recommended by the tire chain manufacturer to
ensure a tight fit. Loose end links of the tire
chain must be secured or removed to prevent
the possibility of whipping action damage to
the fenders or underbody. If possible, avoid
fully loading your vehicle when using tire
chains. In addition, drive at a reduced speed.
Otherwise, your vehicle may be damaged
and/or vehicle handling and performance may
be adversely affected.
Tire chains must be installed only on the rear
wheels and not on the front wheels.
Never install tire chains on a TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire.
Do not use tire chains on dry roads. Driving with
tire chains in such conditions can cause dam-
age to the various mechanisms of the vehicle
due to some overstress.
CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES
Tire rotation
Tires cannot be rotated on this vehicle
because the front tires are a different
size than the rear tires.
A pin is on the front brake rotor to
prevent the rear wheels from being in-
stalled in place of the front wheels. Thespare tire can be installed in place of the
front and rear wheels. When installing
the spare tire in the front wheel, the hole
in the spare tire wheel must be aligned
with the pin on the brake rotor.
WARNING
●Retighten the wheel nuts when the ve-
hicle has been driven for 600 miles
(1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire,
etc.).
●For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety In-
formation” (US) or “Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (Canada) in the Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet.1. Wear indicator
2. Wear indicator location mark
Tire wear and damage
WARNING
●Tires should be periodically inspected
for wear, cracking, bulging or objects
caught in the tread. If excessive wear,
cracks, bulging or deep cuts are found,
the tire(s) should be replaced.
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Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-33
●The original tires have built-in tread
wear indicators. When wear indicators
are visible, the tire(s) should be
replaced.
●Tires degrade with age and use. Have
tires, including the spare, over 6 years
old checked by a qualified technician,
because some tire damage may not be
obvious. Replace the tires as necessary
to prevent tire failure and possible per-
sonal injury.
●Improper service of the spare tire may
result in serious personal injury. If it is
necessary to repair the spare tire, con-
tact an INFINITI retailer.
●For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety In-
formation” (US) or “Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (Canada) in the Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet.
Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread
design, speed rating and load carrying capacity as originally equipped. (See “SPECIFICATIONS”
in the “9. Technical and consumer information”
section for recommended types and sizes of
tires and wheels.)
WARNING
●
The use of tires other than those recom-
mended or the mixed use of tires of different
brands, construction (bias, bias-belted or ra-
dial), or tread patterns can adversely affect
the ride, braking, handling, ground clear-
ance, body-to-tire clearance, tire chain
clearance, speedometer calibration, head-
light aim and bumper height. Some of these
effects may lead to accidents and could re-
sult in serious personal injury.
●
If the wheels are changed for any reason, al-
ways replace with wheels which have the
same off-set dimension. Wheels of a different
off-set could cause premature tire wear, de-
grade vehicle handling characteristics and/or
interference with the brake discs/drums. Such
interference can lead to decreased braking ef-
ficiency and/or early brake pad/shoe wear.
See “WHEELS AND TIRES” in the “9. Technical
and consumer information” section of this
manual for wheel off-set dimensions.
● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is
replaced, the TPMS will not function and the
low tire pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute. The light will re-
main on after 1 minute. Contact your INFINITI
retailer as soon as possible for tire replace-
ment and/or system resetting.
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the proper
operation of the TPMS.
● Do not install a damaged or deformed wheel
or tire even if it has been repaired. Such
wheels or tires could have structural damage
and could fail without warning.
● The use of retread tire is not recommended.
● For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet.
8-34Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Wheel balance
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling
and tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can
get out of balance. Therefore, they should be
balanced as required.
Wheel balance service should be performed with
the wheels off the vehicle. Spin balancing the
wheels on the vehicle could lead to mechanical
damage.
For additional information regarding tires, refer
to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the
INFINITI Warranty Information Booklet.
Care of wheels
●Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle
to maintain their appearance.
● Clean the inner side of the wheels when the
wheel is changed or the underside of the
vehicle is washed.
● Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing
the wheels.
● Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or
corrosion. Such damage may cause loss of
pressure or poor seal at the tire bead.
● INFINITI recommends that the road wheels
be waxed to protect against road salt in
areas where it is used during winter.
Emergency tire puncture repair kit (if
so equipped)
The emergency tire puncture repair kit (Emer-
gency Tire Sealant) is supplied with the vehicle
instead of a spare tire. It can be used to
temporarily 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.
See “FLAT TIRE” in the “6. In case of emer-
gency” section for more details.
Spare tire (TEMPORARY USE ONLY
(T-type) spare tire) (if so equipped)
Observe the following precautions if the T-type
spare tire must be used, otherwise your vehicle
could be damaged or involved in an accident.
WARNING
● The T-type spare tire should be used for
emergency use. It should be replaced with
the standard tire at the first opportunity to
avoid possible tire or differential damage.
● Drive carefully while the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire is installed. Avoid sharp
turns and abrupt braking while driving.
● Periodically check spare tire inflation pres-
sure. Always keep the pressure of the TEM-
PORARY USE ONLY spare tire at 60 psi (420
kPa, 4.2 bar). Always keep the pressure of
the full size spare tire (if so equipped) at the
recommended pressure for standard tires,
as indicated on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label. For Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label location, see “Tire and Loading
Information label” in the index of this
manual.
● With the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire
installed do not drive your vehicle at speeds
faster than 50 MPH (80 km/h).
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WHEELS AND TIRES
Road wheel
TypeSize Offset in (mm)
Aluminum Front: 18 × 8J 1.69 (43)
Rear: 18 × 8-1/2J 1.06 (27)
Front: 19 × 8-1/2J 1.69 (43)
Rear: 19 × 9J 1.18 (30)
Spare*1 18 × 4T 0 (0)
Tire
TypeSize Pressure PSI (kPa) [Cold]
Conventional Front: P225/50R18 94V 38 (260)
Rear: P245/45R18 96V
Front: 225/45R19 96W XL 39 (270)
Rear: 245/40R19 98W XL
Spare (T-type)*1 T145/70R18 107M 60 (420)
*1: if so equipped.
9-8Technical and consumer information
Driver-side memory.............3-37
Heated seats ................ .2-37
Seats ..................... .1-2
Security system, Vehicle security system . . .2-26
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System), Engine start .......2-27
Selector lever Shift lock release .............. .5-16
Separator, Retractable hard top ........3-20
Servicing climate control ............4-36
SETTING button ................. .4-12
Shift “P” warning (Automatic Transmission
models) ..................... .2-18
Shift lock release, Transmission ........5-16
Shifting Automatic transmission ...........5-12
Manual transmission .............5-16
Sliding front passenger’s seat ..........1-5
Sonar system .................. .5-45
Sonar system off switch .............5-47
Spare tire .................... .9-8
Spark plugs ................... .8-16
Speedometer ................... .2-5
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-11
Jump starting ................ .6-14
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting ................ .6-16
Starting the engine ............. .5-11
STATUS button .................. .4-7
Status light, Front passenger air bag .....1-42
Steering Power steering fluid .............8-11
Power steering system ...........5-47
Steering lock ................. .5-9
Steering lock release malfunction indicator
................... .2-18
Steering-wheel-mounted controls for
audio .................... .4-82
Tilt/telescopic steering ...........3-33
Storage ..................... .2-43
Storage box .................. .2-46
Sun visors ................... .3-34
Supplemental
air bag warning labels .....1-48
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-48, 2-12
Supplemental restraint system .........1-35
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system .................... .1-35
Switch Autolight switch .............. .2-32
Fog light switch .............. .2-36
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-36
Headlight switch .............. .2-32
Ignition switch ............... .5-12
Ignition switch manual transmission
models .................... .5-16
Power door lock switch ............3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .................... .2-31
Retractable hard top switch .....3-23, 3-25
Turn signal switch ............. .2-35
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch .2-39
T
Tachometer ................... .2-6
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ............... .2-6
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start ................... .2-27
Thigh extension ................. .1-5Three-way catalyst
................ .5-2
Tilt/telescopic steering .............3-33
Tire Pressure, Low tire pressure warning
light ..................... .2-10
Sealant .................... .6-3
Tire replacement indicator . . .......2-22
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 .8-28, 9-11
Tire chains ................. .8-32
Tire dressing ................. .7-3
Tire pressure ................ .8-27
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) .................. .5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation ................ .8-33
Types of tires ................ .8-32
Uniform
tire quality grading .........9-19
Wheel/tire size ............... .9-8
Wheels and tires .............. .8-27
Top, Retractable hard top ............3-18
Touch screen system .............. .4-4
Towing Flat towing ................. .9-19
Tow truck towing .............. .6-17
Towing a trailer ............... .9-19
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system .....5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system ......6-2
Trailer towing .................. .9-19
Transceiver, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ................... .2-51
Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .....8-11
10-6
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-12
Driving with manual transmission.....5-16
Transmission selector lever lock release. .5-16
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry
system) ..................... .3-14
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................. .9-9
Trip computer ................. .2-23
Trip odometer ................. .2-24
Trunk Interior trunk lid release ..........3-30
Light ..................... .2-51
Trunk lid .................. .3-28
Trunk lid release switch ...........3-28
Trunk open request switch .........3-28
Trunk release power cancel switch .....3-29
Turn signal switch ............... .2-35
U
Underbody cleaning ............... .7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-19
USB memory operation .............4-62
V
Vanity mirror .................. .3-36
Vanity mirror lights ............... .2-51
Variable voltage control system ........8-15
Vehicle Dimensions ................. .9-9
Identification number (VIN) .........9-10
Loading information .............9-16
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) .....6-19
Security system .............. .2-26Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch .2-39
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . . .5-52
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) warning
light
..................... .2-13
Vehicle information and settings (display) .4-7
Ventilators ................... .4-28
Voice command (Bluetooth Hands-Free
Phone System) ................ .4-101
Voice command (INFINITI voice recognition
system) ................. .4-115, 4-125
Voice recognition system ...........4-109
Voice recognition, Alternate command
mode ...................... .4-122
Voice recognition, Standard mode ......4-109
W
Walk-in
mechanism ............... .1-6
Warning Dot matrix display ............. .2-16
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-36
Lights ..................... .2-9
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) .................. .5-3, 6-2
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................. .2-8
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels . . . .1-48
Warning light Air bag warning light .........1-48, 2-12
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 Warranty, Emission control system
warranty
.................... .9-20
Washer switch, Windshield wiper and
washer switch ................. .2-28
Washing ..................... .7-2
Waxing ...................... .7-2
Wheel/tire size ................. .9-8
Wheels and tires ................ .8-27
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels .......7-3
Window washer fluid .............. .8-13
Window(s) Automatic adjusting function ........2-48
Cleaning ................... .7-3
Power windows .............. .2-46
Windshield wiper and washer switch .....2-28
Wiper Rain-sensing auto wiper system ......2-30
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-28
Wiper blades ................ .8-18
X
Xenon headlights ................ .2-31
10-7