∙ Load the trailer so approximately 60% ofthe trailer load is in the front half and
40% is in the back half. Also make sure
the load is balanced side to side.
∙ Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve- hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation,
and trailer wheel lug nuts every time you
attach a trailer to the vehicle.
∙ Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to all federal, state or local regulations. If
not, install any mirrors required for tow-
ing before driving the vehicle.
∙ Determine the overall height of the ve- hicle and trailer so the required clearance
is known.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of
the vehicle’s behavior, you should practice
turning, stopping and backing up in an area
which is free from traffic. Steering stability
and braking performance will be somewhat
different than under normal driving condi-
tions.
∙ Always secure items in the trailer to pre- vent load shift while driving. ∙ Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
∙ Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
∙ Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
∙ Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed.
∙ When backing up, hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want
the trailer to go. Make small corrections
and back up slowly. If possible, have
someone guide you when you are back-
ing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shift selector to the P
(Park) position before blocking the wheels
and applying the parking brake, transmis-
sion damage could occur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. Have someone place blocks on the
downhill side of the vehicle and trailer
wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the
blocks absorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park).
6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away: 1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
10-26Technical and consumer information
Front-door pocket...............2-55
Front power seat adjustment .........1-3
Frontseats....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-172
Fuel-filler door and cap ..........3-31
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Fueloctanerating.............10-5
Fuel recommendation ...........10-3
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-26
Fuel efficient driving tips ..........5-171
Fuel-filler door .................3-31
Fuel gauge ....................2-7
Fuses ......................8-19
Fusiblelinks ..................8-20
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver...........2-72,2-73,2-74, 2-75, 2-75, 2-76
Gascap.....................3-31
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Odometer ...................2-5
Speedometer ..............2-4,2-5
Tachometer .................2-6
Trip odometer .............2-4,2-5
General maintenance ..............9-2
Glovebox....................2-57
Gloveboxlock.................2-57
Grocery hooks .................2-61 H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight aiming control ...........2-44
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-39
Headlights ...................8-23
Headlights, aiming control ..........2-44
Headlight switch ................2-39
Head restraints ..................1-7
Heated seats ..................2-48
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-36
Heater and air conditioner controls . . .4-37
Heater operation .............4-38
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) . . .4-36
Heater and air conditioner settings .....4-43
Hill start assist system ............5-186
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver...........2-72,2-73,2-74, 2-75, 2-75, 2-76
Hood ......................3-24
Hook Luggage hook ...............2-60
Horn.......................2-46
I
Ignition switch Push-button ignition switch .......5-13
Immobilizer system ..............5-17
Important vehicle information label ....10-11
In-cabin microfilter ..............8-15
Increasing fuel economy ..........5-172Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
.............2-9,2-10,2-15
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector ........5-29
INFINITI Intelligent Key System .....3-2, 3-7
INFINITI InTouch™ Owner's Manual .....4-2
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System ...............
2-
33,3-4,5-17
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .....3-36
Instrument brightness control ........2-45
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ......2-45
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) .....5-172
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
(for vehicles without ProPILOT Assist) . .5-84
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ............3-9
Keyoperation................3-11
Mechanical key ...............3-3
Remote keyless entry operation .....3-15
Troubleshooting guide ..........3-18
Warningsignals..............3-18
Interiorlight...................2-71
ISOFIX child restraints ............1-24
J
Jump starting ............... 6-5, 8-12
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement .........8-21
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