2013 INFINITI G COUPE Owner's Manual

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SIC4290
TACHOMETERGUID-273B358F-40B0-4C4E-9967-70C4BF4F89C7
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine
speed. Operating the engine in the red zone
may cause serious engine damage.
SIC4291
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
GUID-0EBFAC15-E62D-4FAB-ADAB-7BCC3D24A957
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature near the hot (H) end of the
normal range, reduce vehicle speed to
decrease temperature. If gauge is over the
normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is overheated,
continued operation of the vehicle may
seriously damage the engine. See“If your
vehicle overheats” (P.6-10) for immediate
action required.

SIC4292
FUEL GAUGEGUID-A6CE9D87-1196-4EDB-BE07-B0479D286BC3
appears on the
dot matrix liquid crystal display when the
fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient, preferably before the gauge
reaches
“E”. There will be a small reserve
of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge
needle reaches “E”.
The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the passenger’s side of the
vehicle.
CAUTION
. If the vehicle runs out of fuel, themalfunction indicator light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
After a few driving trips, the
light
should turn off. If the light remains on
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected by an INFINITI retailer.
. For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)” (P.2-18).
GUID-263D42A7-AD19-460F-8531-86F714066C53
SIC3181
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the compass display
*Bwill
indicate the direction of the vehicle’s
heading.
NOS1741

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km/h). You can also calibrate the compass
by driving your vehicle on your everyday
route. The compass will be calibrated once
it has tracked 3 complete circles.
To turn on and off the compass manually,
push the
switch*Awhile the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
SIC0611B
Zone map

switch for more than 3
seconds. The current zone number will
appear in the display.
2. Find your current location and variance number on the zone map.
3. Push the
switch repeatedly until
the new zone number appears in the
display, then release the switch. After
you release the switch, the display will
show a compass direction within a few
seconds.
.If the compass deviates from the correct indication soon after re-
peated adjustment, have the com-
pass checked at an INFINITI retailer.
.The compass may not indicate thecorrect compass point in tunnels or
while driving up or down a steep hill.
(The compass returns to the correct compass point when the vehicle
moves to an area where the geo-
magnetism is stabilized.)
CAUTION
.
Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc.,
which are attached to the vehicle by
means of a magnet. They affect the
operation of the compass.
. When cleaning the mirror, use a paper
towel or similar material dampened with
glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner
directly on the mirror as it may cause the
liquid cleaner to enter the mirror hous-
ing.
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2-12Instruments and controls
GUID-4DFBC906-87A9-4F02-A005-17EFB9C1B112
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD
models)*Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)*Exterior light indicator
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightIntelligent Key warning lightFront fog light indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Automatic transmission check warning lightMaster warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Brake warning lightPreview Function warning light (orange)*Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Seat belt warning lightSecurity indicator light
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) warning light*Automatic transmission position indicator
light**: if so equipped
CHECKING BULBSGUID-EA46E715-CDC1-4316-A1CC-964FA500463C
,or,,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and
then go off (if so equipped):
,or,,,,,
If any light does not come on, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the electrical system. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Some indicators and warnings are also
displayed on the dot matrix crystal display
between the speedometer and tachometer.
(See
“Dot matrix liquid crystal display”
(P.2-20).)
WARNING LIGHTSGUID-7D034C77-E122-4514-8406-A8ED72A0DDF7
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models) (if so equipped)
GUID-6272AC4F-020E-4475-8EA4-DEB8ABD3D971warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is pushed to ON. It turns off
soon after the engine is started.
If the AWD system malfunctions, or the
diameter of the front and the rear wheels
are different, the warning light will either
remain illuminated or blink. (See “All-
Wheel Drive (AWD)” (P.5-46).)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS

CAUTION
.If the warning light comes on while
driving there may be a malfunction in
the AWD system. Reduce the vehicle
speed and have your vehicle checked by
an INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.
. If the AWD warning light blinks on when
you are driving:
—blinks rapidly (about twice a sec-
ond):
Pull off the road in a safe area, and
idle the engine. The driving mode will
change to 2WD to prevent the AWD
system from malfunctioning. If the
warning light turns off, you can drive
again.
—blinks slowly (about once every 2seconds):
Pull off the road in a safe area, and
idle the engine. Check that all tire
sizes are the same, tire pressure is
correct and tires are not worn.
. If the warning light is still on after the
above operations, have your vehicle
checked by an INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
GUID-999CB2F5-4FF3-4D41-ACF3-7E00ED4B6C0F
Automatic transmission check
warning light (if so equipped)
GUID-A564A816-81E3-40F1-8684-0ED502ABDB57
orBrake warning lightGUID-9EF95796-7290-4F31-AB06-6BE1BB80003D

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WARNING
.Your brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you judge
it to be safe, drive carefully to the
nearest service station for repairs.
Otherwise, have your vehicle towed
because driving it could be dangerous.
. Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
. If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the brake fluid
reservoir, do not drive until the brake
system has been checked at an INFINITI
retailer.
Charge warning lightGUID-C69BB772-79B3-4499-9F43-9AE7FF3014AD
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator belt
is loose, broken or missing.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
GUID-6767AD33-F6A9-4349-9656-7255256FF262
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not covered
by warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as
it is safe to do so.
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS)
warning light (if so equipped)
GUID-F4EA15D8-084C-4F11-9CF5-9BFAB55B87A4

even when driving on a straight road. Drive
carefully to the nearest INFINITI retailer.
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange; if so
equipped)
GUID-FF29B1E7-F6C4-403D-8621-C6A7F86246EF
Intelligent Key warning lightGUID-7E046839-8973-408F-BF89-AB2223E4A062
Low tire pressure warning
light
GUID-4B828BB9-9D9C-4BA9-B41A-9EF6D3CB156D