2012 INFINITI G37 ignition

Black plate (114,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]2-36 Instruments and controlsThe autolight system can turn on the
headlights automatically when it is dark
and turn off the headlights when it is light.
If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened
and this condition is continued, the head-
lights remain on for 5 minutes.
Automatic headlights off delay: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
You can keep the headlights on for up to
180 seconds after you push the ignition
switch to OFF and open any door then close
all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF)
to 180 seconds. The factory default setting
is 45 seconds.
For automatic headlights off delay setting,
see “ Light Off Delay ” (P.4-19). SAA0642A
Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensor
* A
located on the top of the
instrument panel. The photo sensor con-
trols the autolight; if it is covered, the
photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and the
headlights will illuminate. SIC3269
Headlight beam select GUID-1105ED2E-9741-4EAA-A5D8-36C19A0F048D
* 1
To select the low beam, put the lever
in the neutral position as shown.
* 2
To select the high beam, push the
lever forward while the switch is in the
position. Pull it back to select the
low beam.
* 3
Pulling the lever toward you will flash
the headlight high beam even when
the headlight switch is in the OFF
position.

Black plate (115,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]Battery saver system GUID-015F3DAF-8A59-4727-BB76-C11FB41B2B60
A chime will sound when the driver side
door is opened with the light switch in the
or position and the ignition switch
in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
When the headlight switch is in the
or
position while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automati-
cally turn off 5 minutes after the ignition
switch has been pushed to the OFF
position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
or position after the lights
automatically turn off, the lights will turn
on when the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position.
CAUTION. When you turn on the headlight switch
again after the lights automatically turn
off, the lights will not turn off auto-
matically. Be sure to turn the light
switch to the OFF position when you
leave the vehicle for extended periods of
time, otherwise the battery will be
discharged. . Never leave the light switch on when the
engine is not running for extended
periods of time even if the headlights
turn off automatically.
Daytime running light system (Ca-
nada only) GUID-84A2F990-744E-4ADE-B431-E99613FFC97F
The daytime running lights automatically
illuminate when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight
switch in the OFF position or in the
position. Turn the headlight switch to the
position when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running
lights do not illuminate. The daytime
running lights illuminate once the parking
brake is released. The daytime running
lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position. SIC3257
Instruments and controls
2-37

Black plate (116,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]2-38 Instruments and controls SIC3270Instrument brightness control GUID-CB95F8CC-B487-4989-8E61-0C52D48B3633
The instrument brightness control switch
can be operated when the ignition switch
is in the ON position. When the switch is
operated, the dot matrix liquid crystal
display switches to the brightness adjust-
ment mode.
Push the upper switch
* A
to brighten the
instrument panel lights. The bar
* 1
moves
to the + side. When reaching the maximum
brightness, “ MAX ” appears on the display
* 2
.
Push the lower switch
* B
to dim the
instrument panel lights. The bar
* 1
moves
to the − side. When reaching the minimum
brightness, “ MIN ” appears on the display
* 3
. However, “ MIN ” does not appear
during the nighttime.
The dot matrix liquid crystal display
returns to the normal display under the
following conditions:
. when the instrument brightness control
switch is not operated for more than 5
seconds.
. when the side or front of the
switch
or
switch on the right side of the
combination meter panel is pushed. SIC3271
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH GUID-8B2C7C5B-C4F7-454D-AF37-BDA58A9D5766
* 1
Turn signal GUID-130C353A-4100-44B3-BC20-735826AC072D
Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automati-
cally.
* 2
Lane change signal GUID-4CB70D1F-17E6-4D5C-8884-15EA840D0327
To indicate a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the point where lights begin
flashing.

Black plate (117,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]SIC3272
FOG LIGHT SWITCH GUID-782C350F-DF92-4D39-BD90-4155E2E5F990
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the
position, then turn the
switch to the
position. To turn them
off, turn the switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog
lights to operate. GUID-6A8C64A7-6F2F-477B-8944-B7474460FBD5
SIC2574
Push the switch on to warn other drivers
when you must stop or park under
emergency conditions. All turn signal lights
will flash.
WARNING . If stopping for an emergency, be sure to
move the vehicle well off the road.
. Do not use the hazard warning flashers
while moving on the highway unless
unusual circumstances force you to drive
so slowly that your vehicle might be-
come a hazard to other traffic. . Turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are on.
The flasher can be actuated with the
ignition switch in any position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.
Instruments and controls
2-39HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH

Black plate (122,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]2-44 Instruments and controls GUID-DE8DDBA2-893D-409D-9154-63B79271B874
SIC3219
FRONT GUID-1791CA11-E504-4F56-A33F-1E5AD0535DB5
To open the ashtray lid, push the lid down
and release it
* 1
.
To empty the ashtray, pull out
* 2
.
The cigarette lighter operates when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
Push the lighter in all the way
* 3
, then
release it. When the lighter is heated, it will
spring out. Return the lighter to its original
position after use. CAUTION . The cigarette lighter socket is a power
source for the cigarette lighter element
only. The use of the cigarette lighter
socket as a power source for any other
accessory is not recommended.
. Do not use any other power outlet for an
accessory lighter. SIC2570
Manual transmission models
REAR GUID-74AD3966-EF58-4E69-95A0-EB5B5A1AE1ED
To open the ashtray, pull the lid down
* 1
.
To empty the ashtray, push down
* 2
, and
pull out.CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ASHTRAYS (if so
equipped)

Black plate (130,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]2-52 Instruments and controls GUID-EC46BDB9-5A5F-4FC9-A9F0-5555C039C450
POWER WINDOWS GUID-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-30535306-1466-4E47-9742-71642DD2CE80
To open or close the window, push down
* A
or pull up
* B
the switch and hold it.
The main switch (driver side switches) will
open or close all the windows.
Locking passengers ’ windows GUID-AF236370-F01C-4CB7-B27B-2400A5A7941F
When the lock button
* C
is pushed in, only
the driver side window can be opened or
closed. Push it in again to cancel.WINDOWS

Black plate (132,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]2-54 Instruments and controlsAuto reverse function GUID-A9F7D9E8-291F-4771-BC07-683BFB01C2A0
WARNINGThere 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-4A4B5C42D7AE
If 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.

Black plate (133,1)
[ 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)