8-34Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI1949
Checking the tire pressure
1.Remove the valve stem cap from
the tire.
2.Press the pressure gauge
squarely onto the valve stem. Do
not press too hard or force the
valve stem sideways, or air will
escape. If the hissing sound of air
escaping from the tire is heard
while checking the pressure, re-
position the gauge to eliminate
this leakage.
3.Remove the gauge.
4.Read the tire pressure on the
gauge stem and compare it to
the specification shown on the
Tire and Loading Information la-
bel.
5.Add air to the tire as needed. If
too much air is added, press the
core of the valve stem briefly with
the tip of the gauge stem to
release pressure. Recheck the
pressure and add or release air
as needed.
6.Install the valve stem cap.
7.Check the pressure of all other
tires, including the spare.
SIZECOLD TIRE
INFLATION
PRESSURE
FRONT
ORIGINAL TIRE P275/50R22
111H
240 kPa,
35 PSI
P275/60R20
114H 240 kPa,
35 PSI
REAR ORI-
GINAL TIRE P275/50R22
111H
240 kPa,
35 PSI
P275/60R20
114H 240 kPa,
35 PSI
SPARE TIRE 275/60R20
115M
240 kPa,
35 PSI
P275/60R20
114H 240 kPa,
35 PSI
8-36Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI1607
Example*2TIN (Tire Identification Number)
for a new tire (example: DOT XX
XX XXX XXXX)
1.DOT: Abbreviation for the“Depart-
ment of Transportation”. The sym-
bol can be placed above, below or
to the left or right of the Tire
Identification Number.
2.Two-digit code: Manufacturer’ s
identification mark
3.Two-digit code: Tire size
4.Three-digit code: Tire type code
(Optional)
5.Three-digit code: Date of Manu-
facture
6.Four numbers represent the week
and year the tire was built. For
example, the numbers 3103
means the 31st week of 2003. If
these numbers are missing, then
look on the other sidewall of the
tire.
*3Tire ply composition and materi-
al
The number of layers or plies of
rubber-coated fabric in the tire.
Tire manufacturers also must
indicate the materials in the tire,
which include steel, nylon,
polyester, and others.
*4Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
This number is the greatest
amount of air pressure that
should be put in the tire. Do
not exceed the maximum per- missible inflation pressure.
*5Maximum load rating
This number indicates the max-
imum load in kilograms and
pounds that can be carried by
the tire. When replacing the tires
on the vehicle, always use a tire
that has the same load rating as
the factory installed tire.
*6Term of
“tubeless” or“tube
type”
Indicates whether the tire re-
quires an inner tube (“ tube
type”) or not (“tubeless”).
*7The word “radial”
The word “radial”is shown, if
the tire has radial structure.
*8Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or brand name is
shown.
Other tire-related terminology:
In addition to the many terms that
are defined throughout this section,
Intended Outboard Sidewall is (1) the
sidewall that contains a whitewall,
8-42Maintenance and do-it-yourself
—Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)
—Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) Sys- tem
. Periodically check spare tire inflation
pressure. Always keep the spare tire
inflated to the pressure specification
shown on the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label. For Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label location, see “Tire and Loading
Information label” in the index of this
manual.
. With the spare tire installed do not drive
your vehicle at speeds faster than 50
MPH (80 km/h).
. When driving on roads covered with
snow or ice, the spare tire should be
used on the front wheels and original
tire used on the rear wheels (drive
wheels). Use tire chains only on the
two rear original tires.
. Do not use the spare tire on other
vehicles.
. Do not use more than one spare tire at
the same time.
CAUTION
Do not use tire chains on the spare tire. Tire
chains will not fit properly and may cause
damage to the vehicle.
9-16Technical and consumer information
3.Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4.The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For exam-
ple, if the XXX amount equals
1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb. passengers in your vehi-
cle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650
lbs. (1400−750 (5 x 150) = 650
lbs) or (640 −340 (5 x 70) = 300
kg.)
5.Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded
on the vehicle. That weight may
not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6.If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity
of your vehicle.
Before driving a loaded vehicle,
confirm that you do not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
or the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) for your vehicle. (See “Mea-
surement of weights” later in this
section.)
Also check tires for proper inflation
pressures. See the Tire and Loading
Information label.
SIC4446
SECURING THE LOAD
There are tie down hooks located in the
cargo area as shown. The tie down hooks
can be used to secure cargo with ropes or
other types of straps.
Do not apply a total load of more than 22
lb (10 kg) to a single hook
*Aor 7 lb (3 kg)
to a single hook
*Bwhen securing cargo.
WARNING
. Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
10,000 lb (4,545 kg). A weight distributing
hitch should be used to tow trailers that
weigh over 5,000 lb (2,267 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 vehicle is only capable of towing the
maximum trailer weights shown in the
“Towing Load/Specification”chart earlier
in this section.
CAUTION
. Do not use axle-mounted hitches.
. Do not modify the vehicle exhaust
system, brake system, etc.
. Do not attach any additional hitches to
your vehicle because a hitch is already
mounted to your vehicle frame.
Tire pressures
.When towing a trailer, inflate the
vehicle tires to the recommended
cold tire pressure indicated on the
Tire and Loading Information la-
bel.
.Trailer tire condition, size, loadrating and proper inflation pres-
sure should be in accordance with
the trailer and tire manufacturers’
specifications.
Safety chains
Always use a suitable chain between your
vehicle and the trailer. The safety chains
should be crossed and should be attached
to the hitch, not to the vehicle bumper or
axle. Be sure to leave enough slack in the
chains to permit turning corners.
STI0745
Trailer lights
Your vehicle is equipped with a towing
package, which also includes the 7-pin
trailer harness connector located under the
trailer hitch cover on the rear bumper.
CAUTION
. When splicing into the vehicle electrical
system, a commercially available power-
type module/converter must be used to
provide power for all trailer lighting. This
unit uses the vehicle battery as a direct
power source for all trailer lights while
Technical and consumer information9-25
SwitchAutolight switch ........................................... 2-39
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-44
Hazard warning flasher switch ....................... 6-2
Headlight aiming control .............................. 2-41
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-38
Ignition switch ............................................. 5-17
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch ...... 2-50
Power door lock switch .................................. 3-5
Snow mode switch ....................................... 2-49
Turn signal switch ........................................ 2-43
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...... 2-50
T
Tachometer ......................................................... 2-8
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge .............................................. 2-8
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start ...................................................... 2-32
Three-way catalyst .............................................. 5-3
Tilt/telescopic steering ...................................... 3-28
Tire Pressure, Low tire pressure warning light .... 2-15
Tire replacement indicator ............................ 2-27
Tires Flat tire .......................................................... 6-3
Low tire pressure warning system .................. 5-4
Tire and Loading information label ...... 8-33, 9-13
Tire chains ................................................... 8-38
Tire dressing .................................................. 7-4
Tire pressure................................................ 8-31 Tire pressure information (display) ................. 4-9
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ....................................... 5-4, 6-3
Tire rotation ................................................. 8-38
Types of tires ............................................... 8-37
Uniform tire quality grading ......................... 9-30
Wheel/tire size .............................................. 9-9
Wheels and tires .......................................... 8-31
Top Tether strap child restraints ......................... 1-39
Touch screen ...................................................... 4-4
Tow mode ....................................................... 5-109
Tow mode switch .............................................. 2-49
Towing Flat towing ................................................... 9-29
Tow truck towing .......................................... 6-15
Towing a trailer ............................................ 9-18
Towing safety ............................................... 9-22
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system .............. 5-4
TPMS with Tire Inflation Indicator................... 5-6
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system ................... 6-3
Trailer towing .................................................... 9-18
Transceiver HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ................. 2-68
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-12
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-17
Transmission shift lever lock release ............ 5-20
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) ... 3-15
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................................................ 9-11 Trip computer ................................................... 2-28
Trip odometer ................................................... 2-29
Turn signal switch ............................................. 2-43
U
Underbody cleaning ............................................ 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading .............................. 9-30
USB memory operation ..................................... 4-67
V
Vanity mirror ..................................................... 3-32
Vanity mirror lights ........................................... 2-67
Variable voltage control system ........................ 8-17
Vehicle
Dimensions .................................................. 9-10
Identification number (VIN) .......................... 9-11
Loading information ..................................... 9-14
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ................ 6-18
Security system ........................................... 2-31
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...... 2-50
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ........ 5-115
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
warning light ............................................... 2-18
Vehicle information and settings (display) ...... 4-7
Ventilators ........................................................ 4-38
Voice command (INFINITI voice
recognition system) ............................. 4-115, 4-128
Voice recognition system ................................ 4-109
Voice recognition, Alternate command mode ... 4-125
10-7