2011 Infiniti G37 Coupe Owner's Manual

Printing: October 2010 (12) / OM1E GV36U0 / Printed in U.S.A.2011 Infiniti G37 COUPEFor your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.2011 Infiniti G37 COUPEOwner’s Manual

FOREWORDYour INFINITI represents a new way of thinkingabout vehicle design. It integrates advancedengineering and superior craftsmanship with asimple, refined aesthetic sensitivity associatedwith traditional Japanese culture.Additionally, a separate Customer Care andLemon Law Information Booklet will explain howto resolve any concerns you may have with yourvehicle, as well as clarify your rights under yourstate’s lemon law.The result is a different notion of luxury andbeauty. The car itself is important, but so is thesense of harmony that the vehicle evokes in itsdriver, and the sense of satisfaction you feelwith the INFINITI — from the way it looks anddrives to the high level of retailer service.READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELYTo ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to thefullest, we encourage you to read this Owner’sManual immediately. It explains all of the features, controls and performance characteristicsof your INFINITI; it also provides importantinstructions and safety information.A separate Warranty Information Booklet is included in your Owner’s literature portfolio. TheINFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide explains details about maintaining and servicingyour vehicle. Always carry it with you when youtake your vehicle to an INFINITI retailer. The Warranty Information Booklet contents providecomplete information about all warranties covering this vehicle, the requirements to keep thewarranties in effect as well as the INFINITI Roadside Assistance program.Before driving your vehicle, read your Owner’sManual carefully. This will ensure familiaritywith controls and maintenance requirements,assisting you in the safe operation of yourvehicle.WARNINGIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERSFOR SAFETY!Follow these important driving rules to helpensure a safe and comfortable trip for you andyour passengers! NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol ordrugs. ALWAYS observe posted speed limits andnever drive too fast for conditions. ALWAYS give your full attention to drivingand avoid using vehicle features or takingother actions that could distract you. ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriatechild restraint systems. Pre-teen childrenshould be seated in the rear seat. ALWAYS provide information about theproper use of vehicle safety features to alloccupants of the vehicle. ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for important safety information.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLEThis vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performanceproblems resulting from modification will not becovered under the INFINITI warranties.WHEN READING THE MANUALThis manual includes information for all optionsavailable on this model. Therefore, you may findsome information that does not apply to yourvehicle.All information, specifications and illustrationsin this manual are those in effect at the time ofprinting. INFINITI reserves the right to changespecifications or design at any time withoutnotice.IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUTTHIS MANUALYou will see various symbols in this manual.They are used in the following ways:WARNINGThis is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personalinjury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely.SIC0697CAUTIONThis is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoidor reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully.If you see the symbol above, it means “Do notdo this” or “Do not let this happen” .If you see a symbol similar to those above in anillustration, it means the arrow points to thefront of the vehicle.Arrows in an illustration that are similar tothose above indicate movement or action.Arrows in an illustration that are similar tothose above call attention to an item in theillustration.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65WARNINGWARNINGEngine Exhaust, some of its constituents, andcertain vehicle components contain or emitchemicals known to the State of California tocause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals knownto the State of California to cause cancer andbirth defects or other reproductive harm.Bluetooth姞 is a trademarkowned by Bluetooth SIG,Inc., U.S.A. and licensedto Visteon Corporation andClarion Co., Ltd.Gracenote姞 is a registeredtrademark of Gracenote,Inc. The Gracenote logoand logo type, and the“Powered by Gracenote”logo are trademarks ofGracenote.CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORYSome vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, maycontain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate Material - specialhandling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”XM Radio姞 requiressubscription, soldseparately. It is not available in Alaska, Hawaii orGuam. For moreinformation, visit www.xmradio.com. 2010 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’sManual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or byany means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the priorwritten permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

INFINITI CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAMINFINITI CARES .Both INFINITI and your INFINITI retailer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your INFINITI retailerare our primary concerns. Your INFINITI retailer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.However, if there is something that yourINFINITI retailer cannot assist you with or youwould like to provide INFINITI directly withcomments or questions, please contact our(INFINITI’s) Consumer Affairs Department usingour toll-free number:The Consumer Affairs Department will ask forthe following information:– Your name, address, and telephone number– Vehicle identification number (on dashpanel)For U.S. customers1-800-662-6200– Date of purchaseFor Canadian customers1-800-361-4792– Your INFINITI retailer’s name– Current odometer reading– Your comments or questionsORYou can write to INFINITI with the information onthe left at:For U.S. customersINFINITI DivisionNissan North America, Inc.Consumer Affairs DepartmentP.O. Box 685003Franklin, TN 37068-5003For Canadian customersINFINITI DivisionNissan Canada Inc.5290 Orbitor DriveMississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5We appreciate your interest in INFINITI and thank you for buying a quality INFINITI vehicle.

Table ofContentsIllustrated table of contents0Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1Instruments and controls2Pre-driving checks and adjustments3Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems4Starting and driving5In case of emergency6Appearance and care7Maintenance and do-it-yourself8Technical and consumer information9Index10

0 Illustrated table of contentsSeats, seat belts and supplemental restraintsystem (SRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2Exterior front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3Exterior rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4Exterior (Aerodynamic Package models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6Cockpit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-7Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8Meters and gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9Engine compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10VQ37VHR engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10Warning and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-11

SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTALRESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)9. Rear seats— Child restraints (P. 1-19)10. Front seat-mounted side-impactsupplemental air bags (P. 1-35)11. Occupant classification sensor(pattern sensor) (P. 1-41)12. Front passenger air bag status light(P. 1-42)SSI08171.2.3.4.5.Pop-up bar system (Page 1-49)Head restraints (P. 1-7)Seat belts (P. 1-11)Seat belts with pretensioners (P. 1-47)Door-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air bags (P. 1-35)0-2 Illustrated table of contents6. Front seats (P. 1-3)7. Supplemental front-impact air bags(P. 1-35)8. LATCH (Lower Anchors for CHildren)system (P. 1-21)

EXTERIOR FRONT7. Fog light (P. 2-36)8. Tires— Wheel and tires (P. 8-27, P. 9-8)— Flat tire (P. 6-2)— Tire pressure monitoring system(TPMS) (P. 2-10, P. 5-3)9. Outside mirrors (P. 3-35)10. Doors— Keys (P. 3-2)— Door locks (P. 3-4)— Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6)— Remote keyless entry system (P. 3-14)SSI08331. Hood (P. 3-17)2. Headlight and turn signal— Operation (P. 2-31)— Bulb replacement (P. 8-24)— Fog light (P. 2-36)3. Windshield wiper and washer— Operation (P. 2-28)— Maintenance (P. 8-18)4. Power windows (P. 2-46)5. Recovery hook (P. 6-19)6. Front license plate installation (P. 9-12)Illustrated table of contents 0-3

EXTERIOR REAR8. Rear combination light (bulb replacement)(P. 8-16)9. Fuel-filler door— Operation (P. 3-30)— Fuel recommendation (P. 9-3)SSI06741. High-mounted stop light (P. 8-24)2. Antenna (P. 4-84)— Satellite radio antenna (P. 4-38)3. Rear window defroster (P. 2-31)4. Retractable hard top (P. 3-18)5. RearView Monitor camera (P. 4-22)0-4 Illustrated table of contents6. Trunk (P. 3-28)— Intelligent Key system (P. 3-6)— Remote keyless entry system (P. 3-14)7. Sonar system sensors (if so equipped)(P. 5-45)

EXTERIOR (Aerodynamic Package models)SSI0826For Aerodynamic Package models, the vehicleparts listed below differ from the other models.Refer to the additional information in eachsection.1. Recovery hook (P. 6-19)2. License plate installation (P. 9-12)Illustrated table of contents 0-5

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT7. Console box (P. 2-45)— Power outlet (P. 2-41)— iPod姞 player operation (P. 4-71)— USB input operation (P. 4-62)8. Front cup holders (P. 2-43)SSI08181. Power window switch (P. 2-46)2. Outside mirror remote control switch(P. 3-35)3. Automatic drive positioner switch(if so equipped) (P. 3-36)4. Sun visors (P. 3-34)0-6 Illustrated table of contents5. Map light (P. 2-49)6. Inside rearview mirror— Operation (P. 3-34)— HomeLink姞 universal transceiver(if so equipped) (P. 2-51)

COCKPITSSI08191. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch(P. 5-52)2. Trunk lid release switch (P. 3-28)3. Sonar system OFF switch (if so equipped)(P. 5-47)4. Instrument brightness control switch(P. 2-35)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. 5-14)8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls(Left side)— ENTER or tuning switch (P. 4-82)— BACK switch (P. 4-82)— TALK switch (P. 4-109)/Phone switch(P. 4-85)— Volume control switches (P. 4-82)— Source select switch (P. 4-82)9. Trip computer switch (P. 2-23)10. Windshield wiper and washer switch(P. 2-28)11. Steering-wheel-mounted controls(Right side)— Cruise control switches (P. 5-19)— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-21)12. Hood release handle (P. 3-17)13. Intelligent Key port (P. 5-10)14. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheellever (if so equipped) (P. 3-33)15. Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheellever (if so equipped) (P. 3-33)16. Steering wheel— Horn (P. 2-37)— Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-35)Illustrated table of contents 0-7