2015 INFINITI QX60 HYBRID Roadside Assistance Guide

FWD Models
4-3.3 Use of Vehicle Equipped Hooks for Recovery Operations
Front:1. Using a suitable tool wrapped with a protective cloth,remove the recovery hook cover from the bumper.
2. Securely install the recovery hook as illustrated. The recovery hook is located inside the cargo area under
the luggage board in the jack and tool kit.
Failure to securely install the recovery hook may result
in serious personal injury or death and/or vehicledamage.
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3. Attach the winch cable securely to the recovery hook.
Failure to securely attach the winch cable to the recovery
hook may result in serious personal injury or death
and/or vehicle damage.
4. Make sure the winch cable remains fully connected tothe recovery hook and does not interfere with
surrounding area, take up the slack from the cable.
5. Release the parking brake.
6. Place the selector lever in the N (Neutral) position.
If the vehicle cannot be placed in Neutral, a P (Park) shift selector lever lock release
procedure may be required. Refer to
4-1.2 Shift Selector Lever Lock Release
(RAG–22)
.
7. Carefully pull the vehicle onto the flatbed.
8. Be careful not to pull the vehicle too close to the winch. Doing so will cause excessive downward force being
applied to the recovery hook. Too much downward force
may result in vehicle damage. Lower the flatbed and
finish rolling the vehicle forward if necessary.
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9. Secure the vehicle to the flatbed by using wheel basketsat all 4 wheel positions.
10. Make sure that the vehicle recovery hook is properly secured in its original position after use and the recovery
hook cover has been reinstalled properly.
NOTE:
To help prevent squeaks and rattles, check that
the hook is properly secured in the stored
place after use.
Rear Tie Down Hook: • Do not use the rear tie down hook for towing or vehiclerecovery.
• The rear tie down hook is designed for use as illustrated.
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4-4 Jacking Up the Vehicle and Changing a Tire
Always follow these instructions when jacking up the vehicle and changing a tire:
• Never change a tire when the vehicle is on a slope, ice or slippery areas. Jack must be onlevel ground.
• Make sure the parking brake is securely applied and shift selector is in P (Park) position.
• Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack. If it is necessary to work under the vehicle, support it with safety stands.
• Use the correct jack-up points. Never use any other part of the vehicle for jack support.
• Never jack up the vehicle more than necessary.
• Never use blocks on or under the jack.
• Do not start or run the engine while vehicle is on the jack. It may cause the vehicle to move. This is especially true for vehicles with limited slip differentials.
• Do not allow passengers to stay in the vehicle while it is on the jack.
• Never run the engine with a wheel(s) off the ground. It may cause the vehicle to move.
• Be sure to block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being removed as the vehicle may move and result in personal injury.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or death and/or
vehicle damage.
1. Open the liftgate and lift the luggage board in the cargoarea using the handle (A) .
2. Remove the jack and tool kit cover by lifting up using the handles.
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3. Remove the tool kit.a. To release the tool kit, release the straps (A) .
4. Remove the jack (B) , winch socket (C) , extension (D) and wheel nut wrench (E) .
5. The lowering mechanism for the spare tire is located on the passenger side of the cargo area. Remove the cover
to access the spare tire winch.
6. Place the spare tire winch socket onto the lowering mechanism nut.
7. To lower the spare tire, insert the wheel nut wrench (E) to the extension (D) and insert the T-shaped end to the
winch socket (C) and rotate counterclockwise.
8. After removing the spare tire from under the vehicle, be sure to crank the cable up to stow it.
9. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turns by turning it counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench. Do not remove the wheel nuts until the tire is off the ground.
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10. Place the jack directly under the jack-up point as illustrated so the top of the jack contacts thevehicle at the jack-up point. Align the jack head between the two notches in the front or the rear
as shown. Also fit the groove of the jack head between the notches as shown. The jack
should be used on level firm ground.
11. To lift the vehicle, securely hold the jack lever and rod with both hands as shown. Carefully raise the vehicle until the tire clears the ground. Remove the wheel nuts, and then remove the tire.
12. Install new or repaired tire and hand-tighten the wheel nuts with the wheel nut wrench in an alternating pattern.
Always follow these instructions when changing a tire:
• Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel
nuts can cause the wheel to become loose or come
off. This could cause an accident.
• Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts. This could cause the nuts to become loose.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious
personal injury or death and/or vehicle damage.
13. Securely torque the wheel nuts in an alternating pattern to 83 ft-lb (113 Nm) .
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14. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack and securely store the flat tire, tools and jackingequipment in the vehicle.
Always follow these instructions when using the jacking equipment or after changing a tire:
• Always make sure that the spare tire and jacking equipment are properly secured after
use. Such items can become dangerous projectiles in an accident or sudden stop.
• When re-installing the spare tire under the vehicle after use, be sure to secure it with the tire stem facing down toward the ground. If the spare tire is improperly secured with the
tire stem facing up towards the bottom of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of
separating from the vehicle in the event of crash which may pose a hazard in traffic or
risk of injury to others.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or death and/or
vehicle damage.
NOTE:
To help prevent squeaks and rattles, check that the tools are reinstalled and properly secured
in the stored place after use.
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5. Storing the Vehicle
The service plug must be removed to shut down the high voltage system for storage.
Do not store a vehicle inside a structure. Keep the vehicle away from other vehicles if the
high voltage battery is severely damaged. There is possibility of delayed fire from a severely
damaged high voltage battery.
5-1 Danger Sign Example
If QX60 HYBRID needs to be stored or left unattended, the high voltage system must be shut down by
removing the service plug (refer to
5-2 Removing The Service Plug (RAG–34)) , and a sign put on the
vehicle indicating it is an electric vehicle with high voltage dangers. For example: RAG–32