CAUTION
●Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits from
leaded gasoline seriously reduce the three-
way catalyst’s ability to help reduce exhaust
pollutants.
● Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunctions in
the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical sys-
tems can cause overrich fuel flow into the
three-way catalyst, causing it to overheat.
Do not keep driving if the engine misfires, or
if noticeable loss of performance or other
unusual operating conditions are detected.
Have the vehicle inspected promptly by an
INFINITI retailer.
● Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel
level. Running out of fuel could cause the
engine to misfire, damaging the three-way
catalyst.
● Do not race the engine while warming it up.
● 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 recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (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 illuminates a low tire pres-
sure 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 pres-
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat 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 substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
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 combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects
a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi-
mately one minute and then remain continu-
ously illuminated. 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 installation 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.
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CAUTION
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), follow
these recommendations to obtain maximum
engine performance and ensure the future reli-
ability and economy of your new vehicle.
Failure to follow these recommendations may
result in shortened engine life and reduced en-
gine performance.
● Avoid driving for long periods at constant
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 possible. ●
Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain
cruising speeds with a constant accelerator
position.
● Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.
● Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking.
Keep a safe distance behind other vehicles.
● Select a gear range suitable to road condi-
tions.
● Avoid unnecessary prolonged engine idling.
● Keep your engine tuned up.
● Follow the recommended periodic mainte-
nance schedule.
● Keep the tires inflated at the correct pres-
sure. Improper tire pressure will increase
wear and waste fuel. ●
Make sure the front wheels are properly
aligned. Improper alignment will cause pre-
mature 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 conditioner and
leave the windows closed to reduce drag.
BREAK-IN SCHEDULE INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY
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Getting emergency tire puncture
repair kit
Take out the emergency tire puncture repair kit
located under the cargo room or in the trunk.
The repair kit consists of the following items:
Type A
1Tire sealant bottle
2Sealant filler tubes (one is for work at an
INFINITI retailer)
3Valve core (for spare)
4Valve core tool
5Air compressor
6“Sealant-applied” sticker
7Speed restriction sticker
Type B
1Tire sealant bottle
2Air compressor
3Speed restriction sticker
NOTE:
For models with the emergency tire puncture
repair kit, a spare tire, jack and rod are not
equipped as standard. These parts are dealer
options. Contact an INFINITI retailer about ob-
taining these parts. See “CHANGING FLAT TIRE
(for models with spare tire)” earlier in this sec-
tion for usage of jacking tools and tire replace-
ment.
Before using emergency tire puncture
repair kit
●If any foreign object (for example, a screw or
nail) is embedded in the tire, do not remove
it.
● Check the expiration date of the sealant
(shown on the label attached to the bottle).
Never use a sealant whose expiration date
has passed.
Type A
SCE0805Type B
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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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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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Tire pressure, Low tire pressure warning
light...................... .2-10
Tire sealant ................... .6-3
Tire, Tire replacement indicator ........2-21
Tires Emergency tire puncture repair kit . . . .6-3
Flat tire ...................6-2
Low tire pressure warning system ....5-3
Spare tire .................. 8-35
Tire and Loading information label . . . 8-27
Tire chains ................. 8-32
Tire dressing ................7-3
Tire pressure ................ 8-26
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ....................5-3
Tire rotation ................ 8-32
Types of tires ................ 8-31
Uniform tire quality grading .......9-18
Wheel/tire size ...............9-8
Wheels and tires ............. 8-26
Top, Retractable hard top ...........3-18
Touch screen system ..............4-4
Towing Flat towing ................ .9-17
Tow truck towing ............. 6-20
Towing a trailer .............. 9-17
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system . . . .5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system .....6-2
Trailer towing ................. .9-17
Transceiver, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver .................. .2-49
Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . . .8-11
Driving with automatic transmission . . . 5-11
Driving with manual transmission ....5-15 Transmission selector lever lock
release
................... 5-15
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry
system) .................... .3-14
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................ .9-9
Trip computer ................. .2-22
Trip odometer ................. .2-23
Trunk Interior trunk lid release .........3-30
Trunk lid .................. 3-28
Trunk
lid release switch .........3-28
Trunk open request switch ........3-28
Trunk release power cancel switch . . . 3-29
Trunk light .................. .2-48
Turn signal switch .............. .2-34
U
Underbody cleaning .............. .7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ..........9-18
V
Vanity mirror ................. .3-38
Vanity mirror lights ............. .2-48
Variable voltage control system ........8-15
Vehicle Dimensions ................. .9-9
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ....6-22
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
off switch .................. 2-37
Vehicle dynamic control
(VDC) system ................ 5-50Vehicle information and settings
(display)
...................4-7
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ......9-10
Vehicle loading information ..........9-14
Vehicle security system ............2-25
Ventilators .................. .4-27
Voice command (See Bluetooth Hands-Free
Phone System) .............4-80 , 4-94
Voice recognition system ..........4-102
Voice recognition, Alternate command
mode ..................... .4-114
W
Walk-in mechanism .............. .1-6
Warning Dot matrix display .............2-15
Hazard warning flasher switch ......2-34
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ....................5-3
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..................2-8
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels . . .1-46
Warning light Air bag warning light ............1-46
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light .....................2-9
Brake warning light .............2-9
Intelligent Key warning light .......2-10
Low tire pressure warning light . . . . . 2-10
Seat belt warning light ..........2-12
Warning lights ................. .2-9
Warranty,
Emission control system
warranty .................... .9-19
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