2012 INFINITI G37 child seat

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]1-50 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systemas outlined in this manual should not
cause the passenger air bag to be auto-
matically turned OFF. For small adults it
may be turned OFF, however, if the
occupant does not sit in the seat properly
(for example, by not sitting upright, by
sitting on an edge of the seat, or by
otherwise being out of position), this could
cause the sensor to turn the air bag OFF.
Always be sure to be seated and wearing
the seat belt properly for the most effective
protection by the seat belt and supple-
mental air bag.
INFINITI recommends that pre-teens and
children be properly restrained in a rear
seat. INFINITI also recommends that appro-
priate child restraints and booster seats be
properly installed in a rear seat. If this is
not possible, the occupant classification
sensor is designed to operate as described
above to turn the front passenger air bag
OFF for specified child restraints. Failing to
properly secure child restraints and to use
the ALR mode (child restraint mode) may
allow the restraint to tip or move in an
accident or sudden stop. This can also
result in the passenger air bag inflating in
a crash instead of being OFF. (See “ Child
restraints ” (P.1-23) for proper use and installation.)
If the front passenger seat is not occupied,
the passenger air bag is designed not to
inflate in a crash. However, heavy objects
placed on the seat could result in air bag
inflation, because of the object being
detected by the occupant classification
sensor. Other conditions could also result
in air bag inflation, such as if a child is
standing on the seat, or if two children are
on the seat, contrary to the instructions in
this manual. Always be sure that you and
all vehicle occupants are seated and
restrained properly.
Using the passenger air bag status light,
you can monitor when the front passenger
air bag is automatically turned OFF with the
seat occupied. The light will not illuminate
when the front passenger seat is unoccu-
pied.
If an adult occupant is in the seat but the
passenger air bag status light is illumi-
nated (indicating that the air bag is OFF), it
could be that the person is a small adult,
or is not sitting on the seat properly.
If a child restraint must be used in the front
seat, the passenger air bag status light
may or may not be illuminated, depending
on the size of the child and the type of child restraint being used. If the passenger
air bag status light is not illuminated
(indicating that the air bag might inflate
in a crash), it could be that the child
restraint or seat belt is not being used
properly. Make sure that the child restraint
is installed properly, the seat belt is used
properly and the occupant is positioned
properly. If the passenger air bag status
light is still not illuminated, reposition the
occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.
If the passenger air bag status light will not
illuminate even though you believe that the
child restraint, the seat belts and the
occupant are properly positioned, the
system may be sensing an unoccupied
seat (in which case the air bag is OFF). Your
INFINITI retailer can check that the system
is OFF by using a special tool. However,
until you have confirmed with your retailer
that your air bag is working properly,
reposition the occupant or child restraint
in a rear seat.
The INFINITI advanced air bag system and
passenger air bag status light will take a
few seconds to register a change in the
passenger seat status. However, if the seat
becomes unoccupied, the air bag status
light will remain off.

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]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 MOONROOF GUID-E40F3D30-93F7-48AD-9873-F04B6977F71B
The 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
Sunshade GUID-CCF4E2B3-EA7A-402A-90AA-2F546B19823D
The sunshade will open automatically
when the moonroof is opened. However,
it must be closed manually.
Tilting the moonroof GUID-F59B3BC6-1B6D-4957-99F3-E147F486CF5D
To tilt up, first close the moonroof, then
push the UP
* 1
side of the moonroof
switch and release it; it need not be held.
To tilt down the moonroof, push the DOWN
* 2
side.
Sliding the moonroof GUID-A3EE336A-96B8-48A3-A291-DA88029A9E74
To fully open or close the moonroof, push
the CLOSE
* 1
or OPEN
* 2
side of
Instruments and controls
2-55MOONROOF (if so equipped)

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments Keys ....................................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key .................................................... 3-2
Valet hand-off ..................................................... 3-3
Doors ..................................................................... 3-4
Locking with mechanical key .............................. 3-4
Opening and closing windows with the
mechanical key ................................................... 3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ............................ 3-5
Locking with power door lock switch .................. 3-5
Automatic door locks .......................................... 3-6
Child safety rear door lock (Sedan) ..................... 3-6
Intelligent Key system ............................................ 3-7
Intelligent Key operating range .......................... 3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution .......................... 3-9
Intelligent Key operation .................................. 3-10
Battery saver system ........................................ 3-12
Warning signals ................................................ 3-12
Troubleshooting guide ...................................... 3-13
Remote keyless entry system ................................ 3-14
How to use remote keyless entry system .......... 3-14
Hood .................................................................... 3-18
Trunk lid ............................................................... 3-18
Trunk lid release switch .................................... 3-19 Trunk open request switch .............................. 3-19
Trunk release power cancel switch .................. 3-20
Interior trunk lid release ................................. 3-21
Unique front and rear parts (INFINITI Performance
Line, Aerodynamic Package models) ..................... 3-21
Fuel-filler door ...................................................... 3-23
Opening the fuel-filler door ............................. 3-23
Fuel-filler cap .................................................. 3-23
Tilt/telescopic steering ......................................... 3-26
Manual operation (if so equipped) .................. 3-26
Electric operation (if so equipped) .................. 3-26
Sun visors ............................................................ 3-27
Mirrors ................................................................ 3-28
Inside mirror ................................................... 3-28
Outside mirrors ............................................... 3-29
Vanity mirror ................................................... 3-31
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped) .......... 3-31
Entry/exit function (Automatic Transmission
Sedan models) ................................................ 3-31
Seat synchronization function ........................ 3-32
Memory storage .............................................. 3-33
System operation ............................................ 3-34

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]3-4 Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsand “ Seats ” (P.1-2). GUID-CB09A4B1-D08E-43B9-9C2F-BFA68FF9F858
WARNING . Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat belts,
this provides greater safety in the event
of an accident by helping to prevent
persons from being thrown from the
vehicle. This also helps keep children
and others from unintentionally opening
the doors, and will help keep out
intruders.
. Before opening any door, always look for
and avoid oncoming traffic.
. Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly
activate switches or controls. Unat-
tended children could become involved
in serious accidents. SPA2527
LOCKING WITH MECHANICAL KEY GUID-FD0E2748-0AAA-4DDE-852C-19A9E0264D0B
The power door lock system allows you to
lock or unlock all doors simultaneously
using the mechanical key.
. Turning the driver ’ s door key cylinder to
the front of the vehicle
* 1
will lock all
doors.
. Turning the driver ’ s door key cylinder
once to the rear of the vehicle
* 2
will
unlock the driver ’ s door. After returning
the key to the neutral position
* 3
,
turning it to the rear again within 60
seconds will unlock all doors.DOORS

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE GUID-4587ADD7-0824-4CA3-90BC-0B9E1446FA5C
WARNINGClosely 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 trunk GUID-4F494B4A-9594-4D01-BDD8-8ECF0B6F8122
To open the trunk lid from the inside, pull
the release handle
* 1
until 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 seat GUID-0C5756BB-309D-4BDC-A10C-7CD141078C7C
Sedan: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
You 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-9C24-47B7F579C407
You 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
SPA2834
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
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
3-21UNIQUE FRONT AND REAR PARTS (INFINITI
Performance Line, Aerodynamic Package
models)

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]GUID-39788F85-F09A-4F03-A86A-9971096F7435
WARNING. Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support of
others alone in your vehicle. Pets should
not be left alone either. They could
accidentally injure themselves or others
through inadvertent operation of the
vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals.
. 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 rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children ’ s
access to car keys. EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide) GUID-FE83F1BB-566B-418F-8146-74C3A55C538A
WARNING . Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is danger-
ous. It can cause unconsciousness or
death.
. If you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the vehicle, drive with all
windows fully open, and have the
vehicle inspected immediately.
. Do not run the engine in closed spaces
such as a garage.
. Do not park the vehicle with the engine
running for any extended length of time.
. Keep the trunk lid closed while driving,
otherwise exhaust gases could be drawn
into the passenger compartment. If you
must drive with the trunk lid open,
follow these precautions:
1) Open all the windows.
2) Set the
air recirculation to off
and the fan control to high to
circulate the air. . If electrical wiring or other cable con-
nections must pass to a trailer through
the seal on the trunk lid or the body,
follow the manufacturer ’ s recommenda-
tion to prevent carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle.
. The exhaust system and body should be
inspected by a qualified mechanic when-
ever:
— The vehicle is raised for service.
— You suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering into the passenger compart-
ment.
— You notice a change in the sound of
the exhaust system.
— You have had an accident involving
damage to the exhaust system,
underbody, or rear of the vehicle.
Starting and driving
5-3PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND
DRIVING

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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 ]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
JJump starting ......................................................... 6-8 KKeyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) ....................................................... 3-14
Keys ...................................................................... 3-2
For Intelligent Key system ................................. 3-7
LLabels
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