2012 INFINITI G-COUPE parking brake

models with the rear wheels on the
ground (if you do not use towing dollies)
or four wheels on the ground:
—Push the ignition switch to the ONposition and turn off all accessories.
—Always release the parking brake.
—Move the transmission shift lever tothe N (Neutral) position.
—Observe the following restrictedtowing speeds and distances for
manual transmission models only:
.Rear wheels on the ground:
Speed: Below 50 MPH (80 km/h)
Distance: Less than 50 miles (80
km)
.Four wheels on the ground:Speed: Below 70 MPH (112 km/h)
Distance: Less than 500 miles
(800 km)
—If the speed or distance mustnecessarily be greater, remove the
propeller shaft before towing to
prevent damage to the transmission.
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All-wheel drive models
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models
INFINITI recommends that towing dollies be
used when towing your vehicle or the
vehicle be placed on a flat bed truck as
illustrated.
CAUTION
Never tow AWD models with any of the
wheels on the ground as this may cause
serious and expensive damage to the
powertrain.
VEHICLE RECOVERY (Freeing a stuck
vehicle)
WARNING
. Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
. Do not spin your tires at high speed. This
could cause them to explode and result
in serious injury. Parts of your vehicle
could also overheat and be damaged.
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Accelerator pedal:Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the pedal
does not catch or require uneven effort.
Keep the floor mat away from the pedal.
Automatic transmission P (Park) mechan-
ism: On a fairly steep hill, check that your
vehicle is held securely with the selector
lever in the P (Park) position without
applying any brakes.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly
goes down further than normal, the pedal
feels spongy or the vehicle seems to take
longer to stop, see an INFINITI retailer
immediately. Keep the floor mat away from
the pedal.
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull
the vehicle to one side when applied.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with only
the parking brake applied. If the parking
brake needs adjusted, see an INFINITI
retailer.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, an-
chors, adjuster and retractors) operate
properly and smoothly, and are installed securely. Check the belt webbing for cuts,
fraying, wear or damage.
Seats:
Check seat position controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to
ensure they operate smoothly and that all
latches lock securely in every position.
Check that the head restraints move up
and down smoothly and that the locks (if
so equipped) hold securely in all latched
positions.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering conditions, such as excessive free
play, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure that
all warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly
and in sufficient quantity when operating
the heater or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly
and that the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked periodically (for example, each
time you check the engine oil or refuel). Battery*:
Check the fluid level in each cell.
It should be between the MAX and MIN
lines. Vehicles operated in high tempera-
tures or under severe condition require
frequent checks of the battery fluid level.
Brake fluid level*: Make sure that the
brake fluid level is between the MAX and
MIN lines on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant
level when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*: Make sure that no belt
is frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level after
parking the vehicle on a level spot and
turning off the engine. Wait more than 15
minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil
pan.
Exhaust system: Make sure there are no
loose supports, cracks or holes. If the
sound of the exhaust seems unusual or
there is a smell of exhaust fumes, im-
mediately have the exhaust system in-
spected by an INFINITI retailer. (See
“Precautions when starting and driving”
(P.5-3) for exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).)
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for
fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks after the
vehicle has been parked for a while. Water
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8-6Maintenance and do-it-yourself
dripping from the air conditioner after use
is normal. If you should notice any leaks or
if gasoline fumes are evident, check for the
cause and have it corrected immediately.
Power steering fluid level* and lines:
Check the level when the fluid is cold,
with the engine off. Check the lines for
proper attachment, leaks, cracks, etc.
Radiator and hoses:Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects,
leaves, etc., that may have accumulated.
Make sure the hoses have no cracks,
deformation, rot or loose connections.
Underbody: The underbody is frequently
exposed to corrosive substances such as
those used on icy roads or to control dust.
It is very important to remove these
substances, otherwise rust will form on
the floor pan, frame, fuel lines and around
the exhaust system. At the end of winter,
the underbody should be thoroughly
flushed with plain water, being careful to
clean those areas where mud and dirt may
accumulate. For additional information,
see “Cleaning exterior” (P.7-2).
Windshield washer fluid*: Check that there
is adequate fluid in the reservoir. When performing any inspection or main-
tenance work on your vehicle, always take
care to prevent serious accidental injury to
yourself or damage to the vehicle. The
following are general precautions which
should be closely observed.
WARNING
.
Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply
the parking brake securely and block the
wheels to prevent the vehicle from
moving. For manual transmission mod-
els, move the shift lever to N (Neutral).
For automatic transmission models,
move the selector lever to P (Park).
. Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
or LOCK position when performing any
parts replacement or repairs.
. Never connect or disconnect the battery
or any transistorized component while
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
. Never leave the engine or automatic
transmission related component har-
nesses disconnected while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
. If you must work with the engine
running, keep your hands, clothing, hair and tools away from moving fans, belts
and any other moving parts.
. It is advisable to secure or remove any
loose clothing and remove any jewelry,
such as rings, watches, etc. before
working on your vehicle.
. Always wear eye protection whenever
you work on your vehicle.
. If you must run the engine in an
enclosed space such as a garage, be
sure there is proper ventilation for
exhaust gases to escape.
. Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by a jack. If it is
necessary to work under the vehicle,
support it with safety stands.
. Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from fuel tank and the
battery.
. Your vehicle is equipped with an auto-
matic engine cooling fan. It may come on
at any time without warning, even if the
ignition key is in the OFF position and
the engine is not running. To avoid
injury, always disconnect the negative
battery cable before working near the
fan.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS

SDI2505
VQ25HR engine
SDI2045
VQ37VHR engine
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. 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 warranty.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
Vehicle set-up
1. 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 under
the 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 clip at thecenter point of the undercover.
b. Then remove the other bolts that hold the undercover in place.
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ENGINE OIL

8-20Maintenance and do-it-yourself
ess. If the belt is in poor condition or
loose, have it replaced or adjusted by
an INFINITI retailer.
2. Have the belts checked regularly for condition and tension in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in your
“INFINITI Service and Maintenance
Guide”.WARNING
Be sure the engine and the ignition switch
are off and that the parking brake is
engaged securely.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to remove
the spark plugs. An incorrect socket can
damage the spark plugs.
SDI2020
REPLACING SPARK PLUGS
If replacement is required, see an INFINITI
retailer for servicing.
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
It is not necessary to replace the iridium-
tipped spark plugs as frequently as the
conventional type spark plugs since they
will last much longer. Follow the main-
tenance schedule in “INFINITI Service and
Maintenance Guide” , but do not reuse
them by cleaning or regapping.
SPARK PLUGS

10 Index
Number
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) system ................. 5-57
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) warning light ....... 2-14
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ......................... 5-54
Advanced air bag system .................................. 1-46
Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system ............................. 1-46
Front passenger air bag and status light ...... 1-49
Front-seat mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag system ............................................. 1-52
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ....................... 1-52
Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-55
Air bag warning light ............................... 1-55, 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-21
Air conditioner Air conditioner service ................................. 4-41
Air conditioner specification label ................ 9-14
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .................. 4-41, 9-7
Automatic climate control ............................ 4-31
In-cabin microfilter ....................................... 4-40
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ................................................ 2-29
Alcohol, drugs and driving .................................. 5-8
All-wheel drive (AWD) ........................................ 5-45 All-wheel drive (AWD) driving
safety precautions .............................................. 5-8
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light .................. 2-12
Antenna ............................................................ 4-89
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......................... 5-54
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light .... 2-13
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ................................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ................................ 7-4
Armrest ............................................................. 1-13
Ashtrays (See cigarette lighter and ashtrays) .... 2-44
Audible reminders ............................................ 2-19
Audio operation precautions ............................. 4-41
Audio system .................................................... 4-41
Steering wheel audio controls ...................... 4-87
Autolight system ............................................... 2-35
Automatic
Automatic adjusting function
(front windows) ............................................ 2-54
Automatic climate control .................. 4-32, 4-34
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-14
Climate control ............................................ 4-31
Door locks ..................................................... 3-6
Drive positioner ........................................... 3-31
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-14
Moonroof ..................................................... 2-55
Seat positioner ............................................ 3-31
Average fuel consumption and speed ................ 2-26
Avoiding collision and rollover ............................ 5-6
B
Battery .............................................................. 8-17
Battery saver system ................................... 2-37
Intelligent Key .............................................. 8-26
Variable voltage control system ................... 8-19
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-12
Belts (See drive belts) ....................................... 8-19
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ....................... 4-90
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ................ 4-100
Bluetooth
®streaming audio ............................. 4-70
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................... 5-54
Brake and clutch fluid .................................. 8-15
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-15
Brake system ............................................... 5-51
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-20
Warning light ............................................... 2-13
Break-in schedule ............................................. 5-45
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button .................................. 4-9
Instrument panel ......................................... 2-38
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-12
Bulb replacement .............................................. 8-28

Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) .............. 3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner ..... 3-33
Meter, Trip computer ......................................... 2-26
Meters and gauges ............................................. 2-6Instrument brightness control ...................... 2-38
Mirror Inside mirror ................................................ 3-28
Outside mirrors ............................................ 3-29
Vanity mirror ................................................ 3-31
Monitor, Rearview monitor ................................ 4-23
Moonroof .......................................................... 2-55
N
New vehicle break-in ......................................... 5-45
No key warning ................................................. 2-22
O
Odometer............................................................ 2-7
Off-road recovery ................................................ 5-7
Oil
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-11
Engine oil .................................................... 8-11
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-7
Oil filter replacement indicator ..................... 2-24
Operation, Indicators for operation ................... 2-22
Outside air temperature .................................... 2-27
Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-29 Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ................... 6-10
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information .............................................. 9-28
P
Panic alarm ...................................................... 3-15
Parking
Brake break-in ............................................. 5-51
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-20
Parking brake release warning ..................... 2-23
Parking on hills ........................................... 5-47
Personal lights .................................................. 2-57
Phone Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .................. 4-90
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ........... 4-100
Car phone or CB radio ................................. 4-89
Power Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Power door lock ............................................. 3-4
Power outlet ................................................ 2-43
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-14
Power steering system ................................. 5-50
Power windows ............................................ 2-52
Precautions Audio operation ........................................... 4-41
Braking precautions ..................................... 5-51
Child restraints ............................................ 1-23
Cruise control .............................................. 5-21
Maintenance .................................................. 8-6 Seat belt usage ........................................... 1-14
Supplemental restraint system ..................... 1-41
When starting and driving .............................. 5-3
Pre-crash seat belts .......................................... 1-16
Predictive course line settings .......................... 4-29
Preview function ............................................... 5-52
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) ................................................. 5-44
Preview Function warning light .......................... 2-16
Push starting .................................................... 6-10
Push warning (Automatic
Transmission models) ....................................... 2-22
Push-button ignition switch ....................... 5-9, 5-10
R
Radio ................................................................ 4-41 Car phone or CB radio ................................. 4-89
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................... 4-57
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ........................ 2-33
Rapid air pressure loss ....................................... 5-7
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(US only) .......................................................... 9-27 Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock ......... 3-6
Rear seats .......................................................... 1-7
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-34
Rearview monitor .............................................. 4-23
Recorders, Event data ....................................... 9-27
Registering your vehicle in another country ...... 9-11
Remote keyless entry system ............................ 3-14
10-5