2012 INFINITI G-CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

3-24Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA2632
OPENING THE RETRACTABLE HARD
TOP
GUID-00A58FA9-FC69-4FF9-9EA5-89D8C203F4DF1. Make sure the trunk lid is securelyclosed before operating the retractable
hard top.
2. Apply the parking brake and move the selector lever to the P (Park) position
(for the automatic transmission mod-
els) or the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position (for the manual transmission
models).
3. Start the engine.
4. Push the OPEN side of the retractable hard top operating switch and hold it until the retractable hard top is fully
opened.
.When the OPEN side of the retract-
able hard top operating switch is
pushed a beep sounds.
.“ROOF IN OPERATION” is displayed
on the dot matrix liquid crystal
display while the retractable hard
top is in motion.
.The windows will automatically be fully opened.
5. Release the switch when the retractable hard top is fully opened.
.When the retractable hard top isfully opened, a beep sounds.
.“ROOF OPEN” is displayed on the
dot matrix liquid crystal display
when the retractable hard top is
fully opened.
CAUTION
Be sure to fully open or fully close the
retractable hard top and do not stop using
the operating switch half way through the
roof opening or closing process. If the
retractable hard top is only partially opened,
significant damage to the retractable hard top could occur.

SPA2633
CLOSING THE RETRACTABLE HARD
TOP
GUID-6380BF2E-AD66-4E24-BB7B-723C7144E5A51. Make sure the trunk lid is securelyclosed before operating the retractable
hard top.
2. Apply the parking brake and move the selector lever to the P (Park) position
(for the automatic transmission mod-
els) or the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position (for the manual transmission
models).
3. Start the engine.
4. Push the CLOSE side of the retractable hard top operating switch and hold it until the retractable hard top is fully
closed.
.When the CLOSE side of the retract-
able hard top operating switch is
pushed a beep sounds.
.“ROOF IN OPERATION” is displayed
on the dot matrix liquid crystal
display while the retractable hard
top is in motion.
.The windows will automatically be fully opened.
5. Release the switch when the retractable hard top is fully closed.
.When the retractable hard top isfully closed, a beep sounds.
.“ROOF CLOSED” is displayed on the
dot matrix liquid crystal display
when the retractable hard top is
fully closed.
IF THE RETRACTABLE HARD TOP
DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE ELEC-
TRICALLY
GUID-CA52037D-865A-4730-AF0F-BCB66DFF1FA1If you cannot operate the retractable hard
top with the operating switch, first check
whether all the following operating condi-
tions are satisfied.
. The vehicle is stopped .
The engine is running
. The separator is fixed in the position
separating the roof storage area and
the trunk room
. Make sure that no objects interfere with
the rear parcel shelf, the side flaps and
the retractable hard top.
. The trunk lid is closed
If the retractable hard top still does not
move under the above conditions or has
any system malfunction, see an INFINITI
retailer as soon as possible.
WARNING
. Do not drive with the retractable hard
top partially opened.
. When the buzzer continuously sounds
while the vehicle is being driven, im-
mediately park the car in a safe location
and check that the retractable hard top
is not partially open
. If the retractable hard top cannot be
operated properly, see an INFINITI retai-
ler as soon as possible to have your
vehicle checked.
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3-26Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA2585
OPERATING THE RETRACTABLE
HARD TOP USING THE INTELLIGENT
KEY
GUID-A0DE8899-3DF3-45B2-A6C5-9519F49D38D6The retractable hard top can be opened
using the request switch. This operation
cannot close the retractable hard top.
Opening the retractable hard topGUID-BC7D5D2B-676D-4BAD-8CFA-28F6309B1782Carry the Intelligent Key with you. Push the
door handle request switch (driver’s or
passenger’s)
*Aand hold it until the
retractable hard top is fully open.
INITIALIZING OF THE RETRACTABLE
HARD TOP
GUID-119B8CC0-225F-4511-9D87-766E112DE7AFAfter replacing the battery or when repeat-
ing open and close operations without fully
opening or closing the retractable hard
top, the retractable hard top may not
operate normally.
If this situation occurs, perform initializa-
tion of the retractable hard top according
to the following procedures.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the OPEN side of the retractable hard top operating switch and hold it.
3. Release the OPEN side of the retract- able hard top operating switch when
the beep sounds once. The initialization
of the retractable hard top is complete.
If the beep sounds twice when releasing
the OPEN side of the retractable hard top
operating switch during the initialization,
repeat the procedures from step 2.
CAUTION
After the initialization, if the retractable
hard top does not operate normally, im-
mediately contact INFINITI retailer for an inspection.
NOTE:
The following functions do not operate
normally when the initialization of the
retractable hard top is not complete.
.
The retractable hard top does not open
or close when pushing the OPEN side
of the retractable hard top operating
switch. (Only the rear parcel shelf
operates.)
. The retractable hard top indicator does
not appear on the dot matrix liquid
crystal display.
. The air conditioner airflow is fixed at
the level when the retractable hard top
is being closed.
. The audio volume is fixed at the level
when the retractable hard top is being
closed.
. For the models with the navigation
system, the Voice Recognition function
(VR) is not operative.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEGUID-F9A5D279-AD24-4D4F-A081-2340F4A8380EIf the retractable hard top stops halfway during operation or does not operate normally, follow the procedures shown in the following
table. If the procedures in the following table do not solve the symptom, immediately contact INFINITI retailer for the inspection.
SymptomBeepPossible cause Possible solution
The OPEN side of the retractable hard top
operating switch is pushed, but the
retractable hard top does not operate. Sounds twice
The OPEN side of the retractable hard top operating
switch is pushed while the retractable hard top is
fully open, or the CLOSE side of the retractable
hard top operating switch is pushed while the
retractable hard top is fully closed. Push the CLOSE side of the retractable hard top
operating switch when the retractable hard top is
fully open. Push the OPEN side of the retractable
hard top operating switch when the retractable hard
top is fully closed.
Sounds twice The selector lever (automatic transmission models
only) or the shift lever (manual transmission
models only) is in the R (Reverse) position. Shift the selector lever (automatic transmission
models only) to the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position, or
shift the shift lever (manual transmission model only)
to the N (Neutral) position, and then operate the
retractable hard top.
Sounds twice The trunk lid is opened. Fully close the trunk lid.
Does not sound The battery voltage is low. Start the engine again and operate the retractable
hard top.
Sounds twice The separator in the trunk room is not correctly set. Set the separator correctly. For details, refer to
“Separator”
(P.3-21).
Does not sound The retractable hard top is in the deactivation
mode in order to avoid motor overheating by the
continuous operation of the retractable hard top. Wait for approximately 20 minutes without operating
the retractable hard top and then operate the
retractable hard top.
The retractable hard top stops halfway
during operation. Sounds twice
Objects are trapped in the moving structure of the
retractable hard top. Check that an object is not trapped inside the rear
parcel shelf, side flap and retractable hard top. After
the check, turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position, start the engine again and then operate the
retractable hard top.
Does not sound The battery voltage is low. Start the engine again and operate the retractable
hard top.
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3-28Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SymptomBeepPossible cause Possible solution
Only the rear parcel shelf operates when
the OPEN side of the retractable hard top
operating switch is pushed. Sounds twice
every 10 seconds for 15 minutes. The retractable hard top control does not recognize
the rear parcel shelf position because of battery
replacement or the contentious operation of the
retractable hard top. Perform the initialization of the retractable hard top
and operate the retractable hard top again. For the
initialization details, please refer to
“Initializing of
the retractable hard top” (P.3-26).
When the vehicle is being driven, the beep
sounds. Sounds continu-
ously The retractable hard top is partially opened. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe location and
fully open or fully close the retractable hard top.
When the engine is stopped, the beep
sounds. Sounds twice The retractable hard top is partially opened.
Fully open or fully close the retractable hard top.

GUID-7326FBF6-ABFC-4BB4-8292-5DA49FC422AC
WARNING
.Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases to
be drawn into the vehicle. See “Exhaust
gas (carbon monoxide)” (P.5-3) of this
manual.
. Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from play-
ing and becoming locked in the trunk
where they could be seriously injured.
Keep the car locked, with the trunk
closed, when not in use, and prevent
children’s access to Intelligent Keys.
CAUTION
The mechanisms that operate the retract-
able hard top are installed in the trunk lid.
For this reason, the trunk lid is heavier than
those on most vehicles. Opening and clos-
ing the trunk may take more effort than
conventional trunk lids. The additional effort
is normal for this vehicle.
SPA2307
TRUNK LID RELEASE SWITCHGUID-9E05D69E-2362-40D3-B128-1CD113FDA480The trunk lid release switch*Ais located
on the instrument panel.
To open the trunk lid, push the release
switch down as illustrated. To close, push
the trunk lid down.
You can open the trunk lid with Intelligent
Key. (See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-7)
or “Remote keyless entry system” (P.3-14).)
SPA2404
TRUNK OPEN REQUEST SWITCHGUID-28BEAACC-C636-443B-8FC1-1A6A4AB5072EThe trunk lid can be opened by pushing the
trunk open request switch
*Awhen the
Intelligent Key is within the operating
range of the trunk lock/unlock function
regardless of the inside lock knob position.
(See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-7).)
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TRUNK LID

3-30Pre-driving checks and adjustments
AUTO CLOSUREGUID-1509EC35-766C-489E-ADFD-DC3E1579EE96If the trunk lid is pulled down to a partly
open position, the trunk lid will pull itself
to the closed position.
Do not apply excessive force when the
auto closure is operating. Excessive force
applied may cause the mechanism to
malfunction.
CAUTION
.The trunk lid will automatically close
from a partly open position. To avoid
pinching, keep hands and fingers away
from trunk lid opening.
. Do not let children operate the trunk lid.SPA2308
TRUNK RELEASE POWER CANCEL
SWITCH
GUID-0C2E9B21-7B25-41C0-86C9-90CADD2F6322When the switch located inside the glove
box is in the OFF position
*A, the power to
the trunk lid will be canceled and the trunk
lid cannot be opened by the trunk lid
release switch, the trunk open request
switch with the Intelligent Key carried with
you or the TRUNK button on the Intelligent
Key.
When you have to leave the vehicle with a
valet and want to keep your belongings
safe in the glove box and the trunk, push
this switch to OFF and lock the glove box with the mechanical key. Then leave the
vehicle and the Intelligent Key with the
valet and keep the mechanical key with
you.
See
“Keys” (P.3-3).
To connect the power to the trunk lid, push
the switch to the ON
*Bposition.

SPA2634
INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASEGUID-43118355-A2BE-47B2-AE4B-C9EDBD8FE3F1
WARNING
Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from playing
and becoming locked in the trunk where
they could be seriously injured. Keep the car
locked, with the trunk lid securely latched,
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to Intelligent Keys.
The interior trunk lid release mechanism
allows opening of the trunk lid in the eventthat people become locked inside the trunk
or in the event of the loss of electrical
power such as a discharged battery.
Releasing inside the trunkGUID-8700F542-4FA5-4066-91EE-6957D524695DTo open the trunk lid from the inside, pull
the release handle
*1until the lock
releases and push up on the trunk lid.
The release lever is made of a material that
glows in the dark after a brief exposure to
ambient light.
The handle is located on the back of the
trunk lid as illustrated.
GUID-C93CB90B-FCA1-4E06-9CF0-901012CD5248
SPA1562A
OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOORGUID-8DEF451E-464E-42B1-BD5E-8B67AD064BE3To open the fuel-filler door, unlock the fuel-
filler door by using one of the following
operations, then push the left side of the
door.
. Push the door handle request switch
with the Intelligent Key carried with
you.
. Push the UNLOCK button on the Intelli-
gent Key.
. Insert the mechanical key into the door
lock cylinder and turn it to the rear of
the vehicle.
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FUEL-FILLER DOOR