2011 INFINITI G-CONVERTIBLE service

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, qual-
ity, and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory
engine life and performance, see “CAPACITIES
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.
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Your engine was filled with a high quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not have to
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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Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.
FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a
vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a
motor home.
CAUTION
●Failure to follow these guidelines can result
in severe transmission damage.
● Whenever flat towing your vehicle, always
tow forward, never backward.
● DO NOT tow any automatic transmission ve-
hicle with all four wheels on the ground (flat
towing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal
transmission parts due to lack of transmis-
sion lubrication.
● For emergency towing procedures refer to
“TOWING RECOMMENDED BY INFINITI” in the
“6. In case of emergency” section of this
manual.
Automatic transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly
MUST be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive
wheels. Alwaysfollow the dolly manufacturer’s
recommendations when using their product.
Manual transmission
● Always tow with the manual transmission in
Neutral.
● Your vehicle speed should never exceed 70
MPH (112 km/h) when flat towing your ve-
hicle.
● After towing 500 miles, start and idle the
engine with the transmission in Neutral for
two minutes. Failure to idle the engine after
every 500 miles of towing may cause dam-
age to the transmission’s internal parts. DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEAR
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times
as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
TRACTION AA, A, B AND C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
TOWING A TRAILER
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
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Genuine INFINITI Service Manual for this model
and prior models can be purchased. A genuine
INFINITI Service Manual is the best source of
service and repair information for your vehicle.
This manual is the same one used by the factory
trained technicians working at an INFINITI re-
tailer. Genuine INFINITI Owner’s Manual can
also be purchased.
In the USA:
For current pricing and availability of genuine
INFINITI Service Manuals, contact:
1-800-450-9491
www.infiniti-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of genuine
INFINITI Owner’s Manuals , contact:
1-800-247-5321
In Canada:
To purchase a copy of a genuine INFINITI Service
Manual or Owner’s Manual for this model year
and prior, contact an INFINITI retailer. For the
phone number and location of an INFINITI re-
tailer in your area call the INFINITI Satisfaction
Center at 1-800-361-4792 and a bilingual
INFINITI representative will assist you.IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION
Unfortunately, accidents do occur. In this un-
likely event, there is some important informa-
tion you should know. Many insurance compa-
nies routinely authorize the use of non-genuine
collision parts in order to cut costs, among
other reasons.
Insist on the use of Genuine INFINITI
Collision Parts!
If you want your vehicle to be restored using
parts made to INFINITI’s original exacting speci-
fications — if you want to help it to last and hold
its resale value, the solution is simple. Tell your
insurance agent and your repair shop to only use
Genuine INFINITI Collision Parts. INFINITI does
not warrant non-INFINITI parts, nor does INFINI-
TI’s warranty apply to damage caused by a
non-genuine part.
Using Genuine INFINITI Parts can help protect
your personal safety, preserve your warranty
protection and maintain the resale value of your
vehicle. And if your vehicle was leased, using
Genuine INFINITI Parts may prevent or limit
unnecessary excess wear and tear expenses at
the end of your lease.
INFINITI designs its hoods with crumple zones
to minimize the risk that the hood will penetrate
the windshield of your vehicle in an accident. Non-genuine (imitation) parts may not provide
such built in safeguards. Also, non-genuine
parts often show premature wear, rust and
corrosion.
Why should you take a chance?
In over 40 states, the law says you must be
advised if non-genuine parts are used to repair
your vehicle. And some states have enacted
laws that restrict insurance companies from
authorizing the use of non-genuine collision
parts during the new vehicle warranty. These
laws help protect you, so you can take action to
protect yourself.
It’s your right!
If you should need further information visit us
at:
www.InfinitiUSA.com
(for U.S. customers) or
www.infiniti.ca (for Canadian customers)
OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE MANUAL
ORDER INFORMATION
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........5-51
Advanced air bag system ............1-41
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ..........1-41
Door-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system .......1-45
Front passenger air bag and status
light ..................... .1-42
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system .......1-45
Air bag warning labels .............1-48
Air bag warning light ...........1-48, 2-12
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-17
Air conditioner Air conditioner service ...........4-36
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioning system refrigerant
and lubricant recommendations . . .4-36, 9-6
Automatic climate control .........4-29
In-cabin microfilter .............4-36
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ................ .2-27
Alcohol, drugs and driving ...........5-7
Antenna .................... .4-84
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-51
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light ....................... .2-9
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ..........7-2
Interior appearance care ...........7-4 Ashtrays (See cigarette lighter and
ashtrays)
.................... .2-42
Audible reminders ............... .2-15
Audio operation precautions ..........4-37
Audio system ................. .4-37
Steering wheel audio controls .......4-82
Auto closure .................. .3-28
Autolight system ............... .2-32
Automatic Automatic adjusting function (front
windows) ................. .2-48
Automatic climate control ......4-30, 4-33
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . . .8-11
Climate control .............. .4-29
Door locks .................. .3-5
Drive

positioner .............. .3-37
Driving with automatic transmission . . .5-12
Seat positioner .............. .3-37
Average fuel consumption and speed . . . .2-24
Avoiding collision and rollover .........5-5
B
Battery ..................... .8-13
Battery saver system ............2-34
Intelligent Key ............... .8-22
Variable voltage control system ......8-15
Before starting the engine ...........5-11
Bluetooth hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .......4-85
Bluetooth hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) .....4-96Bluetooth
streaming audio ..........4-66
Booster seats ................. .1-31
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-51
Brake and clutch fluid ...........8-12
Brake fluid ................. .8-12
Brake system ............... .5-48
Parking brake operation ..........5-18
Warning light ................ .2-9
Break-in schedule ............... .5-42
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ...........4-7
Instrument panel ............. .2-35
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-8
Bulb replacement ............... .8-24
C
Cabin air filter ................. .4-36
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................... .9-2
Car phone or CB radio .............4-85
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst . . . .5-2
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning . . . .4-81
Center multi-function control panel ......4-2
Child restraints ................ .1-19
Booster

seats ............... .1-31
Installation using LATCH Lower Anchors .1-23
Installation using the seat belts ......1-25
Precautions on child restraints .......1-19
Child safety .................. .1-13
Chimes, Audible reminders ...........2-15

Engine oil.................. .8-8
Engine oil viscosity ............. .9-5
Oil filter replacement indicator .......2-22
Opening the retractable hard top . . . .3-23, 3-25
Operating the retractable hard top .......3-18
Operation, Indicators for operation .......2-18
Outside air temperature .............2-24
Outside mirrors ................. .3-35
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ......6-16
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information ................... .9-23
P
Panic alarm ................... .3-15
Parking Brake break-in ............... .5-48
Parking brake operation ...........5-18
Parking brake release warning .......2-19
Parking on hills .............. .5-44
Phone Bluetooth hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ......4-85
Bluetooth hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) . . . .4-96
Car phone or CB radio ............4-85
Pop-up roll bar system .............1-49
Power Front seat adjustment .............1-3
Power door lock ............... .3-4
Power outlet ................ .2-41
Power steering fluid .............8-11
Power steering system ...........5-47
Power windows .............. .2-46
Pre-crash seat belts .............. .1-15Precautions
Audio operation .............. .4-37
Braking precautions .............5-48
Child restraints ............... .1-19
Cruise control ................ .5-19
Maintenance ................. .8-5
Seat

belt usage ............... .1-11
Supplemental restraint system .......1-35
When starting and driving ..........5-2
Preview function ................ .5-49
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) ................. .5-42
Preview Function warning light .........2-12
Push starting .................. .6-16
Push warning (Automatic Transmission
models) ..................... .2-19
Push-button ignition switch .........5-7, 5-8
R
Radio ...................... .4-37
Car phone or CB radio ............4-85
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player .................... .4-53
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ........2-30
Rapid air pressure loss ..............5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test ....................... .9-22
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ...................... .2-31
Rearview monitor ............... .4-22
Recorders, Event data ............. .9-22
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-9
Remote keyless entry system ..........3-14Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit)
............... .6-3
Reporting safety defects .............9-21
Retractable hard top .............. .3-18
Roadside assistance program . . . .......6-2
Rollover ...................... .5-5
Roof, Retractable hard top ...........3-18
S
Safety, Child seat belts .............1-13
Satellite radio operation ............4-54
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment .........1-3
Front seats .................. .1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety ................. .1-13
Infants .................... .1-14
Injured persons ............... .1-14
Larger

children ............... .1-14
Pre-crash seat belts .............1-15
Precautions on seat belt usage . . . . . . .1-11
Pregnant women .............. .1-14
Seat belt cleaning .............. .7-5
Seat belt extenders ............. .1-18
Seat belt guide ............... .1-17
Seat belt maintenance ............1-18
Seat belt warning light ...........2-12
Seat belts .................. .1-11
Seat belts with pretensioners ........1-47
Small children ................ .1-14
Three-point type............... .1-15
Seat synchronization function . . . . . . . . .3-37
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats ..........2-38
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