
WARNING
Trailer hitch components have specific
weight ratings. Your vehicle may be capable
of towing a trailer heavier than the weight
rating of the hitch components. Never ex-
ceed the weight rating of the hitch compo-
nents. Doing so can cause serious personal
injury or property damage.
Hitch ball
Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and weight
rating for your trailer:● The required hitch ball size is stamped on
most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also
have the size printed on the top of the ball.
● Choose the proper class hitch ball based on
the trailer weight.
● The diameter of the threaded shank of the
hitch ball must be matched to the ball mount
hole diameter. The hitch ball shank should
be no more than 1/16” smaller than the hole
in the ball mount.
● The threaded shank of the hitch ball must be
long enough to be properly secured to the
ball mount. There should be at least 2
threads showing beyond the lock washer
and nut.
Ball mount
The hitch ball is attached to the ball mount and
the ball mount is inserted into the hitch receiver.
Choose a proper class ball mount based on the
trailer weight. Additionally, the ball mount should
be chosen to keep the trailer tongue level with the
ground.
Weight carrying hitches
A weight carrying or “dead weight” ball mount is
one that is designed to carry the whole amount of
tongue weight and gross weight directly on the
ball mount and on the receiver.
Sway control device
Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts, and buffeting
caused by other vehicles can affect trailer han-
dling. Sway control devices may be used to help
control these affects. If you choose to use one,
contact a reputable trailer hitch supplier to make
sure the sway control device will work with the
vehicle, hitch, trailer and the trailer’s brake sys-
tem. Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer for installing and using the sway
control device.
Class I hitch
Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 2,000 lb (907 kg) .
Class III hitch
Class III trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 5,000 lb (2,268 kg).
Tire pressures
● When towing a trailer, inflate the ve-
hicle tires to the recommended cold
tire pressure indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information label.
● Trailer tire condition, size, load rating
and proper inflation pressure should
be in accordance with the trailer and
tire manufacturer’s specifications.
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●DO NOT tow your All-wheel drive (AWD)
vehicle with any wheels on the ground.
Doing so may cause serious and expen-
sive damage to the powertrain.
● For emergency towing procedures refer
to “Towing recommended by INFINITI”
in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
FLAT TOWING FOR FRONT WHEEL
DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
CAUTION
● Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
● Whenever flat towing your vehicle, al-
ways tow forward, never backward.
● Never tow your front wheel drive vehicle
with the front tires on the ground. Doing
so may cause serious and expensive
damage to the powertrain. ●
DO NOT tow your front wheel drive con-
tinuously variable transmission vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground (flat
towing) . Doing so WILL DAMAGE inter-
nal transmission parts due to lack of
transmission lubrication.
● For emergency towing procedures refer
to “Towing recommended by INFINITI”
in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)
To tow a vehicle equipped with a CVT, an appro-
priate vehicle dolly MUSTbe placed under the
towed vehicle’s drive wheels. Alwaysfollow the
dolly manufacturer’s recommendations when us-
ing their product. DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times
as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B and C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
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WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature A, B and C
The temperature grades are A (the highest) , B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat, and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and exces-
sive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is es-
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive loading, ei-
ther separately or in combination, can
cause heat build-up and possible tire
failure. Your INFINITI is covered by the following emis-
sion warranties:
For USA
1. Emission Defects Warranty
2. Emissions Performance Warranty
Details of these warranties may be found with other
vehicle warranties in your Warranty Information
Booklet which comes with your INFINITI. If you did
not receive a Warranty Information Booklet, or it is
lost, you may obtain a replacement by writing to:
● INFINITI Division
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
For Canada
Emission Control System Warranty
Details of these warranties may be found with
other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet which comes with your INFINITI. If
you did not receive a Warranty Information Book-
let, or it is lost, you may obtain a replacement by
writing to: ● Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY
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Turnsignalswitch..............2-45
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-50T
Tachometer ....................2-5
Theft (INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start ...........2-34,3-4,5-16
Three-way catalyst ................5-4
Tire Flat tire .....................6-3
Spare tire ................6-4,8-36
TireandLoadingInformationlabel ....10-13
Tire chains ..................8-33
Tirepressure .............8-26,8-26
Tire rotation..................8-34
Types of tires .................8-32
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-29
Wheels and tires ...............8-26
Wheel/tire size ...............10-10
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....5-5
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-32
Towing Flattowing.............10-28,10-29
Towing load/specification .........10-22
Towtrucktowing...............6-15
Trailer towing ................10-18
Towing a trailer .................10-18 Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .......2-72,2-73,2-74,2-75,
2-75, 2-76
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-10
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-18
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-11
Trip odometer ...................2-5
Turn signal switch ................2-45
U
Uniform tire quality grading ..........10-29
USB interface ...............4-64,4-80
USB/iPod®ChargingPorts ..........4-86
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-33
Vehicle dimensions and weights .......10-10
Vehicle does not start ..............6-10
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-50
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ....5-136
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . . .5-136
Vehicle identification ..............10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ......10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . .10-11
Vehicle immobilizer system ...........5-16Vehicle Information Display
........2-16,2-17
Vehicle loading information ..........10-14
Vehicle recovery ..............6-17,6-18
Vehicle security system .............2-33
(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system) , engine
start ................2-34,3-4,5-16
Vents.......................4-49
Visors.......................3-32
Voice Recognition System ...........4-140
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight.........1-67,2-13
Anti-lock brake warning light .........2-8
Battery charge warning light .........2-8
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) warning
light......................5-46
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning
light......................5-37
Brake warning light ...........2-8,2-9
Distance Control Assist (DCA) .......5-97
Hazard warning flasher switch ........
6-2
Lane Departure Prevention . .5-26, 5-31, 5-34
Lane Departure Warning
light...............5-26,5-31,5-34
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-29
Low fuel warning light ......2-9,2-12,2-29
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-29
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-58
Seat belt warning light ........1-19,2-12
Supplemental air bag warning
light ..................1-67,2-13
11-7

Vehicle security system...........2-33
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .............2-7,2-8,2-13
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-66
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2-7,2-8,2-13
Audible reminders .........2-7,2-8,2-13
Indicatorlights...........2-7,2-8,2-13
Warninglights...........2-7,2-8,2-13
Warninglights.............2-7,2-8,2-13
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders .....................2-7
Warning systems switch ............2-51
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-38
Weights (See dimensions and weights) . . .10-10
Wheels and tires .................8-26
Wheel/tire size .................10-10
When traveling or registering in another
country .....................10-11
Windows .....................2-63
Locking passengers’ windows .......2-64
Power rear windows .............2-64
Power windows ...............2-63
Rear power windows ............2-64
Windshield-washerfluid.............8-12
Windshield wiper blades ............8-17
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-38
Wiperblades.................8-17
Wiperandwasherswitch............2-36
11-8

FUEL RECOMMENDATION:
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-
ber (Research octane number 91) .
CAUTION
●Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect the
warranty coverage.
● Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.
● Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your
vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to
run on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-15 or
E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifically
designed for E-15 or E-85 fuel can ad-
versely affect the emission control de-
vices and systems of the vehicle. Dam-
age caused by such fuel is not covered
by the INFINITI New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. ●
Do not use fuel that contains the octane
booster methylcyclopentadienyl man-
ganese tricarbonyl (MMT) . Using fuel
containing MMT may adversely affect
vehicle performance and vehicle emis-
sions. Not all fuel dispensers are la-
beled to indicate MMT content, so you
may have to consult your gasoline re-
tailer for more details. Note that Fed-
eral and California laws prohibit the use
of MMT in reformulated gasoline.
● U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi-
fied by a small, square, orange and
black label with the common abbrevia-
tion or the appropriate percentage for
that region.
For additional information, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
• Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN”
For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and
oil filter recommendations” in the “Technical and
consumer information” section of this manual.
COLD TIRE PRESSURE:
For additional information, refer to “Tire and
Loading Information label” in the “Technical and
consumer information” section of this manual.
The label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver’s door. For additional
information, refer to “Wheels and tires” in the
“Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of vehicle
use, follow the break-in procedure recommenda-
tions for the future reliability and economy of your
new vehicle. For additional information, refer to
“Break-in schedule” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual. Failure to follow these
recommendations may result in vehicle damage
or shortened engine life.
GAS STATION INFORMATION