WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheels20 x 8.0JJ
Tires P275/60R20
Spare tire Full size
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Overall lengthin (mm) 206.9(5,254)
Overall width in (mm) 79.6(2,021)
Overall height 2wd with roof rack in (mm) 76.7(1,948)
4wd with roof rack in (mm) 77.5(1,968)
Front Track in (mm) 68.1(1,729)
Rear Track in (mm) 68.1(1,729)
Wheelbase in (mm) 123.2(3,130)
Gross vehicle weight
rating lb (kg)
See the “F.M.V.S.S./C.M.
V.S.S. certification label”
on the center pillar be-
tween the driver’s side
front and side doors.
Gross axle weight rating
Front lb (kg)
Rear lb (kg)
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NOTE:
A weight-distributing hitch system may af-
fect the operation of trailer surge brakes. If
you are considering use of a weight-
distributing hitch system with a surge
brake-equipped trailer, check with the
surge brake, hitch or trailer manufacturer
to determine if and how this can be done.
Follow the instructions provided by the manufac-
turer for installing and using the weight-
distributing hitch system.
General set-up instructions are as follows:1. Park unloaded vehicle on a level surface. With the ignition on and the doors closed,
allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes
so that it can level.
2. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpers at the center of
the vehicle.
3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so that the front bumper
height is within0-.5inches (0 – 13 mm) of
the reference height measured in step 2. The
rear bumper should be no higher than the
reference height measured in step 2.WARNING
Properly adjust the weight distributing
hitch so the rear of the bumper is no
higher than the measured reference
height when the trailer is attached. If the
rear bumper is higher than the measured
reference height when loaded, the vehicle
may handle unpredictably which could
cause a loss of vehicle control and cause
serious personal injury or property
damage.
Sway control device
Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts, and buffeting
caused by other vehicles can affect trailer han-
dling. Sway control devices may be used to help
control these affects. If you choose to use one,
contact a reputable trailer hitch supplier to make
sure the sway control device will work with the
vehicle, hitch, trailer and the trailer’s brake sys-
tem. Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer for installing and using the sway
control device.
Class I hitch
Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 2,000 lb (909 kg) .
Class II hitch
Class II trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 3,500 lb (1,510 kg) .
Class III hitch
Class III trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 5,000 lb (2,272 kg) .
Class IV hitch
Class IV trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 10,000 lb (4,545 kg) . A
weight distributing hitch should be used to tow
trailers that weigh over 5,000 lb (2,272 kg) .
Your vehicle may be equipped with Class IV
trailer hitch equipment that has a 10,000 lb
(4,545 kg) maximum weight rating, but your ve-
hicle is only capable of towing the maximum
trailer weights shown in the “Towing
Load/Specification” chart earlier in this section.
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●Determine the overall height of the vehicle
and trailer so the required clearance is
known.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of the
vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning,
stopping and backing up in an area which is free
from traffic. Steering stability and braking perfor-
mance will be somewhat different than under
normal driving conditions.
● Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
● Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
lock to prevent the coupler from inadvert-
ently becoming unlatched.
● Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
● Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
● Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
● When backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up. Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shift selector to the P
(Park) position before blocking the
wheels and applying the parking brake,
transmission damage could occur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the blocks ab-
sorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park) .
6. Make sure the
indicator light (if so
equipped) indicates the transfer case is in
4H, 4L, or 2H and that the ATP light is off. If
the
indicator light is flashing, or the
ATP light is ON, make sure the transmission
is in P (Park) (AT) and turn the 4WD switch
to 2WD or 4H. See \bAutomatic transmission
park warning light\b in the\bInstruments and
controls\b section and \bUsing four wheel
drive\b in the\bStarting and driving\b section.7. Turn off the engine.
To drive away: 1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks. ● While going downhill, the weight of the
trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may de-
crease overall stability. Therefore, to main-
tain adequate control, reduce your speed
and shift to a lower gear. Avoid long or
repeated use of the brakes when descend-
ing a hill, as this reduces their effectiveness
and could cause overheating. Shifting to a
lower gear instead provides “engine brak-
ing” and reduces the need to brake as fre-
quently.
● If the engine coolant temperature rises to a
high temperature, refer to “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “In case of emergency”
section of this owner’s manual.
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Parking Parking brake operation ..........5-17
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-48
Pedal position adjustment ...........3-25
Personal lights .................2-53
Phone, Bluetooth hands-free system . . . .4-70
Power Power door locks ...............3-5
Power outlet .................2-34
Power rear windows ............2-49
Power steering fluid .............8-11
Power steering system ...........5-49
Power vent windows ............2-50
Power windows ...............2-47
Rear power windows ............2-49
Precautions Maintenance precautions ..........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-3
Precautions on child
restraints ........1-31, 1-39, 1-44, 1-49
Precautions on seat belt usage ......1-20
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-52
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .........1-65
Programmable features .............4-11
Push starting ..................6-10 R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-69
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player .................4-34
Rear audio controls .............4-53
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-51
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test .....................9-31
Rear audio controls ...............4-53
Rear center seat belt ..............1-26
Rear power windows ..............2-49
Rear seat air conditioner ............4-24
Rear sonar system ...............5-52
Rear sonar system off switch .........2-32
Rear
window and outside mirror defroster
switch ......................2-24
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-23
RearView Monitor ................4-18
Recorders Event data ..................9-32
Refrigerant recommendation ..........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country. . .9-9
Remote controller (See INFINITI mobile
entertainment system) .............4-57
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......9-30
Resetting the fuel economy ...........4-7
Roof rack ....................2-46
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Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6 Child seat belts . . . .1-31, 1-39, 1-44, 1-49
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .9-30
Screen (See INFINITI mobile entertainment
system) .....................4-57
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment ........1-3
Second row bench seats ..........1-5
Second row captain’s chair .........1-4
Third row power folding seats .......1-18
Seat belt Child safety .................1-30
Infants and small children .........1-30
Injured Person ................1-23
Larger children ...............1-31
Precautions on seat belt usage ......1-20
Pregnant women ..............1-23
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .......1-65
Rear center seat belt ............1-26
Seat belt extenders .............1-29
Seat belt maintenance ...........1-29
Seat belts ..................1-20
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-28
Three-point type with retractor .......1-23
Seat belt warning light .............2-13
Seatback pockets ................2-38
Seats Adjustment ................. .1-2
Automatic
drive positioner .........3-29
Front seats ..................1-2
Heated seats ................2-30
Second row captain’s chair adjustment .....1-4
Security indicator light .............2-14
Security system (INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start ...........2-21, 3-3, 5-11
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-22
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Service manual order form...........9-32
Servicing air conditioner ............4-25
Setting button ..................4-11
Shift lock release ................5-16
Shifting Automatic transmission ...........5-14
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-28
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems). . .1-64
Sonar Front system .............2-33, 5-53
Rear system .................5-52
Spark plug replacement ............8-16
Speedometer ...................2-4
SRS warning label ...............1-66
Starting Before starting the engine .........5-11
Jump starting .................6-8
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting ................6-10
Starting the engine .............5-12
Startup screen ..................4-5
Steering Heated steering wheel ...........2-31
Power steering fluid .............8-11
Power steering system ...........5-49
Tilting steering wheel ............3-24
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-51
Stop light ....................8-28
Storage .....................2-36
Overhead storage compartment ......2-39
Storage bin ................2-39, 2-43
Sun visors ....................3-26
Sunglasses case ................2-37
Sunglasses holder ...............2-37
Sunroof (see Moonroof) ............2-50 Supplemental air bag warning labels
.....1-66
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-67, 2-13
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-59
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-66
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-52
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental
air bag system) .........1-52
Switch Autolight switch ...............2-26
Automatic power window switch .....2-49
Fog light switch ...............2-29
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-29
Headlight aiming control ..........2-27
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-24
Headlight control switch ..........2-25
Ignition switch ................5-9
Power door lock switch ...........3-5
Rear sonar system off switch .......2-32
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ....................2-24
Rear window wiper and washer switches .2-23
Turn signal switch ..............2-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch.2-32
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-22
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Tachometer ....................2-5
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-10Theft
(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start ...........2-21, 3-3, 5-11
Third row power folding seats .........1-18
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tilting steering wheel ..............3-24
Tire Flat tire ....................6-2
Spare tire ...................6-3
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-11
Tire chains ..................8-39
Tire placard .................9-11
Tire pressure ................8-32
Tire rotation .................8-39
Tires of 4-wheel drive ............8-41
Types of tires ................8-38
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-29
Wheels and tires ..............8-32
Wheel/tire size ................9-8
Tire
pressure
Low tire pressure warning light ......2-11
Tire pressure display ...............4-8
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . .5-3
Tire rotation maintenance reminder .......4-8
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-36
Tow mode switch ................2-33
Towing 2-wheel drive models ............6-12
4-wheel drive models ............6-13
Flat towing ..................9-28
Tow truck towing ..............6-11
Towing load/specification .........9-19
Trailer towing ................9-16
Transceiver HomeLink Universal Transceiver .....2-54
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