2012 INFINITI G-CONVERTIBLE oil temperature

2-26Instruments and controls
amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the
actual fuel consumption.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The dte mode includes a low range warning
feature. If the fuel level is low, the warning
is displayed on the screen.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the
dte display will change to“——”.
. If the amount of fuel added is small, the
display just before the ignition switch
is pushed to the OFF position may
continue to be displayed.
. When driving uphill or rounding curves,
the fuel in the tank shifts, which may
momentarily change the display.
5. Outside air temperature (ICY —8F
or 8C)
GUID-34491345-E055-48F3-AB44-5EB401652C23The outside air temperature is displayed in
8F or 8C in the range of −22 to 1318F (−30
to 558C).
The outside air temperature mode includes
a low temperature warning feature. If the
outside air temperature is below 378F
(38C), the warning is displayed on the
screen.
The outside temperature sensor is located
in front of the radiator. The sensor may be affected by road or engine heat, wind
directions and other driving conditions.
The display may differ from the actual
outside temperature or the temperature
displayed on various signs or billboards.
6. SettingGUID-6491617F-C802-4BA5-83F8-4FEBEE69CF78Setting cannot be made while driving. A
message
“Setting can only be operated
when stopped” is also displayed on the
dot matrix crystal display.
The
switch*Aandswitch*Bare
used in the setting mode to select and
decide a menu.
SKIP:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push theswitch*Ato move to the
warning check mode.
Push the
switch*Bto select other
menus.
ALERT:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407There are 3 submenus under the alert
menu.
. BACK
Select this submenu to return to the top
page of the setting mode.
. TIME TO REST
Select this submenu to specify when the
“time to rest” indicator activates.
. ICY
Select this submenu to display the low
outside temperature warning.
MAINTENANCE:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407There are 5 submenus under the main-
tenance menu.
. BACK
Select this submenu to return to the top
page of the setting mode.
. ENGINE OIL
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for changing the engine oil.
. OIL FILTER
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing the oil filter.
. TIRE
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing tires.
. OTHER
Select this submenu and set or reset
the distance for replacing items other
than the engine oil, oil filter and tires.
DISPLAY:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407There are 3 submenus under the display
menu.

SSD0598
Shift lock releaseGUID-274AEC6C-BC56-4620-B517-6BF60F025945If the battery charge is low or discharged,
the selector lever may not be moved from
the P (Park) position even with the brake
pedal depressed and the selector lever
button pushed.
To move the selector lever, perform the
following procedure:
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF orLOCK position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock cover
*Ausing a
suitable tool. 4.
Push down the shift lock
*Bas
illustrated.
5. Push the selector lever button
*Cand
move the selector lever to N (Neutral)
position
*Dwhile holding down the
shift lock.
Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion. Now the vehicle may be moved to the
desired location.
If the lever cannot be moved out of P
(Park), have an INFINITI retailer check the
automatic transmission system as soon as
possible.
Adaptive shift control (ASC)GUID-AEB4A362-DBFB-4302-BBDA-E06349BDD353The adaptive shift control system automa-
tically operates when the transmission is
in the "D" (drive) and "DS" (Drive Sport)
position and selects an appropriate gear
depending on the road conditions such as
uphill, downhill or curving roads.
Control on uphill and curving roads:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407A low gear is maintained that suits the
degree of the slope or curve to allow
smooth driving with a small number of
shifts. Control on downhill roads:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407The adaptive shift control system shifts to
a low gear that suits the degree of the
slope, and uses the engine braking to
reduce the number of times that the brake
must be used.
Control on winding roads:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407A low gear is maintained on continuous
curves that involve repeated acceleration
and deceleration, so that smooth accelera-
tion is available instantly when the accel-
erator pedal is depressed.
NOTE:
.
Adaptive shift control may not operate
when the transmission oil temperature
is low immediately after the start of
driving or when it is very hot.
. During some driving situations, hard
braking for example, the adaptive shift
control may automatically operate. The
transmission may automatically shift
to a lower gear for engine braking. This
increases engine speed but not vehicle
speed. Vehicle speed is controlled by
the accelerator pedal when the vehicle
is in the Adaptive shift control mode.
. When the adaptive shift control oper-
ates, the transmission sometimes
Starting and driving5-17

WAXINGGUID-D7E2A5AF-98DD-4330-B0D0-8D30870A66CFRegular waxing protects the paint surface
and helps retain new vehicle appearance.
Polishing is recommended to remove built-
up wax residue and to avoid a weathered
appearance before reapplying wax.
An INFINITI retailer can assist you in
choosing the proper product.
.Wax your vehicle only after a thorough
washing. Follow the instructions sup-
plied with the wax.
. Do not use a wax containing any
abrasives, cutting compounds or clea-
ners that may damage the vehicle
finish.
Machine compound or aggressive polish-
ing on a base coat/clear coat paint finish
may dull the finish or leave swirl marks.
REMOVING SPOTSGUID-492BA936-565C-451C-ACA3-4011197AA188Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust,
insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible
from the paint surface to avoid lasting
damage or staining. Special cleaning
products are available at an INFINITI
retailer or any automotive accessory
stores.
UNDERBODYGUID-05FBC2CC-79B8-4C7B-8F1D-03FA002CBA98In areas where road salt is used in winter,
the underbody must be cleaned regularly.
This will prevent dirt and salt from building
up and causing the acceleration of corro-
sion on the underbody and suspension.
Before the winter period and again in the
spring, the underseal must be checked
and, if necessary, re-treated.
GLASSGUID-6C9D9F58-364C-48BB-AC4A-2F08241AF567Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and
dust film from the glass surfaces. It is
normal for glass to become coated with a
film after the vehicle is parked in the hot
sun. Glass cleaner and a soft cloth will
easily remove this film.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inside of the windows,
do not use sharp-edged tools, abrasive
cleaners or chlorine-based disinfectant clea-
ners. They could damage the electrical
conductors, radio antenna elements or rear
window defroster elements.
ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELSGUID-4D2FB48B-A5E5-4D02-A520-E21B81358ED0Wash regularly with a sponge dampened in
a mild soap solution, especially during
winter months in areas where road salt is
used. Salt could discolor the wheels if not
removed.
CAUTION
Follow the directions below to avoid stain-
ing or discoloring the wheels:
. Do not use a cleaner that uses strong
acid or alkali contents to clean the
wheels.
. Do not apply wheel cleaners to the
wheels when they are hot. The wheel
temperature should be the same as
ambient temperature.
. Rinse the wheel to completely remove
the cleaner within 15 minutes after the
cleaner is applied.
Appearance and care7-3

8-10Maintenance and do-it-yourself
GUID-D6CB878A-AAC3-4398-B058-77A171E0C394
SDI2045
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVELGUID-806540FD-DD98-45E7-8655-4199E7FCE41B1. Park the vehicle on a level surface andapply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operat- ing temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 15
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way.
5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be within the
range
*1. If the oil level is below*2,
remove the oil filler cap and pour recommended oil through the opening.
Do not overfill
*3.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the break-
in period, depending on the severity of
operating conditions.
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the engine, and
such damage is not covered by the war-
ranty.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTERGUID-F404E429-876E-48DC-8B0E-5858D249A08E
Vehicle set-upGUID-5EE5B5DE-2ACC-4CF1-80B3-8DE973DC3EAA1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operat- ing temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes.
4. Raise and support the vehicle using a suitable floor jack and safety jack
stands.
.Place the safety jack stands underthe vehicle jack-up points.
.A suitable adapter should be at-tached to the jack stand saddle.
5. Remove the plastic engine undercover. a. Remove the small plastic clips at the center of the undercover.
b. Then remove the bolts that hold the undercover in place.
CAUTION
Make sure the correct lifting and support
points are used to avoid vehicle damage.
ENGINE OIL

9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants...
....... 9-2
Fuel recommendation ...
...................................... 9-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ...
......... 9-6
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...
............................. 9-7
Specifications ...
...................................................... 9-8
Engine ...
............................................................. 9-8
Wheels and tires ...
............................................. 9-9
Dimensions ...
................................................... 9-10
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ...
................................................. 9-11
Vehicle identification ...
......................................... 9-11
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ...
....... 9-11
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ...
........................................... 9-11
Engine serial number ...
.................................... 9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...
.......... 9-12
Emission control information label ...
................ 9-12
Tire and loading information label ...
................. 9-13
Air conditioner specification label ...
.................. 9-13 Installing front license plate
...
.............................. 9-13
Except for Aerodynamic Package models ...
...... 9-14
For Aerodynamic Package models ...
................ 9-16
Vehicle loading information ...
............................... 9-17
Terms ...
.......................................................... 9-17
Vehicle load capacity ...
................................... 9-18
Loading tips ...
................................................. 9-19
Measurement of weights ...
.............................. 9-20
Towing a trailer ...
................................................. 9-20
Flat towing ...
................................................... 9-20
Uniform tire quality grading ...
.............................. 9-21
Treadwear ...
.................................................... 9-21
Traction AA, A, B and C ...
................................ 9-21
Temperature A, B and C ...
............................... 9-21
Emission control system warranty ...
..................... 9-22
Reporting safety defects ...
.................................... 9-22
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) test ...
.......................................................... 9-23
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...
............................... 9-24
Owner’s manual/service manual
order information ...
.............................................. 9-24

9-6Technical and consumer information
STI0505
1. API certification mark
2. API service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-
COMMENDATION
GUID-058FA41E-D16E-49C1-B0F1-1263C55FFFD2
Selecting the correct oilGUID-9C2E08EF-024B-4ED8-82D3-E209D6D2E59EIt is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance,
see“Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants” (P.9-2). 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) certifi-
cation or International Lubricant Standar-
dization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)
certification and SAE viscosity standard.
These oils have the API certification 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 additivesGUID-9E75C8D6-814E-4BD1-BCD1-16235F7FBEB1INFINITI 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 viscosityGUID-8F8E9479-970D-4961-A158-B90660C9C234The engine oil viscosity or thickness
changes with temperature. Because of this,
it is important 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 recommended
could cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filterGUID-9B993B66-0673-49BD-8C4D-409281450A66Your new vehicle is equipped with a high-
quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use the genuine oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in
change intervals.
Change intervalsGUID-F52EE258-6ADA-49F3-A839-FCF212BBD17BThe 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 reduce 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 warran-
ties.
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. Operation under the
following conditions may require more
frequent oil and filter changes.
.repeated short distance driving at cold
outside temperatures,
. driving in dusty conditions,
. extensive idling,
. stop and go “rush hour”traffic,
Refer to the “INFINITI Service and Main-
tenance Guide” for the maintenance sche-
dule.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE-
COMMENDATIONS
GUID-DA065BA2-96F6-4EA0-A393-35BEA4197869The air conditioning system in your
INFINITI vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the
lubricant, NISSAN A/C system oil Type S
or the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or lubricant
will cause severe damage to the air con-
ditioning system and will require the repla-
cement 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 re-
covery and recycling of any refrigerant
during automotive air conditioning system
service. Your INFINITI retailer has the
trained technicians and equipment needed
to recover and recycle your air conditioning
system refrigerant.
Contact an INFINITI retailer when servicing
your air conditioning system.
Technical and consumer information9-7

10-2
Cleaning exterior and interior...
....................... 7-2, 7-4
Climate control, Automatic climate control ...
........ 4-30
Clock ...
................................................................ 2-42
Closing the retractable hard top ...
....................... 3-25
Clutch fluid ...
....................................................... 8-13
Cockpit ...
............................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ...
......................................... 5-56
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) ...
... 4-56
Compact spare tire ...
........................................... 8-38
Console box ...
...................................................... 2-46
Controller, Center multi-function control panel ...
.... 4-5
Controls Control panel button ...
...................................... 4-3
INFINITI Controller ...
.......................................... 4-5
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...
............................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ...
........................ 8-9
Corrosion protection ...
........................................... 7-7
Cruise control ...
................................................... 5-21
Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ...
... 5-40
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system ...
.......... 5-23
Cup holders ...
...................................................... 2-44
Current fuel consumption ...
.................................. 2-25
D
Daytime running light system ...
........................... 2-36
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ...
................................................ 2-33
Dimensions ...
....................................................... 9-10 Distance to empty
...
............................................. 2-25
Door/trunk open warning ...
.................................. 2-20
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ...
....................... 2-17
Drive belt ...
.......................................................... 8-17
Drive positioner ...
................................................ 3-38
Driving Cold weather driving ...
.................................... 5-56
Driving with automatic transmission ...
............ 5-13
Driving with manual transmission ...
................ 5-18
Precautions when starting and driving ...
........... 5-3
DS (Drive Sport) mode ...
...................................... 5-15
DVD player operation ...
........................................ 4-58
E
Economy, Fuel ...
................................................... 5-45
Elapsed time ...
..................................................... 2-25
Elapsed time and trip odometer ...
........................ 2-25
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ...
...................... 6-8
Emission control information label ...
.................... 9-12
Emission control system warranty ...
..................... 9-22
Engine
Before starting the engine ...
........................... 5-12
Break-in schedule ...
........................................ 5-45
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...
............................... 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter ...
...................... 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ...
........................ 8-9
Checking engine oil level ...
............................. 8-10
Coolant temperature gauge ...
............................ 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ...
........................... 5-11 Engine block heater
...
..................................... 5-57
Engine compartment check locations ...
............. 8-7
Engine cooling system ...
................................... 8-8
Engine oil ...
.................................................... 8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ...
........ 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator ...
.................. 2-23
Engine oil viscosity ...
........................................ 9-6
Engine serial number ...
................................... 9-12
Engine specifications ...
..................................... 9-8
Engine start operation indicator (Automatic
Transmission models) ...
.................................. 2-19
Engine start operation indicator (Manual
Transmission models) ...
.................................. 2-20
If your vehicle overheats ...
.............................. 6-16
Starting the engine ...
...................................... 5-12
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...
............................... 9-24
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...
.......................... 5-3
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...
............. 9-12
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter ...
.............................. 8-19
Changing engine oil and filter ...
...................... 8-10
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...
.... 2-38
Flat tire ...
............................................................... 6-2
Changing flat tire (with spare tire) ...
................. 6-3
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ...
........................................ 6-8
Flat towing ...
........................................................ 9-20
Floor mat cleaning ...
.............................................. 7-5