2020 INFINITI Q50 run flat
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8-38Do-it-yourself
ranty Information Booklet.
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
models
CAUTION
.Always use tires of the same type,
size, brand, construction (bias, bias-
belted or radial), and tread pattern
on all four wheels. Failure to do so
may result in a circumference differ-
ence between tires on the front and
rear axles which will cause excessive
tire wear and may damage the trans-
mission, transfer case and differential
gears.
. ONLY use spare tires specified for
the Intelligent AWD model.
If excessive tire wear is found, it is recom-
mended that all four tires be replaced with
tires of the same size, brand, construction
and tread pattern. The tire pressure and
wheel alignment should also be checked and
corrected as necessary. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Wheel balance
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle hand-
ling and tire life. Even with regular use,
wheels can get out of balance. Therefore,
they should be balanced as required.
Wheel balance service should be performed
with the wheels off the vehicle. Spin
balancing the wheels on the vehicle could
lead to mechanical damage.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the INFINITI Warranty Information Booklet.
Care of wheels
See “Cleaning exterior” (P.7-2) for details
about care of the wheels.
JACKING UP THE VEHICLE AND
REPLACING TIRES
Your vehicle is equipped with run-flat tires
and you can continue driving to a safe
location even if they are punctured. (See
“Run-flat tires” (P.6-4) and “Run-flat tires”
(P.8-32).)
This section contains the information about
the vehicle jack-up procedures and the tire
replacement. NOTE:
Jacking tools are not equipped as standard
with this vehicle. It is recommended you
contact an INFINITI retailer about acquiring
the tools.
WARNING
.
Make sure the parking brake is
securely applied and the transmission
into the P (Park) position.
. Never change tires when the vehicle
is on a slope, ice or slippery areas.
This is hazardous.
. Never change tires if oncoming traf-
fic is close to your vehicle. Wait for
professional road assistance.
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MCE0001A
Blocking wheels
Place suitable blocksat both the front and
back of the wheel diagonally opposite the
flat tire to prevent the vehicle from moving
when it is jacked up.
WARNING
Be sure to block the wheel as the vehicle
may move and result in personal injury.
Jacking up the vehicle and removing
a tire
WARNING
. 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, as 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.
Carefully read the caution label attached to
the jack body and the following instruc-
tions.
CE1089-A
Jack-up point
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.
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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.6-9).
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.
Technical and consumer information10-19
TOWING A TRAILERUNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
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F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .... 10-12
FilterAir cleaner housing filter ............................. 8-15
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-7
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch) ......................................................... 6-2
Flat tire ...................................................................... 6-3
Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning ....................... 2-21
Flat towing .......................................................... 10-19
Floor mat cleaning ................................................. 7-5
Floor mat installation ............................................ 7-6
Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ......... 8-9
Brake fluid ...................................................... 8-10
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Engine coolant .................................................. 8-3
Engine oil ........................................................... 8-7
Window washer fluid .................................. 8-10
Fog light switch ................................................... 2-41
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) ............ 5-103
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system
warning light .......................................................... 2-11
Front passenger air bag and status light ..... 1-48
Front power seat adjustment ............................. 1-3
Front seat
Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3 Fuel
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Fuel economy .............................................. 5-120
Fuel information ........................................... 10-4
Fuel octane rating ........................................ 10-4
Fuel-filler cap .................................................. 3-25
Fuel-filler door ............................................... 3-25
Gauge .................................................................. 2-9
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips .............................. 5-119
Fuses ....................................................................... 8-17
Fusible links ........................................................... 8-18
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink®Universal Transceiver ............ 2-57
Gas cap ................................................................... 3-25
Gauge ........................................................................\
. 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............ 2-8
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 2-9
Odometer ............................................................ 2-7
Speedometer ...................................................... 2-7
Tachometer ....................................................... 2-8
Trip computer ................................................. 2-26
General maintenance ............................................. 9-2
Glove box ............................................................... 2-47
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........................... 6-2
Head restraints/headrests .................................. 1-8 Headlights
Aiming control (See Adaptive Front
lighting System (AFS)) ................................. 2-39
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-34
Heated seats ......................................................... 2-42
Heated steering wheel ....................................... 2-43
Heater Engine block heater ................................... 5-136
Heater and air conditioner ................................ 4-36
High beam assist ................................................. 2-36
Hill start assist system ..................................... 5-132
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver .................. 2-57
Hood release ......................................................... 3-22
Hook Coat hooks ..................................................... 2-48
Trunk hooks .................................................... 2-49
Horn ........................................................................\
. 2-41
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ................................................. 5-11
Automatic transmission models ................ 5-16
Immobilizer system .............................................. 2-30
Indicator
Lights ................................................................ 2-15
Vehicle information display ........................ 2-18
Indicator lights ...................................................... 2-15
Indicators for operation (vehicle
information display) ............................................ 2-20
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector ......................... 5-21
INFINITI InTouch Owner’s Manual .................. 4-2
11-3
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Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test (US only) .......................................... 10-22
Rear door lockChild safety rear door lock ........................... 3-6
Rear seats ................................................................. 1-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................... 2-34
RearView Monitor ................................................. 4-3
Recorders Event data .................................................... 10-23
Registering your vehicle in
another country ................................................. 10-11
Remote engine start ........................................... 3-19
Remote keyless entry system .......................... 3-15
Reporting safety defects ................................. 10-21
Request switch (See Intelligent
Key system) .............................................................. 3-9
Roadside assistance program ............................. 6-2
Rollover ..................................................................... 5-9
Roof Moonroof ......................................................... 2-52
Run-flat tires .......................................................... 6-4
S
Safety Child seat belts ............................................... 1-19
Reporting safety defects .......................... 10-21
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-3
Front seats ......................................................... 1-3 Seat belt(s)
Child safety ..................................................... 1-19
Infants ............................................................... 1-19
Injured persons ............................................... 1-14
Larger children ............................................... 1-20
Pre-crash seat belts with
comfort function ............................................ 1-14
Precautions on seat belt usage ................. 1-12
Pregnant women ........................................... 1-14
Seat belt cleaning ............................................. 7-7
Seat belt extenders ....................................... 1-18
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-18
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-14
Seat belts ......................................................... 1-12
Seat belts with pretensioners .................... 1-57
Shoulder belt height adjustment ............... 1-17
Small children .................................................. 1-20
Three-point type ............................................ 1-15
Seat(s)
Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-32
Heated seats ................................................... 2-42
Seats .................................................................... 1-2
Security system Vehicle security system ................................ 2-29
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System)
Engine start .................................................... 2-30
Servicing air conditioner .................................... 4-42
Shift lever Shift lock release ........................................... 5-19
Shift lock release, Transmission ...................... 5-19 Shifting
Automatic transmission ............................... 5-16
Shoulder belt height adjustment ...................... 1-17
SNOW mode ......................................................... 5-22
Sonar system ...................................................... 5-133 Camera aiding sonar function
(models with Around View
®Monitor) ..... 4-25
Sonar system settings ...................................... 5-134
Spare tire ............................................................... 10-9
Spark plugs ............................................................ 8-14
Speedometer ............................................................ 2-7
SPORT mode ........................................................ 5-22
SPORT+ mode ...................................................... 5-22
Standard maintenance ................................ 9-7, 9-8
STANDARD mode ............................................... 5-22
Starting Before starting the engine .......................... 5-14
Jump starting .................................................. 8-13
Precautions when starting and driving ..... 5-4
Push starting ...................................................... 6-7
Starting the engine ....................................... 5-15
Status light, Front passenger air bag ............ 1-48
Steering
Direct Adaptive Steering .......................... 5-124
Heated steering wheel ................................. 2-43
Power steering system ............................. 5-124
Tilt/telescopic steering ................................ 3-27
Storage ................................................................... 2-45
Storage box ........................................................... 2-48
Sun visors ............................................................... 3-29
Sunglasses holder ................................................ 2-46
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Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-58
Supplemental air bag warning light .... 1-58, 2-15
Supplemental restraint system ........................ 1-40Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ............................................ 1-40
Switch Autolight switch ............................................. 2-35
Fog light switch ............................................. 2-41
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-34
Ignition switch ................................................ 5-16
Power door lock switch ................................. 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................. 2-34
Turn signal switch ........................................ 2-40
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off switch ......................................................... 2-41
T
Tachometer ............................................................. 2-8
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............ 2-8
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System)
Engine start .................................................... 2-30
Thigh extension ....................................................... 1-5
Three-way catalyst ................................................ 5-5
Tilt/telescopic steering ...................................... 3-27
Tire Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning ................. 2-21
Run-flat tires .................................................... 6-4
Tire replacement indicator .......................... 2-24 Tire rotation ................................................... 8-34
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light ................ 2-12
Tire Pressure Low - Add Air warning ........... 2-21
Tires Flat tire ............................................................... 6-3
Low tire pressure
warning system ........................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-26
Run-flat tires .................................................. 8-32
Tire and Loading
information label ............................. 8-28, 10-13
Tire chains ....................................................... 8-34
Tire dressing ...................................................... 7-4
Tire pressure ................................................... 8-26
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ........................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-26
Types of tires .................................................. 8-32
Uniform tire quality grading .................... 10-19
Wheel/tire size ............................................... 10-9
Wheels and tires ............................................ 8-26
Towing Flat towing ................................................... 10-19
Tow truck towing ............................................ 6-8
Towing a trailer ........................................... 10-19
TPMS
Tire Pressure
Monitoring System .................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-26
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system
TPMS with Tire Inflation Indicator ............ 5-8
Trailer towing ..................................................... 10-19 Transceiver
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ............ 2-57
Transmission
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ......... 8-9
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-16
Transmission shift lever lock release ....... 5-19
Transmitter (See remote keyless
entry system) ........................................................ 3-15
Traveling or registering in
another country ................................................. 10-11
Trip computer ....................................................... 2-26
Trip odometer ....................................................... 2-26
Trunk
Interior trunk lid release .............................. 3-24
Light .................................................................. 2-56
Pass-through ..................................................... 1-7
Trunk hooks .................................................... 2-49
Trunk lid ........................................................... 3-22
Trunk lid release switch ............................... 3-23
Trunk open request switch ......................... 3-23
Trunk release power cancel switch .......... 3-24
Turn signal switch ............................................... 2-40
U
Underbody cleaning ............................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ........................... 10-19
V
Vanity mirror ......................................................... 3-32
Vanity mirror lights ............................................. 2-56
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