2011 INFINITI G-CONVERTIBLE transmission

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*1
Drain and refill With oil filter change 5-1/8 qt4-3/8 qt4.9 •Engine oil with API Certification Mark*2, *3
•Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Without oil filter change 4-7/8 qt4 qt4.6
Cooling system Automatic transmission model With reservoir 9 qt7-1/2 qt 8.5 Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Reservoir 7/8 qt3/4 qt0.8
Manual transmission model With reservoir 9-1/8 qt7-5/8 qt8.6
Reservoir 7/8 qt3/4 qt0.8
Automatic transmission fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF*4
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 ——— For M/T models: Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API
GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90*5All other models: API GL-5 Synthetic Gear Oil, Viscos-
ity SAE 75W-90*6
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to the instructions 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
*1: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section for changing engine oil.
*2: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
*3: INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil available at your INFINITI retailer.
*4: 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.
*5: For hot climates, viscosity SAE90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 32°F (0°C).
*6: See an INFINITI retailer for service for synthetic oil.
*7: DEXRON
TMVI type ATF may also be used.
*8: Available in mainland US through an INFINITI retailer.
*9: For additional information, see “VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION” later in this section for air conditioner specification label.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
9-2Technical and consumer information

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
Technical and consumer information9-19

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

Cigarette lighter and ashtrays.........2-42
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ..........8-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ........7-2, 7-4
Climate control, Automatic climate control . .4-29
Clock ...................... .2-40
Closing the retractable hard top ........3-24
Clutch fluid ................... .8-12
Cockpit ...................... .2-2
Cold weather driving .............. .5-54
Compact Disc (CD) player
(See audio system) .............. .4-56
Compact spare tire ............... .8-35
Console box .................. .2-45
Controller, Center multi-function control
panel ....................... .4-4
Controls Control panel button .............4-2
INFINITI Controller .............. .4-4
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
Fixed speed cruise control
(on ICC system) .............. .5-38
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system . . .5-21
Cup holders .................. .2-43
Current fuel consumption ............2-24 D
Daytime running light system .........2-34
Defroster switch, Rear window and
outside mirror defroster switch .........2-31
Dimensions ................... .9-9
Distance to empty ............... .2-24
Door/trunk open warning ............2-19
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ........2-16
Drive belt .................... .8-16
Drive positioner ................ .3-37
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-54
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
DVD player operation ............. .4-58
E
Economy, Fuel ................. .5-43
Elapsed time .................. .2-24
Elapsed time and trip odometer ........2-24
Emergency tire puncture repair kit .......6-3
Emission control information label .......9-11
Emission control system warranty .......9-20
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-11
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 ........8-7Checking engine oil level
...........8-8
Coolant temperature gauge .........2-6
Emergency engine shut off . . . .......5-9
Engine block heater .............5-55
Engine compartment check locations . . . .8-6
Engine cooling system ............8-7
Engine oil .................. .8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil replacement indicator ......2-22
Engine oil viscosity ............. .9-5
Engine serial number ............9-10
Engine specifications .............9-7
Engine start operation indicator
(Automatic Transmission models) .....2-18
Engine start operation indicator
(Manual Transmission models) . . . . . . .2-19
If your vehicle overheats ..........6-16
Starting the engine ............. .5-11
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...........9-22
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .........5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . . .9-11
Filter Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-17
Changing engine oil and filter ........8-9
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher
switch) ..................... .2-36
Flat tire ...................... .6-2
Changing flat tire (with spare tire) .....6-8
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ............. .6-3
Flat towing ................... .9-19
Floor mat cleaning ................ .7-4
10-2

FluidAutomatic transmission fluid (ATF) .....8-11
Brake and clutch fluid ............8-12
Brake 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 ...................... .4-53
Fog light switch ................ .2-36
Front passenger air bag and status light . . .1-42
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ........1-3
Front-seat active head restraints ........1-10
Fuel Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Fuel economy ................ .5-43
Fuel economy information (display) .....4-9
Fuel octane rating .............. .9-3
Fuel recommendation .............9-3
Fuel-filler cap ................ .3-30
Fuel-filler door ............... .3-30
Gauge ..................... .2-7
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ..........3-32
Fuses ...................... .8-20
Fusible links .................. .8-20
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ................... .2-51Gascap.....................
.3-30
Gauge ....................... .2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Fuel gauge .................. .2-7
Odometer ................... .2-5
Speedometer ................. .2-5
Tachometer ................. .2-6
Trip computer ............... .2-23
General
maintenance .............. .8-2
Glove box .................... .2-44
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
(models with navigation system) ........4-85
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
(models without navigation system) ......4-96
Hard top If the top does not open or close .....3-24
Indicators for retractable hard top
(dot matrix) .............. .2-21, 3-22
Initializing .................. .3-25
Operating using the Intelligent Key . . . .3-25
Retractable hard top operation .......3-18
Hazard warning flasher switch .........2-36
Head restraints .................. .1-7
Headlights Bulb replacement ............. .8-25
Headlight switch .............. .2-32
Xenon headlights .............. .2-31
Heated seats .................. .2-37
Heater Automatic climate control ..........4-29
Engine block heater .............5-55
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ........2-51Hood release
.................. .3-17
Horn ....................... .2-37
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ................. .5-7
Manual transmission models . . . . . . . .5-16
Immobilizer system .............. .2-27
In-cabin microfilter ............... .4-36
Indicator Dot matrix display ............. .2-16
Lights .................... .2-13
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ......2-27
INFINITI voice recognition system . . . . . . .4-109
INFO button ................... .4-8
Inside mirror .................. .3-34
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test.......9-22
Instrument brightness control .........2-35
Instrument panel ................ .2-3
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system .....5-21
Preview function .............. .5-42
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light .................. .2-10
Intelligent Key .................. .3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator . .2-19
Intelligent Key insertion indicator . ......2-18
Intelligent Key removal indicator ........2-18
Intelligent Key system ..............3-6
Battery replacement .............8-22
Key operating range .............3-8
Key operation ................ .3-9
Warning light ................ .2-10
Warning signals ............... .3-11
Intelligent Key warning light ..........2-10
10-3

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
10-5

Driver-side memory.............3-37
Heated seats ................ .2-37
Seats ..................... .1-2
Security system, Vehicle security system . . .2-26
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System), Engine start .......2-27
Selector lever Shift lock release .............. .5-16
Separator, Retractable hard top ........3-20
Servicing climate control ............4-36
SETTING button ................. .4-12
Shift “P” warning (Automatic Transmission
models) ..................... .2-18
Shift lock release, Transmission ........5-16
Shifting Automatic transmission ...........5-12
Manual transmission .............5-16
Sliding front passenger’s seat ..........1-5
Sonar system .................. .5-45
Sonar system off switch .............5-47
Spare tire .................... .9-8
Spark plugs ................... .8-16
Speedometer ................... .2-5
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-11
Jump starting ................ .6-14
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting ................ .6-16
Starting the engine ............. .5-11
STATUS button .................. .4-7
Status light, Front passenger air bag .....1-42
Steering Power steering fluid .............8-11
Power steering system ...........5-47
Steering lock ................. .5-9
Steering lock release malfunction indicator
................... .2-18
Steering-wheel-mounted controls for
audio .................... .4-82
Tilt/telescopic steering ...........3-33
Storage ..................... .2-43
Storage box .................. .2-46
Sun visors ................... .3-34
Supplemental
air bag warning labels .....1-48
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-48, 2-12
Supplemental restraint system .........1-35
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system .................... .1-35
Switch Autolight switch .............. .2-32
Fog light switch .............. .2-36
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-36
Headlight switch .............. .2-32
Ignition switch ............... .5-12
Ignition switch manual transmission
models .................... .5-16
Power door lock switch ............3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .................... .2-31
Retractable hard top switch .....3-23, 3-25
Turn signal switch ............. .2-35
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch .2-39
T
Tachometer ................... .2-6
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ............... .2-6
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start ................... .2-27
Thigh extension ................. .1-5Three-way catalyst
................ .5-2
Tilt/telescopic steering .............3-33
Tire Pressure, Low tire pressure warning
light ..................... .2-10
Sealant .................... .6-3
Tire replacement indicator . . .......2-22
Tires Emergency tire puncture repair kit .....6-3
Flat tire .................... .6-2
Low tire pressure warning system ......5-3
Spare tire .................. .8-35
Tire and Loading information label .8-28, 9-11
Tire chains ................. .8-32
Tire dressing ................. .7-3
Tire pressure ................ .8-27
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) .................. .5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation ................ .8-33
Types of tires ................ .8-32
Uniform
tire quality grading .........9-19
Wheel/tire size ............... .9-8
Wheels and tires .............. .8-27
Top, Retractable hard top ............3-18
Touch screen system .............. .4-4
Towing Flat towing ................. .9-19
Tow truck towing .............. .6-17
Towing a trailer ............... .9-19
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system .....5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system ......6-2
Trailer towing .................. .9-19
Transceiver, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ................... .2-51
Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .....8-11
10-6

Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-12
Driving with manual transmission.....5-16
Transmission selector lever lock release. .5-16
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry
system) ..................... .3-14
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................. .9-9
Trip computer ................. .2-23
Trip odometer ................. .2-24
Trunk Interior trunk lid release ..........3-30
Light ..................... .2-51
Trunk lid .................. .3-28
Trunk lid release switch ...........3-28
Trunk open request switch .........3-28
Trunk release power cancel switch .....3-29
Turn signal switch ............... .2-35
U
Underbody cleaning ............... .7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-19
USB memory operation .............4-62
V
Vanity mirror .................. .3-36
Vanity mirror lights ............... .2-51
Variable voltage control system ........8-15
Vehicle Dimensions ................. .9-9
Identification number (VIN) .........9-10
Loading information .............9-16
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) .....6-19
Security system .............. .2-26Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch .2-39
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . . .5-52
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) warning
light
..................... .2-13
Vehicle information and settings (display) .4-7
Ventilators ................... .4-28
Voice command (Bluetooth Hands-Free
Phone System) ................ .4-101
Voice command (INFINITI voice recognition
system) ................. .4-115, 4-125
Voice recognition system ...........4-109
Voice recognition, Alternate command
mode ...................... .4-122
Voice recognition, Standard mode ......4-109
W
Walk-in

mechanism ............... .1-6
Warning Dot matrix display ............. .2-16
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-36
Lights ..................... .2-9
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) .................. .5-3, 6-2
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................. .2-8
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels . . . .1-48
Warning light Air bag warning light .........1-48, 2-12
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light ...................... .2-9
Brake warning light ............. .2-9
Intelligent Key warning light ........2-10
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Seat belt warning light ...........2-12 Warranty, Emission control system
warranty
.................... .9-20
Washer switch, Windshield wiper and
washer switch ................. .2-28
Washing ..................... .7-2
Waxing ...................... .7-2
Wheel/tire size ................. .9-8
Wheels and tires ................ .8-27
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels .......7-3
Window washer fluid .............. .8-13
Window(s) Automatic adjusting function ........2-48
Cleaning ................... .7-3
Power windows .............. .2-46
Windshield wiper and washer switch .....2-28
Wiper Rain-sensing auto wiper system ......2-30
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-28
Wiper blades ................ .8-18
X
Xenon headlights ................ .2-31
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