Infiniti G35 (2008 year). Manual — part 5

WARNING

● Once a front air bag, side air bag, or curtain

air bag has inflated, the air bag module will

not function again and must be replaced.

Additionally, if any of the front air bags in-

flate, the activated pretensioners must also

be replaced. The air bag module and preten-

sioner system should be replaced by an

INFINITI dealer. The air bag module and pre-

tensioner system cannot be repaired.

● The front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag

system and the pretensioner system should

be inspected by an INFINITI dealer if there is

any damage to the front end or side portion

of the vehicle.

● If you need to dispose of the supplemental

air bag or pretensioner systems or scrap the

vehicle, contact an INFINITI dealer. Correct

supplemental air bag and pretensioner sys-

tem disposal procedures are set forth in the

appropriate INFINITI Service Manual. Incor-

rect disposal procedures could cause per-

sonal injury.

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Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

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MEMO

2 Instruments and controls

Cockpit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Meters and gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Speedometer and odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Fuel gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Compass (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Zone variation change procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders. . . . . . 2-11

Checking bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Audible reminders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Dot matrix liquid crystal display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Indicators for operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Indicators for maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Trip computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

Security systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27

Vehicle security system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28

Windshield wiper and washer switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch . . . 2-31

Headlight and turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31

Xenon headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Turn signal switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
Fog light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37

Hazard warning flasher switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
Heated seats (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
SNOW mode switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . 2-39
Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40

Adjusting the time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40

Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42

Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
Sunglasses holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45
Rear armrest pocket (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
Card holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47

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Coat hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48
Stowing golf bags (Coupe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48
Cargo net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49
Trunk net for extra window washer fluid

(Canada only; if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49

Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49

Moonroof (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52

Automatic moonroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52

Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54

Map lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54
Personal lights (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54
Interior light control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54

Vanity mirror lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55
Trunk light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56
HomeLink

T universal transceiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56

Programming HomeLink

T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57

Programming HomeLink

T for Canadian

customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59
Operating the HomeLink

T universal

transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59
Programming trouble-diagnosis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59
Clearing the programmed information . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59
Reprogramming a single HomeLink

T button . . . . . 2-59

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1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch

(P. 5-49)

2. Trunk lid release switch (P. 3-18)
3. Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)

switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-34)

4. Instrument brightness control switch

(P. 2-36)

5. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer

(P. 2-5)

6. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch

(P. 2-31)

7. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P. 5-13)
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (Left

side)

— ENTER or tuning switch (P. 4-54)

— BACK switch (P. 4-54)

—

TALK

switch

(if

so

equipped)

(P. 4-78)/Phone switch (if so equipped)

(P. 4-57)

— Volume control switches (P. 4-54)

— Source select switch (P. 4-54)

9. Trip computer switch (P. 2-24)
10. Windshield wiper and washer switch

(P. 2-29)

11. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (Right

side)

— Cruise control switches (P. 5-17)

—

Intelligent

Cruise

Control

(ICC)

switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-19)

12. Hood release handle (P. 3-17)
13. Intelligent Key port (P. 5-8)
14. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel

lever (if so equipped) (P. 3-23)

15. Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel

lever (if so equipped) (P. 3-23)

16. Steering wheel

— Horn (P. 2-38)

— Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-38)

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1. Side ventilator (P. 4-22)
2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4)
3. Center ventilator (P. 4-22)
4. Audio system (P. 4-29)
5. Clock (P. 2-40)

6. Center multi-function control panel

— Navigation system* (if so equipped)

— Vehicle information and setting buttons

(P. 4-7)

— Bluetooth

T Hands-Free Phone System

(if so equipped) (P. 4-57)

— Audio system (P. 4-29)

7. Center display (P. 4-2)/Navigation

system* (if so equipped)

8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-37)
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag

(P. 1-38)

10. Fuse box cover (P. 8-20)
11. Parking brake (for Automatic Transmis-

sion models)

— Parking (P. 5-16)

12. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-6)
13. Automatic climate control system

(P. 4-23)

14. Cigarette lighter and ashtrays (P. 2-41)
15. Parking brake (for Manual Transmission

models)

— Parking (P. 5-16)

16. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-38)

17. SNOW mode switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-39)

18. CompactFlash card slot (if so equipped)

(P. 4-42)

19. Rear window and outside mirror (if so

equipped) defogger switch (P. 2-31)

20. Glove box lid release handle (P. 2-44)

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21. Trunk release power cancel switch

(P. 3-19)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System

Owner’s Manual.

1. Tachometer (P. 2-6)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P. 2-11)
3. Speedometer (P. 2-5)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge

(P. 2-6)

5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/

Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-19)

6. Fuel gauge (P. 2-7)
*: The needle indicators in the speedometer, ta-

chometer, engine coolant temperature gauge

and fuel gauge may move slightly after the

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ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK posi-

tion. This is not a malfunction.

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in

miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour

(km/h).

Odometer/twin trip odometer

The odometer

s

1

and twin trip odometer

s

2

are

displayed on the dot matrix crystal display

when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
The odometer records the total distance the

vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the distance of

individual trips.
Changing the display
Pushing the TRIP A/B RESET switch

s

3

at the

bottom left of the combination meter panel

changes the display as follows:

Speedometer

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TRIP A

→ TRIP B → TRIP A

Resetting the trip odometer
Pushing the TRIP A/B RESET switch

s

3

for more

than 1 second resets the trip odometer to zero.
Average fuel economy and distance to empty

information is also available. (See “DOT MATRIX

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” later in this section

and “HOW TO USE STATUS BUTTON” in the “4.

Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice rec-

ognition systems” section.)

TACHOMETER

The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-

lutions per minute (RPM).

Do not rev the engine

into the red zone

s

1

.

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.

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE

GAUGE

The gauge indicates the engine coolant tem-

perature.
The engine coolant temperature is within the

normal range when the gauge needle points

within the zone

s

1

shown in the illustration.

The engine coolant temperature varies with the

outside air temperature and driving conditions.

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CAUTION

If the gauge indicates engine coolant tempera-

ture 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 ve-

hicle may seriously damage the engine. See “IF

YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS” in the “6. In case of

emergency” section for immediate action

required.

FUEL GAUGE

The gauge indicates the

approximate fuel level

in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,

turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the

ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge registers

“E” (Empty).
The low fuel warning

appears on the dot

matrix liquid crystal display when the fuel tank

is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is conve-

nient, 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, the

malfunction 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 dealer.

● For additional information, see “Malfunction

Indicator Light (MIL)” later in this section.

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When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON

position, the compass display

s

B

will indicate

the direction of the vehicle’s heading.

If the display reads “C”, calibrate the compass

by driving the vehicle in 3 complete circles at

less than 5 MPH (8 km/h). You can also cali-

brate the compass by driving your vehicle on

your everyday route. The compass will be cali-

brated once it has tracked 3 complete circles.
To turn on and off the compass manually, push
the

switch

s

A

while the ignition switch is

in the ON position.

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ZONE VARIATION CHANGE

PROCEDURE

The difference between magnetic north and

geographical north is known as variance. In

some areas, this difference can sometimes be

great enough to cause false compass readings.

Follow these instructions to set the variance for

your particular location if this happens:
1. Push the

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 repeated adjust-

ment, have the compass checked at an

INFINITI dealer.

● The compass may not indicate the correct

compass point in tunnels or while driving

up or down a steep hill.

Zone map

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(The compass returns to the correct com-

pass point when the vehicle moves to an

area where the geomagnetism is stabi-

lized.)

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 housing.

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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light

(AWD models)*

4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) warning

light*

Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)

indicator light*

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

warning light

Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system

warning light (Orange)*

Automatic transmission position indica-

tor light*

Intelligent Key warning light

Front passenger air bag status light

Automatic transmission check

warning light

Low tire pressure warning light

High beam indicator light (Blue)

Brake warning light

Master warning light

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Preview Function warning light (Or-

ange)*

Security indicator light

Charge warning light

Seat belt warning light

Slip indicator light

Engine oil pressure warning light

Supplemental air bag warning light

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indi-

cator light

*: if so equipped

CHECKING BULBS

With all doors closed, apply the parking brake

and push the ignition switch to the ON position

without starting the engine. The following lights

will come on (if so equipped):

,

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 elec-

trical system. Have the system checked by an

INFINITI dealer.

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND

AUDIBLE REMINDERS

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Some indicators and warnings are also displayed

on the dot matrix crystal display between the

speedometer and tachometer. (See “DOT MATRIX

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” later in this section.)

WARNING LIGHTS

All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

warning light (AWD models)

The

warning 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 diam-

eter of the front and the rear wheels are differ-

ent, the warning light will either remain illumi-

nated or blink. (See “ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)”

in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)

CAUTION

● If the warning light comes on while driving

there may be a malfunction in the AWD sys-

tem. Reduce the vehicle speed and have your

vehicle checked by an INFINITI dealer as

soon as possible.

● If the AWD warning light blinks on when you

are driving:

– blinks rapidly (about twice a second):

Pull off the road in a safe area, and idle the

engine. The driving mode will change

to2WD to prevent the AWD system from

malfunctioning. If the warning light turns

off, you can drive again.

– blinks slowly (about once every 2 sec-

onds):

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 dealer as soon as possible.

or

Anti-lock Braking

System (ABS)

warning light

When the ignition switch is in the ON position,

the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning

light illuminates and then turns off. This indi-

cates the ABS is operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the

engine is running, or while driving, it may

indicate the ABS is not functioning properly.

Have the system checked by an INFINITI dealer.

If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock

function is turned off. The brake system then

operates normally, but without anti-lock assis-

tance. (See “BRAKE SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting

and driving” section.)

Automatic transmission

check warning light (if so

equipped)

When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON

position, the light comes on for 2 seconds. If

the light comes on at any other time, it may

indicate the transmission is not functioning

properly. Have your INFINITI dealer check and

repair the transmission.

or

Brake warning

light

This light functions for both the parking brake

and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,

the light comes on when the parking brake is

applied.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,

the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the

light comes on while the engine is running with

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the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle

and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake

fluid as necessary. (See “BRAKE AND

CLUTCH FLUID” in the “8. Maintenance

and do-it-yourself” section.)

2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the

warning system checked by an INFINITI

dealer.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning indica-

tor
When the parking brake is released and the

brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake

warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System

(ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate

the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the

brake system checked, and if necessary re-

paired, by an INFINITI dealer promptly. Avoid

high-speed driving and abrupt braking. (See

“Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light”

earlier in this section.)

WARNING

● Your brake system may not be working prop-

erly 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 distance 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 dealer.

Charge warning light

If the light comes on while the engine is run-

ning, it may indicate the charging system is not

functioning properly. Turn the engine off and

check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose,

broken, missing or if the light remains on, see

an INFINITI dealer immediately.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving if the alternator belt is

loose, broken or missing.

4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS)

warning light (if so equipped)

If the light comes on while the engine is run-

ning, it may indicate that there is a malfunction

with the 4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) portion of

the steering system. Push the ignition switch to

the OFF position and then to the ON position. If

the light does not turn off after cycling the

engine, have the system checked by an INFINITI

dealer.
For further information about the 4 Wheel Active

Steer system, see “4 WHEEL ACTIVE STEER

(4WAS) SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and driv-

ing” section.
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the 4

Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) function will cease

but driving can be continued. However, the

steering wheel is slightly turned even when

driving on a straight road. Drive carefully to the

nearest INFINITI dealer.

Engine oil pressure warning

light

This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If

the light flickers or comes on during normal

driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the

engine

immediately and call an INFINITI dealer

or other authorized repair shop.

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