2010 INFINITI G-CONVERTIBLE tire pressure

●Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the proper
operation of the TPMS.
● Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol tire
sealant into the tires, as this may cause a
malfunction of the tire pressure sensors (for
models not equipped with the emergency
tire puncture repair kit).
● If you used the Emergency Tire Sealant to
repair a minor tire puncture, your INFINITI
retailer will also need to replace the TPMS
sensor in addition to repairing or replacing
the tire (for models equipped with the emer-
gency tire puncture repair kit).
● INFINITI recommends using only INFINITI
Genuine Emergency Tire Sealant provided
with your vehicle. Other tire sealants may
damage the valve stem seal which can cause
the tire to lose air pressure (for models
equipped with the emergency tire puncture
repair kit).REPAIRING FLAT TIRE (for models with
emergency tire puncture repair kit)
WARNING
● After using Emergency Tire Sealant to repair
a minor tire puncture, do not drive the ve-
hicle at speeds faster than 50 MPH (80
km/h).
● Immediately after using the Emergency Tire
Sealant to repair a minor tire puncture, take
your vehicle to an INFINITI retailer to inspect,
and repair or replace the tire. The Emergency
Tire Sealant cannot permanently seal a
punctured tire. Continuing operation of the
vehicle without a permanent tire repair can
lead to a crash.
● If you used the Emergency Tire Sealant to
repair a minor tire puncture, your INFINITI
retailer will also need to replace the TPMS
sensor in addition to repairing or replacing
the tire.
● INFINITI recommends using only INFINITI
Genuine Emergency Tire Sealant provided
with your vehicle. Other tire sealants may
damage the valve stem seal which can cause
the tire to lose air pressure. This vehicle does not have a spare tire. The
emergency tire puncture repair kit (Emergency
Tire Sealant) is supplied with the vehicle in-
stead of a spare tire. It can be used to tempo-
rarily repair minor tire punctures.
If possible, have the vehicle towed to a facility
that can repair or replace the flat tire. Using the
emergency tire puncture repair kit may cause a
malfunction of the tire pressure sensor and
cause the low tire pressure warning light to
illuminate.
If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions
below.
CAUTION
●
To avoid the emergency tire puncture kit be-
ing damaged during storage or use:
– Only use the emergency tire puncture re- pair kit on your vehicle. Do not use it on
other vehicles.
– Only use the kit to inflate the tires of your vehicle and to check the vehicle’s tire
pressure.
– Only plug the compressor into a 12V DC car power point.
– Keep the kit free of water and dirt.
– Do not disassemble or modify the kit.
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– Do not drop the kit or allow hard impactsto the kit.
● Do not use the emergency tire puncture re-
pair kit under the following conditions. Con-
tact an INFINITI retailer or professional road
assistance.
– when the sealant has passed its expira- tion date (shown on the label attached to
the bottle)
– when the cut or the puncture is approxi- mately 0.16 in (4 mm) (Type A)/0.25 in (6
mm) (Type B) or longer
– when the tire sidewall is damaged
– when the vehicle has been driven with extremely low tire pressure
– when the tire has come off the inside or the outside of the wheel.
– when the tire wheel is damaged
– when two or more tires are flatStopping the vehicle
1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
4. Automatic Transmission models:
Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
Manual Transmission models:
Move the shift lever to the R (Reverse)
position.
5. Turn off the engine.
6. Raise the hood to warn other traffic and to
signal professional road assistance per-
sonnel that you need assistance.
7. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and stand in a safe place, away from
traffic and clear of the vehicle.
WARNING
Make sure the parking brake is securely ap-
plied and the manual transmission is shifted
into R (Reverse) or the automatic transmission
into P (Park).
●Never repair tires when the vehicle is on a
slope, ice or slippery areas. This is
hazardous.
● Never repair tires if oncoming traffic is close
to your vehicle. Wait for professional road
assistance.
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Repairing tire
WARNING
Observe the following precautions when using
the tire repair compound.
●Swallowing the compound is dangerous. Im-
mediately drink as much water as possible
and seek prompt medical assistance.
● Rinse well with lots of water if the compound
comes into contact with skin or eyes. If irri-
tation persists, seek prompt medical
attention.
● Keep the repair compound out of the reach of
children.
● The emergency repair compound may cause
a malfunction of the tire pressure sensors
and cause the low tire pressure warning light
to illuminate. Have the tire pressure sensor
replaced as soon as possible.
NOTE:
Do not remove any nails or screws that have
penetrated the tire when performing repairs. Type A
1. Remove the INFINITI Genuine Emergency
Tire Sealant and the air compressor. 2. Check the expiration date of the sealant
(shown on the label attached to the
bottle). Never use a sealant whose expi-
ration date has passed.
Type A
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3. Shake the sealant bottle well1.
NOTE:
Make sure to shake the bottle well before
attaching the hose. Doing so afterward
may cause the repair compound to splat-
ter.
4. Remove the cap from the bottle and screw the sealant filler tube into the bottle
2.
5. Remove the cap of the valve from the flat tire, and deflate the tire completely by
pushing the valve core using the valve
core tool
3.
WARNING
Remove the valve core carefully. Air pressure
remaining in the tire can cause it to fly out.
6. Remove the valve core using the valve core tool
4. Keep it free of dirt.
7. Remove the plug from the sealant filler tube and insert the tube into the tire valve
5. 8. Hold the bottle upside down and squeeze
it repeatedly until the sealant is injected
into the tire
6. After the sealant is
completely injected, pull the tube out of
the valve. Install the tire valve core se-
curely into the valve using the valve core
tool.
Do not throw away the empty sealant bottle.
This bottle is necessary when the tire is re-
paired or replaced by an INFINITI retailer.
9. Put the “Sealant-applied” sticker on a flat surface of the wheel
7.
10. Put the speed restriction sticker in alocation where the driver can see it while
driving.
WARNING
●Do not apply the label to the center of the
steering wheel pad, because this can pre-
vent the air bag from properly functioning
and cause serious injury.
● Avoid applying the label where it can ob-
struct the view of the speedometer and
warning indicators.
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11. Screw the tube of the air compressorsecurely into the tire valve
A. Insert its
power plug to the power outlet
Bin the
vehicle. Push the ignition switch to the
ACC position. Then turn on the compres-
sor, and inflate the tire to the pressure
that is specified on the Tire and Loading
Information label affixed to the driver’s
side center pillar.
WARNING
The ring on the end of the air compressor hose
may become hot after use. To avoid burns allow
it to cool first.
CAUTION
Operating the air compressor for an extended
period of time can result in damage to the com-
pressor and will not allow you to fill the tire to
the required air pressure. Avoid continuous op-
eration of the compressor exceeding 10
minutes.
NOTE:
If the tire does not inflate to the proper air
pressure within 10 minutes, the tire may
have sustained serious damage and cannot
be repaired using the emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit. You will need to contact a
professional towing service or your INFINITI
retailer.
12. Remove the air compressor from the tire valve. Properly stow the emergency tire
puncture repair kit in the trunk. Immedi-
ately drive the vehicle at a speed of 50
MPH (80 km/h) or less.
NOTE:
Driving at speeds above 50 MPH (80
km/h) can cause the vehicle to vibrate. 13. After a 10-minute or 3-mile (5-km) drive,
check the tire pressure. The temporary
repair is completed if the tire pressure
does not drop.
If the tire pressure is lower than specified,
repeat the steps from 11 to 13. If the pres-
sure drops again or is under 19 psi (130
kPa), the tire cannot be repaired with this
tire repair kit . Call an INFINITI retailer.
CAUTION
If tire pressure falls below 19 psi (130 kPa) and
remains low, even after repeating steps 11 to 13,
the tire is not repairable using the emergency
tire puncture repair kit. Stop driving the vehicle
and contact your INFINITI retailer or a profes-
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5. Remove the protective capAof the hose
and screw the hose securely onto the tire
valve. Make sure that the pressure re-
lease valve
Bis securely tightened.
Make sure that the air compressor switch
is in the OFF () position, and then insert
its power plug into the power outlet in the
vehicle. 6. Push the ignition switch to the “ACC”
position. Then turn the compressor switch
to the ON () position and inflate the tire
up to the pressure that is specified on the
tire and loading information label affixed
to the driver’s side center pillar if pos-
sible, or to the minimum of 180 kPa (26
psi). Turn the air compressor off briefly in
order to check the tire pressure with the
pressure gauge.
If the tire is inflated to higher than the
specified pressure, lower the tire pressure
by releasing air with the pressure release
valve. NOTE:
The compressor tire pressure gauge may
show a pressure reading of 87 psi (600 kPa)
for about 30 seconds while inflating the
tire. The pressure gauge is indicating the
pressure inside the sealant can. When the
sealant has been injected into the tire the
pressure gauge will drop and indicate ac-
tual tire pressure.
WARNING
●
To avoid serious personal injury while using
the emergency tire puncture repair kit:
– Securely tighten the compressor hose to the tire valve. Failure to do so can cause
the sealant to spray into the air and get
into your eyes or on the skin.
● Do not stand directly beside the damaged
tire while it is being inflated because of the
risk of the rupture. If there are any cracks or
bumps, turn the compressor off
immediately.
If the tire pressure does not increase to 180
kPa (26 psi) within 10 minutes , the tire may
be seriously damaged and the tire cannot
be repaired with this tire repair kit. Contact
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7. When the tire pressure is at the specifiedamount, turn the air compressor off. If the
pressure cannot be inflated to the speci-
fied amount, the air compressor can be
turned off at the minimum of 180 kPa (26
psi). Remove the power plug from the
power outlet and quickly remove the hose
from the tire valve. Attach the protective
cap and valve cap. Properly stow the
emergency tire puncture repair kit in the
trunk.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury when stowing
the emergency tire puncture repair kit:
– Keep the sealant bottle screwed into thecompressor. Failure to do so can cause
the sealant to spray into the air and get
into your eyes or on the skin.
8. Immediately drive the vehicle for 10 min-
utes or 3 km (2 miles) at a speed of 80
km/h (50 MPH) or less. 9. After driving, make sure that the air com-
pressor switch is in the OFF position, then
screw the hose securely onto the tire
valve. Check the tire pressure with the
pressure gauge. The temporary repair is
completed if the tire pressure does not
drop.
Make sure the pressure is adjusted to the
pressure that is specified on the tire and
loading information label before driving.
10. If the tire pressure drops, repeat the steps from 5 to 9. If the pressure drops
again or under 130 kPa (19 psi), the tire
cannot be repaired with this tire repair
kit. Contact an INFINITI retailer.
The sealant bottle and hose can not be
reused to repair another punctured tire.
Contact an INFINITI retailer to purchase
replacements.
After repairing tire
See an INFINITI retailer for tire repair/replacement
as soon as possible.
WARNING
●After using Emergency Tire Sealant to repair
a minor tire puncture, do not drive the ve-
hicle at speeds faster than 50 MPH (80
km/h).
● Immediately after using Emergency Tire
Sealant to repair a minor tire puncture, take
your vehicle to an INFINITI retailer to inspect,
and repair or replace the tire. The Emergency
Tire Sealant cannot permanently seal a
punctured tire. Continuing operation of the
vehicle without a permanent tire repair can
lead to a crash.
● If you used Emergency Tire Sealant to repair
a minor tire puncture, your INFINITI retailer
will also need to replace the TPMS sensor in
addition to repairing or replacing the tire.
● INFINITI recommends using only INFINITI
Genuine Emergency Tire Sealant provided
with your vehicle. Other tire sealants may
damage the valve stem seal which can cause
the tire to lose air pressure.
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3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheelnuts alternately and evenly in the se-
quence as illustrated (
1,2,3,4,5)
until they are tight.
4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground. Then, with the wheel
nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts se-
curely in the sequence as illustrated.
Lower the vehicle completely.
WARNING
●Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become
loose or come off. This could cause an
accident.
● Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or
nuts. This could cause the nuts to become
loose.
● Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle
has been driven for 600 miles (1,000 km)
(also in cases of a flat tire, etc.). ●
As soon as possible, tighten the wheel nuts
to the specified torque with a torque wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque: 80 ft-lb (108 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to speci-
fications at all times. It is recommended that the
wheel nuts be tightened to specifications at
each lubrication interval.
● Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure.
COLD pressure:
After the vehicle has been parked for 3 hours
or more or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
COLD tire pressures are shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label affixed to the
driver side center pillar.
5. Securely store the flat tire and jacking equipment in the vehicle.
6. Place the jacking tool case and the trunk floor board over the damaged tire.
7. Close the trunk.
WARNING
● Always make sure that the spare tire and
jacking equipment are properly secured af-
ter use. Such items can become dangerous
projectiles in an accident or sudden stop.
● The spare tire is designed for emergency
use. See specific instructions under the
heading “WHEELS AND TIRES” in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
If needed Roadside Assistance is available.
Please see your Warranty Information Booklet
or Roadside Assistance I.D. Card for the toll-free
number to call (U.S.) or Warranty Information
Booklet (Canada).
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