2012 INFINITI G Owners Manual

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SIC4308
STORAGE BOX (if so equipped)GUID-CFA98C55-37DD-4612-A252-9BB5CFC5B9F1To open, push the storage box lid*1as
illustrated.
Do not place valuable items in the storage
box.
Do not use the storage box as an ashtray.
SIC3248
Sedan
COAT HOOKSGUID-B805A19F-9712-424B-857B-8FED14115CE3
SedanGUID-96817661-72E6-4213-9894-244280FDE3C2The coat hooks are equipped beside the
rear personal lights.
CAUTION
Do not place items which are more than 2 lb
(1 kg) on the hook.
SIC3544
Coupe
CoupeGUID-CDE6DCDD-9D25-4089-9D89-9ACDDE762882To use the coat hook, push the hook*Ato
release.
CAUTION
Avoid hanging heavy goods on the hook.

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SIC3467
STOWING GOLF BAGS (Coupe)GUID-1973D1FC-69DF-4CB2-942C-8D443AB5F9F4Normally, two standard golf bags can be
stowed in the trunk. Insert the top of the
golf bag into left side of the trunk room
*1
then put the bag forward*2. Insert the top
of the 2nd golf bag into right side of the
trunk room
*3and pull it in all the way
*4.
In some cases, you may not be able to stow
two golf bags in your vehicle, depending
on their sizes or types.
SIC3320
CARGO NET RETAINERSGUID-C4F2D5B7-7C2D-4883-A7C4-90C8BA661692The cargo net helps keep packages in the
cargo area from moving around while your
vehicle is driven.
To install the cargo net, attach the hooks to
the retainers
*A.
CAUTION
Avoid keeping heavy objects in the net.
SIC3317
TRUNK NET FOR EXTRA WINDOW
WASHER FLUID (Canada only; if so
equipped)
GUID-C4EA0611-9808-405C-81D9-C1507293FB46The trunk net is provided for holding a tank
of extra window washer fluid.
To install the net, place a commercially
available tank in the right corner of the
trunk and then attach the hooks to the
restrainers
*A.
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GUID-EC46BDB9-5A5F-4FC9-A9F0-5555C039C450
POWER WINDOWSGUID-B5DC4A3B-BDA9-404F-9E56-B523D30545FC
WARNING
.Make sure that all passengers have their
hands, etc. inside the vehicle while it is
in motion and before closing the win-
dows. Use the window lock switch to
prevent unexpected use of the power
windows.
. Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly
activate switches or controls and be-
come trapped in the window. Unat-
tended children could become involved
in serious accidents.
The power windows operate when the
ignition switch is in the ON position or for
about 45 seconds after the ignition switch
is pushed to the OFF position. If the
driver’s or front passenger’s door is
opened during this period of about 45
seconds, power to the windows is can-
celed.
SIC3279
Sedan
SIC3286A
Coupe 1. Driver side window
2. Front passenger side window
3.
Rear left passenger side window
(Sedan only)
4. Rear right passenger side window
(Sedan only)
5. Window lock button
Main power window switch (driver’s
side)
GUID-30535306-1466-4E47-9742-71642DD2CE80To open or close the window, push down
*Aor pull up*Bthe switch and hold it.
The main switch (driver side switches) will
open or close all the windows.
Locking passengers’ windowsGUID-AF236370-F01C-4CB7-B27B-2400A5A7941FWhen the lock button*Cis pushed in, only
the driver side window can be opened or
closed. Push it in again to cancel.
WINDOWS

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SIC3241
Passenger side power window
switch
GUID-074E0937-F90F-4461-9B0E-2784EFE2207BThe passenger side switch will open or
close only the corresponding window. To
open or close the window, push down or
pull up the switch and hold it.
SIC3289
Sedan—Type A
SIC3285
Sedan —Type B
SIC3288
Coupe
Automatic operation (for front door
windows or all door windows)
GUID-9BF62CC8-4855-4483-8A55-EA5AB10E4305To fully open or close the window, com-
pletely push down or pull up the switch
and release it; it need not be held. The
window will automatically open or close all
the way. To stop the window, just push or
lift the switch in the opposite direction.
A light push or pull on the switch will cause
the window to open or close until the
switch is released.
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Auto reverse functionGUID-A9F7D9E8-291F-4771-BC07-683BFB01C2A0
WARNING
There are some small distances immediately
before the closed position which cannot be
detected. Make sure that all passengers
have their hands, etc., inside the vehicle
before closing the window.
If the control unit detects something
caught in the window as it is closing, the
window will be immediately lowered.
The auto reverse function can be activated
when the window is closed by automatic
operation when the ignition switch is in the
ON position or for 45 seconds after the
ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window
occurs.
Automatic adjusting function
(Coupe)
GUID-D2D30762-25BF-4EE0-B27E-BB7D8BB3ADD2
CAUTION
When the battery cable is removed from the
battery terminal, do not close either of the
front doors. The automatic window adjust-
ing function will not work and the side roof
panel may be damaged.
The power window has an automatic
adjusting function. When the door is being
opened, the window is automatically low-
ered slightly to avoid contact between the
window and the side roof panel. When the
door is closed, the window is automatically
raised slightly.
While the automatic adjusting function
does not work, the window will be con-
trolled as follows:
.When the door is opened, the window
lowers for approximately 2 seconds.
. While the door is open, the window
cannot be raised.
If the windows do not close auto-
matically
GUID-AF6C72A6-6B0C-4A7D-ACDE-4A4B5C42D7AEIf the power window automatic function
(closing only) does not operate properly,
perform the following procedure to initi-
alize the power window system.
1. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Close the door.
3. Open the window completely by oper- ating the power window switch.
4. Pull the power window switch and hold it to close the window, and then hold
the switch more than 3 seconds after
the window is closed completely.
5. Release the power window switch.
Operate the window by the automatic
function to confirm the initialization is
complete.
6. Perform steps 2 through 5 above for other windows.
If the power window automatic function
does not operate properly after performing
the procedure above, have your vehicle
checked by an INFINITI retailer.

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GUID-EFB5DCAF-F1EF-42A7-BCC9-44CE2BC515B8
WARNING
.In an accident you could be thrown from
the vehicle through an open moonroof.
Always use seat belts and child re-
straints.
. Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out of
the moonroof opening while the vehicle
is in motion or while the moonroof is
closing.
CAUTION
.Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand
from the moonroof before opening.
. Do not place any heavy object on the
moonroof or surrounding area.
AUTOMATIC MOONROOFGUID-E40F3D30-93F7-48AD-9873-F04B6977F71BThe moonroof only operates when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
The automatic moonroof is operational for
about 45 seconds, even if the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position. If the
driver’s door or the passenger’s door is
opened during this period of about 45
seconds, power to the moonroof is can-
celed.
SIC3243
SunshadeGUID-CCF4E2B3-EA7A-402A-90AA-2F546B19823DThe sunshade will open automatically
when the moonroof is opened. However,
it must be closed manually.
Tilting the moonroofGUID-F59B3BC6-1B6D-4957-99F3-E147F486CF5DTo tilt up, first close the moonroof, then
push the UP
*1side of the moonroof
switch and release it; it need not be held.
To tilt down the moonroof, push the DOWN
*2side.
Sliding the moonroofGUID-A3EE336A-96B8-48A3-A291-DA88029A9E74To fully open or close the moonroof, push
the CLOSE
*1or OPEN*2side of
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MOONROOF (if so equipped)

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the moonroof switch and release it; it need
not be held. The roof will automatically
open or close all the way. To stop the roof,
push the switch once more while it is
opening or closing.
Auto reverse functionGUID-1665A219-159C-4E8B-97CC-F44A3889C13D
WARNING
There are some small distances immediately
before the closed position which cannot be
detected. Make sure that all passengers
have their hands, etc., inside the vehicle
before closing the moonroof.
If the control unit detects something
caught in the moonroof when it is closing,
the moonroof will be immediately opened.
The auto reverse function can be activated
when the moonroof is closed by automatic
operation when the ignition switch is in the
ON position or for about 45 seconds after
the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
If the moonroof cannot be closed auto-
matically when the auto reverse function
activates due to a malfunction, push and
hold the CLOSE
*1side of themoonroof switch.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the moonroof
occurs.
If the moonroof does not operateGUID-235A4682-A88E-47F9-9907-4A08FACA91CEIf the moonroof does not operate properly,
perform the following procedure to initi-
alize the moonroof operation system.
1. If the moonroof is open, close it fully by
repeatedly pushing the CLOSE
*1
side of the moonroof switch to tilt the
moonroof up.
2. Push and hold the CLOSE
*1side
of the moonroof switch.
3. Release the moonroof switch after the moonroof moves slightly up and down.
4. Push and hold the OPEN
*2side of
the moonroof switch to fully tilt the
moonroof down.
5. Check if the moonroof switch operates normally.
If the moonroof does not operate properly
after performing the procedure above, have
your vehicle checked by an INFINITI retailer.
GUID-086B1CC9-F92B-4357-8461-A4FAC03B72E8
SIC3249
MAP LIGHTSGUID-1AFD655C-C54F-4694-ACBA-625EF6501A09Push the button as illustrated to turn the
light on or off.
INTERIOR LIGHTS

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SIC3250
PERSONAL LIGHTS (Sedan)GUID-8A80AFCB-87B7-47AE-B03E-E39C7E1A6A4A
RearGUID-CB368416-2E25-494C-922F-2408158FB064Push the button as illustrated to turn the
light on or off.
SIC3251
INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCHGUID-C2DB58AC-6BD5-4108-8834-2A62D1E0B377The interior light control switch has three
positions: ON, DOOR and OFF.
ON positionGUID-798EF023-2D8A-44E2-8CE2-F22177A6EBE9When the switch is in the ON position*1
the map lights and rear personal lights will
illuminate.
DOOR positionGUID-CA87C080-730F-4193-BE23-19559113F670When the switch is in the DOOR position
*2, the map lights and rear personal lights
will illuminate under the following condi-
tions: .
ignition switch is switched to the LOCK
position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
. doors are unlocked by pushing the
UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key
or door handle request switch with the
ignition switch in the LOCK position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
. any door is opened and then closed
with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
. any door is opened with the ignition
switch in the ACC or ON position
— remain on while the door is opened.
When the door is closed, the lights
go off.
The lights will also turn off after 15
minutes when the lights remain illumi-
nated after the ignition switch has been
pushed to the OFF or LOCK position to
prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.
When the auto interior illumination is set
to the OFF position (see “Vehicle informa-
tion and settings” (P.4-9)), the lights will
illuminate under the following condition:
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