8-28, P. 9-9)
— Flat tire ( 6-2)
— Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) (P. 2-14, P. 5-3)
9. Outside mirrors (P. 3-26)
10. Doors
— Keys (P. 3-2)
— Door locks (P. 3-4)
— Intelligent Key system (P. 3-7)
— Remote keyless entry system (P. 3-14)
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COUPE 1. Hood (P. 3-17)
2. Headlight and turn signal
— Operation (P. 2-32)
— Bulb replacement (P. 8-23)
— Fog light (P. 2-37) 3. Windshield wiper and washer
— Operation (P. 2-30)
— Maintenance (P. 8-18)
4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-52)
5. Power windows (P. 2-49)
6. Recovery hook (P. 6-13) 7. Tires
— Wheel and tires (P. 8-28, P. 9-9)
— Flat tire ( 6-2)
— Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
(P. 2-14, P. 5-3)
8. Outside mirrors (P. 3-26)
9. Doors
— Keys (P. 3-2)
— Door locks (P. 3-4)
— Intelligent Key system (P. 3-7)
— Remote keyless entry system (P. 3-14)
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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system Seats .............................................1-2
Front seats .....................................1-3
Rear seats ......................................1-7
Head restraints .................................1-9
Armrest (if so equipped) ........................ 1-12
Seat belts ........................................ 1-12
Precautions on seat belt usage .................. 1-12
Child safety .................................... 1-15
Pregnant women ............................... 1-16
Injured persons ................................ 1-16
Pre-crash seat belts (front seats)
(if so equipped) ................................ 1-16
Three-point type seat belt ....................... 1-16
Seat belt extenders ............................ 1-20
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-20
Child restraints .................................. 1-20
Precautions on child restraints .................. 1-21
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
System (LATCH) ............................... 1-22
Top tether strap child restraint ................. 1-24 Child restraint installation using LATCH .......... 1-25
Child restraint installation using the seat
belts ......................................... 1-29
Booster seats ..................................... 1-35
Precautions on booster seats .................... 1-35
Booster seat installation ....................... 1-38
Supplemental restraint system .................... 1-40
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................................... 1-40
INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats) ................................... 1-45
Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and roof-mounted
curtain side-impact supplemental air bag
systems ...................................... 1-50
Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ....... 1-52
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............ 1-53
Supplemental air bag warning light .............. 1-53
Repair and replacement procedure ............... 1-54
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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. SSS0099
SSS0100CHILD RESTRAINTS
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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 should be replaced by an INFINITI re-
tailer. The air bag module and pretensioner
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 or scrap the vehicle,
contact an INFINITI retailer. Correct supple-
mental air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system disposal procedures are set forth in
the appropriate INFINITI Service Manual. In-
correct disposal procedures could cause per-
sonal 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
Compass (if so equipped) .......................... 2-8
Zone variation change procedure ................ 2-9
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ...... 2-11
Checking bulbs ................................ 2-11
Warning lights ................................ 2-12
Indicator lights ................................ 2-16
Audible reminders ............................. 2-18
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ................... 2-19
Indicators for operation ........................ 2-21
Indicators for maintenance ..................... 2-23
Trip computer ................................. 2-24
Security systems ................................. 2-27
Vehicle security system ........................ 2-27
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............ 2-29
Windshield wiper and washer switch ............... 2-30 Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) ............................... 2-31
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch . . . 2-32
Headlight and turn signal switch .................. 2-32
Xenon headlights ............................. 2-32
Headlight switch .............................. 2-33
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-37
Fog light switch ............................... 2-37
Hazard warning flasher switch ..................... 2-37
Horn ............................................ 2-38
Heated seats (if so equipped) ..................... 2-38
SNOW mode switch (if so equipped) ............... 2-40
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch .......... 2-40
Clock ............................................ 2-40
Adjusting the time ............................. 2-40
Power outlet ..................................... 2-41
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays (if so equipped) ...... 2-42
Front ......................................... 2-42
Rear ......................................... 2-42
Storage ......................................... 2-43
Cup holders .................................. 2-43
Sunglasses holder ............................. 2-45
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