2012 INFINITI G light

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3-18Pre-driving checks and adjustments
GUID-4B9DC6A0-E55B-4DB6-B6D3-74EFFFB751FB
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1. Pull the hood lock release handle*1
located below the instrument panel;
the hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
*2up at the front of the
hood with your fingertips and raise the
hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the hood down to latch both the right
and left locks. Push the hood down to
lock the hood securely into place.
WARNING
. Make sure the hood is completely closed
and latched before driving. Failure to do
so could cause the hood to fly open and
result in an accident.
. If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
GUID-8869D8E4-F743-48BC-A217-EB305909B923
WARNING
.Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases to
be drawn into the vehicle. See “Exhaust
gas (carbon monoxide)” (P.5-3) of this
manual.
. Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from play-
ing and becoming locked in the trunk
where they could be seriously injured.
Keep the car locked, with the trunk
closed, when not in use, and prevent
children’s access to Intelligent Keys.
HOOD TRUNK LID

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INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASEGUID-4587ADD7-0824-4CA3-90BC-0B9E1446FA5C
WARNING
Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from playing
and becoming locked in the trunk where
they could be seriously injured. Keep the car
locked, with the trunk lid securely latched,
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to Intelligent Keys.
The interior trunk lid release mechanism
allows opening of the trunk lid in the event
that people become locked inside the trunk
or in the event of the loss of electrical
power such as a discharged battery.
Releasing inside the trunkGUID-4F494B4A-9594-4D01-BDD8-8ECF0B6F8122To open the trunk lid from the inside, pull
the release handle
*1until the lock
releases and push up on the trunk lid.
The release lever is made of a material that
glows in the dark after a brief exposure to
ambient light.
The handle is located on the back of the
trunk lid as illustrated.
Releasing from the rear seatGUID-0C5756BB-309D-4BDC-A10C-7CD141078C7C
Sedan:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407You can access the release handle through
the trunk pass-through (rear seat armrest).
(See “Armrest” (P.1-13).)
To open the trunk lid from the rear seat,
pull the release handle towards front of
vehicle until the lock releases.
Coupe:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407You can access the release handle by
folding the rear seat.
Pull the strap, located at the center bottom
of the seatback, and then fold down the
seatback. (See “Rear seats”(P.1-7).)
To open the trunk lid from the rear seat,
pull the release handle towards front of
vehicle until the lock releases.
GUID-C9906368-3B16-4944-9B2F-9A9D4F648106
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INFINITI Performance Line models
The INFINITI Performance Line models have
unique exhaust pipes. These parts are
close to the ground and may be damaged
if they contact objects such as parking
blocks, etc.
CAUTION
Reduce vehicle speed to decrease the
possibility of damaging these parts when:
. driving on bumpy or rutted roads
. entering or exiting parking garages and
driveways
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UNIQUE FRONT AND REAR PARTS (INFINITI
Performance Line, Aerodynamic Package
models)

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GUID-02CF0A75-C84C-42E5-8EC5-1F52978DFE6D
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Sedan
SPA1562A
Coupe
OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOORGUID-992E40DE-AC25-44A9-842E-2A963AAA7D5BTo open the fuel-filler door, unlock the fuel-
filler door by using one of the following
operations, then push the right side of the
door (Sedan) or push the left side of the
door (Coupe).
.Push the door handle request switch
with the Intelligent Key carried with
you.
. Push the UNLOCK button on the Intelli-
gent Key.
. Insert the mechanical key into the door
lock cylinder and turn it to the rear of
the vehicle.
. Push the power door lock switch to the
UNLOCK position.
To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely
and lock all doors by operating the door
handle request switch, the LOCK button on
the Intelligent Key, the mechanical key or
the power door lock switch.
FUEL-FILLER CAPGUID-FACDECE2-8451-40C3-841E-0B67C4802921
WARNING
. Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop engine and do not smoke or
allow open flames or sparks near the
vehicle when refueling.
. Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.
. Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a
built-in safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and emis-
sion control system. An incorrect cap can
result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury. It could also cause the
malfunction indicator light (MIL) to
come on.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle body to
attempt to start your vehicle.
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FUEL-FILLER DOOR

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3-24Pre-driving checks and adjustments
.Do not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable fuel
containers:
—Always place the container on the
ground when filling.
—Do not use electronic devices when
filling.
—Keep the pump nozzle in contactwith the container while you are
filling it.
—Use only approved portable fuelcontainers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
. If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid paint
damage.
. Insert the cap straight into the fuel-filler
tube, then tighten until a single click is
heard. Failure to tighten the fuel-filler
cap properly may cause the
mal- function indicator light (MIL) to illumi-
nate. If the
light illuminates
because the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle. The
light should turn off after a few driving
trips. If the
light does not turn off
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected by an INFINITI retailer.
. The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning will
illuminate if the fuel-filler cap is not
properly tightened. It may take a few
driving trips for the message to be
displayed. Failure to tighten the fuel-
filler cap properly after the LOOSE FUEL
CAP warning illuminates may cause the
malfunction indicator light (MIL) to
illuminate.
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Sedan
Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise to
remove. To tighten, turn the cap clockwise
until a single click is heard. Put the fuel-
filler cap on the cap holder
*Awhile
refueling.

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3-28Pre-driving checks and adjustments
GUID-5FF59AF5-32FA-4647-8F55-5C77CF27361B
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INSIDE MIRRORGUID-6C5033E3-8A89-4036-AAF2-C6503881141FAdjust the height and the angle of the
inside mirror to the desired position.
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Manual anti-glare typeGUID-831BED0E-56D0-4AEB-9B65-1A5520327BC5The night position*1will reduce glare
from the headlights of vehicles behind you
at night.
Use the day position
*2when driving in
daylight hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when necessary,
because it reduces rear view clarity.
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Type A
SPA2450
Type B
MIRRORS

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Automatic anti-glare typeGUID-42BCED9D-122C-447D-8C17-A6AFE2097EE0The inside mirror is designed so that it
automatically changes reflection according
to the intensity of the headlights of the
following vehicle.
The anti-glare system will be automatically
turned on when the ignition switch is
pushed to the ON position.
When the anti-glare system is turned on,
the indicator light
*Awill illuminate and
excessive glare from the headlights of the
vehicle behind you will be reduced.
Type A: Push the
switch*Bto make the
inside rearview mirror operate normally
and the indicator light will turn off. Push
the
switch again to turn the system on.
Type B: Push the “*”switch
*Cto make
the inside rearview mirror operate nor-
mally. The indicator light will turn off. Push
the “I”switch
*Dto turn the system on.
Do not allow any object to cover the
sensors
*Eor apply glass cleaner on
them. Doing so will reduce the sensitivity
of the sensor, resulting in improper
operation.
For the compass (if so equipped) opera- tion, see
“Compass” (P.2-9).
For the HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver
operation, see “HomeLink®Universal
Transceiver” (P.2-59).
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OUTSIDE MIRRORSGUID-44D37997-DE2C-47B8-BB91-5AA2BF04971B
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the
passenger side are closer than they appear.
Be careful when moving to the right. Using
only this mirror could cause an accident.
Use the inside mirror or glance over your
shoulder to properly judge distances to
other objects.
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VANITY MIRRORGUID-418E781F-468D-4640-B3BF-4DA5D9BE4DFATo use the front vanity mirror, pull down
the sun visor and pull up the cover.
GUID-3EDC2AC8-B979-442D-AEB4-1AF89546AADAThe automatic drive positioner system has
three features:
.Entry/exit function (Automatic Trans-
mission Sedan models)
. Seat synchronization function
. Memory storage
ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION (Automatic
Transmission Sedan models)
GUID-30995ABA-8234-45F4-9B5C-ECA6C07F73E6This system is designed so that the driver’s
seat and steering column will automati-
cally move when the automatic transmis-
sion selector lever is in the P (Park)
position. This allows the driver to get into
and out of the driver’s seat more easily.
The driver’s seat will slide backward and
the steering wheel will move up when the
driver’s door is opened with the ignition
switch in the LOCK position.
The driver’s seat and steering wheel will
return to the previous positions when one
of the following is operated:
.When the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC position after the driver’s door
is closed.
. When the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position.
. When the Intelligent Key is inserted into the port after the driver’s door is
closed.
The driver’s seat will not return to the
previous positions if the seat or steering
adjusting switch is operated when the seat
is at the exit position.
Cancel or activate entry/exit func-
tion
GUID-8D71F741-560B-4B4E-AA55-F9F223C96E4FThe selector lever must be in the P (Park)
position with the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
The entry/exit function can be activated or
canceled by pressing and holding the SET
switch for more than 10 seconds.
The indicator lights on the memory
switches (1 and 2) will blink once when
the function is canceled, and the indicator
lights will blink twice when the function is
activated. Note that the indicator lights
may illuminate after 5 seconds while
holding the SET switch. This indicates
readiness for linking the Intelligent Key to
a stored memory position. Keep the SET
switch pressed for more than 10 seconds
to turn on or off the entry/exit function.
The entry/exit function can also be acti-
vated or canceled if the “Lift Steering
Wheel on Exit” key or“Slide Driver Seat
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AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER (if so
equipped)

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Cancel or activate seat synchroni-
zation function
GUID-9FA1381E-62FE-4338-8BE9-EF06F61AFC12For Automatic Transmission models:
The selector lever must be in the P (Park)
position with the ignition switch in the ACC
position.
For Manual Transmission models:
The parking brake must be applied with
the ignition switch in the ACC position.
The seat synchronization function can be
activated or canceled by pushing and
holding the SET switch for more than 10
seconds while the ignition switch is in the
ACC position.
The indicator lights on the memory
switches (1 and 2) will blink once when
the function is canceled, and the indicator
lights will blink twice when the function is
activated. Note that the indicator lights
may illuminate after 5 seconds while
holding the SET switch. This indicates
readiness for linking the Intelligent Key to
a stored memory position. Keep the SET
switch pushed for more than 10 seconds to
turn on or off the seat synchronization
function.
MEMORY STORAGEGUID-A3BE9A91-CE23-4574-92F2-3FB031E53D7ETwo positions for the driver’s seat, steering
column and outside mirrors can be stored
in the automatic drive positioner memory.
Follow these procedures to use the mem-
ory system.
1.Automatic transmission models:
Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
Manual transmission models:
Apply the parking brake.
2. Raise the seatback (Coupe).
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
4. Adjust the driver’s seat, steering col- umn and outside mirrors to the desired
positions by manually operating each
adjusting switch. For additional infor-
mation, see “Seats”(P.1-2) and “Tilt/
telescopic steering” (P.3-26) and“Out-
side mirrors” (P.3-29).
5. Push the SET switch and, within 5
seconds, push the memory switch (1
or 2) fully for at least 1 second.
The indicator light for the pushed
memory switch will stay on for approxi-
mately 5 seconds after pushing the switch.
If memory is stored in the same
memory switch, the previous memory
will be deleted.
Linking Intelligent Key to a stored
memory position
GUID-260E8272-8777-4E19-9288-E40B723FABBAThe Intelligent Key can be linked to a
stored memory position with the following
procedure.
1. Follow the steps for storing a memory
position.
2. While the indicator light for the memory switch being set is illuminated for 5
seconds, push the
button on the
Intelligent Key. If the indicator light
blinks, the Intelligent Key is linked to
that memory setting.
Push the ignition switch to the OFF posi-
tion, and then push the
button on the
Intelligent Key. The driver’s seat, steering
wheel and outside mirrors will move to the
memorized position.
Confirming memory storageGUID-E5D175B3-57DC-4C96-A449-0B72F25D2264. Push the ignition switch to the ON
position and push the SET switch. If
the main memory has not been stored,
the indicator light will come on for
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