Infiniti G Convertible (2012 year). Manual — part 22

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To reset at a slower cruising speed, use
one of the following methods:

. Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the

vehicle attains the desired speed, push
the COAST/SET switch and release it.

. Push and hold the COAST/SET switch.

The set vehicle speed will decrease by
approximately 5 MPH (5 km/h for
Canada).

. Push, then quickly release the COAST/

SET switch. Each time you do this, the
set speed will decrease by approxi-
mately 1 MPH (1 km/h for Canada).

To resume the preset speed, push and
release the ACCELERATE/RESUME switch.
The vehicle will resume the last set
cruising speed when the vehicle speed is
over 25 MPH (40 km/h).

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How to change the set distance to
the vehicle ahead

The distance to the vehicle ahead can be
selected at any time depending on the
traffic conditions.

Each time the DISTANCE switch

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A

is

pushed, the set distance will change to
long, middle, short and back to long again
in that sequence.

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. The distance to the vehicle ahead will

change according to the vehicle speed.
The higher the vehicle speed, the
longer the distance.

. If the engine is stopped, the set

distance becomes “long”. (Each time
the engine is started, the initial setting

becomes “long”.)

Approach warning

If your vehicle comes closer to the vehicle
ahead due to rapid deceleration of that
vehicle or if another vehicle cuts in, the
system warns the driver with the chime

and ICC system display. Decelerate by
depressing the brake pedal to maintain a
safe vehicle distance if:

. The chime sounds.
. The vehicle ahead detection and set

distance indicator blink.

The warning chime may not sound in some
cases when there is a short distance
between vehicles. Some examples are:

. When the vehicles are traveling at the

same speed and the distance between
vehicles is not changing

. When the vehicle ahead is traveling

faster and the distance between vehi-
cles is increasing

. When a vehicle cuts in near your vehicle
The warning chime will not sound when:

. Your vehicle approaches vehicles that

are parked or moving slowly.

. The accelerator pedal is depressed,

overriding the system.

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NOTE:

The approach warning chime may sound
and the system display may blink when
the ICC sensor detects some reflectors

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A

which are fitted on vehicles in other lanes
or on the side of the road. This may cause
the ICC system to decelerate or accelerate
the vehicle. The ICC sensor may detect
these reflectors when the vehicle is driven
on winding roads, hilly roads or when
entering or exiting a curve. The ICC sensor
may also detect reflectors on narrow roads
or in road construction zones. In these
cases you will have to manually control
the proper distance ahead of your vehicle.

Also, the sensor sensitivity can be affected
by vehicle operation (steering maneuver or
driving position in the lane) or traffic or
vehicle condition (for example, if a vehicle
is being driven with some damage).

Automatic cancellation

A chime sounds under the following con-
ditions and the control is automatically
canceled.

. When the vehicle speed falls below

approximately 20 MPH (32 km/h)

. When the selector lever is not in the D

(Drive), DS (Drive Sport) or manual shift
mode

. When the windshield wipers are oper-

ated at low speed (LO) or high speed
(HI)

. When the rain sensing auto wiper

system is operated and the wiper
speed is at least the same as the LO
(low ) position speed

. When the VDC is turned off
. When the VDC operates

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Warning light and display

Condition A:
The chime sounds and the Intelligent
Cruise Control system is canceled auto-
matically in the conditions described be-
low. Part of the system display will come
on or blink, making it impossible to set.

. When the VDC is turned off
. When the ABS or VDC (including the

traction control system) operates

. When a tire slips
. When strong light (sunlight, etc.) is

directly shining on the front of the
vehicle

Action to take:

When the conditions listed above are no
longer present, turn the system off using
the Intelligent Cruise Control MAIN Switch.
Turn the ICC system back on to use the
system.

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Condition B:

When the sensor window is dirty, making it
impossible to detect a vehicle ahead, the
ICC system is automatically canceled.

The chime sounds and the ICC system
warning light (orange) will come on and the
“CLEAN SENSOR” indicator will appear.

Action to take:
If the warning light comes on, park the
vehicle in a safe place, turn the engine off.
Clean the sensor window with a soft cloth
and then perform the settings again.

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Condition C:

When the ICC system is not operating
properly, the chime sounds and the ICC
system warning light (orange) will come
on.

Action to take:
If the warning light comes on, park the
vehicle in a safe place. Turn the engine off,
restart the engine, resume driving and set
the ICC system again.

If it is not possible to set the system or the
indicator stays on, it may indicate that the
ICC system is malfunctioning. Although
the vehicle is still driveable under normal

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conditions, have the vehicle checked at an
INFINITI retailer.

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Type A

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Type B

Sensor maintenance

The sensor for the ICC system

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A

is located

below the front bumper.

To keep the ICC system operating properly,
be sure to observe the following:

. Always keep the sensor clean. Wipe

with a soft cloth carefully so as not to
damage the sensor.

. Do not strike or damage the areas

around the sensor. Do not touch or
remove the screw located on the
sensor. Doing so could cause failure
or malfunction. If the sensor is da-
maged due to an accident, contact an
INFINITI retailer.

. Do not attach a sticker (including

transparent material) or install an
accessory near the sensor. This could
cause failure or malfunction.

CONVENTIONAL (fixed speed)
CRUISE CONTROL MODE

This mode allows driving at a speed
between 25 to 89 MPH (40 to 144 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the accel-
erator pedal.

WARNING

.

In the conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode, a warning chime does not
sound to warn you if you are too close to
the vehicle ahead, as neither the pre-
sence of the vehicle ahead nor the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance is detected.

.

Pay special attention to the distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle
ahead of you or a collision could occur.

.

Always confirm the setting in the In-
telligent Cruise Control system display.

.

Do not use the conventional (fixed
speed) cruise control mode when driving
under 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

— 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.

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Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control switch

1. ACCELERATE/RESUME switch:

Resumes set speed or increases speed
incrementally.

2. COAST/SET switch:

Sets the desired cruise speed, reduces
speed incrementally.

3. CANCEL switch:

Deactivates the system without erasing
the set speed.

4. MAIN switch:

Master switch to activate the system.

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Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode display and indica-
tors

The display is located between the speed-
ometer and tachometer.

1. MAIN switch indicator:

Indicates that the MAIN switch is ON.

2. Cruise set switch indicator:

Displays while the vehicle speed is
controlled by the conventional (fixed
speed) cruise control mode of the ICC
system.

3. Cruise system warning light:

Comes on if there is a malfunction in
the cruise control system.

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Operating conventional (fixed
speed) cruise control mode

To turn on the conventional (fixed speed)
cruise control mode, push and hold the
MAIN switch

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A

for longer than about 1.5

seconds.

When pushing the MAIN switch on, the
Intelligent Cruise Control system display
and the CRUISE indicator are displayed on
the dot matrix crystal display. After you
hold the MAIN switch on for longer than
about 1.5 seconds, the Intelligent Cruise
Control system display goes out. The
CRUISE indicator stays lit. You can now

set your desired cruising speed. Pushing
the MAIN switch again will turn the system
completely off.

When the ignition switch is pushed to the
OFF position, the system is also automati-
cally turned off. To use the Intelligent
Cruise Control again, quickly push and
release the MAIN switch (vehicle-to-vehicle
distance control mode) or push and hold it
(conventional cruise control mode) again to
turn it on.

CAUTION

To avoid accidentally engaging cruise con-
trol, make sure to turn the MAIN switch off
when not using the Intelligent Cruise Con-
trol system.

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To set cruising speed, accelerate your
vehicle to the desired speed, push the
COAST/SET switch and release it. (The SET
indicator will come on in the display.) Take
your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your
vehicle will maintain the set speed.

. To pass another vehicle, depress the

accelerator pedal. When you release
the pedal, the vehicle will return to the
previously set speed.

. The vehicle may not maintain the set

speed when going up or down steep
hills. If this happens, manually main-
tain vehicle speed.

To cancel the preset speed, use any of the
following methods:

1. Push the CANCEL button. The SET

indicator will go out.

2. Tap the brake pedal. The SET indicator

will go out.

3. Turn the MAIN switch off. Both the

CRUISE indicator and SET indicator will
go out.

To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one
of the following three methods:

1. Depress the accelerator pedal. When

the vehicle attains the desired speed,
push and release the COAST/SET
switch.

2. Push and hold the ACCELERATE/RE-

SUME set switch. When the vehicle
attains the speed you desire, release
the switch.

3. Push, then quickly release the ACCEL-

ERATE/RESUME 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 three methods:

1. Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the

vehicle attains the desired speed, push

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the COAST/SET switch and release it.

2. Push and hold the COAST/SET switch.

Release the switch when the vehicle
slows down to the desired speed.

3. Push, then quickly release the COAST/

SET 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 ACCELERATE/RESUME switch.
The vehicle will resume the last set
cruising speed when the vehicle speed is
over 25 MPH (40 km/h).

Automatic cancellation

A chime sounds under the following con-
ditions and the control is automatically
canceled.

. When the vehicle slows down more

than 8 MPH (13 km/h) below the set
speed

. When the vehicle speed falls below

approximately 20 MPH (32 km/h)

. When the selector lever is not in the D

(Drive), DS (Drive Sport) or manual shift
mode

. When the VDC operates (including the

traction control system)

. When a tire slips

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Warning light

When the system is not operating properly,
the chime sounds and the system warning
light (orange) will come on.

Action to take:
If the warning light comes on, park the
vehicle in a safe place. Turn the engine off,
restart the engine, resume driving and then
perform the setting again.

If it is not possible to set or the indicator
stays on, it may indicate that the system is
malfunctioning. Although the vehicle is
still driveable under normal conditions,
have the vehicle checked at an INFINITI

retailer.

PREVIEW FUNCTION (for Intelligent
Cruise Control system equipped
models)

The ICC system with the preview function
identifies the need to apply emergency
braking by sensing the vehicle ahead in
the same lane and the distance to the
vehicle ahead and relative speed from it, it
applies the brake pre-pressure before the
driver depresses the brake pedal and helps
improve brake response by reducing pedal
free play.

For more details, see “Brake assist” (P.5-
51).

CAUTION

During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),
follow these recommendations to obtain
maximum engine performance and ensure
the future reliability and economy of your
new vehicle.

Failure to follow these recommendations
may result in shortened engine life and
reduced engine performance.

. Avoid driving for long periods at con-

stant speed, either fast or slow. Do not
run the engine over 4,000 rpm.

. Do not accelerate at full throttle in any

gear.

. Avoid quick starts.
. Avoid hard braking as much as possi-

ble.

. Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Main-

tain cruising speeds with a constant
accelerator position.

. Drive at moderate speeds on the high-

way.

. Avoid unnecessary stopping and brak-

ing. Keep a safe distance behind other
vehicles.

. Select a gear range suitable to road

conditions.

. Avoid unnecessary prolonged engine

idling.

. Keep your engine tuned up.
. Follow the recommended periodic main-

tenance schedule.

. Keep the tires inflated at the correct

pressure. Improper tire pressure will
increase wear and waste fuel.

. Make sure the front wheels are properly

aligned. Improper alignment will cause
premature tire wear and lower fuel
economy.

. Climate control operation lowers fuel

economy. Use the air conditioner only
when necessary.

. When cruising at highway speeds, it is

more economical to use the air condi-
tioner and leave the windows closed to
reduce drag.

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BREAK-IN SCHEDULE

INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY

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WARNING

.

Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass,
waste paper or rags. They may ignite and
cause a fire.

.

Never leave the engine running while the
vehicle is unattended.

.

Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly
activate switches or controls. Unat-
tended children could become involved
in serious accidents.

.

Safe parking procedures require that
both the parking brake be applied and
the transmission placed into P (Park) for
Automatic Transmission (AT) model or in
an appropriate gear for Manual Trans-
mission (MT) model. Failure to do so
could cause the vehicle to move un-
expectedly or roll away and result in an
accident.

.

Make sure the automatic transmission
selector lever has been pushed as far
forward as it can go and cannot be
moved without depressing the foot

brake pedal.

1. Firmly apply the parking brake.

2. Automatic transmission models:

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

Manual transmission models:

Place the shift lever in the R (Reverse)
gear. When parking on an uphill grade,
place the shift lever in the 1st gear.

3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling

into the street when parked on a
sloping drive way, it is a good practice
to turn the wheels as illustrated.

.

HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB:

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1

Turn the wheels into the curb and

move the vehicle forward until the

curb side wheel gently touches the
curb.

.

HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB:

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2

Turn the wheels away from the curb
and move the vehicle back until the

curb side wheel gently touches the

curb.

.

HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO
CURB:

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3

Turn the wheels toward the side of

the road so the vehicle will move

PARKING/PARKING ON HILLS

away from the center of the road if it
moves.

4. Push the ignition switch to the OFF

position.

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WARNING

.

The sonar system is a convenience but it
is not a substitute for proper parking.
Always look around and check that it is
safe to do so before parking. Always
move slowly.

.

Read and understand the limitations of
the sonar system as contained in this
section. Inclement weather may affect
the function of the sonar system; this
may include reduced performance or a
false activation.

.

This system is not designed to prevent
contact with small or moving objects.

.

The system is designed as an aid to the
driver in detecting large stationary
objects to help avoid damaging the
vehicle. The system will not detect small
objects below the bumper, and may not
detect objects close to the bumper or on
the ground.

.

If your vehicle sustains damage to the
bumper fascia, leaving it misaligned or
bent, the sensing zone may be altered
causing inaccurate measurement of ob-

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stacles or false alarms.

CAUTION

Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as
possible to hear the tone clearly.

The sonar system sounds a tone to warn
the driver of obstacles near the bumper.
When the “Sonar Display” key is ON, the
sonar indicator will also appear in the
center display. (See “Sonar indicator” (P.5-
48).) The system detects rear obstacles
when the selector or shift lever is in the R
(Reverse) position.

The system may not detect objects at
speeds above 6 MPH (10 km/h) and may
not detect certain angular or moving
objects.

The sonar system detects obstacles up to
3.9 ft (1.2 m) from the bumper with a
decreased coverage area at the outer
corners of the bumper. Refer to the
illustration for approximate zone coverage
areas. As you move closer to the obstacle,
the rate of the tone increases. When the
obstacle is less than 11.8 in (30 cm) away,

the tone will sound continuously.

Keep the corner/center sonar (located on
the bumper fascia) free from snow, ice and
large accumulations of dirt (do not clean
the sonar with sharp objects). If the sonar
is covered, it will affect the accuracy of the
sonar system.

The sensitivity level of the corner/center
sonar can be adjusted (higher or lower) in
the SONAR setting display. (See “How to
use SETTING button” (P.4-13) for the
“Sonar” settings.)

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Rear view monitor display

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A

Corner sonar indicator

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B

Center sonar indicator

SONAR INDICATOR

With the “Sonar Display” key ON in the
“Sonar” settings, when the corner/center
sonar detects obstacles near the bumper, a
tone will sound and the sonar indicator will
appear in the center display. When the rear
view monitor is displayed, the sonar
indicator will appear in the upper corner
of the display

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1

.

The sonar indicators

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A

and

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B

indicate

the position of the object and the distance

to the object with its color and rate of
blinking.

When an object is detected, the indicator
(green) appears and blinks (the tone
sounds intermittently). When the vehicle
moves closer to the object, the color of the
indicator turns yellow and the rate of
blinking increases (the rate of the tone
increases). When the corner of the vehicle
is very close to the object, less than 11.8 in
(30 cm) away, the indicator stops blinking
and turns red (the tone sounds continu-
ously).

When the rear view monitor is displayed,
the colors of the sonar indicator and the
distance guide lines in the rear view
indicate different distances to the object.

The sonar indicator can be turned off in the
SONAR setting display. (See “How to use
SETTING button” (P.4-13) for the “Sonar”
settings.) When the sonar indicator is off,
only a tone sounds when the sonar detects
obstacles.

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SONAR SYSTEM OFF SWITCH

The sonar system OFF switch on the
instrument panel allows the driver to turn
the sonar system on and off. To turn the
sonar system on and off, the ignition
switch must be in the “ON” position. The
indicator light

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on the switch will

illuminate when the system is turned off.
If the indicator light flashes when the
sonar system is not turned off, it may
indicate a malfunction in the sonar system.

WARNING

If the engine is not running or is turned off
while driving, the power assist for the
steering will not work. Steering will be
harder to operate.

The power assisted steering uses a hy-
draulic pump, driven by the engine, to
assist steering.

If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks,
you will still have control of the vehicle.
However, much greater steering effort is
needed, especially in sharp turns and at
low speeds.

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BRAKING PRECAUTIONS

The brake system has two separate hy-
draulic circuits. If one circuit malfunctions,
you will still have braking at two wheels.

Vacuum assisted brakes

The brake booster aids braking by using
engine vacuum. If the engine stops, you
can stop the vehicle by depressing the
brake pedal. However, greater foot pres-
sure on the brake pedal will be required to
stop the vehicle and the stopping distance
will be longer.

When the brake pedal is depressed slowly
and firmly, you may hear a clicking noise
and feel a slight pulsation. This is normal
and indicates that the Brake Assist System
is operating.

Wet brakes

When the vehicle is washed or driven
through water, the brakes may get wet.
As a result, your braking distance will be
longer and the vehicle may pull to one side
during braking.

To dry brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe
speed while lightly tapping the brake pedal
to heat-up the brakes. Do this until the
brakes return to normal. Avoid driving the

vehicle at high speeds until the brakes
function correctly.

PARKING BRAKE BREAK-IN

Break in the parking brake shoes whenever
the stopping effect of the parking brake is
weakened or whenever the parking brake
shoes and/or drums/rotors are replaced,
in order to assure the best braking
performance.

This procedure is described in the vehicle
service manual and can be performed by
an INFINITI retailer.

Using the brakes

Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal
while driving. This will cause overheating
of the brakes, wearing out the brake and
pads faster and reduce gas mileage.

To help save the brakes and to prevent the
brakes from overheating, reduce speed
and downshift to a lower gear before going
down a slope or long grade. Overheated
brakes may reduce braking performance
and could result in loss of vehicle control.

WARNING

.

While driving on a slippery surface, be
careful when braking, accelerating or
downshifting. Abrupt braking or accel-
erating could cause the wheels to skid
and result in an accident.

.

If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the brakes will not work. Braking will be
harder.

BRAKE SYSTEM

BRAKE ASSIST

When the force applied to the brake pedal
exceeds a certain level, the Brake Assist is
activated generating greater braking force
than a conventional brake booster even
with light pedal force.

WARNING

The Brake Assist is only an aid to assist
braking operation and is not a collision
warning or avoidance device. It is the
driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive
safely and be in control of the vehicle at all
times.

PREVIEW FUNCTION (Intelligent
Cruise Control system equipped
models)

When the Preview Function identifies the
need to apply emergency braking by
sensing a vehicle ahead in the same lane
and the distance and relative speed from
it, it applies the brake pre-pressure before
the driver depresses the brake pedal and
helps improve brake response by reducing
pedal free play.

. This system will not operate when the

vehicle is moving at approximately 20
MPH (32 km/h) or less.

. The pre-pressure function ceases when

the following conditions are met:
1) When the driver depresses the

accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.

2) If the driver does not operate the

accelerator or brake pedal within
approximately 1 second.

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. The sensor will not detect:

1) Pedestrians or objects in the road-

way

2) Oncoming vehicles in the same lane
3) Motorcycles traveling offset in the

travel lane as illustrated

WARNING

.

This system is only an aid to assist
braking operation and is not a collision
warning or avoidance device. It is the
driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive
safely and be in control of the vehicle at

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