2010 INFINITI M ESP

cIf a methanol blend is used, it should contain
no more than 5% methanol (methyl alcohol,
wood alcohol). It should also contain a suit-
able amount of appropriate cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors. If not properly formu-
lated with appropriate cosolvents and corro-
sion inhibitors, such methanol blends may
cause fuel system damage and/or vehicle
performance problems. At this time, suffi-
cient data is not available to ensure that all
methanol blends are suitable for use in
INFINITI vehicles.
If any driveability problems such as engine
stalling and difficult hot-starting are experi-
enced after using oxygenate-blend fuels, imme-
diately change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel
with a low blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during refueling.
Gasoline containing oxygenates can cause paint
damage.
E-85 fuel
E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can
only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Do
not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. U.S. govern-
ment regulations require fuel ethanol dispens-
ing pumps to be identified by a small, square, orange and black label with the common abbre-
viation or the appropriate percentage for that
region.
Aftermarket fuel additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (for example, fuel
injector cleaner, octane booster, intake valve
deposit removers, etc.) which are sold commer-
cially. Many of these additives intended for
gum, varnish or deposit removal may contain
active solvent or similar ingredients that can be
harmful to the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
lower than recommended can cause persistent,
heavy ªspark knockº. (Spark knock is a metallic
rapping noise.) If severe, this can lead to engine
damage. If you detect a persistent heavy spark
knock even when using gasoline of the stated
octane rating, or if you hear steady spark knock
while holding a steady speed on level roads,
have an INFINITI retailer correct the condition.
Failure to correct the condition is misuse of the
vehicle, for which INFINITI is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in spark
knock, after-run and/or overheating, which may
cause excessive fuel consumption or enginedamage. If any of the above symptoms are
encountered, have your vehicle checked at an
INFINITI retailer.
However, now and then you may notice light
spark knock for a short time while accelerating
or driving up hills. This is not a cause for con-
cern, because you get the greatest fuel benefit
when there is light spark knock for a short time
under heavy engine load.
CAUTION
c
Your vehicle is not designed to run on E-85
fuel. Using E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifi-
cally designed for E-85 fuel can damage fuel
system components and is not covered by
the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
c E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline.
c U.S. government regulations require ethanol
dispensing pumps to be identified by a
small, square, orange and black label with
the common abbreviation or the appropriate
percentage for that region.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Overall length
(without front license plate) in (mm) 194.0 (4,928)
(with front license plate) in (mm) 194.3 (4,935)
Overall width in (mm) 71.1 (1,805)
Overall height in (mm) 59.4 (1,510)*160.1 (1,523)*2
Front tread in (mm) 60.5 (1,537)*1, *3 60.3 (1,532)*1, *4
61.1 (1,551)*2
Rear tread in (mm) 61.0 (1,550)*1, *3 60.8 (1,545)*1, *4
60.7 (1,543)*2
Wheelbase in (mm) 114.2 (2,900)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) lb (kg) See the F.M.V.S.S. or C.M.V. S.S. certification label on the
driver's side center pillar.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
Front lb (kg)
Rear lb (kg)
*1: Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) model
*2: All-Wheel Drive (AWD) model
*3: P245/45R18 tire equipped model
*4: 245/40R19 tire equipped model When planning to travel in another country,
you
should first find out if the fuel available is
suitable for your vehicle's engine.
Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low
may cause engine damage. All gasoline ve-
hicles must be operated with unleaded gaso-
line. Therefore, avoid taking your vehicle to
areas where appropriate fuel is not available.
When transferring the registration of your ve-
hicle to another country, state, province or dis-
trict, it may be necessary to modify the vehicle
to meet local laws and regulations.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle
emission control and safety standards vary
according to the country, state, province or
district; therefore, vehicle specifications may
differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into another
country, state, province or district and regis-
tered, its modifications, transportation, and reg-
istration are the responsibility of the user.
INFINITI is not responsible for any inconvenience
that may result.
WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING YOUR
VEHICLE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY
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TRACTION AA, A, B AND C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the
tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and
does not include acceleration, cornering, hy-
droplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
TEMPERATURE A, B AND C
The temperature grades A (the highest), B, and
C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma-
terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to
a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A rep-
resent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum re-
quired by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is estab-
lished for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation,
or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat build-up and pos-
sible tire failure.Your INFINITI is covered by the following emis-
sion warranties.
For US:
c
Emission Defects Warranty
c Emissions Performance Warranty
Details of these warranties may be found with
other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet that comes with your INFINITI. If
you did not receive a Warranty Information
Booklet, or it has become lost, you may obtain
a replacement by writing to:
c INFINITI Division
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY
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