TIRE CHAINS
Use of tire chains may be prohibited
according to location. Check the local laws
before installing tire chains. When instal-
ling tire chains, make sure they are the
proper size for the tires on your vehicle and
are installed according to the chain man-
ufacturer’s suggestions. Use only SAE
Class S chains. Class“S”chains are used
on vehicles with restricted tire to vehicle
clearance. Vehicles that can use Class “S”
chains are designed to meet the SAE
standard minimum clearances between
the tire and the closest vehicle suspension
or body component required to accommo-
date the use of a winter traction device (tire
chains or cables). The minimum clearances
are determined using the factory equipped
tire size. Other types may damage your
vehicle. Use chain tensioners when recom-
mended 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 af-
fected.
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 damage 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
installed in place of the front wheels.
The spare 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 vehicle has been driven for
600 miles (1,000 km) (also in
cases of a flat tire, etc.).
. For additional information regard-
ing tires, refer to “Important Tire
Safety Information ”(US) or “Tire
Safety Information ”(Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet.
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Tire wear and damage
1.Wear indicator
2.Wear indicator location mark
WARNING
.Tires should be periodically in-
spected for wear, cracking, bul-
ging or objects caught in the
tread. If excessive wear, cracks,
bulging or deep cuts are found,
the tire(s) should be replaced. .
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 personal injury.
. Improper service of the spare tire
may result in serious personal
injury. If it is necessary to repair
the spare tire, contact an INFINITI
retailer.
. For additional information regard-
ing tires, refer to “Important Tire
Safety Information ”(US) or “Tire
Safety Information ”(Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet.
Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size,
tread design, speed rating and load carry-
ing capacity as originally equipped. (See
“Specifications” (P.9-8) for recommended
types and sizes of tires and wheels.)
WARNING
. The use of tires other than those
recommended or the mixed use of tires
of different brands, construction (bias,
bias-belted or radial), or tread patterns
can adversely affect the ride, braking,
handling, ground clearance, body-to-tire
clearance, tire chain clearance, speed-
ometer calibration, headlight aim and
bumper height. Some of these effects
may lead to accidents and could result in
serious personal injury.
. If your vehicle was originally equipped
with 4 tires that were the same size and
you are only replacing 2 of the 4 tires,
install the new tires on the rear axle.
Placing new tires on the front axle may
cause loss of vehicle control in some
driving conditions and cause an accident
and personal injury.
.If the wheels are changed for any
reason, always replace with wheels
which have the same off-set dimension.
Wheels of a different off-set could cause
premature tire wear, degrade vehicle
handling characteristics and/or interfer-
ence with the brake discs/drums. Such
interference can lead to decreased brak-
ing efficiency and/or early brake pad/
shoe wear. See “Wheels and tires” (P.9-
9) 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 remain on after 1 minute.
Contact your INFINITI retailer as soon as
possible for tire replacement 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 struc-
tural damage and could fail without
warning. .
The use of retread tire is not recom-
mended.
. For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety
Information” (US) or“Tire Safety Infor-
mation” (Canada) in the Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet.
Wheel balance
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle
handling and tire life. Even with regular
use, wheels can get out of balance. There-
fore, they should be balanced as required.
Wheel balance service should be per-
formed 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 Book-
let.
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.
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
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WHEELS AND TIRES
Road wheel
TypeSize Offset in (mm)
Aluminum Front:
Rear:
18
68J
18 68-1/2J 1.69 (43)
1.06 (27)
Front:
Rear: 19
68-1/2J
19 69J 1.69 (43)
1.18 (30)
Spare* 1864T 0 (0)
Tire
TypeSize Pressure PSI (kPa) [Cold]
Conventional Front:
Rear:
P225/50R18 94V
P245/45R18 96V
38 (260)
Front:
Rear: 225/45R19 96W XL
245/40R19 98W XL
39 (270)
Spare (T-type)* T145/70R18 107M 60 (420)
*: if so equipped.
Technical and consumer information9-9
10-6
Rollover .............................................................. 5-7
Roof, Retractable hard top ................................ 3-18
S
SafetyChild seat belts ........................................... 1-17
Satellite radio operation ................................... 4-54
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment .......................... 1-3
Front seats ..................................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s)
Child safety ................................................. 1-17
Infants ......................................................... 1-18
Injured persons ........................................... 1-13Larger children ............................................. 1-18
Precautions on seat belt usage .................... 1-11
Pre-crash seat belts ..................................... 1-13
Pregnant women .......................................... 1-13
Seat belt cleaning .......................................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders ...................................... 1-16
Seat belt guide ............................................ 1-16
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-17
Seat belt warning light ................................ 2-14
Seat belts .................................................... 1-11
Seat belts with pretensioners ...................... 1-46
Small children ............................................. 1-18
Three-point type .......................................... 1-13
Seat synchronization function ........................... 3-38
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats .............................. 2-41
Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-38 Heated seats ............................................... 2-39
Seats ............................................................. 1-2
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ........................................ 2-30
Security system, Vehicle security system .......... 2-28
Separator, Retractable hard top ........................ 3-20
Servicing climate control ................................... 4-38
SETTING button ................................................. 4-13
Shift lever Shift lock release ......................................... 5-17
Shift lock release, Transmission ........................ 5-17
Shift “P”warning (Automatic
Transmission models) ....................................... 2-20
Shifting Automatic transmission ............................... 5-13
Manual transmission ................................... 5-18
Sliding front passenger’s seat ............................. 1-5
Sonar system .................................................... 5-49
Sonar system off switch .................................... 5-51
Spare tire ........................................................... 9-9
Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-18
Speedometer ...................................................... 2-7
Starting Before starting the engine ........................... 5-12
Jump starting ............................................... 6-14
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
Push starting ............................................... 6-16
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-12
STATUS button .................................................... 4-9
Status light, Front passenger air bag ................ 1-42 Steering
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-13
Power steering system ................................. 5-51
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ...................................................... 4-74
Tilt/telescopic steering ................................. 3-34
Storage ............................................................. 2-45
Storage box ...................................................... 2-48
Sun visors ........................................................ 3-35
Supplemental air bag warning labels ................ 1-48
Supplemental air bag warning light ......... 1-48, 2-14
Supplemental restraint system .......................... 1-35 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ........................................... 1-35
Switch Autolight switch ........................................... 2-35
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-39
Hazard warning flasher switch ....................... 6-2
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-35
Ignition switch ............................................. 5-13
Ignition switch manual
transmission models .................................... 5-18
Power door lock switch .................................. 3-6
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ........................................... 2-34
Retractable hard top switch ................ 3-23, 3-25
Turn signal switch ........................................ 2-38
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...... 2-42
T
Tachometer ......................................................... 2-8
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge .............................................. 2-8
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start ...................................................... 2-30
Thigh extension .................................................. 1-5
Three-way catalyst .............................................. 5-4
Tilt/telescopic steering ...................................... 3-34
TirePressure, Low tire pressure warning light .... 2-12
Sealant .......................................................... 6-8
Tire replacement indicator ............................ 2-24
Tires
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ................. 6-8
Flat tire .......................................................... 6-3
Low tire pressure warning system .................. 5-4
Spare tire .................................................... 8-39
Tire and Loading Information label ...... 8-32, 9-13
Tire chains ................................................... 8-37
Tire dressing .................................................. 7-4
Tire pressure................................................ 8-30
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ....................................... 5-4, 6-3
Tire rotation ................................................. 8-37
Types of tires ............................................... 8-36
Uniform tire quality grading ......................... 9-21
Wheel/tire size .............................................. 9-9
Wheels and tires .......................................... 8-30
Top, Retractable hard top .................................. 3-18 Touch screen system ........................................... 4-5
Towing
Flat towing ................................................... 9-20
Tow truck towing .......................................... 6-17
Towing a trailer ............................................ 9-20
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system .............. 5-4
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system ................... 6-3
Trailer towing .................................................... 9-20
Transceiver HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ................. 2-54
Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-12
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-13
Driving with manual transmission ................ 5-18
Transmission shift lever lock release ............ 5-17
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) ... 3-14
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................................................ 9-11
Trip computer ................................................... 2-26
Trip odometer ................................................... 2-26
Trunk Interior trunk lid release .............................. 3-30
Light ............................................................ 2-53
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 ............................................. 2-38
U
Underbody cleaning ............................................ 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading .............................. 9-21
USB memory operation ..................................... 4-61
V
Vanity mirror ..................................................... 3-37
Vanity mirror lights ........................................... 2-53
Variable voltage control system ........................ 8-17
Vehicle
Dimensions .................................................. 9-10
Identification number (VIN) .......................... 9-11
Loading information ..................................... 9-17
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ................ 6-19
Security system ........................................... 2-28
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...... 2-42
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .......... 5-56
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
warning light ............................................... 2-15
Vehicle information and settings (display) ...... 4-9
Ventilators ........................................................ 4-30
Voice command (Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System) .................................................. 4-93
Voice command (INFINITI voice
recognition system) ............................. 4-108, 4-117
Voice recognition system ................................ 4-101
Voice recognition, Alternate command mode ... 4-114
Voice recognition, Standard mode ................... 4-101
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