2018 INFINITI Q50 run flat

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5. Securely store the flat tire and jackingequipment in the vehicle.
6. Place the spare tire cover (if so equipped) and the trunk floor carpeting over the
damaged tire.
7. Close the trunk.
WARNING
. Always make sure that the spare tire
(if so equipped) and jacking equip-
ment are properly secured after use.
Such items can become dangerous
projectiles in an accident or sudden
stop. .
The T-type spare tire and small size
spare tire (if so equipped) are de-
signed for emergency use. See spe-
cific instructions under the heading
“Wheels and tires” (P.8-32). To start your engine with a booster battery,
the instructions and precautions below must
be followed.
WARNING
.
If done incorrectly, jump starting can
lead to a battery explosion, resulting
in severe injury or death. It could also
damage your vehicle.
. Explosive hydrogen gas is always
present in the vicinity of the battery.
Keep all sparks and flames away from
the battery.
. Do not allow battery fluid to come
into contact with eyes, skin, clothing
or painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a
corrosive sulphuric acid solution
which can cause severe burns. If the
fluid should come into contact with
anything, immediately flush the con-
tacted area with water.
. Keep the battery out of the reach of
children.
. The booster battery must be rated at
12 volts. Use of an improperly rated
battery can damage your vehicle.
. Whenever working on or near a
battery, always wear suitable eye
protectors (for example, goggles or
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width.
4. R: The “R” stands for radial. F: The “F” after “R” indicates Self-
Supporting type run-flat tire.
5. Two-digit number (16): This num- ber is the wheel or rim diameter in
inches.
6. Two- or three-digit number (94): This number is the tire’s load index.
It is a measurement of how much
weight each tire can support. You
may not find this information on all
tires because it is not required by
law.
7. H: Tire speed rating. You should not drive the vehicle faster than
the tire speed rating.
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ExampleTIN (Tire Identification Number) for
a new tire (example: DOT XX XX XXX
XXXX)
1. DOT: Abbreviation for the “De- partment of Transportation”. The
symbol can be placed above, be-
low 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. 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.
Tire ply composition and material
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.
Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
This number is the greatest amount of
air pressure that should be put in the
tire. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure.
Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum
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.
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same size, brand, construction and tread
pattern on all four wheels.
For additional traction on icy roads, studded
tires may be used. However, some U.S.
states and Canadian provinces prohibit their
use. Check local, state and provincial laws
before installing studded tires. Skid and
traction capabilities of studded snow tires,
on wet or dry surfaces, may be poorer than
that of non-studded snow tires.
Run-flat tires (if so equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with run-flat tires.
You can continue driving to a safe location
even if they are punctured. Always use run-
flat tires of the specified size on all four
wheels. Mixing tire sizes or construction may
reduce vehicle handling stability. If neces-
sary, contact an INFINITI retailer for assis-
tance.
Frequently check the tire pressure and adjust
pressure of each tire properly. The tire
pressure can be also checked in the vehicle
information display.
It can be difficult to tell if a run-flat tire is
under-inflated or flat. Check the tire pres-
sures as described earlier in this section. If
the tire becomes under-inflated while driv-
ing, the low tire pressure warning light will
illuminate. If the tire becomes flat while
driving, the low tire pressure warning lightand the “Flat Tire - Visit dealer” warning will
appear.
Low tire pressure:
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the low tire pressure warning light
will illuminate.
Flat tire:
If the vehicle is being driven with one or more
flat tires, the low tire pressure warning light
will illuminate continuously and a chime will
sound for 10 seconds. A “Flat Tire - Visit
dealer” warning also appears in the vehicle
information display.
The chime will only sound at the first
indication of a flat tire and the warning light
will illuminate continuously. When the flat
tire warning is activated, have the system
reset and the tire checked, and replaced if
necessary. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for these services. Even if
the tire is inflated to the specified COLD tire
pressure, the warning light will continue to
illuminate until the system is reset.
If the low tire pressure warning light illumi-
nates continuously and the “Flat Tire - Visit
dealer” warning appears in the vehicle
information display:
.
Do not exceed 50 MPH (80 km/h).
. Increase your following distance to allow
for increased stopping distances. .
Avoid sudden maneuvers, hard cornering
and hard braking.
WARNING
. Although you can continue driving
with a punctured run-flat tire, re-
member that vehicle handling stabi-
lity is reduced, which could lead to an
accident and personal injury. Also,
driving a long distance at high speeds
may damage the tire.
. Do not drive at speeds above 50
MPH (80 km/h) and do not drive
more than approximately 93 miles
(150 km) with a punctured run-flat
tire. The actual distance the vehicle
can be driven on a flat tire depends on
outside temperature, vehicle load,
road conditions and other factors.
. Drive safely at reduced speeds. Avoid
hard cornering or braking, which may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
. If you detect any unusual sounds or
vibrations while driving with a punc-
tured run-flat tire, pull off the road
to a safe location and stop the vehicle
as soon as possible. The tire may be
seriously damaged and need to be
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replaced.
CAUTION
.Never install tire chains on a punctu-
red run-flat tire, as this could damage
your vehicle.
. Avoid driving over any projection or
pothole, as the clearance between
the vehicle and the ground is smaller
than normal.
. Do not enter an automated car wash
with a punctured run-flat tire.
. It is recommended you have the
punctured tire inspected by an
INFINITI retailer or other authorized
repair shop. Replace the tire as soon
as possible if the tire is seriously
damaged.
TIRE CHAINS
CAUTION
Tire chains/cables should not be in-
stalled on 265/35R19 and
265/35RF19 tires. Doing so will cause
damage to the vehicle. If you plan to use
tire chains/cables, you should install
245/45RF19 tires on your vehicle.
Use of tire chains may be prohibited accord-
ing to location. Check the local laws before
installing tire chains. When installing tire
chains, make sure they are the proper size
for the tires on your vehicle and are installed
according to the chain manufacturer’s sug-
gestions. Use only SAE Class S chains. Class
“S” chains are used on vehicles with re-
stricted 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
accommodate 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
recommended by the tire chain manufac-
turer 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 affected.
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 (if so equipped). Never
install tire chains on a punctured run-flat tire
(if so equipped), as this could damage your
vehicle.
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.

.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 perso-
nal injury. If it is necessary to
repair the spare tire, it is re-
commended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this ser-
vice.
. For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Impor-
tant Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (Canada) in the Warranty
Information Booklet.Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size,
tread design, speed rating and load carrying
capacity as originally equipped. (See “Speci-
fications” (P.10-11) for recommended types
and sizes of tires and wheels.)
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, it may take a period of time for the
tire pressure to be displayed in the vehicle
information display while the vehicle is
driven. Depending on the radio wave circum-
stance, tire pressure may not correctly be
displayed.
WARNING
. The use of tires other than those
recommended or the mixed use of
tires of different brands, construc-
tion (bias, bias-belted, radial or run-
flat), or tread patterns can adversely
affect the ride, braking, handling,
ground clearance, body-to-tire clear-
ance, 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.
. For Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models,
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 condi-
tions 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 dimen-
sion. Wheels of a different off-set
could cause premature tire wear,
degrade vehicle handling character-
istics and/or interference with the
brake discs/drums. Such interference
can lead to decreased braking effi-
ciency and/or early brake pad/shoe
wear. See “Wheels and tires” (P.10-
12) of this manual for wheel off-set
dimensions.
. Since the spare tire is not equipped
with the TPMS, 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. Have
your tires replaced and/or TPMS
system reset as soon as possible. It
is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for these services.
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10-22Technical and consumer information
Do not tow a trailer with your
vehicle.
FLAT TOWING
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,
always tow forward, never back-
ward.
. DO NOT tow any Automatic Trans-
mission (AT) vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground (flat towing).
Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal
transmission parts due to lack of
transmission lubrication.
. DO NOT tow any All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) vehicle with any of the wheels
on the ground. Doing so may cause
serious and expensive damage to the
powertrain.
. For emergency towing procedures
refer to “Towing recommended by INFINITI” (P.6-18).
Automatic Transmission
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models:
Do not tow an AWD vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground.
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models:
To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly
MUST
be placed under the towed vehicle’s
drive wheels. Alwaysfollow the dolly man-
ufacturer’s recommendations when using
their product. DOT (Department Of Transportation) Qual-
ity Grades: All passenger car tires must
conform to federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
Quality grades can be found where applic-
able 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 government test course. For ex-
ample, 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 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 character-
istics and climate.
TOWING A TRAILERUNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

11-2
Cockpit ...................................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ........................................ 5-141
Compact spare tire ............................................ 8-44
Console box ........................................................... 2-48
CoolantCapacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ...................... 8-7, 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ............. 8-7, 8-8
Corrosion protection ............................................. 7-7
Courtesy light ....................................................... 2-57
Cruise control ........................................................ 5-71 Fixed speed cruise control (on
ICC system) .................................................... 5-90
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ................. 5-73
Cruise indicator .................................................... 2-23
Cup holders ........................................................... 2-46
Current fuel consumption ................................. 2-28
D
Daytime running light system .......................... 2-39
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................. 2-35
Dimensions .......................................................... 10-13
Direct Adaptive Steering ................................. 5-128
Distance Control Assist (DCA) ........................ 5-94
Distance to empty ............................................... 2-27
Drive belts .............................................................. 8-19
Drive positioner .................................................... 3-33
Driver assist system indicator .......................... 2-24 Driving
Cold weather driving .................................. 5-141
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-16
Precautions when starting and driving ..... 5-4
E
ECO drive indicator light ................................... 2-16
ECO mode ............................................................. 5-23
ECO pedal system ............................................... 5-23
Economy Fuel .................................................................. 5-123
Elapsed time ......................................................... 2-27
Elapsed time and trip odometer ..................... 2-27
Emission control information label ............... 10-16
Emission control system maintenance ............ 9-8
Emission control system warranty .............. 10-23
Engine Before starting the engine .......................... 5-14
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-122
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ...................... 8-7, 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter .................... 8-11
Checking engine coolant level ............. 8-7, 8-8
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-11
Coolant temperature gauge ......................... 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ......................... 5-13
Engine block heater ................................... 5-142
Engine compartment check locations ........ 8-4
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-6
Engine oil ........................................................ 8-10 Engine oil and filter
replacement indicator ................................... 2-25
Engine oil and oil
filter recommendation ................................. 10-8
Engine serial number ................................. 10-15
Engine specifications .................................. 10-11
Engine start operation indicator ............... 2-21
If your vehicle overheats ............................. 6-16
Remote engine start .................................... 3-20
Remote engine start
operation indicator ........................................ 2-21
Starting the engine ....................................... 5-15
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-8
Entry/exit function Automatic drive positioner ......................... 3-33
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ........................ 10-25
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ........................ 5-4
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items ................................................. 9-5
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .... 10-15
Filter Air cleaner housing filter ............................. 8-21
Changing engine oil and filter .................... 8-11
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch) ......................................................... 6-2
Flat tire ...................................................................... 6-3
Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning ....................... 2-22
Flat towing ......................................................... 10-22
Floor mat cleaning ................................................. 7-5

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Request switch (See Intelligent
Key system) ........................................................... 3-10
Roadside assistance program ............................. 6-2
Rollover ..................................................................... 5-9
RoofMoonroof ......................................................... 2-53
Run-flat tires .......................................................... 6-4
S
Safety Child seat belts ............................................... 1-21
Reporting safety defects .......................... 10-24
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-3
Front seats ......................................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety ..................................................... 1-21
Infants ............................................................... 1-22
Injured persons ............................................... 1-14
Larger children ............................................... 1-22
Precautions on seat belt usage ................. 1-12
Pre-crash seat belts with
comfort function ............................................ 1-14
Pregnant women ........................................... 1-14
Seat belt cleaning ............................................. 7-7
Seat belt extenders ....................................... 1-20
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-20
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-15
Seat belts ......................................................... 1-12
Seat belts with pretensioners .................... 1-58
Shoulder belt height adjustment ............... 1-20 Small children .................................................. 1-22
Three-point type ............................................ 1-15
Seat(s) Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-33
Heated seats ................................................... 2-43
Seats .................................................................... 1-2
Security system
Vehicle security system ............................... 2-30
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System)
Engine start ..................................................... 2-31
Shift lever
Shift lock release ........................................... 5-19
Shift lock release, Transmission ...................... 5-19
Shifting
Automatic transmission ............................... 5-16
Shoulder belt height adjustment ..................... 1-20
SNOW mode ......................................................... 5-23
Spare tire ............................................................. 10-12
Spark plugs ............................................................ 8-20
Speedometer ............................................................ 2-7
SPORT mode ........................................................ 5-23
SPORT+ mode ...................................................... 5-23
Standard maintenance .......................................... 9-7
STANDARD mode ............................................... 5-22
Starting Before starting the engine .......................... 5-14
Jump starting .................................................. 8-18
Precautions when starting and driving ..... 5-4
Push starting ................................................... 6-16
Starting the engine ....................................... 5-15 Status light, Front passenger air bag ............ 1-50
Steering
Direct Adaptive Steering .......................... 5-128
Heated steering wheel ................................ 2-44
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-14
Power steering system .............................. 5-127
Tilt/telescopic steering ................................ 3-28
Storage ................................................................... 2-46
Storage box ........................................................... 2-49
Sun visors ............................................................... 3-30
Sunglasses holder ................................................ 2-47
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-59
Supplemental air bag warning light .... 1-59, 2-15
Supplemental restraint system ........................ 1-42 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ............................................. 1-42
Switch Autolight switch ............................................. 2-36
Fog light switch ............................................. 2-42
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-35
Ignition switch ................................................ 5-16
Power door lock switch ................................. 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................. 2-35
Turn signal switch ......................................... 2-41
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off switch ......................................................... 2-42