2013 INFINITI G CONVERTIBLE light

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Battery saver systemGUID-F8729D36-FA75-4013-8DEE-B286CA93AFCAA chime will sound when the driver side
door is opened with the light switch in the
orposition and the ignition switch
in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automati-
cally turn off within a period of time after
the ignition switch has been pushed to the
OFF position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition 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-6568CCD7-0FEB-47FA-B444-6F45312F6507The 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, AUTO or
position.
Turn the headlight switch to the
position for full illumination 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

SIC3270
Instrument brightness controlGUID-12851570-6D1E-4370-8D99-C4EDFBEA97EEThe 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
*Ato brighten the
instrument panel lights. The bar
*1moves
to the + side. When reaching the maximum
brightness, “MAX”appears on the display
*2.
Push the lower switch
*Bto dim the
instrument panel lights. The bar
*1moves
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
orswitch on the right side of the
combination meter panel is pushed.
SIC3271
TURN SIGNAL SWITCHGUID-8BE38289-93AF-42A1-AF21-0183D12A80A5
*1Turn signalGUID-8ABF208E-C25E-4E7D-B7E2-6D8E91263B2DMove the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automati-
cally.
*2Lane change signalGUID-05BC5F28-D0F7-4935-A2B1-8907F8541DECTo indicate a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the point where lights begin
flashing.
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SIC3272
FOG LIGHT SWITCHGUID-68AA7C2A-9996-4CFA-A902-0702C250C7CCTo turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to theposition, then turn the
switch to theposition. To turn them
off, turn the switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog
lights to operate.
When the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position and the fog light switch is in the
position, the headlights and fog lights
turn ON at night.
GUID-04921CB0-1CCD-4C7F-8AB7-03840CFD9788
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.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH

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SSS0911
The front seats are warmed by built-in
heaters. The switches located on the center
console can be operated independently of
each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the control knob
*Ato the right*1and select the desired heat range..For high heat, turn the knob to theright
*1..For low heat, turn the knob to the left
*2..The indicator light*Bwill illuminate
when the heater is on.
3. To turn off the heater, return the knob to the OFF position
*3. Make sure that
the indicator light turns off.
The heater is controlled by a thermis-
tor, automatically turning the heater on
and off. The indicator light will remain
on as long as the switch is on.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed,
or before you leave the vehicle, be sure
to turn off the switch.
GUID-12690BD1-4A77-4148-B6F0-89E2CD7AB51F
SIC4040
The climate controlled seat warms up or
cools down the front seats by blowing
warm or cool air from the surface of the
seat. The switches located on the center
console can be operated independently of
each other.
The surface temperature of the climate
controlled seats is automatically controlled
at an optimum temperature. However,
adjust the temperature using the control
knob if the seats are too hot or cold.
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the control knob
*Ato the heat
side
*1or to the cool side*2. The
indicator light
*Bon the control knob
CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (if so
equipped)

will illuminate.
3. Adjust the desired amount of the air using the control knob
*A.
4. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed or cooled, and/or before you leave the
vehicle, be sure to turn the control
knob to the OFF position (center). The
indicator light
*Bon the control knob
goes off at the OFF position.
To check the air filter for the climate
controlled seat, contact an INFINITI
retailer.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the
climate controlled seats if you or the
occupants cannot monitor seat tempera-
tures or have an inability to feel pain in
those body parts in contact with the seat.
Use of the climate controlled seats by such
people could result in serious injury.
CAUTION
. Do not place objects in front of the
intake inlet located behind the front seat. Doing so could cause improper
operation or interruption of the opera-
tion.
. The battery could run down if the climate
controlled seat is operated while the
engine is not running.
. Do not use the climate controlled seat
for extended periods or when no one is
using the seat.
. Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the
seat may become overheated.
. Do not place anything hard or heavy on
the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar
object. This may result in damage to the
climate controlled seat.
. Any liquid spilled on the seat should be
removed immediately with a dry cloth.
. The climate controlled seat has air
filters. Do not operate the climate con-
trolled seat without the air filters. This
may result in damage to the system.
. When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar materi-
als. .
If any malfunctions are found or the
climate controlled seat does not operate,
turn the switch off and have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
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GUID-CFC63CE6-3D5A-4EEA-A57E-D000A5F2D43D
JVI0329X
Automatic transmission models
SIC4316
Automatic transmission models
SIC4684
Manual transmission models
The power outlet is located in the center
console box and storage box (if so
equipped).
CAUTION
. The outlet and plug may be hot during or
immediately after use.
. Do not use with accessories that exceed
a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw. Do
not use double adapters or more than
one electrical accessory.
. Use power outlet with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
. Avoid using power outlet when the air
conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.
. This power outlet is not designed for use
with a cigarette lighter unit.
. Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may blow.
. Before inserting or disconnecting a plug,
be sure the electrical accessory being
used is turned OFF.
. When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water or any liquid to
contact the outlet.
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POWER OUTLETS

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GUID-C44CB010-7D5B-48D7-9616-ECB2CBA7FC29
SIC3219
FRONTGUID-AE280F34-4FD9-4712-BE62-1AA5219B76FDTo 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
REARGUID-26198A20-4CFE-40D4-99D8-E3A0483A1114To open the ashtray lid, pull*1.
To empty the ashtray, push down
*2, and
pull out.
CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ASHTRAYS (if so
equipped)

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SIC3289
Automatic operation (for front door
windows)
GUID-7673A5D8-462F-4988-A8F4-4875A54F367FTo fully open or close the window, com-
pletely push down or pull up the switch
and release it; it need not be held. The
window will automatically open or close all
the way. To stop the window, just push or
lift the switch in the opposite direction.
A light push or pull on the switch will cause
the window to open or close until the
switch is released.
The rear window automatic operation is for
the opening function only.
Simultaneous operation of all four
windows
GUID-FA6C7C9F-AD5D-41C5-900C-30DEC8C4A209
WARNING
Make sure that all passengers have their
hands, etc. inside the vehicle before closing
the windows.
When the driver’s and passenger’s door
window switches are pushed down or
pulled up simultaneously, all four windows
are opened or closed.
Auto reverse functionGUID-0B4A3267-C122-477F-8069-1C68D02BC904
WARNING
There 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 activatedwhen 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 functionGUID-2870CF42-5EEE-4B1A-8161-CB27BD2B51B1
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.