2012 INFINITI G-CONVERTIBLE fuel cap release

2-14Instruments and controls
.Parking brake release warning
. Door/trunk open warning
. Loose fuel cap warning
. Check tire pressure warning
See “Dot matrix liquid crystal display” (P.2-
17).
Preview Function warning light
(orange; if so equipped)
GUID-82B96A00-53B7-4A66-B4A8-0DC25F7726B2The light comes on if there is a malfunction
in the Brake Assist (with Preview Function)
system.
If the warning light comes on, park the
vehicle in a safe place. Turn the engine off,
restart the engine, resume driving and set
the ICC system again.
If it is not possible to set the system or the
indicator stays on, it may indicate that the
system is malfunctioning. Although the
vehicle is still driveable under normal
conditions, have the vehicle checked at
an INFINITI retailer.
Seat belt warning lightGUID-97087213-3971-4726-A0FE-1FFDDC320E7EThe light and chime remind you to fasten
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, and will remain illuminated until
the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime will sound for about
6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light for the front
passenger will illuminate if the seat belt is
not fastened when the front passenger’s
seat is occupied. For approximately 5
seconds after the ignition switch is in the
ON position, the system does not activate
the warning light for the front passenger.
See
“Seat belts” (P.1-11) for precautions
on seat belt usage.
Supplemental air bag warning
light
GUID-C450F6BC-AD31-42E7-A143-D8289371BB6EAfter pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light will illuminate. The supplemental air
bag warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the supplemental front air bag
and supplemental side air bag, curtain
side-impact air bag systems and/or pre-
tensioner seat belt are operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and pretensioner systems needs servicing
and your vehicle must be taken to your
nearest INFINITI retailer. .
The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 sec-
onds.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the supple-
mental restraint systems and/or the pre-
tensioners may not function properly.
For additional information, see “Supple-
mental restraint system” (P.1-35).
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is
on, it could mean that the front air bag, side
air bag, curtain air bag systems and/or
pretensioner systems will not operate in an
accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked by a
retailer as soon as possible.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
GUID-B300F4AE-A31B-490C-8B0C-44DBA460C228The light will blink when the VDC system or
the traction control system is operating,

2-20Instruments and controls
8. Engine start operation indicator
(Manual Transmission models)
GUID-DBDAE3A2-CB00-42CF-830F-56CFC89016D9This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with
the clutch pedal depressed.
9. Parking brake release warningGUID-A29E560B-AC65-45EF-BD61-D46B01E8D317This warning appears when the vehicle
speed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the
parking brake is applied.
10. Low fuel warningGUID-C398ED0E-471A-4276-8E87-41D8B1B5D7C6This warning appears when the fuel level in
the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it
is convenient, preferably before the fuel
gauge reaches the empty (E) position.
There is a small reserve of fuel remaining
in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches
the empty (E) position.
11. Low washer fluid warningGUID-4B511101-A790-47D3-8A2A-05D513567AC2This warning appears when the washer
tank fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid
as necessary. (See“Window washer fluid”
(P.8-14).)
12. Door/trunk open warning (igni-
tion switch is in the ON position)
GUID-D73931C6-CD04-450C-81A1-47A834D609C5This warning appears if any of the doors and/or the trunk lid are open or not closed
securely. The vehicle icon indicates which
door or the trunk lid is open on the display.
13. Loose fuel cap warningGUID-BFE458ED-BCA7-4335-B8F7-73E37C39ABB7This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. (See
“Fuel-filler
cap ”(P.3-32).)
14. Check tire pressure warningGUID-4F8F90C9-1D1A-4B19-84DE-FB30ADE966CCThis warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure is detected. If
this warning appears, stop the vehicle and
adjust the tire pressure to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. (See
“Low tire pressure warning light” (P.2-12)
and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” (P.5-4).)
15.“Time to rest” indicatorGUID-ED5D6E04-83A9-4A18-A337-1F03BC066E77This indicator appears when the set “time
to rest” indicator activates. You can set the
time for up to 6 hours. (See “Trip
computer” (P.2-25).)
16. Low outside temperature warn-
ing
GUID-780F773F-FB50-4944-8B7B-E69CA36895B2This warning appears if the outside tem-
perature is below 378F (38C). The warning
can be set not to be displayed. (See “Trip
computer” (P.2-25).)
17. Cruise indicatorGUID-3760C120-A3D7-4293-8781-3D4A6A9A5294Cruise main switch indicator:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407The indicator is displayed when the cruise
control main switch is pushed. When the
main switch is pushed again, the indicator
disappears. When the cruise control main
switch indicator is displayed, the cruise
control system is operational.
Cruise set switch indicator:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407The indicator is displayed while the vehicle
speed is controlled by the cruise control
system. If the indicator blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate that the
cruise control system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
See“Cruise control” (P.5-21) for details.

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys...
.................................................................... 3-3
Intelligent Key ...
................................................. 3-3
Valet hand-off ...
.................................................. 3-4
Doors ...
.................................................................. 3-5
Locking with mechanical key ...
........................... 3-5
Opening and closing windows with the
mechanical key ...
................................................ 3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ...
......................... 3-6
Locking with power door lock switch ...
............... 3-6
Automatic door locks ...
....................................... 3-6
Intelligent Key system ...
......................................... 3-7
Intelligent key operating range ...
........................ 3-9
Door locks/unlocks precaution ...
........................ 3-9
Intelligent Key operation ...
............................... 3-10
Battery saver system ...
..................................... 3-12
Warning signals ...
............................................. 3-12
Troubleshooting guide ...
................................... 3-13
Remote keyless entry system ...
............................. 3-14
How to use remote keyless entry system ...
....... 3-14
Hood ...
................................................................. 3-18
Retractable hard top ...
.......................................... 3-19
Before operating the retractable hard top ...
...... 3-19
When operating the retractable hard top ...
....... 3-21
Indicators for the retractable hard top ...
........... 3-23
Opening the retractable hard top ...
.................. 3-24 Closing the retractable hard top
...
.................. 3-25
If the retractable hard top does not open or
close electrically ...
.......................................... 3-25
Operating the retractable hard top using the
intelligent key ...
.............................................. 3-26
Initializing of the retractable hard top ...
.......... 3-26
Troubleshooting guide ...
................................. 3-27
Trunk lid ...
........................................................... 3-29
Trunk lid release switch ...
............................... 3-29
Trunk open request switch ...
........................... 3-29
Auto closure ...
................................................ 3-30
Trunk release power cancel switch ...
............... 3-30
Interior trunk lid release ...
.............................. 3-31
Fuel-filler door ...
................................................... 3-31
Opening the fuel-filler door ...
.......................... 3-31
Fuel-filler cap ...
............................................... 3-32
Tilt/telescopic steering ...
...................................... 3-34
Manual operation (if so equipped) ...
............... 3-34
Electric operation (if so equipped) ...
............... 3-34
Sun visors ...
......................................................... 3-35
Mirrors ...
.............................................................. 3-35
Inside mirror ...
................................................ 3-35
Outside mirrors ...
............................................ 3-36
Vanity mirror ...
................................................ 3-37

FluidAutomatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...
............... 8-12
Brake and clutch fluid ...
.................................. 8-13
Brake fluid ...
................................................... 8-14
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
........................ 9-2
Engine coolant ...
............................................... 8-8
Engine oil ...
.................................................... 8-10
Power steering fluid ...
..................................... 8-13
Window washer fluid ...
................................... 8-14
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...
........................................................ 4-53
Fog light switch ...
................................................ 2-37
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 ...
............................................... 5-45
Fuel economy information (display) ...
.............. 4-11
Fuel octane rating ...
.......................................... 9-4
Fuel recommendation ...
..................................... 9-4
Fuel-filler cap ...
............................................... 3-31
Fuel-filler door ...
............................................. 3-31
Gauge ...
............................................................ 2-9
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ...
............................. 3-33
Fuses ...
................................................................ 8-22
Fusible links ...
..................................................... 8-22G
Garage door opener, HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ...
........................................ 2-53
Gas cap ...
............................................................ 3-31
Gauge ...
................................................................. 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...
................. 2-8
Fuel gauge ...
..................................................... 2-9
Odometer ...
....................................................... 2-7
Speedometer ...
................................................. 2-7
Tachometer ...
.................................................... 2-8
Trip computer ...
.............................................. 2-25
General maintenance ...
................................... 8-2, 8-3
Glove box ...
......................................................... 2-46
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models with navigation system) ...
....................... 4-84
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models without navigation system) ...
.................. 4-95
Hard top If the top does not open or close ...
................. 3-25
Indicators for retractable hard top
(dot matrix) ...
......................................... 2-22, 3-23
Initializing ...
.................................................... 3-26
Operating using the Intelligent Key ...
.............. 3-26
Retractable hard top operation ...
.................... 3-19
Hazard warning flasher switch ...
.......................... 2-38
Head restraints ...
................................................... 1-7
Headlights
Bulb replacement ...
......................................... 8-26 Headlight switch
...
.......................................... 2-34
Xenon headlights ...
......................................... 2-33
Heated seats ...
.................................................... 2-39
Heater
Automatic climate control ...
............................ 4-30
Engine block heater ...
..................................... 5-57
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...
...................... 2-53
Hood release ...
.................................................... 3-18
Horn ...
................................................................. 2-38
I
Ignition switch
(Push-button) ...
................................................. 5-9
Manual transmission models ...
....................... 5-18
Immobilizer system ...
........................................... 2-29
In-cabin microfilter ...
............................................ 4-38
Indicator Dot matrix display ...
....................................... 2-17
Lights ...
.......................................................... 2-15
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ...
.................. 2-29
INFINITI voice recognition system ...
.................... 4-109
INFO button ...
........................................................ 4-9
Inside mirror ...
..................................................... 3-35
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ...
.................... 9-23
Instrument brightness control ...
........................... 2-37
Instrument panel ...
................................................ 2-4
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system ...
............... 5-23
Preview function ...
.......................................... 5-45
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light ...
.................................................... 2-12
Intelligent Key ...
..................................................... 3-3
10-3

N
New vehicle break-in...
......................................... 5-45
No key warning ...
................................................. 2-19
O
Odometer ...
............................................................ 2-7
Off-road recovery ...
................................................ 5-7
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
........................ 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...
...................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ...
............................. 8-10
Engine oil ...
.................................................... 8-10
Engine oil viscosity ...
........................................ 9-6
Oil filter replacement indicator ...
..................... 2-23
Opening the retractable hard top ...
............. 3-24, 3-26
Operating the retractable hard top ...
.................... 3-19
Operation, Indicators for operation ...
................... 2-19
Outside air temperature ...
.................................... 2-26
Outside mirrors ...
................................................. 3-36
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ...
................... 6-16
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ...
.............................................. 9-24
P
Panic alarm ...
...................................................... 3-15
Parking
Brake break-in ...
............................................. 5-50 Parking brake operation
...
............................... 5-20
Parking brake release warning ...
..................... 2-20
Parking on hills ...
........................................... 5-46
Phone
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ...
.................. 4-84
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...
............. 4-95
Car phone or CB radio ...
................................. 4-83
Pop-up roll bar system ... ..................................... 1-49
Power Front seat adjustment ...
.................................... 1-3
Power door lock ...
............................................. 3-5
Power outlet ...
................................................ 2-42
Power steering fluid ...
..................................... 8-13
Power steering system ...
................................. 5-49
Power windows ...
............................................ 2-48
Precautions Audio operation ...
........................................... 4-39
Braking precautions ...
..................................... 5-50
Child restraints ...
............................................ 1-19
Cruise control ...
.............................................. 5-21
Maintenance ...
.................................................. 8-5
Seat belt usage ...
........................................... 1-11
Supplemental restraint system ...
..................... 1-35
When starting and driving ...
.............................. 5-3
Pre-crash seat belts ...
.......................................... 1-13
Predictive course line settings ...
.......................... 4-28
Preview function ...
............................................... 5-51
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) ...
................................................. 5-45 Preview Function warning light
...
.......................... 2-14
Push starting ...
.................................................... 6-15
Push warning (Automatic
Transmission models) ...
....................................... 2-19
Push-button ignition switch ...
....................... 5-9, 5-10R
Radio ...
................................................................ 4-39
Car phone or CB radio ...
................................. 4-83
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...
................................................... 4-53
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ...
........................ 2-32
Rapid air pressure loss ...
....................................... 5-7
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test ...
.......................................................... 9-23
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ...
................................................ 2-33
Rearview monitor ...
.............................................. 4-23
Recorders, Event data ...
....................................... 9-24
Registering your vehicle in another country ...
...... 9-11
Remote keyless entry system ...
............................ 3-14
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire puncture
repair kit) ... ........................................................... 6-8
Reporting safety defects ...
................................... 9-22
Retractable hard top ...
......................................... 3-19
Roadside assistance program ...
............................. 6-2
Rollover ...
.............................................................. 5-7
Roof, Retractable hard top ...
................................ 3-19
10-5