2012 INFINITI G-COUPE jump start

in drivetrain damage or unexpected
vehicle movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
. Do not attempt to test an AWD equipped
vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer,
(such as the dynamometers used by
some states for emissions testing), or
similar equipment even if the other two
wheels are raised off the ground. Make
sure you inform test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with AWD
before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may
result in drivetrain damage or unex-
pected vehicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage or
personal injury.
. When a wheel is off the ground due to an
unlevel surface, do not spin the wheel
excessively.WARNING
Do not operate the push-button ignition
switch while driving the vehicle except in an
emergency. (The engine will stop when the
ignition switch is pushed 3 consecutive
times or the ignition switch is pushed and
held for more than 2 seconds.) If the engine
stops while the vehicle is being driven, this
could lead to a crash and serious injury.
Before operating the push-button ignition
switch, be sure to move the selector lever
to the P (Park) position (for automatic
transmission model) or the shift lever to
the N (Neutral) position (for manual trans-
mission model).
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
The Intelligent Key system can operate the
ignition switch without it being taken out
from your pocket or purse. The operating
environment and/or conditions may affect
the Intelligent Key system operation.
Some indicators and warnings for opera-
tion are displayed on the dot matrix liquid
crystal display between the speedometer
and tachometer. (See “Dot matrix liquidcrystal display”
(P.2-20).)
CAUTION
.Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you when operating the vehicle.
. Never leave the Intelligent Key inside the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
. If the vehicle battery is discharged, the
ignition switch cannot be switched from
the LOCK position. Charge the battery as
soon as possible. (See “Jump starting”
(P.6-8).)
Starting and driving5-9
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

6 In case of emergency
Roadside assistance program.............................. 6-2
Emergency engine shut off .................................. 6-2
Flat tire................................................................ 6-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).......... 6-2
Changing a flat tire ......................................... 6-3 Jump starting ...................................................... 6-8
Push starting .................................................... 6-10
If your vehicle overheats ................................... 6-10
Towing your vehicle .......................................... 6-11
Towing recommended by INFINITI ................. 6-12
Vehicle recovery (Freeing a stuck vehicle) .... 6-13

6-8In case of emergency
5. Securely store the flat tire and jackingequipment in the vehicle.
6. Place the spare tire cover and the trunk floor carpeting over the damaged tire.
7. Close the trunk.
WARNING
. Always make sure that the spare tire and
jacking equipment are properly secured
after use. Such items can become
dangerous projectiles in an accident or
sudden stop.
. The T-type spare tire and small size
spare tire are designed for emergency
use. See specific instructions under the
heading “Wheels and tires” (P.8-33).
If needed, Roadside Assistance is avail-
able. Please see your Warranty Information
Booklet or Roadside Assistance I.D. Card
for the toll-free number to call (U.S.) or
Warranty Information Booklet (Canada). To start your engine with a booster battery,
the instructions and precautions below
must be followed.
WARNING
.
If done incorrectly, jump starting can
lead to a battery explosion, resulting in
severe injury or death. It could also
damage your vehicle.
. Explosive hydrogen gas is always pre-
sent in the vicinity of the battery. Keep
all sparks and flames away from the
battery.
. Do not allow battery fluid to come into
contact with eyes, skin, clothing or
painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a
corrosive sulphuric acid solution which
can cause severe burns. If the fluid
should come into contact with anything,
immediately flush the contacted area
with water.
. Keep the battery out of the reach of
children.
. The booster battery must be rated at 12
volts. Use of an improperly rated battery
can damage your vehicle. .
Whenever working on or near a battery,
always wear suitable eye protectors (for
example, goggles or industrial safety
spectacles) and remove rings, metal
bands, or any other jewelry. Do not lean
over the battery when jump starting.
. Do not attempt to jump start a frozen
battery. It could explode and cause
serious injury.
. Your vehicle has an automatic engine
cooling fan. It could come on at any time.
Keep hands and other objects away from
it.
If needed, Roadside Assistance is avail-
able. Please see your Warranty Information
Booklet or Roadside Assistance I.D. Card
for the toll-free number to call (U.S.) or
Warranty Information Booklet (Canada).
JUMP STARTING

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WARNING
Always follow the instructions below. Failure
to do so could result in damage to the
charging system and cause personal injury.
1. If the booster battery is in anothervehicle
*A, position the two vehicles
(
*Aand*B) to bring their batteries
into close proximity to each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply parking brake. Move the selector lever to the P (Park) position (Automatic transmission models). Move the shift
lever to the N (Neutral) position (Man-
ual transmission models). Switch off all
unnecessary electrical systems (light,
heater, air conditioner, etc.).
3. Remove vent caps on the battery (if so equipped). Cover the battery with a
firmly wrung out moist cloth
*Cto
reduce explosion hazard.
4. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as illustrated (
*1?*2?*3?*4).
CAUTION
. Always connect positive (+) to positive
(+) and negative (−) to body ground (as
illustrated) —not to the battery.
. Make sure the jumper cables do not
touch moving parts in the engine com-
partment and that clamps do not contact
any other metal.
5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
*Aand let it run for a few minutes.
6. Keep the engine speed of the booster vehicle
*Aat about 2,000 rpm, and
start the engine of the vehicle being
jump started
*B.
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged for
more than 10 seconds. If the engine does
not start right away, push the ignition
switch to the OFF position and wait 10
seconds before trying again.
7. After starting your engine, carefully disconnect the negative cable and then
In case of emergency6-9

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement.................................... 8-3
Scheduled maintenance .................................. 8-3
General maintenance....................................... 8-3
Where to go for service ................................... 8-3
General maintenance ........................................... 8-4 Explanation of maintenance items ................... 8-4
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-6
Engine compartment check locations ................... 8-8 VQ25HR/VQ37VHR engine ............................... 8-8
Engine cooling system ......................................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ....................... 8-10
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-10
Engine oil .......................................................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level............................... 8-11
Changing engine oil and filter ....................... 8-11
Automatic transmission fluid ............................. 8-14
Power steering fluid........................................... 8-14
Brake and clutch fluid ....................................... 8-15 Brake fluid .................................................... 8-15
Clutch fluid (if so equipped) .......................... 8-15
Window washer fluid ......................................... 8-16 Battery .............................................................. 8-17
Coupe .......................................................... 8-17
Sedan and coupe......................................... 8-17
Jump starting ............................................... 8-18
Variable voltage control system......................... 8-19
Drive belts ........................................................ 8-19
Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-20 Replacing spark plugs ................................. 8-20
Air cleaner ........................................................ 8-21
Windshield wiper blades ................................... 8-22
Cleaning ...................................................... 8-22
Replacing..................................................... 8-22
Brakes .............................................................. 8-23
Self-adjusting brakes ................................... 8-23
Brake pad wear warning .............................. 8-23
Fuses ................................................................ 8-24
Engine compartment .................................... 8-24
Passenger compartment............................... 8-25
Intelligent Key battery replacement ................... 8-26

8-18Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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Check the fluid level in each cell (Remove
the battery cover if it is necessary). It
should be between the UPPER LEVEL
*1
and LOWER LEVEL*2lines.
If it is necessary to add fluid, add only
distilled water to bring the level to the
indicator in each filler opening. Do not
overfill.
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1. Remove the cell plugs*A.
2. Add distilled water up to the UPPER LEVEL
*1line.
If the side of the battery is not clear,
check the distilled water level by
looking directly above the cell; the
condition
*1indicates OK and the
conditions
*2needs more to be added.
3. Tighten cell plugs
*A.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or
under severe conditions require frequent
checks of the battery fluid level.
JUMP STARTING
If jump starting is necessary, see “Jump
starting” (P.6-8). If the engine does not
start by jump starting, the battery may
have to be replaced. Contact an INFINITI
retailer.

10-4
INFO button ........................................................ 4-9
Inside mirror ..................................................... 3-28
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .................... 9-27
Instrument brightness control ........................... 2-38
Instrument panel ................................................ 2-4
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system ............... 5-23Preview function .......................................... 5-44
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light .................................................... 2-15
Intelligent Key ..................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator ........ 2-22
Intelligent Key insertion indicator ...................... 2-22
Intelligent Key removal indicator ....................... 2-22
Intelligent Key system ......................................... 3-7 Battery replacement ..................................... 8-26
Key operating range ....................................... 3-8
Key operation .............................................. 3-10
Warning light ............................................... 2-15
Warning signals ........................................... 3-12
Intelligent Key warning light ............................. 2-15
Interior light control switch ............................... 2-57
Interior light replacement .................................. 8-30
Interior lights .................................................... 2-56
Interior trunk lid release ................................... 3-21
iPod
®player operation ..................................... 4-75
ISOFIX child restraint ........................................ 1-25
J
Jump starting ...................................................... 6-8
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) .................................................... 3-14
Keys ................................................................... 3-2 For Intelligent Key system .............................. 3-7
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels ................................. 1-55
Air conditioner specification label ................ 9-14
Emission control information label ............... 9-13
Engine serial number ................................... 9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........ 9-13
Tire and Loading information label ...... 8-34, 9-14
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .............. 9-12
LATCH system ................................................... 1-25
License plate, Installing front license plate ....... 9-15
Light Air bag warning light ................................... 1-55
Bulb replacement ......................................... 8-28
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-39
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-35
Headlights bulb replacement ....................... 8-30
Indicator lights ............................................ 2-18
Interior light control switch .......................... 2-57
Interior lights ............................................... 2-56
Map lights ................................................... 2-56
Replacement ................................................ 8-28
Trunk light ................................................... 2-59
Vanity mirror lights ...................................... 2-58 Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ........................................ 2-12
Xenon headlights ......................................... 2-34
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ... 8-30
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ......................................... 9-20
Lock
Automatic door locks ..................................... 3-6
Door locks ..................................................... 3-4
Power door lock ............................................. 3-4
Trunk lid ...................................................... 3-18
Locking with mechanical key ............................... 3-4
Low fuel warning .............................................. 2-23
Low tire pressure warning light ......................... 2-15
Low tire pressure warning system
(See tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ..... 5-4
Low washer fluid warning ................................. 2-23
M
Maintenance Battery ......................................................... 8-17
General maintenance ............................. 8-3, 8-4
Indicators for maintenance ........................... 2-24
Inside the vehicle .......................................... 8-4
Maintenance precautions ............................... 8-6
Maintenance requirements ............................. 8-3
Outside the vehicle ........................................ 8-4
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-21
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ....................... 2-18
Map lights ........................................................ 2-56
Master warning light ......................................... 2-16

10-6
Reporting safety defects ................................... 9-26
Roadside assistance program ............................. 6-2
Rollover .............................................................. 5-6
Roof, Moonroof ................................................. 2-55
S
SafetyChild seat belts ........................................... 1-21
Satellite radio operation ................................... 4-58
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment .......................... 1-3
Front seats ..................................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety ................................................. 1-21
Infants ......................................................... 1-22
Injured persons ........................................... 1-16Larger children ............................................. 1-22
Precautions on seat belt usage .................... 1-14
Pre-crash seat belts ..................................... 1-16
Pregnant women .......................................... 1-16
Seat belt cleaning .......................................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders ...................................... 1-20
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-21
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-17
Seat belts .................................................... 1-14
Seat belts with pretensioners ...................... 1-54
Shoulder belt height adjustment .................. 1-19
Small children ............................................. 1-22
Three-point type .......................................... 1-16
Seat synchronization function ........................... 3-32 Seat(s)
Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-31
Heated seats ............................................... 2-40
Seats ............................................................. 1-2
Security system
(INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start ...................................................... 2-30
Security system, Vehicle security system .......... 2-28
Selector lever, Shift lock release ....................... 5-17
Servicing climate control ................................... 4-41
SETTING button ................................................. 4-14
Shift lock release, Transmission ........................ 5-17
Shift “P”warning (Automatic
Transmission models) ....................................... 2-22
Shifting Automatic transmission ............................... 5-14
Manual transmission ................................... 5-18
Shoulder belt height adjustment ....................... 1-19
Sliding front passenger’s seat ............................. 1-5
Snow mode switch ............................................ 2-41
Sonar system .................................................... 5-48
Sonar system off switch .................................... 5-50
Spare tire ........................................................... 9-9
Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-20
Speedometer ...................................................... 2-7
Starting Before starting the engine ........................... 5-12
Jump starting ................................................. 6-8
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
Push starting ............................................... 6-10
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-13 STATUS button .................................................... 4-9
Status light, Front passenger air bag ................ 1-49
Steering
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-14
Power steering system ................................. 5-50
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ...................................................... 4-87
Tilt/telescopic steering ................................. 3-26
Storage ............................................................. 2-45
Storage box ...................................................... 2-50
Stowing golf bags ............................................. 2-51
Sun visors ........................................................ 3-27
Sunglasses holder ............................................ 2-47
Supplemental air bag warning labels ................ 1-55
Supplemental air bag warning light ......... 1-55, 2-17
Supplemental restraint system .......................... 1-41
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ........................................... 1-41
Switch
Autolight switch ........................................... 2-35
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-39
Hazard warning flasher switch ..................... 2-39
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-35
Ignition switch ............................................. 5-14
Ignition switch manual
transmission models .................................... 5-18
Power door lock switch .................................. 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ........................................... 2-34
Snow mode switch ....................................... 2-41
Turn signal switch ........................................ 2-38