2013 INFINITI G CONVERTIBLE battery

SPA2627
INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATING
RANGE
GUID-E5B325F3-D92E-46C8-977E-060661BBFAD8The Intelligent Key functions can only be
used when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range from the request
switch
*1.When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged or strong radio waves are present
near the operating location, the Intelligent
Key system’s operating range becomes
narrower, and the Intelligent Key may not
function properly.
The operating range is within 31.50 in (80
cm) from each request switch
*1.
If the Intelligent Key is too close to the door
glass, handle or rear bumper the request
switches may not function.
When the Intelligent Key is within the
operating range, it is possible for anyone
who does not carry the Intelligent Key to
push the request switch to lock/unlock the
doors and open the trunk lid.
SPA2407
DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS PRECAU-
TION
GUID-538EB34A-DF9E-48CD-9C8A-013FE3EB6AA1. Do not push the door handle request
switch with the Intelligent Key held in
your hand as illustrated. The close
distance to the door handle will cause
the Intelligent Key system to have
difficulty recognizing that the Intelli-
gent Key is outside the vehicle.
. After locking with the door handle
request switch, verify the doors are
securely locked by testing them.
. To prevent the Intelligent Key from
being left inside the vehicle or the
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Opening trunk lidGUID-0D74D931-06F3-42C4-823A-7CB357CF21C31. Push the trunk open request switch*Afor more than 1 second.
2. The trunk will unlatch. An outside
chime will sound four times.
3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.
Lockout protection:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
accidentally locked in the trunk, lockout
protection is equipped with the Intelligent
Key system.
When the trunk lid is closed with the
Intelligent Key inside the trunk, the outside
buzzer will sound and the trunk will open.
BATTERY SAVER SYSTEMGUID-D9350F24-3B60-4BB1-B6D0-7331A2498BC7When all the following conditions are met
for a period of time, the battery saver
system will cut off the power supply to
prevent battery discharge.
. The ignition switch is in the ACC
position, and
. All doors are closed, and
. The selector lever is in the P (Park)
position (Automatic Transmission mod-
els).
WARNING SIGNALSGUID-CE522E29-8D6D-4064-95D5-62A6D30A4912To help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly by erroneous operation of
the Intelligent Key listed on the following
chart or to help prevent the vehicle from
being stolen, chime or beep sounds inside
and outside the vehicle and a warning
displays in the dot matrix liquid crystal
display.
When a chime or beep sounds or the
warning displays, be sure to check the
vehicle and Intelligent Key.
See “Troubleshooting guide” (P.3-13) and
“Dot matrix liquid crystal display” (P.2-17).

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GUID-5B7CF9BF-7A03-41EA-88AC-291D9B5AABFA
WARNING
The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves
when the buttons are pushed. The FAA
advises that the radio waves may affect
aircraft navigation and communication sys-
tems. Do not operate the Intelligent Key
while on an airplane. Make sure the buttons
are not operated unintentionally when the
unit is stored during a flight.
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, fuel-
filler door, activate the panic alarm and
open the windows by pushing the buttons
on the Intelligent Key from outside the
vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the
Intelligent Key is not left in the vehicle.
The LOCK/UNLOCK button on the Intelli-
gent Key can operate at a distance of
approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the
vehicle. (The effective distance depends
upon the conditions around the vehicle.)
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be used
with one vehicle. For information concern-
ing the purchase and use of additional
Intelligent Keys, contact an INFINITI retai-
ler.The lock and unlock buttons on the
Intelligent Key will not operate when:
.
the distance between the Intelligent Key
and the vehicle is over 33 ft (10 m).
. the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged.
After locking with the remote keyless entry
function, pull the door handle to make sure
the doors are securely locked.
The LOCK/UNLOCK operating range varies
depending on the environment. To securely
operate the lock and unlock buttons,
approach the vehicle to about 3 ft (1 m)
from the door.SPA2100
*1LOCK button
*2UNLOCK button
*3TRUNK button
*4PANIC button
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
GUID-72F7A347-AFCB-4D69-AB0F-2AD301315111When you lock or unlock the doors or the
trunk lid, the hazard indicator will flash
and the horn (or the outside chime) will
sound as a confirmation. For details, see
“Setting hazard indicator and horn mode”
(P.3-16).
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

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GUID-A9F3BCAE-48C3-410A-B57A-E565AD1FBC2C
SPA2628
Interior/exterior view
1. Retractable hard top indicators (in the
dot matrix liquid crystal display)
2. Retractable hard top operating switch
3. Hard top
4. Rear parcel shelf
5. Trunk lid
6. Separator
7. Side flap
BEFORE OPERATING THE RETRACT-
ABLE HARD TOP
GUID-665F5476-1959-421B-B08B-C946E4860770The retractable hard top on this vehicle is
electrically operated. You can fully open or
close the retractable hard top only by
pushing the operating switch located on
the center console.
The retractable hard top operating switch
must be operated under all of the following
conditions.
. When the vehicle is stopped
. When the engine is running .
When the separator is fixed in the
position separating the roof storage
area and the trunk room
. When the trunk lid is closed
CAUTION
Always keep the engine running while
operating the retractable hard top. Even if
the engine stops, the retractable hard top
will also operate when the ignition switch is
in the ON position, but be sure to run the
engine to prevent battery discharge.
Be sure to follow the operating instructions
and all of the warnings and cautions in this
section.
Improper operation of the retractable hard
top could cause a system malfunction,
damage or deterioration of the retractable
hard top material and related parts.
WARNING
. Park the vehicle in a safe and level
location and apply the parking brake.
. Make sure the parking area is clear of
obstacles and there is enough clearance
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.Do not sit or place excessive weight on
the top, rear parcel shelf, side flaps and
trunk lid, especially when the retractable
hard top is being operated. The retract-
able hard top may be damaged.
. Do not drive the vehicle with the
retractable hard top partially opened.
Always make sure the retractable hard
top is either fully opened or closed
before driving.
. Secure items so that they cannot be
blown from the vehicle while driving
with the retractable hard top open.
. Do not install a roof rack or a roof carrier
on the retractable hard top. The retract-
able hard top or the roof rack or both
may be damaged when the retractable
hard top is operated.
WHEN OPERATING THE RETRACT-
ABLE HARD TOP
GUID-AA5AF5D3-9820-4D1A-9A9F-5E4E3E83A5A1
WARNING
Keep hands and other parts of the body
away from moving parts such as the
retractable hard top, rear parcel shelf, side flaps, trunk lid and power windows.
CAUTION
Do not place any items in the storage space
for the retractable hard top. A caution label
is attached on the floor in the retractable
hard top storage space. Cargo that contacts
the retractable hard top may damage the
retractable hard top or cargo.
NOTE:
In case of low battery or low temperature,
the retractable hard top may temporarily
stop moving during the operation. This
functions to protect the retractable hard
top control mechanism, and it is not a
malfunction.
If the retractable hard top is opened and
closed repeatedly in a short period of time,
it may stop moving to protect the retract-
able hard top motor. Wait for approxi-
mately 20 minutes before operating the
retractable hard top again.
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SeparatorGUID-83A92634-945B-453E-8C58-67DD737CA829The retractable hard top can be operated
only when the trunk room is separated.
1.
Pull the strap
*Aand open the
separator.

SPA2585
OPERATING THE RETRACTABLE
HARD TOP USING THE INTELLIGENT
KEY (if so equipped)
GUID-A0DE8899-3DF3-45B2-A6C5-9519F49D38D6The retractable hard top can be opened
using the request switch. This operation
cannot close the retractable hard top.
Opening the retractable hard topGUID-BC7D5D2B-676D-4BAD-8CFA-28F6309B1782Carry the Intelligent Key with you. Push the
door handle request switch (driver’s or
passenger’s)
*Aand hold it until the
retractable hard top is fully open.
INITIALIZING OF THE RETRACTABLE
HARD TOP
GUID-119B8CC0-225F-4511-9D87-766E112DE7AFAfter replacing the battery or when repeat-
ing open and close operations without fully
opening or closing the retractable hard
top, the retractable hard top may not
operate normally.
If this situation occurs, perform initializa-
tion of the retractable hard top according
to the following procedures.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the OPEN side of the retractable hard top operating switch and hold it.
3. Release the OPEN side of the retract- able hard top operating switch when
the beep sounds once. The initialization
of the retractable hard top is complete.
If the beep sounds twice when releasing
the OPEN side of the retractable hard top
operating switch during the initialization,
repeat the procedures from step 2.
CAUTION
After the initialization, if the retractable
hard top does not operate normally, im-
mediately contact INFINITI retailer for an inspection.
NOTE:
The following functions do not operate
normally when the initialization of the
retractable hard top is not complete.
.
The retractable hard top does not open
or close when pushing the OPEN side
of the retractable hard top operating
switch. (Only the rear parcel shelf
operates.)
. The retractable hard top indicator does
not appear on the dot matrix liquid
crystal display.
. The air conditioner airflow is fixed at
the level when the retractable hard top
is being closed.
. The audio volume is fixed at the level
when the retractable hard top is being
closed.
. For the models with the navigation
system, the Voice Recognition function
(VR) is not operative.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEGUID-F9A5D279-AD24-4D4F-A081-2340F4A8380EIf the retractable hard top stops halfway during operation or does not operate normally, follow the procedures shown in the following
table. If the procedures in the following table do not solve the symptom, immediately contact INFINITI retailer for the inspection.
SymptomBeepPossible cause Possible solution
The OPEN side of the retractable hard top
operating switch is pushed, but the
retractable hard top does not operate. Sounds twice
The OPEN side of the retractable hard top operating
switch is pushed while the retractable hard top is
fully open, or the CLOSE side of the retractable
hard top operating switch is pushed while the
retractable hard top is fully closed. Push the CLOSE side of the retractable hard top
operating switch when the retractable hard top is
fully open. Push the OPEN side of the retractable
hard top operating switch when the retractable hard
top is fully closed.
Sounds twice The selector lever (automatic transmission models
only) or the shift lever (manual transmission
models only) is in the R (Reverse) position. Shift the selector lever (automatic transmission
models only) to the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position, or
shift the shift lever (manual transmission model only)
to the N (Neutral) position, and then operate the
retractable hard top.
Sounds twice The trunk lid is opened. Fully close the trunk lid.
Does not sound The battery voltage is low. Start the engine again and operate the retractable
hard top.
Sounds twice The separator in the trunk room is not correctly set. Set the separator correctly. For details, refer to
“Separator”
(P.3-20).
Does not sound The retractable hard top is in the deactivation
mode in order to avoid motor overheating by the
continuous operation of the retractable hard top. Wait for approximately 20 minutes without operating
the retractable hard top and then operate the
retractable hard top.
The retractable hard top stops halfway
during operation. Sounds twice
Objects are trapped in the moving structure of the
retractable hard top. Check that an object is not trapped inside the rear
parcel shelf, side flap and retractable hard top. After
the check, turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position, start the engine again and then operate the
retractable hard top.
Does not sound The battery voltage is low. Start the engine again and operate the retractable
hard top.

SymptomBeepPossible cause Possible solution
Only the rear parcel shelf operates when
the OPEN side of the retractable hard top
operating switch is pushed. Sounds twice
every 10 seconds for 15 minutes. The retractable hard top control does not recognize
the rear parcel shelf position because of battery
replacement or the contentious operation of the
retractable hard top. Perform the initialization of the retractable hard top
and operate the retractable hard top again. For the
initialization details, please refer to
“Initializing of
the retractable hard top” (P.3-25).
When the vehicle is being driven, the beep
sounds. Sounds continu-
ously The retractable hard top is partially opened. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe location and
fully open or fully close the retractable hard top.
When the engine is stopped, the beep
sounds. Sounds twice The retractable hard top is partially opened.
Fully open or fully close the retractable hard top.
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