Infiniti G35 (2008 year). Manual — part 17

Additional information

● The TPMS does not monitor the tire pressure

of the spare tire.

● The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle

is driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h).

Also, this system may not detect a sudden

drop in tire pressure (for example a flat tire

while driving).

● The low tire pressure warning light does not

automatically turn off when the tire pressure

is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the

recommended pressure, the vehicle must be

driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to

activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire

pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure

gauge to check the tire pressure.

● Tire pressure rises and falls depending on

the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation

and the outside temperature. Low outside

temperature can lower the temperature of

the air inside the tire which can cause a

lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause

the low tire pressure warning light to illumi-

nate. If the warning light illuminates in low

ambient temperature, check the tire pres-

sure for all four tires.

For additional information, see “Low tire pres-

sure warning light” in the “2. Instruments and

controls” section and “TIRE PRESSURE MONI-

TORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the “6. In case of

emergency” section.

WARNING

● If the low tire pressure warning light illumi-

nates or LOW PRESSURE information is dis-

played on the monitor screen while driving,

avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt

braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the

road to a safe location and stop the vehicle

as soon as possible. Driving with under-

inflated tires may permanently damage the

tires and increase the likelihood of tire fail-

ure. Serious vehicle damage could occur and

may lead to an accident and could result in

serious personal injury. Check the tire pres-

sure for all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure

to the recommended COLD tire pressure

shown on the Tire and Loading Information

label to turn the low tire pressure warning

light OFF. If the light still illuminates while

driving after adjusting the tire pressure, a

tire may be flat. If you have a flat tire, replace

it with a spare tire as soon as possible. (See

“FLAT TIRE” in the “6. In case of emergency”

section for changing a flat tire.)

● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is

replaced, the TPMS will not function and the

low tire pressure warning light will flash for

approximately 1 minute. The light will re-

main on after 1 minute. Contact your INFINITI

dealer as soon as possible for tire replace-

ment and/or system resetting.

● Replacing tires with those not originally

specified by INFINITI could affect the proper

operation of the TPMS.

● Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol tire

sealant into the tires, as this may cause a

malfunction of the tire pressure sensors.

CAUTION

● The low tire pressure warning system may

not function properly when the wheels are

equipped with tire chains or the wheels are

buried in snow.

● Do not place metalized film or any metal

parts (antenna, etc.) on the windows. This

may cause poor reception of the signals from

the tire pressure sensors, and the TPMS will

not function properly.

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Some devices and transmitters may temporarily

interfere with the operation of the TPMS and

cause the low tire pressure warning light to

illuminate. Some examples are:
– Facilities or electric devices using similar

radio frequencies are near the vehicle.

– If a transmitter set to similar frequencies is

being used in or near the vehicle.

– If a computer (or similar equipment) or a

DC/AC converter is being used in or near the

vehicle.

FCC Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-

proved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two condi-

tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful in-

terference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation of the de-

vice.

AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLLOVER

WARNING

Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe and

prudent manner may result in loss of control or

an accident.

Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey

all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed,

high speed cornering, or sudden steering ma-

neuvers, because these driving practices could

cause you to lose control of your vehicle.

As

with any vehicle, a loss of control could result in

a collision with other vehicles or objects, or

cause the vehicle to rollover, particularly if the

loss of control causes the vehicle to slide side-

ways. Be attentive at all times, and avoid

driving when tired. Never drive when under the

influence of alcohol or drugs (including pre-

scription or over-the-counter drugs which may

cause drowsiness). Always wear your seat belt

as outlined in the “SEAT BELTS” in the “1. Safety

— Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint

system” section of this manual, and also in-

struct your passengers to do so.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in

collisions and rollovers.

In a rollover crash, an

unbelted or improperly belted person is signifi-

cantly more likely to be injured or killed than a

person properly wearing a seat belt.

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND

DRIVING

WARNING

Never drive under the influence of alcohol or

drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces co-

ordination, delays reaction time and impairs

judgement. Driving after drinking alcohol in-

creases the likelihood of being involved in an

accident injuring yourself and others. Addition-

ally, if you are injured in an accident, alcohol

can increase the severity of the injury.

INFINITI is committed to safe driving. However,

you must choose not to drive under the influ-

ence of alcohol. Every year thousands of people

are injured or killed in alcohol-related acci-

dents. Although the local laws vary on what is

considered to be legally intoxicated, the fact is

that alcohol affects all people differently and

most people underestimate the effects of

alcohol.
Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix! And

that is true for drugs, too (over-the-counter,

prescription, and illegal drugs). Don’t drive if

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your ability to operate your vehicle is impaired

by alcohol, drugs, or some other physical con-

dition.

ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) DRIVING

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (for AWD

models)

WARNING

● Do not drive beyond the performance capa-

bility of the tires, even with AWD engaged.

Accelerating quickly, sharp steering maneu-

vers or sudden braking may cause loss of

control.

● Always use tires of the same type, size,

brand, construction (bias, bias-belted or ra-

dial), and tread pattern on all four wheels.

Install tire chains on the rear wheels when

driving on slippery roads and drive carefully.

● This vehicle is not designed for offroad

(rough road) use. Do not drive on sandy or

muddy roads that tires may get stuck in.

● For AWD equipped vehicles, do not attempt

to raise two wheels off the ground and shift

the transmission to any D (Drive) or R (Re-

verse) position with the engine running. Do-

ing so may result in drivetrain damage or

unexpected vehicle movement which could

result in serious vehicle damage or personal

injury.

● Do not attempt to test an AWD equipped ve-

hicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer, (such as

the dynamometers used by some states for

emissions testing), or similar equipment

even if the other two wheels are raised off

the ground. Make sure you inform test facil-

ity personnel that your vehicle is equipped

with AWD before it is placed on a dynamom-

eter. Using the wrong test equipment may

result in drivetrain damage or unexpected

vehicle movement which could result in seri-

ous vehicle damage or personal injury.

● When a wheel is off the ground due to an

unlevel surface, do not spin the wheel

excessively.

WARNING

Do not operate the push-button ignition switch

while driving the vehicle except in an emer-

gency. (The engine will stop when the ignition

switch is pushed 3 consecutive times or the

ignition switch is pushed and held for more

than 2 seconds.) If the engine stops while the

vehicle is being driven, this could lead to a

crash and serious injury.

Before operating the push-button ignition

switch, be sure to move the selector lever to the

P (Park) position (for automatic transmission

model) or the shift lever to the N (Neutral)

position (for manual transmission model).

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

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OPERATING RANGE FOR ENGINE

START FUNCTION

The operating range for starting the engine

inside the vehicle is shown in the illustration.
● If the Intelligent Key is on the instrument

panel, rear parcel shelf, inside the glove box

or door pocket, or the corner of interior

compartment, it may not be possible to start

the engine.

● If the Intelligent Key is near the door or door

glass outside the vehicle, it may be possible

to start the engine.

When the ignition switch is pushed without

depressing the brake pedal (automatic trans-

mission model) or the clutch pedal (manual

transmission model), the ignition switch posi-

tion will change as follows:
● Push center once to change to ACC.
● Push center two times to change to ON.
● Push center three times to change to OFF.

(No position illuminates.)

● Push center four times to return to ACC.
● Open or close any door to return to LOCK

during the OFF position.

The ignition switch is equipped with an anti-

theft steering lock device.

The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition

switch position cannot be switched to LOCK

until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park)

position.
When the ignition switch cannot be pushed

toward the LOCK position, proceed as follows:
1. Move the selector lever into the P (Park)

position.

2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF posi-

tion. The ignition switch position indicator

will not illuminate.

3. Open the door. The ignition switch will

change to the LOCK position.

The selector lever can be moved from the P (Park)

position if the ignition switch is in the ON posi-

tion and the brake pedal is depressed.
In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it

must be turned about 1/8 of a right or left turn

from the straight up position.
To lock the steering wheel, push the ignition

switch to the OFF position. To unlock the steer-

ing wheel, push the ignition switch. If the steer-

ing lock release malfunction indicator appears

on the dot matrix liquid crystal display, push the

push-button ignition switch again while lightly

turning the steering wheel right and left. (See

“DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” in the

“2. Instruments and controls” section.)

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If the battery of the vehicle is discharged, the

push-button ignition switch cannot be turned

from the LOCK position.
Some indicators and warnings for operation are

displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal dis-

play between the speedometer and tachometer.

(See “DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” in

the “2. Instruments and controls” section.)

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

POSITIONS
LOCK (Normal parking position)

The ignition switch can only be locked in this

position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is

pushed to the ACC position while carrying the

Intelligent Key or with the Intelligent Key in-

serted in the port.

ACC (Accessories)

This position activates electrical accessories

such as the radio, when the engine is not

running.

ON (Normal operating position)

This position turns on the ignition system and

electrical accessories.

OFF

The engine can be turned off without locking

the steering wheel.
The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition

switch cannot be switched to the LOCK position

until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park)

position.

CAUTION

Do not leave the vehicle with the push-button

ignition switch in ACC or ON positions when the

engine is not running for an extended period.

This can discharge the battery.

INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGE

If the battery of the Intelligent Key is almost

discharged, the guide light

s

B

of the Intelligent

Key port

s

A

blinks and the indicator appears on

the dot matrix liquid crystal display. (See “DOT

MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” in the “2.

Instruments and controls” section.)
In this case, inserting the Intelligent Key into

the port

s

1

allows you to start the engine. Make

sure that the key ring side faces backward as

illustrated. Insert the Intelligent Key in the port

until it is latched and secured.
To remove the Intelligent Key from the port,

push the ignition switch to the OFF position and

pull the Intelligent Key out of the port.

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NOTE:
The Intelligent Key port does not charge the In-

telligent Key battery. If you see the low battery

indicator in the dot matrix liquid crystal display,

replace the battery as soon as possible. (See

“INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT” in

the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-

tion.)

CAUTION

● Never place anything except the Intelligent

Key in the Intelligent Key port. Doing so may

cause damage to the equipment.

● Make sure the Intelligent Key is in the cor-

rect direction when inserting it to the Intelli-

gent Key port. The engine may not start if it is

in the incorrect direction.

● Remove the Intelligent Key from the Intelli-

gent Key port after the ignition switch is

pushed to the OFF position.

● Make sure the area around the vehicle is

clear.

● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-

ant, brake fluid and window washer fluid as

frequently as possible, or at least whenever

you refuel.

● Check that all windows and lights are clean.
● Visually inspect tires for their appearance

and condition. Also check tires for proper

inflation.

● Lock all doors.
● Position seat and adjust head restraints.
● Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
● Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to

do likewise.

● Check the operation of warning lights when

the ignition switch is pushed to the ON

position. (See “WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS” in the “2. Instru-

ments and controls” section.)

1. Apply the parking brake.
2.

Automatic Transmission (AT) model:
Move the selector lever to the P (Park) or N

(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed not to operate unless

the selector lever is in either of the above

positions.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral) posi-

tion. Depress the clutch pedal fully to the

floor.
The starter is designed not to operate unless

the clutch pedal is fully depressed.

3. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-

tion. Depress the brake pedal and the

clutch pedal (MT model) and push the

ignition switch to start the engine.
To start the engine immediately, push and

release the ignition switch while depressing

the brake pedal with the ignition switch in

any position.
● If the engine is very hard to start in

extremely cold weather or when restart-

ing, depress the accelerator pedal a little

(approximately 1/3 to the floor) and while

holding, crank the engine. Release the

accelerator pedal when the engine starts.

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● If the engine is very hard to start because

it is flooded, depress the accelerator

pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.

Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-

tion to start cranking the engine. After 5

or 6 seconds, stop cranking by pushing

the ignition switch to OFF. After cranking

the engine, release the accelerator pedal.

Crank the engine

with your foot off the

accelerator pedal by depressing the brake

pedal and pushing the push-button igni-

tion switch to start the engine. If the

engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the

above procedure.

CAUTION

Do not operate the starter for more than 15

seconds at a time. If the engine does not start,

push the ignition switch to OFF and wait 10

seconds before cranking again, otherwise the

starter could be damaged.

4.

Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30

seconds after starting. Do not race the en-

gine while warming it up. Drive at moderate

speed for a short distance first, especially in

cold weather. In cold weather, keep the

engine running for a minimum of 2 - 3

minutes before shutting it off. Starting and

stopping the engine over a short period of

time may make the vehicle more difficult to

start.
When racing the VQ37VHR engine up to

4,000 rpm or more under no load condition,

the engine will enter the fuel cut mode

(Coupe only).

5. To stop the engine, shift the selector lever

to the P (Park) position (AT model) or

move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)

position (MT model), and push the igni-

tion switch to the OFF position.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

5 speed automatic transmission

The automatic transmission in your vehicle is

electronically controlled by a transmission con-

trol module to produce maximum efficiency and

smooth operation.
Shown on the following pages are the recom-

mended operating procedures for this transmis-

sion. Follow these procedures for maximum

vehicle performance and driving enjoyment.

Starting the vehicle

After starting the engine, fully depress the foot

brake pedal and push the selector lever button

before shifting the selector lever to the R (Re-

verse), N (Neutral), D (Drive), DS (Drive Sport) or

Manual shift mode position. Be sure the vehicle

is fully stopped before attempting to shift the

selector lever.
This automatic transmission model is designed

so that the foot brake pedal must be depressed

before shifting from P (Park) to any drive posi-

tion while the ignition switch position is ON.
The selector lever cannot be moved out of the P

(Park) position and into any of the other gear

positions if the ignition switch is pushed to the

LOCK, OFF or ACC position.

DRIVING THE VEHICLE

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1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and

push the selector lever button to shift into

a driving gear.

2. Release the parking brake and foot brake,

then gradually start the vehicle in motion.

WARNING

● Do not depress the accelerator pedal while

shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R (Re-

verse), D (Drive), DS (Drive Sport) or manual

shift mode. Always depress the brake pedal

until shifting is completed. Failure to do so

could cause you to lose control and have an

accident.

● Cold engine idle speed is high, so use cau-

tion when shifting into a forward or reverse

gear before the engine has warmed up.

● Never shift to P (Park) or R (Reverse) while

vehicle is moving forward. Never shift to P

(Park), D (Drive) or DS (Drive Sport) while

vehicle is moving rearward. Failure to do so

could cause you to lose control and have an

accident.

CAUTION

● When stopping the vehicle on an uphill

grade, do not hold the vehicle by depressing

the accelerator pedal. The foot brake should

be used for this purpose.

● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads.

This may cause a loss of control.

Shifting

To move the selector lever,

: Push the button while depressing the

brake pedal,

: Push the button,

: Just move the selector lever.

After starting the engine, fully depress the

brake pedal and shift the selector lever from P

(Park) to R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive), DS

(Drive Sport) or Manual shift mode position.

Selector lever

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Push the button to shift into P (Park) or R

(Reverse). All other positions can be selected

without pushing the button.

WARNING

Apply the parking brake if the selector lever is

in any position while the engine is not running.

Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to move

unexpectedly or roll away and result in serious

personal injury or property damage.

P (Park) position
Use this selector position when the vehicle is

parked or when starting the engine. Make sure

the vehicle is completely stopped.

The brake

pedal must be depressed and the selector lever

button pushed in to move the selector lever from

the N (Neutral) position or any drive position to

the P (Park) position. Apply the parking brake.

When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake

first, then move the selector lever to the P (Park)

position.

CAUTION

Use this position only when the vehicle is com-

pletely stopped.

R (Reverse)
Use this position to back up. Always be sure the

vehicle is completely stopped before selecting

the R (Reverse) position.

The brake pedal must

be depressed and the selector lever button

pushed in to move the selector lever from the P

(Park) position, the N (Neutral) position or any

drive position to the R (Reverse) position.
N (Neutral)
Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged.

The engine can be started in this position. You

may shift to the N (Neutral) position and restart

a stalled engine while the vehicle is moving.
D (Drive)
Use this position for all normal forward driving.

DS (Drive Sport) mode

When the selector lever is shifted from the D

(Drive) position to the manual shift gate, the

transmission enters the DS (Drive Sport) mode.
Moving the selector lever to the DS (Drive Sport)

position allows you to enjoy comfortable driving

on a winding road and feel smooth acceleration

or deceleration on a hilly road by moving in a

lower gear automatically.
When canceling the DS mode, return the selec-

tor lever to the D (Drive) position. The transmis-

sion returns to the normal driving mode.

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Manual shift mode

When the selector lever is in the DS (Drive

Sport) position, the transmission is ready for

the manual shift mode. Shift ranges can be

selected manually by moving the selector lever

up or down, or pulling the right-side or left-side

paddle shifter.
When shifting up, move the selector lever to the

+ (up) side or pull the right-side paddle shifter

(+)

s

A

(if so equipped). The transmission shifts

to the higher range.
When shifting down, move the selector lever to

the

2 (down) side or pull the left-side paddle

shifter (

2)

s

B

(if so equipped). The transmis-

sion shifts to the lower range.
When canceling the manual shift mode, return

the selector lever to the D (Drive) position. The

transmission returns to the normal driving

mode.
When you pull the paddle shifter while in the D

(Drive) position, the transmission will shift to

the upper or lower range temporarily. The trans-

mission will automatically return to the D (Drive)

position after a short period of time. If you want

to return to the D (Drive) position manually, pull

and hold the paddle shifter for about 1.5 sec-

onds.
In the manual shift mode, the shift range is

displayed on the position indicator in the meter.
Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows:

M

1

→

←

M

2

→

←

M

3

→

←

M

4

→

←

M

5

M

5 (5th)

Use this position for all normal forward driving

at highway speeds.

M

4 (4th)

Use this position when driving up long slopes,

or for engine braking when driving down long

slopes.

M

3 (3rd) and

M

2 (2nd)

Use for hill climbing or engine braking on

downhill grades.

M

1 (1st)

Use this position when climbing steep hills

slowly or driving slowly through deep snow, or

for maximum engine braking on steep downhill

grades.
● Remember not to drive at high speeds for

extended periods of time in lower than 5th

gear. This reduces fuel economy.

● Moving the selector lever rapidly to the same

side twice will shift the ranges in succes-

sion.

● In the manual shift mode, the transmission

may not shift to the selected gear. This helps

maintain driving performance and reduces

the chance of vehicle damage or loss of con-

trol.

● In the manual shift mode, the transmission

automatically shifts down to 1st gear before

the vehicle comes to a stop. When accelerat-

Paddle shifter

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ing again, it is necessary to shift up to the

desired range.

Accelerator downshift

— In D (Drive) position —

For passing or hill climbing, fully depress the

accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the

transmission down into the lower gear, depend-

ing on the vehicle speed.

Fail-safe

When the fail-safe operation occurs, note that

the transmission will be locked in any of the

forward gears according to the condition.
If the vehicle is driven under extreme conditions,

such as excessive wheel spinning and subse-

quent hard braking, the fail-safe system may be

activated. This will occur even if all electrical

circuits are functioning properly. In this case,

push the switch to the OFF position and wait for 3

seconds. Then push the ignition switch back to

the ON position. The vehicle should return to its

normal operating condition. If it does not return

to its normal operating condition, have an

INFINITI dealer check the transmission and re-

pair if necessary.

Shift lock release

If the battery charge is low or discharged, the

selector lever may not be moved from the P

(Park) position even with the brake pedal de-

pressed and the selector lever button pushed.
To move the selector lever, perform the follow-

ing procedure:
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF or

LOCK position.

2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock cover

s

A

using a

suitable tool.

4. Push down the shift lock

s

B

as illustrated.

5. Push the selector lever button

s

C

and

move the selector lever to N (Neutral)

position

s

D

while holding down the shift

lock.

Push the ignition switch to the ON position to

unlock the steering wheel. Now the vehicle may

be moved to the desired location.
If the battery is discharged completely, the

steering wheel cannot be unlocked. Do not

move the vehicle with the steering wheel

locked.
If the lever cannot be moved out of P (Park),

have an INFINITI dealer check the automatic

transmission system as soon as possible.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

WARNING

● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads.

This may cause a loss of control.

● Do not over-rev the engine when shifting to a

lower gear. This may cause a loss of control

or engine damage.

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CAUTION

● Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal

while driving. This may damage the clutch.

● Fully depress the clutch pedal before shift-

ing to help prevent transmission damage.

● Stop your vehicle completely before shifting

into R (Reverse).

● When the vehicle is stopped for a period of

time, for example at a stop light, shift to N

(Neutral) and release the clutch pedal with

the foot brake applied.

Shifting

To change gears, or when upshifting or down-

shifting, fully depress the clutch pedal, shift

into the appropriate gear, then slowly and

smoothly release the clutch.
This vehicle is equipped with a short throw

shifter manual transmission. To ensure smooth

gear changes, fully depress the clutch pedal

before operating the shift lever. If the clutch

pedal is not fully depressed before the trans-

mission is shifted, a gear noise may be heard.

Transmission damage could occur.
Start the vehicle in 1st gear and shift to 2nd,

3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th gear in sequence accord-

ing to vehicle speed.

To back up, depress the shift lever and then

move it to the R (Reverse) gear after stopping

the vehicle completely.
If it is difficult to move the shift lever into the R

(Reverse) or 1st gear, shift to the N (Neutral)

position, and then release the clutch pedal

once. Fully depress the clutch pedal again and

shift into the R (Reverse) or 1st gear.

Suggested upshift speeds

The following are suggested vehicle speeds for

shifting into a higher gear. These suggestions

relate to fuel economy and vehicle performance.

Actual upshift speeds will vary according to

road conditions, the weather and individual

driving habits.
For normal acceleration in low altitude areas

[less than 4,000 ft (1,219 m)]:

Gear change

MPH (km/h)

1st to 2nd

8 (13)

2nd to 3rd

16 (25)

3rd to 4th

25 (40)

4th to 5th

28 (45)

5th to 6th

33 (53)

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For quick acceleration in low altitude areas or in

high altitude areas [over 4,000 ft (1,219 m)]:

Gear change

MPH (km/h)

1st to 2nd

15 (24)

2nd to 3rd

25 (40)

3rd to 4th

40 (64)

4th to 5th

45 (72)

5th to 6th

50 (80)

Suggested maximum speed in each

gear

Downshift to a lower gear if the engine is not

running smoothly, or if you need to accelerate.
Do not exceed the maximum suggested speed

(shown below) in any gear. For level road driv-

ing, use the highest gear suggested for that

speed. Always observe posted speed limits, and

drive according to the road conditions, which

will ensure safe operation. Do not over-rev the

engine when shifting to a lower gear as it may

cause engine damage or loss of vehicle control.

Sedan

Gear

MPH (km/h)

1st

39 (63)

2nd

64 (103)

3rd

92 (148)

4th

—

5th

—

6th

—

Coupe

Gear

MPH (km/h)

1st

39 (63)

2nd

65 (104)

3rd

93 (149)

4th

—

5th

—

6th

—

WARNING

● Be sure the parking brake is fully released

before driving. Failure to do so can cause

brake failure and lead to an accident.

● Do not release the parking brake from out-

side the vehicle.

● Do not use the gear shift in place of the

parking brake. When parking, be sure the

parking brake is fully engaged.

● Do not leave children unattended in a ve-

hicle. They could release the parking brake

and cause an accident.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MODELS

To apply: Fully depress the parking brake pedal

s

1

.

To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake

s

2

.

2. Depress the parking brake pedal

s

1

and

the parking brake will be released.

3. Before driving, be sure the brake warning

light goes out.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODELS

To apply: Pull the parking brake lever up

s

1

.

To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake.
2. Place the shift lever in the N (Neutral)

position.

3. While pulling up on the parking brake

lever slightly, push the button

s

2

and

lower the lever completely

s

3

.

4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning

light goes out.

PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL

● If the cruise control system malfunctions, it

will cancel automatically. The SET indicator

on the dot matrix crystal display will then

blink to warn the driver.

● If the engine coolant temperature becomes

excessively high, the cruise control system

will be canceled automatically.

● If the SET indicator blinks, turn the cruise

control main switch off and have the system

checked by your INFINITI dealer.

● The SET indicator may sometimes blink

when the cruise control main switch is

turned

ON

while

pushing

the

RESUME/ACCELERATE, SET/COAST or CAN-

CEL switch. To properly set the cruise control

system, perform the steps below in the order

indicated.

WARNING

Do not use the cruise control when driving un-

der the following conditions:
● when it is not possible to keep the vehicle at

a set speed

● in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in

speed

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● on winding or hilly roads
● on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.)
● in very windy areas
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle control

and result in an accident.

CAUTION

On manual transmission models, do not shift

into N (Neutral) without depressing the clutch

pedal when the cruise control is set. Should

this occur, depress the clutch pedal and turn

the main switch off immediately. Failure to do

so may cause engine damage.

1. RESUME/ACCELERATE switch
2. SET/COAST switch
3. CANCEL switch
4. MAIN (ON·OFF) switch

CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS

The cruise control allows driving at a speed

between 25 to 89 MPH (40 to 144 km/h) without

keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.
To turn on the cruise control, push the MAIN

switch on. The CRUISE indicator will come on.
To set cruising speed, accelerate your vehicle to

the desired speed, push the SET/COAST switch

and release it. (The CRUISE SET indicator will

come on in the instrument panel.) Take your

foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will

maintain the set speed.
● To pass another vehicle, depress the accel-

erator pedal. When you release the pedal,

the vehicle will return to the previously set

speed.

● The vehicle may not maintain the set speed

on winding or hilly roads. If this happens,

drive without the cruise control.

To cancel the preset speed, follow any of these

methods:
a. Push the CANCEL button. The SET indica-

tor will go out.

b. Tap the brake pedal. The SET indicator

will go out.

c. Move the selector lever to the N (Neutral)

position. The SET indicator will go out.

d. Turn the MAIN switch off. Both the CRUISE

indicator and SET indicator will go out.

● If you depress the brake pedal while pushing

the RESUME/ACCELERATE or SET/COAST

switch and reset at the cruising speed, the

cruise control will disengage. Turn the MAIN

switch off once and then turn it on again.

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● The cruise control will automatically cancel if

the vehicle slows more than 8 MPH (12

km/h) below the set speed.

● If you depress the clutch pedal (Manual

Transmission models) or move the selector

lever to N (Neutral) position (Automatic

Transmission models), the cruise control will

be canceled.

To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one of

the following methods:
● Depress the accelerator pedal. When the

vehicle attains the desired speed, push and

release the SET/COAST switch.

● Push and hold the RESUME/ACCELERATE

switch. When the vehicle attains the speed

you desire, release the switch.

● Push,

then

quickly

release

the

RESUME/ACCELERATE switch. Each time you

do this, the set speed will increase by about

1 MPH (1.6 km/h).

To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one of

the following methods:
● Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the ve-

hicle attains the desired speed, push the

SET/COAST switch and release it.

● Push and hold the SET/COAST switch. Re-

lease the switch when the vehicle slows

down to the desired speed.

● Push, then quickly release the SET/COAST

switch. Each time you do this, the set speed

will decrease by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).

To resume the preset speed, push and release

the RESUME/ACCELERATE switch. The vehicle

will resume the last set cruising speed when the

vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 km/h).

The Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system au-

tomatically maintains a selected distance from

the vehicle traveling in front of you according to

that vehicle’s speed (up to the set speed), or at

the set speed when the road ahead is clear.
The ICC function can be set to one of two cruise

control modes:
● Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode:

For maintaining a selected distance between

your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you

up to the preset speed.

● Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control

mode:

For cruising at a preset speed.

WARNING

● Always drive carefully and attentively when

using either cruise control mode. Read and

understand the Owner’s Manual thoroughly

before using the cruise control. To avoid se-

rious injury or death, do not rely on the sys-

tem to prevent accidents or to control the

vehicle’s speed in emergency situations. Do

not use cruise control except in appropriate

road and traffic conditions.

INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL (ICC)

SYSTEM (if so equipped)

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