2006 Infiniti G35 Owner's Manual - Page 87

Cruise set switch indicator light The light comes on while the vehicle speed is controlled by the cruise control system. If the light blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate the cruise control system is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by an INFINITI dealer. Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate a potential emission control malfunction. The malfunction indicator lamp may also come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed tightly, and that the vehicle has at least three gallons (14 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank. After a few driving trips, the lamp should turn off if no other potential emission control system malfunction exists. If this indicator lamp comes on steady for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not ready for an emission control system inspection/ maintenance test. See "Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test" in the "9. Technical and consumer information" section of this manual. Operation The malfunction indicator lamp will come on in one of two ways: Malfunction indicator lamp on steady - An emission control system malfunction has been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle. lamp should turn off after a The few driving trips. If the lamp does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by an INFINITI dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the retailer. Malfunction indicator lamp blinking - An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission control system. To reduce or avoid emission control system damage: a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h). b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration. c) Avoid steep uphill grades. d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed. The malfunction indicator lamp may stop blinking and come on steady. Front passenger air bag status light The front passenger air bag status light, located on the center display, will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be off depending on how the front passenger seat is being used. For front passenger air bag status light operation, see "INFINITI advanced air bag system" in the "1. Safety - Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system" section of this manual. High beam indicator light (Blue) This light comes on when the headlight high beam is on and goes out when the low beam is selected. Instruments and controls 2-15