2012 INFINITI G-CONVERTIBLE weight

1-18Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
. Rear-facing child restraint
. Forward-facing child restraint
. Booster seat
The proper restraint depends on the child’s
size. Generally, infants up to about 1 year
and less than 20 lbs (9 kg) should be
placed in rear-facing child restraints. For-
ward-facing child restraints are available
for children who outgrow rear-facing child
restraints and are at least 1 year old.
Booster seats are used to help position a
vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who
can no longer use a forward-facing child
restraint.
WARNING
Infants and children need special protection.
The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them
properly. The shoulder belt may come too
close to the face or neck. The lap belt may
not fit over their small hip bones. In an
accident, an improperly fitting seat belt
could cause serious or fatal injury. Always
use appropriate child restraints.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require the use of approved
child restraints for infants and small children. See
“Child restraints” (P.1-19).
A child restraint may be secured in the
vehicle by using either the lower anchors
or the vehicle seat belt. See “Child
restraints” (P.1-19) for more information.
INFINITI recommends that all pre-teens
and children be restrained in the rear seat.
Studies show that children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seat than in
the front seat.
This is especially important because your
vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-
tem (Air bag system) for the front passen-
ger. See “Supplemental restraint system ”
(P.1-35).
INFANTSGUID-17C10DAD-8D9F-4370-8856-C20FF9C2414FInfants up to at least 1 year old should be
placed in a rear-facing child restraint.
INFINITI recommends that infants be placed
in child restraints that comply with Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Cana-
dian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You
should choose a child restraint that fits
your vehicle and always follow the manu-
facturer’s instructions for installation and
use.
SMALL CHILDRENGUID-6720EEDF-EB1F-481B-833F-D66348297EC8Children that are over 1 year old and weigh
at least 20 lbs (9 kg) should remain in a
rear-facing child restraint as long as
possible up to the height or weight limit
of the child restraint. Forward-facing child
restraints are available for children who
outgrow rear facing child restraints and are
at least 1 year old. Refer to the manufac-
turer’s instructions for minimum and max-
imum weight and height
recommendations. INFINITI recommends
that small children be placed in child
restraints that comply with Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You
should choose a child restraint that fits
your vehicle and always follow the manu-
facturer’s instructions for installation and
use.
LARGER CHILDRENGUID-418A2E73-8FE7-40DB-9D90-85DB5A1E3258Children who are too large for child
restraints should be seated and restrained
by the seat belts which are provided. The
seat belt may not fit properly if the child is
less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5 cm) tall and
weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and 80 lbs
(36 kg). A booster seat should be used to

Choose a child restraint that is de-
signed for your child’s height and
weight. Always follow all recommended
procedures.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require that infants and small
children be restrained in an approved child
restraint at all times while the vehicle is
being operated. Canadian law requires the
top tether strap on forward-facing child
restraints be secured to the designated
anchor point on the vehicle.
SSS0933
CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER ANCHORSGUID-A239E376-2693-4055-8DE5-FCD6FC389840Your vehicle is equipped with special lower
anchor points that are used with LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
system compatible child restraints. These
lower anchors may also be referred to as
the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system.
With these lower anchors, you do not have
to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the
child restraint.
Lower anchorGUID-0A5B2CF1-2B38-4E0D-BAB7-80941F563063
WARNING
. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use and installa-
tion of child restraints could result in
serious injury or death of a child or other
passengers in a sudden stop or collision:
—Attach LATCH system compatible
child restraints only at the locations
shown in the illustration.
—Do not secure a child restraint in the
center rear seating position using
the lower anchors. The child restraint
will not be secured properly.
—Inspect the lower anchors by insert-ing your fingers into the lower
anchor area. Feel to make sure there
are no obstructions over the anchors
such as seat belt webbing or seat
cushion material. The child restraint
will not be secured properly if the
lower anchors are obstructed.
. This vehicle is not equipped with upper
tethers. A child restraint system requir-
ing the use of a top tether strap cannot
Safety —Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-21

.Do not sit or place excessive weight on
the top, rear parcel shelf, side flaps and
trunk lid, especially when the retractable
hard top is being operated. The retract-
able hard top may be damaged.
. Do not drive the vehicle with the
retractable hard top partially opened.
Always make sure the retractable hard
top is either fully opened or closed
before driving.
. Secure items so that they cannot be
blown from the vehicle while driving
with the retractable hard top open.
. Do not install a roof rack or a roof carrier
on the retractable hard top. The retract-
able hard top or the roof rack or both
may be damaged when the retractable
hard top is operated.
WHEN OPERATING THE RETRACT-
ABLE HARD TOP
GUID-AA5AF5D3-9820-4D1A-9A9F-5E4E3E83A5A1
WARNING
Keep hands and other parts of the body
away from moving parts such as the
retractable hard top, rear parcel shelf, side flaps, trunk lid and power windows.
CAUTION
Do not place any items in the storage space
for the retractable hard top. A caution label
is attached on the floor in the retractable
hard top storage space. Cargo that contacts
the retractable hard top may damage the
retractable hard top or cargo.
NOTE:
In case of low battery or low temperature,
the retractable hard top may temporarily
stop moving during the operation. This
functions to protect the retractable hard
top control mechanism, and it is not a
malfunction.
If the retractable hard top is opened and
closed repeatedly in a short period of time,
it may stop moving to protect the retract-
able hard top motor. Wait for approxi-
mately 20 minutes before operating the
retractable hard top again.
SPA2629
SeparatorGUID-83A92634-945B-453E-8C58-67DD737CA829The retractable hard top can be operated
only when the trunk room is separated.
1.
Pull the strap
*Aand open the
separator.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-21

GUID-1FF8645E-BD26-49E1-8ACE-3D93C44CADF6If you have a flat tire, see“Flat tire”(P.6-
2).
TIRE PRESSUREGUID-BDD15B46-98E3-4A60-8D4D-2328B8986E37
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
GUID-92F1DBE9-C4EF-4679-8E12-AEDD5231258DThis vehicle is equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). It
monitors tire pressure of all tires except
the spare. When the low tire pressure
warning light is lit and the CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE warning appears on the dot
matrix liquid crystal display, one or more
of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
The TPMS will activate only when the
vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH
(25 km/h). Also, this system may not
detect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for
example a flat tire while driving).
For more details, see “Low tire pressure
warning light” (P.2-12),“Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-4) and
“Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)”
(P.6-2).
Tire inflation pressureGUID-1E5BCB99-CF5B-436E-822C-36E9EA89ED84Check the pressure of the tires
(including the spare) often and al- ways prior to long distance trips. The
recommended tire pressure specifi-
cations are shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label under the
“Cold Tire Pressure”
heading. The
Tire and Loading Information label is
affixed to the driver side center pillar.
Tire pressures should be checked
regularly because:
.Most tires naturally lose air over time.
.Tires can lose air suddenly whendriven over potholes or other
objects or if the vehicle strikes a
curb while parking.
The tire pressures should be checked
when the tires are cold. The tires are
considered COLD after the vehicle
has been parked for 3 or more hours,
or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at
moderate speeds.
Incorrect tire pressure, including
under inflation, may adversely affect
tire life and vehicle handling.
WARNING
. Improperly inflated tires can fail
suddenly and cause an accident.
. The Gross Vehicle Weight rating
(GVWR) is located on the F.M.V.S.
S./C.M.V.S.S. label. The vehicle
weight capacity is indicated on
the Tire and Loading Information
label. Do not load your vehicle
beyond this capacity. Overloading
your vehicle may result in reduced
tire life, unsafe operating condi-
tions due to premature tire failure,
or unfavorable handling character-
istics and could also lead to a
serious accident. Loading beyond
the specified capacity may also
result in failure of other vehicle
components.
. Before taking a long trip, or
whenever you heavily load your
vehicle, use a tire pressure gauge
to ensure that the tire pressures
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-29
WHEELS AND TIRES

gives the tire’s ratio of height to
width.
4.R: The“R”stands for radial.
5.Two-digit number (16): This num-
ber is the wheel or rim diameter in
inches.
6.Two- or three-digit number (94):
This number is the tire’s load
index. It is a measurement of
how much weight each tire can
support. You may not find this
information on all tires because it
is not required by law.
7.H: Tire speed rating. You should
not drive the vehicle faster than
the tire speed rating.
SDI1607
Example*2TIN (Tire Identification Number)
for a new tire (example: DOT XX XX
XXX XXXX)
1.DOT: Abbreviation for the “Depart-
ment of Transportation”. The sym-
bol can be placed above, below or
to the left or right of the Tire
Identification Number.
2.Two-digit code: Manufacturer’s
identification mark
3.Two-digit code: Tire size
4.Three-digit code: Tire type code
(Optional)
5.Three-digit code: Date of Manu-
facture
6.Four numbers represent the week
and year the tire was built. For
example, the numbers 3103
means the 31st week of 2003. If
these numbers are missing, then
look on the other sidewall of the
tire.
*3Tire ply composition and materi-
al
The number of layers or plies of
rubber-coated fabric in the tire.
Tire manufacturers also must
indicate the materials in the tire,
which include steel, nylon,
polyester, and others.
*4Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
This number is the greatest
amount of air pressure that
should be put in the tire. Do
not exceed the maximum per-
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9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants...
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Fuel recommendation ...
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Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ...
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Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...
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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
...
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Except for Aerodynamic Package models ...
...... 9-14
For Aerodynamic Package models ...
................ 9-16
Vehicle loading information ...
............................... 9-17
Terms ...
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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 ...
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Treadwear ...
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Traction AA, A, B and C ...
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Temperature A, B and C ...
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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 ...
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9-12Technical and consumer information
STI0509
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBERGUID-8DFD2952-052D-460D-B566-B62FBD5606A3The number is stamped on the engine as
shown.
STI0800
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICA-
TION LABEL
GUID-7777AE2C-849D-4907-9F2F-93D079D805DBThe Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certifica-
tion label is affixed as shown. This label
contains valuable vehicle information, such
as: Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR),
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), month
and year of manufacture, Vehicle Identifi-
cation Number (VIN), etc. Review it care-
fully.
STI0422
EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
LABEL
GUID-33299DCD-86BD-4813-92F3-A93C267D1663The emission control information label is
attached as shown.

9. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into thegrommet hole to add a 908 turn onto
the part
*C.
10. Install the license plate bracket with the bolts.
11. Install the license plate with bolts that are not longer than 0.55 in (14 mm).
GUID-FA938551-A2AF-4C28-8038-A1023026D8A8
WARNING
.It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area inside the vehicle.
In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
.Do not allow people to ride in any
area of vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat
belts.
.Be sure everyone in your vehicle is
in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
TERMSGUID-AFE6BEE1-94DB-40B4-B4CC-6439DC599E16It is important to familiarize yourself
with the following terms before
loading your vehicle:
.Curb Weight (actual weight of yourvehicle) - vehicle weight includ-
ing: standard and optional equip-
ment, fluids, emergency tools,
and spare tire assembly. This weightdoes not
include passen-
gers and cargo.
.GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb weight plus the combined weight
of passengers and cargo.
.GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-ing) - maximum total combined
weight of the unloaded vehicle,
passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer
tongue load and any other op-
tional equipment. This informa-
tion is located on the F.M.V.S.S./
C.M.V.S.S. label.
.GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) -maximum weight (load) limit spe-
cified for the front or rear axle.
This information is located on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label.
.GCWR (Gross Combined WeightRating) - The maximum total
weight rating of the vehicle, pas-
sengers, cargo, and trailer.
.Vehicle Capacity Weight, Loadlimit, Total load capacity - max-
imum total weight limit specified
Technical and consumer information9-17
VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION