2016 INFINITI Q50 HYBRID run flat

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 in the tool kit in the trunk area. Failure to securely install the recovery hook may result
in

serious personal injury or death and/or vehicle
damage.
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 to the 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. Refer to 4-1.2 Shift Selector Lever Lock
Release

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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
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9. Secure the vehicle to the flatbed by using wheel baskets
at 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 tools are reinstalled and properly secured
in the stored place after use.
Rear Tie Down Hook:
The recovery hook is located in the tool kit in the trunk area.
Do not use the rear tie down hook for towing or vehicle recovery.
1. Using a suitable tool wrapped with a protective cloth,remove the recovery hook cover from the bumper.
2. Securely install the recovery hook (1) as illustrated.
3. 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 tools are reinstalled and properly secured
in the stored place after use. AAYIA0396ZZ
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4-4 Jacking Up the Vehicle and Changing a Tire
The
Q50 is factory equipped with run-flat tires. It is not equipped with a jack or spare tire as standard
equipment. However, the following jacking instructions apply when using the optional Infiniti jack. 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 on
level 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. Place the jack directly under the jack-up point as illustrated so the top of the jack contacts the
vehicle 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.
2. 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. AAYIA0403ZZ
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