2006 INFINITI G35 inflation pressure

Other supplemental front air bag precau-
tions
WARNINGO Do not place any objects on the steering
wheel pad or on the instru-ment panel.
Also, do not place any objects between
any occupant and the steering wheel or
instrument panel. Such objects may be-
come dangerous projectiles and cause
injury if the supplemental front air bag
inflates.
O Immediately after inflation, several front
air bag system components will be hot.
Do not touch them; you may severely
burn yourself.
O No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of the
supplemental air bag system. This is to
prevent accidental inflation of the
supplemental air bag or damage to the
supplemental air bag system.
O Do not make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle's electrical system, suspen-
sion system or front end structure. This could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system.
O Tampering with the supplemental front
air bag system may result in serious per-
sonal injury. Tampering includes
changes to the steering wheel and the
instrument panel assembly by placing
material over the steering wheel pad and
above the instrument panel or by install-
ing additional trim material around the
air bag system.
O Modifying or tampering with the front
passenger seat may result in serious
personal injury. For example, do not
change the front seats by placing mate-
rial on the seat cushion or by installing
additional trim material, such as seat
covers, on the seat. Additionally, do not
stow any objects under the front passen-
ger seat or the seat cushion and seat-
back. Such objects may interfere with
the proper operation of the occupant
classification sensor (pressure sensor). O No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of the
seat belt system. This may affect the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the seat belt system may re-
sult in serious personal injury.
O Work around and on the supplemental
front air bag system should be done by
an INFINITI dealer. Installation of elec-
trical equipment should also be done by
an INFINITI dealer. The yellow and or-
ange Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) wiring and connectors should not
be modified or disconnected. Unautho-
rized electrical test equipment and prob-
ing devices should not be used on the air
bag system.
O A cracked windshield should be replaced
immediately by a qualified repair facility.
A cracked windshield could affect the
function of the supplemental air bag
system.
O The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy
identification.
Safety Ð Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
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THREE WAY CATALYST The three way catalyst is an emission con-
trol device installed in the exhaust
system. Exhaust gas in the converter is
burned at high temperatures to help re-
duce pollutants.
WARNINGO The exhaust gas and the exhaust system
are very hot. Keep people, animals or
flammable materials away from the ex-
haust system components.
O Do not stop or park the vehicle over flam-
mable materials such as dry grass,
waste paper or rags. They may ignite and
cause a fire.
CAUTIONO Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits
from leaded gasoline will seriously re- duce the three-way catalyst's ability to
help reduce exhaust pollutants.
O Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc-
tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or
electrical systems can cause overrich
fuel flow into the three-way catalyst,
causing it to overheat. Do not keep
driving if the engine misfires, or if no-
ticeable loss of performance or other un-
usual operating conditions are detected.
Have the vehicle inspected promptly by
an INFINITI dealer.
O Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel
level. Running out of fuel could cause the
engine to misfire, damaging the
three-way catalyst.
O Do not race the engine while warming it
up.
O Do not push or tow your vehicle to start
the engine.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la-
bel. (If your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) that illumi-
nates a low tire pressure telltale when
one or more of your tires is significantly
under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low
tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon
as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to over-
heat and can lead to tire failure. Under-
inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and
tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's
handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substi-
tute for proper tire maintenance, and it is
the driver's responsibility to maintain cor-
rect tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger illumi-
nation of the TPMS low tire pressure tell-
tale.
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Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-
bined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously illu-
minated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the malfunction
indicator is illuminated, the system may not
be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur
for a variety of reasons, including the in-
stallation of replacement or alternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function properly.
Additional information
O The TPMS does not monitor the tire
pressure of the spare tire.
O The TPMS will activate only when the ve-
hicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH
(25 km/h). Also, this system may not de- tect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for
example a flat tire while driving).
O Tire pressure rises and falls de-
pending on the heat caused by the ve-
hicle's operation and the outside tem-
perature. Low outside temperature can
lower the temperature of the air inside
the tire which can cause a lower tire
inflation pressure. This may cause the
low tire pressure warning light to illu-
minate. If the warning light illuminates
in low ambient temperature, check the
tire pressure for all four tires.
For additional information, see ªLow tire
pressure warning lightº in the ª2. Instru-
ments and controlsº section and ªTire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)º in
the ª6. In case of emergencyº section.
WARNING O If the low tire pressure warning light illumi-
nates while driving, avoid sudden steering
maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce ve-
hicle speed, pull off the road to a safe loca-
tion and stop the vehicle as soon as pos-
sible. Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to an accident and could re-
sult in serious personal injury. Check the
tire pressure for all four tires. Adjust the
tire pressure to the recommended COLD
tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label to turn the low
tire pressure warning light OFF. If you have
a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as
soon as possible. (See ªFlat tireº in the ª6.
In case of emergencyº section for changing
a flat tire.)
O When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, tire pressure will not be indi-
cated, the TPMS will not function and the
low tire pressure warning light will flash.
Contact your INFINITI dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or sys-
tem resetting.
O Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
O Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol
tire sealant into the tires, as this may
cause a malfunction of the tire pressure
sensors.
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TIRE PRESSURE
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS). It
monitors tire pressure of all tires except
the spare. When the low tire pressure
warning light is lit, one or more of your
tires is significantly under-inflated.
The TPMS will activate only when the ve-
hicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH
(25 km/h). Also, this system may not de-
tect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for
example a flat tire while driving).
For more details, refer to ªLow tire pres-
sure warning lightº in the ª2. Instruments
and controlsº section, ªTire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS)º in the ª5.
Starting and drivingº section, and ªFlat
tireº in the ª6. In case of emergencyº sec-
tion. Tire inflation pressure Check the tire pressure of the tires (in-
cluding the spare) often and always
prior to long distance trips. The recom-
mended tire pressure specifications are
shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
label or the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label under the ªCOLD TIRE PRES-
SUREº heading. The Tire and Loading
Information label is affixed to the driver
side center pillar. Tire pressures should
be checked regularly because:
O Most tires naturally lose air over
time.
O Tires can lose air suddenly when
driven over potholes or other objects
or if the vehicle strikes a curb while
parking.
The tire pressures should be check
when the tires are cold. The tires are
considered COLD after the vehicle has
been parked for 3 or more hours, or
driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at mod-
erate speeds.SDI1779A
Vanity mirror light
SDI1401B
License plate light WHEELS AND TIRES
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Incorrect tire pressure, including under
inflation, may adversely affect tire life
and vehicle handling.
WARNINGO Improperly inflated tires can fail
suddenly and cause an accident.
O The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) is located on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label. The
vehicle weight capacity is indi-
cated on the Tire and Loading In-
formation label. Do not load your
vehicle beyond this capacity.
Overloading your vehicle may re-
sult in reduced tire life, unsafe op-
erating conditions due to prema-
ture tire failure, or unfavorable
handling characteristics and could
also lead to a serious accident.
Loading beyond the specified capacity may also result in a mal-
function of other vehicle compo-
nents.
O Before taking a long trip, or when-
ever you heavily load your vehicle,
use a tire pressure gauge to en-
sure that the tire pressures are at
the specified level.
O Do not drive your vehicle over 85
MPH (137 km/h) unless it is
equipped with high speed rated
tires. Driving faster than 85 MPH
(137 km/h) may result in tire mal-
function, loss of control and pos-
sible injury.
O For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to ªImportant
Tire Safety Informationº (US) or
ªTire Safety Informationº (Canada)
in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
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Tire and loading information label
q 1
Seating capacity: The maximum
number of occupants that can be
seated in the vehicle.
q 2
Vehicle load limit: See loading infor-
mation in the ªTechnical and con-
sumer informationº section. q 3
Original size: The size of the tires
originally installed on the vehicle at
the factory.
q 4
Cold tire pressure: Inflate the tires
to this pressure when the tires are
cold. Tires are considered COLD
after the vehicle has been parked for
3 or more hours, or driven less than
1 mile (1.6 km) at moderate speeds.
The recommended cold tire inflation
is set by the manufacturer to pro-
vide the best balance of tire wear,
vehicle handling, driveability, tire
noise, etc., up to the vehicle's
GVWR.
q 5
Tire size Ð refer to ªTire labelingº
later in this section.
q 6
Spare tire size or compact spare tire
size (if so equipped) SDI1948
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Checking the tire pressure 1. Remove the valve stem cap from the
tire.
2. Press the pressure gauge squarely
onto the valve stem. Do not press
too hard or force the valve stem
sideways, or air will escape. If the
hissing sound of air escaping from
the tire is heard while checking the
pressure, reposition the gauge to
eliminate this leakage. 3. Remove the gauge.
4. Read the tire pressure on the gauge
stem and compare it to the specifi-
cation shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label.
5. Add air to the tire as needed. If too
much air is added, press the core of
the valve stem briefly with the tip of
the gauge stem to release pressure.
Recheck the pressure and add or re-
lease air as needed.
6. Install the valve stem cap.
7. Check the pressure of all other tires,
including the spare. (Refer to the
ªWheels and tiresº section) Sedan
model Size Cold Tire
Inflation
Pressure
Front
Original
Tire P215/55R17 93V
235/45R18 94W 210 kPa
(30 psi)
230 kPa
(33 psi)
Rear
Original
Tire P215/55R17 93V
235/45R18 94W 210 kPa
(30 psi)
230 kPa
(33 psi)
Spare
Tire T145/80D17
P215/55R17 93V*1 420 kPa
(60 psi)
210 kPa
(30 psi)
*1 Option for USA, conventional for
Canada (for models with tire size
P215/55R17 93V)SDI1949
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Coupe
model Size Cold Tire
Inflation
Pressure
Front
Original
Tire P225/50R17 93V
225/45R18 91W
225/40R19 89Y 210 kPa
(30 psi)
240 kPa
(35 psi)
240 kPa
(35 psi)
Rear
Original
Tire P235/50R17 95V
245/45R18 96W
245/40R19 94Y 210 kPa
(30 psi)
240 kPa
(35 psi)
240 kPa
(35 psi)
Spare
Tire T145/80D17 420 kPa
(60 psi) TIRE LABELING Federal law requires tire manufacturers
to place standardized information on
the sidewall of all tires. This informa-
tion identifies and describes the funda-
mental characteristics of the tire and
also provides the tire identification
number (TIN) for safety standard certifi-
cation. The TIN can be used to identify
the tire in case of a recall. q 1
Tire size (example: P215/65R15 95H)
1. P: The ªPº indicates the tire is de-
signed for passenger vehicles. (Not
all tires have this information).
2. Three-digit number (215): This
number gives the width in millime-
ters of the tire from sidewall edge to
sidewall edge.
3. Two-digit number (65): This number,
known as the aspect ratio, gives the
tire's ratio of height to width. SDI1575
Example SDI1951
Example
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