2011 INFINITI G-CONVERTIBLE maintenance

●When driving on roads covered with snow or
ice, the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire
should be used on the front wheels and origi-
nal tire used on the rear wheels (drive
wheels). Use tire chains only on the two rear
original tires.
● Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire will wear at a faster rate than the
standard tire. Replace the spare tire as soon
as the tread wear indicators appear.
● Do not use the spare tire on other vehicles.
● Do not use more than one spare tire at the
same time.
CAUTION
● Do not use tire chains on a TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire. Tire chains will not fit prop-
erly and may cause damage to the vehicle.
● Because the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare
tire is smaller than the original tire, ground
clearance is reduced. To avoid damage to the
vehicle, do not drive over obstacles. Also do
not drive the vehicle through an automatic
car wash since it may get caught.
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9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants........ 9-2
Fuel recommendation ........................... 9-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ......... 9-5
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ..................... 9-6
Specifications ..................................... 9-7
Engine ........................................ 9-7
Wheels and tires ............................... 9-8
Dimensions .................................... 9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................................... 9-9
Vehicle identification ............................. 9-10
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ........9-10
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) .............................. 9-10
Engine serial number .......................... 9-10
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Emission control information label ...............9-11
Tire and loading information label ...............9-11
Air conditioner specification label ...............9-12
Installing front license plate .......................9-12Except for Aerodynamic Package models
........9-13
For Aerodynamic Package models ................9-15
Vehicle loading information .......................9-16
Terms ........................................ 9-16
Vehicle load capacity .......................... 9-17
Loading tips .................................. 9-18
Measurement of weights ....................... 9-18
Towing a trailer .................................. 9-19
Flat towing ................................... 9-19
Uniform tire quality grading .......................9-19
Treadwear .................................... 9-19
Traction AA, A, B and C ........................ 9-19
Temperature A, B and C ....................... 9-20
Emission control system warranty .................9-20
Reporting safety defects .......................... 9-21
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test ....9-22
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .......................9-22
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information ...................................... 9-23
In

the event of a collision ...................... 9-23

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

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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Technical and consumer information9-5

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.
9-6Technical and consumer information

Due to legal requirements in some states/areas
or provinces, your vehicle may be required to be
in what is called the “ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emis-
sion control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when
it is driven through certain driving patterns.
Usually, the “ready condition” can be obtained
by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready condition”. Before taking
the I/M test, check the vehicle’s
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
tion. Place the ignition switch in the ON position
without starting the engine. If the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20
seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M
test condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”.
Contact an INFINITI retailer to set the “ready
condition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.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.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)
9-22Technical and consumer information

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

Interior light control switch...........2-50
Interior light replacement ............8-25
Interior lights .................. .2-49
Interior trunk lid release ............3-30
iPod player operation ............. .4-71
ISOFIX child restraint .............. .1-21
J
Jump starting .................. .6-14
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry
system) ..................... .3-14
Keys ........................ .3-2
For Intelligent Key system ..........3-6
L
Labels Air bag warning labels ............1-48
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Emission control information label .....9-11
Engine serial number ............9-10
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification
label ..................... .9-11
Tire and Loading information label .8-28, 9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . .9-10
LATCH Lower Anchors ..............1-21
License plate, Installing front license plate . .9-12
Light Air bag warning light ............1-48
Bulb replacement ............. .8-24Fog light switch
.............. .2-36
Headlight switch .............. .2-32
Headlights bulb replacement ........8-25
Indicator lights ............... .2-13
Interior light control switch .........2-50
Interior lights ................ .2-49
Map lights ................. .2-49
Replacement ................ .8-24
Trunk light .................. .2-51
Vanity mirror lights ............. .2-51
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................. .2-9
Xenon headlights .............. .2-31
Lights, Exterior and interior light
replacement .................. .8-25
Loading
information (See vehicle loading
information) ................... .9-16
Lock Automatic door locks .............3-5
Door locks .................. .3-4
Power door lock ............... .3-4
Trunk lid .................. .3-28
Locking with mechanical key ...........3-4
Low fuel warning ................ .2-19
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-10
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ......5-3
Low washer fluid warning ............2-19
M
Maintenance Battery .................... .8-13
General maintenance .............8-2
Indicators for maintenance .........2-22Inside the vehicle
.............. .8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Maintenance requirements . . . .......8-2
Outside the vehicle ............. .8-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-18
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ........2-14
Map lights ................... .2-49
Master warning light .............. .2-12
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) . . . .3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive
positioner .................... .3-38
Meter Trip computer ............... .2-23
Meters and gauges ............... .2-4
Instrument brightness control .......2-35
Mirror Inside mirror ................ .3-34
Outside mirrors ............... .3-35
Vanity mirror ................ .3-36
Monitor, Rearview monitor ...........4-22
N
New vehicle break-in ..............5-42
No

key warning ................. .2-18
O
Odometer ..................... .2-5
Off-road recovery ................ .5-6
Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ........8-9
Checking engine oil level ...........8-8
10-4