2012 INFINITI G37 ECO mode

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]9-28 Technical and consumer information(e.g. name, gender, age and crash loca-
tion) are recorded. However, other parties,
such as law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of personally
identifying data routinely acquired during
a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer and INFINITI
retailer, other parties, such as law en-
forcement, that have the special equip-
ment, can read the information if they
have access to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR
data will only be accessed with the
consent of the vehicle owner or lessee or
as otherwise required or permitted by law. GUID-0F25E858-31F1-4AA0-AE12-9C575DD22AAE
Genuine INFINITI Service Manual for this
model and prior models can be purchased.
A genuine INFINITI Service Manual is the
best source of service and repair informa-
tion for your vehicle. This manual is the
same one used by the factory trained
technicians working at an INFINITI retailer.
Genuine INFINITI Owner ’ s Manual can also
be purchased.
In the USA:
For current pricing and availability of
genuine INFINITI Service Manuals , contact:
1-800-450-9491
www.infiniti-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of
genuine INFINITI Owner ’ s Manuals , con-
tact:
1-800-247-5321
In Canada:
To purchase a copy of a genuine INFINITI
Service Manual or Owner ’ s Manual for this
model year and prior, contact an INFINITI
retailer. For the phone number and location
of an INFINITI retailer in your area call the
INFINITI Satisfaction Center at 1-800-361-
4792 and a bilingual INFINITI representa-
tive will assist you.OWNER ’ S MANUAL/SERVICE MANUAL
ORDER INFORMATION

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]10 Index Number4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) system .................... 5-57
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) warning light .......... 2-14
AABS (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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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]10-2 CCabin air filter ...................................................... 4-40
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ......... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ......................................... 4-89
Card holder .......................................................... 2-49
Cargo net retainers .............................................. 2-51
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ................... 5-4
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ................ 4-86
Center multi-function control panel ........................ 4-3
Child restraints .................................................... 1-23
LATCH system ................................................. 1-25
Precautions on child restraints ........................ 1-23
Child safety ......................................................... 1-21
Child safety rear door lock ..................................... 3-6
Chimes
Audible reminders .......................................... 2-19
Seat belt warning light and chime .................. 2-17
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays .............................. 2-44
Circuit breaker, Fusible link .................................. 8-24
Cleaning exterior and interior .......................... 7-2, 7-4
Climate control, Automatic climate control ........... 4-31
Clock ................................................................... 2-42
Clutch fluid .......................................................... 8-15
Coat hooks .......................................................... 2-50
Cockpit .................................................................. 2-3
Cold weather driving ............................................ 5-58
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) ...... 4-60
Compact spare tire .............................................. 8-43
Compass ................................................................ 2-9
Console box ......................................................... 2-48 Controller, Center multi-function control panel ....... 4-5
Controls
Control panel button ......................................... 4-3
INFINITI Controller ............................................. 4-5
Coolant
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ................................ 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ......................... 8-10
Corrosion protection .............................................. 7-6
Cruise control ...................................................... 5-21
Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ...... 5-41
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system ............. 5-23
Cup holders ......................................................... 2-45
Current fuel consumption ..................................... 2-26
DDaytime running light system .............................. 2-37
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................... 2-34
Dimensions .......................................................... 9-11
Distance to empty ................................................ 2-26
Door/trunk open warning ..................................... 2-23
Dot matrix liquid crystal display .......................... 2-20
Drive belts ........................................................... 8-19
Drive positioner ................................................... 3-31
Driving
All-wheel drive (AWD) ...................................... 5-45
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-58
Driving with automatic transmission ............... 5-14
Driving with manual transmission ................... 5-18 Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5-3
DS (Drive Sport) mode ......................................... 5-16
DVD player operation ........................................... 4-62
E Economy, Fuel ...................................................... 5-45
Elapsed time ........................................................ 2-26
Elapsed time and trip odometer ........................... 2-26
Emission control information label ....................... 9-13
Emission control system warranty ........................ 9-25
Engine
Before starting the engine .............................. 5-12
Break-in schedule ........................................... 5-45
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ................................ 8-10
Changing engine oil and filter ......................... 8-11
Checking engine coolant level ......................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ................................ 8-11
Coolant temperature gauge ............................... 2-8
Emergency engine shut off .............................. 5-11
Engine compartment check locations ................ 8-8
Engine cooling system ...................................... 8-9
Engine oil ....................................................... 8-11
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ........... 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator ..................... 2-24
Engine oil viscosity ........................................... 9-7
Engine serial number ...................................... 9-12
Engine specifications ........................................ 9-8
Engine start operation indicator (Automatic
Transmission models) ..................................... 2-22

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]Engine start operation indicator (Manual
Transmission models) ..................................... 2-23
If your vehicle overheats ................................. 6-10
Starting the engine ......................................... 5-13
Entry/exit function ............................................... 3-31
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .................................. 9-27
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 5-3
FF.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ................ 9-13
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter ................................. 8-21
Changing engine oil and filter ......................... 8-11
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ....... 2-39
Flat tire .................................................................. 6-2
Flat towing ........................................................... 9-23
Floor mat cleaning ................................................. 7-5
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .................. 8-14
Brake and clutch fluid ..................................... 8-15
Brake fluid ...................................................... 8-15
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Engine coolant .................................................. 8-9
Engine oil ....................................................... 8-11
Power steering fluid ........................................ 8-14
Window washer fluid ...................................... 8-16
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................... 4-57
Fog light switch ................................................... 2-39
Front passenger air bag and status light .............. 1-49 Front power seat adjustment .................................. 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ........................... 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints .......................... 1-12
Fuel
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Fuel economy .................................................. 5-45
Fuel economy information (display) ................. 4-11
Fuel octane rating ............................................. 9-4
Fuel recommendation ........................................ 9-4
Fuel-filler cap .................................................. 3-23
Fuel-filler door ................................................ 3-23
Gauge ............................................................... 2-9
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ................................ 3-25
Fuses ................................................................... 8-24
Fusible links ........................................................ 8-24
GGarage door opener, HomeLink ®
Universal Transceiver ........................................... 2-59
Gas cap ............................................................... 3-23
Gauge .................................................................... 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................... 2-8
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 2-9
Odometer .......................................................... 2-7
Speedometer .................................................... 2-7
Tachometer ....................................................... 2-8
Trip computer ................................................. 2-26
General maintenance ...................................... 8-3, 8-4
Glove box ............................................................ 2-47
Golf bag stowing ................................................. 2-51 H Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth ®
(models with navigation system) .......................... 4-90
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth ®
(models without navigation system) ................... 4-100
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................. 2-39
Head restraints ...................................................... 1-9
Headlights
Bulb replacement ............................................ 8-30
Headlight switch ............................................. 2-35
Xenon headlights ............................................ 2-34
Heated seats ....................................................... 2-40
Heater, Automatic climate control ........................ 4-31
HomeLink ®
Universal Transceiver ......................... 2-59
Hood release ....................................................... 3-18
Hook, Coat hooks ................................................ 2-50
Horn .................................................................... 2-40
I Ignition switch
(Push-button) .................................................... 5-9
Manual transmission models .......................... 5-18
Immobilizer system .............................................. 2-30
In-cabin microfilter ............................................... 4-40
Indicator
Dot matrix display .......................................... 2-20
Lights ............................................................. 2-18
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ..................... 2-30
INFINITI voice recognition system ....................... 4-114
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ................. 3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner ........ 3-33
Meter, Trip computer ............................................ 2-26
Meters and gauges ................................................ 2-6
Instrument 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
NNew vehicle break-in ............................................ 5-45
No key warning .................................................... 2-22
OOdometer ............................................................... 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
PPanic 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
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ......... 2-42
TTachometer ............................................................ 2-8
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ................................................. 2-8
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start ......................................................... 2-30
Thigh extension ..................................................... 1-5
Three-way catalyst ................................................. 5-4
Tilt/telescopic steering ......................................... 3-26
Tire
Pressure, Low tire pressure warning light ....... 2-15
Tire replacement indicator ............................... 2-24
Tire rotation .................................................... 8-40
Tires
Flat tire ............................................................. 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system ..................... 5-4
Spare tire ....................................................... 8-43
Tire and Loading information label ......... 8-34, 9-14
Tire chains ...................................................... 8-39
Tire dressing ..................................................... 7-4
Tire pressure ................................................... 8-33
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) .......................................... 5-4, 6-2
Types of tires .................................................. 8-38
Uniform tire quality grading ............................ 9-24
Wheel/tire size ................................................. 9-9
Wheels and tires ............................................. 8-33
Touch screen system .............................................. 4-5 Towing
Flat towing ...................................................... 9-23
Tow truck towing ............................................. 6-11
Towing a trailer ............................................... 9-23
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system ................. 5-4
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system ...................... 6-2
Trailer towing ....................................................... 9-23
Transceiver, HomeLink ®
Universal Transceiver ...... 2-59
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .................. 8-14
Driving with automatic transmission ............... 5-14
Driving with manual transmission ................... 5-18
Transmission selector lever lock release ......... 5-17
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) ...... 3-14
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................................................... 9-11
Trip computer ...................................................... 2-26
Trip odometer ...................................................... 2-26
Trunk
Interior trunk lid release ................................. 3-21
Light ............................................................... 2-59
Pass-through .................................................. 1-13
Trunk lid ......................................................... 3-18
Trunk lid release switch .................................. 3-19
Trunk net for extra window washer fluid ......... 2-51
Trunk open request switch .............................. 3-19
Trunk release power cancel switch .................. 3-20
Turn signal switch ................................................ 2-38 U Underbody cleaning ............................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ................................. 9-24
USB memory operation ........................................ 4-66
V Vanity mirror ........................................................ 3-31
Vanity mirror lights .............................................. 2-58
Variable voltage control system ........................... 8-19
Vehicle
Dimensions ..................................................... 9-11
Identification number (VIN) ............................. 9-12
Loading information ........................................ 9-20
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ................... 6-13
Security system .............................................. 2-28
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ......... 2-42
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ............. 5-55
Vehicle information and settings (display) ......... 4-9
Ventilators ........................................................... 4-30
Voice command (Bluetooth ®
Hands-Free
Phone System) ................................................... 4-106
Voice command (INFINITI voice
recognition system) ........................................... 4-121
Voice recognition system ................................... 4-114
Voice recognition, Alternate command mode ...... 4-127
Voice recognition, Standard mode ...................... 4-114
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]11 Gas station information GUID-DD68199B-CD7B-4ADD-95E6-126A4076593D
FUEL RECOMMENDATION: GUID-1B6BB97F-75F9-4567-9053-03BBB2C3A45D
VQ25HR engine GUID-DECF13E8-0D22-45CE-9350-2A04A0BCABEB
INFINITI recommends the use of unleaded
premium gasoline with an octane rating of
at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number
(Research octane number 96).
If unleaded premium gasoline is not
available, you may use unleaded regular
gasoline with an octane rating of at least
87 AKI number (Research octane number
91), but you may notice a decrease in
performance.
VQ37VHR engine GUID-A82B36D0-F5D9-47B7-A46D-54B892BED13A
Use unleaded premium gasoline with an
octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock
Index) number (Research octane number
96).
If premium gasoline is not available,
unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of 87 AKI number (Research octane
number 91) may be temporarily used, but
only under the following precautions:
. Have the fuel tank filled only partially
with unleaded regular gasoline, and fill
up with unleaded premium gasoline as
soon as possible. . Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt
acceleration.
However, for maximum vehicle perfor-
mance, the use of unleaded premium
gasoline is recommended.
CAUTION . Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control systems, and may also affect
warranty coverage.
. Under no circumstances should a leaded
gasoline be used, since this will damage
the three way catalyst.
. Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed to run on E-85
fuel. Using E-85 fuel can damage the fuel
system components and is not covered
by the INFINITI vehicle limited warranty.
For additional information, see “ Capacities
and recommended fuel/lubricants ” (P.9-2).ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION: GUID-E3AAAF04-EC4A-4F4A-9D25-EB2E888A7574
. Engine oil with API Certification Mark
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
See “ Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ” (P.9-2) for engine oil and oil
filter recommendation.
COLD TIRE PRESSURES: GUID-959E7B8F-7B50-4AFD-8817-D07D3757D905
The label is typically located on the driver
side center pillar or on the driver ’ s door.
For additional information, see “ Wheels
and tires ” (P.8-33).
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCE-
DURES RECOMMENDATION: GUID-BA3159B7-2BCC-4411-A559-5871D6C9235F
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the recommendations
outlined in the “ Break-in schedule ” (P.5-
45) of this Owner ’ s Manual. Follow these
recommendations for the future reliability
and economy of your new vehicle.GAS STATION INFORMATION