2012 INFINITI G instrument panel

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]
5-56Starting and driving
flashes so note the following:
.The road may be slippery or the system
may determine some action is required
to help keep the vehicle on the steered
path.
. You may feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal and hear a noise or vibration
from under the hood. This is normal
and indicates that the VDC system is
working properly.
. Adjust your speed and driving to the
road conditions.
See “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warn-
ing light” (P.2-17).
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the
VDC warning light
illuminates in the
instrument panel. The VDC system auto-
matically turns off.
The VDC OFF switch is used to turn off the
VDC system. The VDC off indicator
illuminates to indicate the VDC system is
off. When the VDC switch is used to turn off
the system, the VDC system still operates
to prevent one drive wheel from slipping by
transferring power to a non slipping drive
wheel. The VDC warning light
flashes if
this occurs. All other VDC functions are off,
and the VDC warning light
will not
flash. The VDC system is automatically reset to on when the ignition switch is
placed in the off position then back to the
on position.
See
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warn-
ing light” (P.2-17) and “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off indicator light” (P.2-19).
The computer has a built-in diagnostic
feature that tests the system each time you
start the engine and move the vehicle
forward or in reverse at a slow speed.
When the self-test occurs, you may hear a
“clunk” noise and/or feel a pulsation in the
brake pedal. This is normal and is not an
indication of a malfunction.
WARNING
. The VDC system is designed to help the
driver maintain stability but does not
prevent accidents due to abrupt steering
operation at high speeds or by careless
or dangerous driving techniques. Reduce
vehicle speed and be especially careful
when driving and cornering on slippery
surfaces and always drive carefully.
. Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension.
If suspension parts such as shock
absorbers, struts, springs, stabilizer bars, bushings and wheels are not
INFINITI recommended for your vehicle
or are extremely deteriorated, the VDC
system may not operate properly. This
could adversely affect vehicle handling
performance, and the VDC warning light
may illuminate.
. If brake related parts such as brake
pads, rotors and calipers are not INFINITI
recommended or are extremely deterio-
rated, the VDC system may not operate
properly and the VDC warning light
may illuminate.
. If engine control related parts are not
INFINITI recommended or are extremely
deteriorated, the VDC warning light
may illuminate.
. When driving on extremely inclined
surfaces such as higher banked corners,
the VDC system may not operate prop-
erly and the VDC warning light
may
illuminate. Do not drive on these types
of roads.
. When driving on an unstable surface
such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or
ramp, the VDC warning light
may
illuminate. This is not a malfunction.
Restart the engine after driving onto a

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]
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 system Advanced 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

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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 ...
............... 5-23
Preview 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
Labels
Air 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