Infiniti G35 (2008 year). Manual — part 9

A key number plate is supplied with your keys.

Record the key number and keep it in a safe

place (such as your wallet), not in the vehicle. If

you lose your keys, see an INFINITI dealer for

duplicates by using the key number. INFINITI

does not record any key numbers so it is very

important to keep track of your key number

plate.
A key number is only necessary when you have

lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate

from. If you still have a key, this key can be

duplicated by an INFINITI dealer.

1. Two Intelligent Keys
2. Mechanical keys (inside Intelligent Keys)
3. Key number plate

INTELLIGENT KEY

Your vehicle can only be driven with the Intelli-

gent Keys which are registered to your vehicle’s

Intelligent Key system components and INFINITI

Vehicle Immobilizer System components. As

many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered

and used with one vehicle. The new keys must

be registered by an INFINITI dealer prior to use

with the Intelligent Key system and INFINITI

Vehicle Immobilizer System of your vehicle.

Since the registration process requires erasing

all memory in the Intelligent Key components

when registering new keys, be sure to take all

Intelligent Keys that you have to the INFINITI

dealer.

CAUTION

● Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you

when driving. The Intelligent Key is a preci-

sion device with a built-in transmitter. To

avoid damaging it, please note the

following.

– The Intelligent Key is water resistant;

however, wetting may damage the Intelli-

gent Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet,

immediately wipe until it is completely

dry.

– Do not bend, drop or strike it against an-

other object.

– Do not place the Intelligent Key for an

extended period in a place where tem-

peratures exceed 140°C (60°F).

– Do not change or modify the Intelligent

Key.

– Do not use a magnet key holder.
– Do not place the Intelligent Key near an

electric appliance such as a television set

or personal computer.

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– Do not allow the Intelligent Key to come

into contact with water or salt water, and

do not wash it in a washing machine. This

could affect the system function.

● If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, INFINITI

recommends erasing the ID code of that In-

telligent Key. This will prevent the Intelli-

gent Key from unauthorized use to unlock

the vehicle. For information regarding the

erasing procedure, please contact an

INFINITI dealer.

Mechanical key

To remove the mechanical key, release the lock

knob at the back of the Intelligent Key.
To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it

into the Intelligent Key until the lock knob

returns to the lock position.
Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock the

doors, trunk lid, glove box and trunk pass-

through lid, if they are equipped with a key

cylinder.
See “DOORS” later in this section and “TRUNK

LID” later in this section, “STORAGE” in the “2.

Instruments and controls” section and “SEATS”

in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-

mental restraint system” section.

CAUTION

Always carry the mechanical key installed in

the Intelligent Key.

VALET HAND-OFF

When you have to leave a key with a valet, give

them the Intelligent Key itself and keep the

mechanical key with you to protect your belong-

ings.
To prevent the glove box and the trunk from

being opened during valet hand-off, follow the

procedures below.
1. Push the trunk release power cancel

switch to the CANCEL side.

2. Remove the mechanical key from the In-

telligent Key.

3. Lock the glove box and the trunk pass-

through with the mechanical key.

4. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet,

keeping the mechanical key in your

pocket or bag for insertion into the Intel-

ligent Key when you retrieve your vehicle.

See “TRUNK LID” later in this section, “STOR-

AGE” in the “2. Instruments and controls” sec-

tion and “SEATS” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat

belts and supplemental restraint system”

section.

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WARNING

● Always have the doors locked while driving.

Along with the use of seat belts, this pro-

vides greater safety in the event of an acci-

dent by helping to prevent persons from be-

ing thrown from the vehicle. This also helps

keep children and others from unintention-

ally opening the doors, and will help keep

out intruders.

● Before opening any door, always look for and

avoid oncoming traffic.

● Do not leave children unattended inside the

vehicle. They could unknowingly activate

switches or controls. Unattended children

could become involved in serious accidents.

LOCKING WITH MECHANICAL KEY

The power door lock system allows you to lock

or unlock all doors simultaneously using the

mechanical key.
● Turning the driver’s door key cylinder to the

front of the vehicle

s

1

will lock all doors.

● Turning the driver’s door key cylinder once

to the rear of the vehicle

s

2

will unlock the

driver’s door. After returning the key to the

neutral position

s

3

, turning it to the rear

again within 5 seconds will unlock all doors.

● You can switch the lock system to the mode

that allows you to open all the doors when

the key is turned once. (See “HOW TO USE

SETTING BUTTON” in the “4. Monitor, cli-

mate, audio, phone and voice recognition

systems” section.)

OPENING AND CLOSING WINDOWS

WITH THE MECHANICAL KEY

The driver’s door key operation also allows you

to open and close all door windows.
To open the windows, turn the driver’s door key

cylinder to the rear of the vehicle for

longer than

1 second . The door is unlocked and the window

keeps opening while turning the key.
This function can also be performed by pushing

and holding the door UNLOCK button of the

Intelligent Key. (See “REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

SYSTEM” later in this section.)
To close the windows, turn the driver’s door key

cylinder to the front of the vehicle for

longer

than 1 second . The door is locked and the

window keeps closing while turning the key.

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LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB

To lock the door individually, move the inside

lock knob to the lock position

s

1

then close the

door.
To unlock, move the inside lock knob to the

unlock position

s

2

.

When locking the door without an Intelligent

Key, be sure not to leave the Intelligent Key

inside the vehicle.

LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK

SWITCH

Operating the power door lock switch will lock

or unlock all the doors. The switches are lo-

cated on the driver’s and front passenger’s door

armrests.
To lock the doors, push the power door lock

switch to the lock position

s

1

with the driver’s

or front passenger’s door open, then close the

door.
When locking the door this way, be certain not to

leave the Intelligent Key inside the vehicle.
To unlock the doors including the fuel-filler

door, push the power door lock switch to the

unlock position

s

2

.

Lockout protection

When the power door lock switch (driver or front

passenger) is moved to the lock position with

the Intelligent Key in the port and any door

open, all doors will lock and unlock automati-

cally. With the Intelligent Key left in the vehicle

(not in the Intelligent Key port) and any door

open, all doors will unlock automatically and a

chime will sound after the door is closed.
These functions help to prevent the Intelligent

Key from being accidentally locked inside the

vehicle.

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CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK

(Sedan)

The child safety rear door lock helps prevent

doors from being opened accidentally, espe-

cially when small children are in the vehicle.
When the levers are in the lock position

s

1

, the

rear doors can be opened only from the outside.
To disengage, move the levers to the unlock

position

s

2

.

WARNING

Radio waves could adversely affect electric

medical equipment. Those who use a pace-

maker should contact the electric medical

equipment manufacturer for the possible influ-

ences before use.

The Intelligent Key system can operate all the

door locks using the remote controller function

or pushing the request switch on the vehicle

without taking the key out from a pocket or

purse. The operating environment and/or con-

ditions may affect the Intelligent Key system

operation.
Be sure to read the following before using the

Intelligent Key system.

CAUTION

● Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you

when operating the vehicle.

● Never leave the Intelligent Key in the vehicle

when you leave the vehicle.

The Intelligent Key is always communicating

with the vehicle as it receives radio waves. The

Intelligent Key system transmits weak radio

waves. Environmental conditions may interfere

with the operation of the Intelligent Key system

under the following operating conditions.
● When operating near a location where strong

radio waves are transmitted, such as a TV

tower, power station and broadcasting sta-

tion.

● When in possession of wireless equipment,

such as a cellular telephone, transceiver,

and CB radio.

● When the Intelligent Key is in contact with or

covered by metallic materials.

● When any type of radio wave remote control

is used nearby.

● When the Intelligent Key is placed near an

electric appliance such as a personal com-

puter.

● When the vehicle is parked near a parking

meter.

In such cases, correct the operating conditions

before using the Intelligent Key function or use

the mechanical key.
Although the life of the battery varies depend-

ing on the operating conditions, the battery’s

life is approximately 2 years. If the battery is

discharged, replace it with a new one.

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Since the Intelligent Key is continuously receiv-

ing radio waves, if the key is left near equip-

ment which transmits strong radio waves, such

as signals from a TV and personal computer, the

battery life may become shorter.
For information regarding replacement of a bat-

tery, see “INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY REPLACE-

MENT” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-

yourself” section.
Because the steering wheel is locked electri-

cally, unlocking the steering wheel with the

ignition switch in the LOCK position is impos-

sible when the vehicle battery is completely

discharged. Pay special attention that the ve-

hicle battery is not completely discharged.
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered

and used with one vehicle. For information

about the purchase and use of additional Intel-

ligent Keys, contact an INFINITI dealer.

CAUTION

● Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which con-

tains electrical components, to come into

contact with water or salt water. This could

affect the system function.

● Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
● Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply

against another object.

● Do not change or modify the Intelligent Key.
● Wetting may damage the Intelligent Key. If

the Intelligent Key gets wet, immediately

wipe until it is completely dry.

● Do not place the Intelligent Key for an ex-

tended period in an area where tempera-

tures exceed 140°C (60°F).

● Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a key

holder that contains a magnet.

● Do not place the Intelligent Key near equip-

ment that produces a magnetic field, such as

a TV, audio equipment and personal

computers.

If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, INFINITI

recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelli-

gent Key from the vehicle. This may prevent the

unauthorized use of the Intelligent Key to oper-

ate the vehicle. For information regarding the

erasing procedure, contact an INFINITI dealer.

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INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATING RANGE

The Intelligent Key functions can only be used

when the Intelligent Key is within the specified

operating range from the request switch.
When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged

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.
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.

DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS PRECAUTION

● 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 Intel-

ligent 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, make sure you carry the

key with you and then lock the doors.

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● To prevent the Intelligent Key from being left

inside the trunk, make sure you carry the key

with you and then close the trunk.

● Do not pull the door handle before pushing

the door handle request switch. The door

will be unlocked but will not open. Release

the door handle once and pull it again to

open the door.

● The Intelligent Key system (opening/closing

doors with the door handle request switch)

can be set to remain inactive. (See “VEHICLE

INFORMATION AND SETTINGS” in the “4.

Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice

recognition systems” section.)

INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATION

You can lock or unlock the doors without taking

the key out from your pocket or bag.

When you carry the Intelligent Key with you, you

can lock or unlock all doors by pushing the door

handle request switch

s

A

within the range of

operation.

Locking doors and fuel-filler door

When 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 confirma-

tion. For details, see “Setting hazard indicator

and horn mode” later in this section.
1. Move the selector lever to the P (Park)

position, push the ignition switch to the

OFF position and make sure you carry the

Intelligent Key with you.*1

2. Close all the doors.*2

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3. Push the driver’s or front passenger’s

door handle request switch while carrying

the Intelligent Key with you.*3

4. All the doors and fuel-filler door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the

outside chime sounds twice.

*1: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while

the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON

position.

*2: Doors will not lock with the Intelligent Key

while any door is open.

*3: Doors will not lock by pushing the door

handle request switch with the Intelligent

Key inside the vehicle.

However, when an Intelligent Key is inside

the vehicle, doors can be locked with an-

other registered Intelligent Key.

Unlocking doors and fuel-filler door

1. Push the driver’s or front passenger’s

door handle request switch once while

carrying the Intelligent Key with you.

2. The hazard indicator flashes once and

outside chime sounds once. The corre-

sponding door and the fuel-filler door will

unlock.

3. Push the door handle request switch

again within 5 seconds.

4. The hazard indicator flashes once and

outside chime sounds once again. All the

doors will unlock.

All doors will be locked automatically unless

one of the following operations is performed

within 1 minute after pushing the request switch

while the doors are locked. If during this

1-minute time period, the request switch is

pushed, all doors will be locked automatically

after another 1 minute.
● Opening any door
● Pushing the ignition switch

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Opening trunk lid

1. Push the trunk open request switch

s

A

for

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
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being acci-

dentally 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 SYSTEM

When all the following conditions are met for 60

minutes, 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 models).

WARNING SIGNALS

To help prevent the vehicle from moving unex-

pectedly by erroneous operation of the Intelli-

gent 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” later in this

section and “DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DIS-

PLAY” in the “2. Instruments and controls”

section.

Coupe

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Symptom

Possible cause

Action to take

When pushing the ignition switch to
stop the engine

The SHIFT P warning appears on the
display and the inside warning chime
sounds continuously (Automatic
Transmission models).

The selector lever is not in the P
(Park) position.

Shift the selector lever to the P
(Park) position.

When opening the driver’s door to
get out of the vehicle

The inside warning chime sounds
continuously.

The ignition switch is in the ACC
position.

Push the ignition switch to the OFF
position.

The Intelligent Key is in the Intelli-
gent Key port.

Remove the Intelligent Key from the
Intelligent Key port.

When closing the door after getting
out of the vehicle

The NO KEY warning appears on the
display, the outside chime sounds 3
times and the inside warning chime
sounds for approximately 3 seconds.

The ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position.

Push the ignition switch to the OFF
position.

The SHIFT P warning appears on the
display and the outside chime
sounds continuously (Automatic
Transmission models).

The ignition switch is in the ACC or
OFF position and the selector lever is
not in the P (Park) position.

Move the selector lever to the P
(Park) position and push the ignition
switch to the OFF position.

When closing the door with the in-
side lock knob turned to LOCK

The outside chime sounds for ap-
proximately 3 seconds and all the
doors unlock.

The Intelligent Key is inside the ve-
hicle or trunk.

Carry the Intelligent Key with you.

When pushing the door handle re-
quest switch to lock the door

The outside chime sounds for ap-
proximately 2 seconds.

The Intelligent Key is inside the ve-
hicle or trunk.

Carry the Intelligent Key with you.

A door is not closed securely.

Close the door securely.

The door handle request switch is
pushed before the door is closed.

Push the door handle request switch
after the door is closed.

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Symptom

Possible cause

Action to take

When closing the trunk lid

The outside chime sounds for ap-
proximately 10 seconds and the
trunk lid opens.

The Intelligent Key is inside the
trunk.

Carry the Intelligent Key with you.

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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 Intelli-

gent Key from outside the vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the Intelli-

gent Key is not left in the vehicle.
The LOCK/UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key

can operate at a distance of approximately 33 ft

(10 m) from the vehicle. (The effective distance

depends upon the conditions around the ve-

hicle.)

As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be used with

one vehicle. For information concerning the

purchase and use of additional Intelligent Keys,

contact an INFINITI dealer.
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 runs down.
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 de-

pending on the environment. To securely oper-

ate the lock and unlock buttons, approach the

vehicle to about 3 ft (1 m) from the door.

HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

SYSTEM
Locking doors and fuel-filler door

When 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 confirma-

tion. For details, see “Setting hazard indicator

and horn mode” later in this section
1. Move the selector lever to the P (Park)

position (Automatic Transmission mod-

els), push the ignition switch to the OFF

position and make sure you carry the

Intelligent Key with you.*1

2. Close all the doors.*2

3. Push the LOCK

button

s

1

on the

Intelligent Key.

4. All the doors and fuel-filler door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the

horn chirps once.

*1: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while

the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON

position.

*2: Doors will not lock with the Intelligent Key

while any door is open.

Unlocking doors and fuel-filler door

1. Push the UNLOCK

button

s

2

on the

Intelligent Key once.

2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The

driver’s door and fuel-filler door will un-

lock.

3. Push the UNLOCK

button on the

Intelligent Key again within 5 seconds.

4. The hazard indicator flashes once again.

All the doors will unlock.

All doors will be locked automatically unless

one of the following operations is performed

within 1 minute after pushing the UNLOCK but-

ton on the Intelligent Key while the doors are

locked. If during this 1-minute time period, the

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UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key is

pushed, all doors will be locked automatically

after another 1 minute.
● Opening any door
● Pushing the ignition switch

Opening windows

To open the windows, push the door UNLOCK

button on the Intelligent Key for

about 3

seconds after the door is unlocked.
To stop opening, release the UNLOCK

button.
Window cannot be closed using the Intelligent

Key.
The door windows can be opened or closed by

turning the metal key in a door lock. (See

“DOORS” earlier in this section.)

Opening trunk lid

1. Push the TRUNK

button

s

3

on the

Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.

2. The trunk will unlatch.
3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.

Using panic alarm

If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,

you may activate the alarm to call attention as

follows:
1. Push the PANIC

button

s

4

on the

Intelligent Key for

more than 1 second.

2. The theft warning alarm and headlights

will stay on for 25 seconds.

3. The panic alarm stops when:

● It has run for 25 seconds, or
● Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key

are pushed. (Note: Panic button should be

pushed for more than 1 second.)

Setting hazard indicator and horn

mode

This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn

mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK

button

s

1

is pushed, the hazard

indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps

once. When the UNLOCK

button

s

2

is

pushed, the hazard indicator flashes once.
If horns are not necessary, the system can be

switched to the hazard indicator mode.
In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCK

button is pushed, the hazard indicator

flashes twice. When the UNLOCK

button

is pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor the

horn operates.

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Hazard indicator and horn mode

DOOR LOCK

DOOR UNLOCK

TRUNK UNLOCK

Intelligent Key system (Using

door handle request switch or

trunk open request switch)

HAZARD -

twice

OUTSIDE CHIME -

twice

HAZARD -

once

OUTSIDE CHIME -

once

HAZARD - none

OUTSIDE CHIME -

4

times

Remote keyless entry system

(Using

,

or

button)

HAZARD -

twice

HORN -

once

HAZARD -

once

HORN - none

HAZARD - none

HORN - none

Hazard indicator mode

DOOR LOCK

DOOR UNLOCK

TRUNK UNLOCK

Intelligent Key system (Using

door handle request switch or

trunk open request switch)

HAZARD -

twice

HAZARD - none

HAZARD - none

Remote keyless entry system

(Using

,

or

button)

HAZARD -

twice

HAZARD - none

HAZARD - none

Switching procedure
Push the LOCK

s

1

and UNLOCK

s

2

buttons on the Intelligent Key simultaneously

for more than 2 seconds to switch the mode

from one to the other.
When pushing the buttons to set the hazard

indicator mode, the hazard indicator flashes 3

times.
When pushing the buttons to set the hazard

indicator and horn mode, the hazard indicator

flashes once and the horn chirps once.

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1. Pull the hood lock release handle

s

1

located below the instrument panel; the

hood will then spring up slightly.

2. Pull the lever

s

2

up at the front of the

hood with your fingertips and raise the

hood.

3. When closing the hood, slowly close the

hood down to latch both the right and left

locks. Push the hood down to lock the

hood securely into place.

WARNING

● Make sure the hood is completely closed and

latched before driving. Failure to do so could

cause the hood to fly open and result in an

accident.

● If you see steam or smoke coming from the

engine compartment, to avoid injury do not

open the hood.

WARNING

● Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This

could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be

drawn into the vehicle. See “EXHAUST GAS

(Carbon monoxide)” in the “5. Starting and

driving” section of this manual.

● Closely supervise children when they are

around cars to prevent them from playing

and becoming locked in the trunk where they

could be seriously injured. Keep the car

locked, with the trunk closed, when not in

use, and prevent children’s access to Intelli-

gent Keys.

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