TIRE CHAINS
CAUTION
Tire chains/cables should not be in-
stalled on P255/40RF19,
P255/35R20, 255/35R20 and
275/30R20 tires. Doing so will cause
damage to the vehicle. If you plan to use
tire chains/cables, you should install
245/40RF19 run-flat tires or
245/40R19 non run-flat 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.
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CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES
Tire rotation (models equipped with
same size tires on all wheels)
INFINITI recommends rotating the
tires every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
(See “Flat tire” (P.6-3) for tire repla-
cing procedures.)
As soon as possible, tighten the
wheel nuts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque:80 ft-lb (108 N·m)
Do-it-yourself8-33
8-36Do-it-yourself
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.10-8) 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 while the
vehicle is driven. Depending on the radio
wave circumstance, 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-
9) 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. .
Replacing tires with those not origin-
ally specified by INFINITI could affect
the proper operation of the TPMS.
. The TPMS sensor may be damaged if
it is not handled correctly. Be careful
when handling the TPMS sensor.
. When replacing the TPMS sensor, the
ID registration may be required. It is
recommended you contact an
INFINITI retailer for ID registration.
. Do not use a valve stem cap that is
not specified by INFINITI. The valve
stem cap may become stuck.
. Be sure that the valve stem caps are
correctly fitted. Otherwise the valve
may be clogged up with dirt and
cause a malfunction or loss of pres-
sure.
. Do not install a damaged or deformed
wheel or tire even if it has been
repaired. Such wheels or tires could
have structural damage and could fail
without warning.
. The use of retread tire is not recom-
mended.
. For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety
Information” (US) or “Tire Safety
Information” (Canada) in the War-
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.
Emergency tire puncture repair kit
(if so equipped)
The emergency tire puncture repair kit
(Emergency Tire Sealant) is supplied with
the vehicle instead of a spare tire. It can be
used to temporarily repair minor tire punc-
tures. If possible, have the vehicle towed to a
facility that can repair or replace the flat tire.
Using the emergency tire puncture repair kit
may cause a malfunction of the tire pressure
sensor and cause the low tire pressure
warning light to illuminate. See “Flat tire” (P.6-3) for more details.
JACKING UP THE VEHICLE AND
REPLACING TIRES
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.
For models with run-flat tires, 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.8-31).)
For models with the emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit, you can temporarily fix a
minor tire puncture using it. (See “Repairing
a flat tire (for models with emergency tire
puncture repair kit)” (P.6-5).)
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.
Do-it-yourself8-37
8-38Do-it-yourself
This is hazardous.
. Never change tires if oncoming traf-
fic is close to your vehicle. Wait for
professional road assistance.
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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.
10-18Technical 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.6-15).
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
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ........................ 10-22
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 .... 10-12
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 Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) .......................................... 6-5
Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning ....................... 2-24
Flat towing ......................................................... 10-18
Floor mat cleaning ................................................. 7-6
Floor mat installation ............................................ 7-6
Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ......... 8-9
Brake fluid ......................................................... 8-9
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Engine coolant .................................................. 8-3
Engine oil ........................................................... 8-6
Intercooler coolant .......................................... 8-5
Window washer fluid .................................. 8-10
Fog light switch ................................................... 2-44
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system
warning light ......................................................... 2-13 Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
pedestrian detection system ......................... 5-100
Front passenger air bag and status light ..... 1-46
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 ............ 2-59
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 ................................................. 2-29
General maintenance ............................................. 9-2 Glove box ............................................................... 2-50
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........................... 6-2
Head restraints/headrests .................................. 1-7
Headlights
Aiming control (See Adaptive Front
lighting System (AFS)) ................................. 2-42
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-38
Heated seats ......................................................... 2-45
Heated steering wheel ....................................... 2-47
Heater Engine block heater ................................... 5-136
Heater and air conditioner ................................ 4-34
High beam assist ................................................. 2-39
Hill start assist system ..................................... 5-132
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver .................. 2-59
Hood release ......................................................... 3-22
Hook Coat hooks ...................................................... 2-51
Trunk hooks .................................................... 2-52
Horn ........................................................................\
. 2-44
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ................................................. 5-11
Immobilizer system .............................................. 2-33
Indicator Lights ................................................................ 2-18
Vehicle information display ........................ 2-20
11-3
11-6
Rapid air pressure loss ....................................... 5-10
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test (US only) ........................................... 10-21
Rear seats ................................................................. 1-6
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................... 2-37
RearView Monitor ................................................. 4-3
RecordersEvent data .................................................... 10-22
Registering your vehicle in
another country ................................................. 10-11
Remote engine start ........................................... 3-19
Remote keyless entry system .......................... 3-15
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ................................................. 6-5
Reporting safety defects ................................ 10-20
Request switch (See Intelligent
Key system) .............................................................. 3-9
Roadside assistance program ............................. 6-2
Rollover ..................................................................... 5-9
Roof Moonroof ......................................................... 2-55
Run-flat tires .......................................................... 6-4
S
Safety Child seat belts ............................................... 1-17
Reporting safety defects .......................... 10-20
Seat adjustment
Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-3
Front seats ......................................................... 1-3 Seat belt(s)
Child safety ..................................................... 1-17
Infants ............................................................... 1-18
Injured persons ............................................... 1-13
Larger children ............................................... 1-18
Pre-crash seat belts with
comfort function ............................................ 1-13
Precautions on seat belt usage .................. 1-11
Pregnant women ........................................... 1-13
Seat belt cleaning ............................................. 7-7
Seat belt extenders ....................................... 1-16
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-17
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-17
Seat belts .......................................................... 1-11
Seat belts with pretensioners .................... 1-54
Small children .................................................. 1-18
Three-point type ............................................ 1-14
Seat(s) Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-33
Heated seats ................................................... 2-45
Seats .................................................................... 1-2
Security system
Vehicle security system ................................ 2-32
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System)
Engine start ..................................................... 2-33
Servicing air conditioner .................................... 4-41
Shift lever
Shift lock release ........................................... 5-19
Shift lock release, Transmission ...................... 5-19 Shifting
Automatic Transmission (AT) ..................... 5-16
Side ventilators .................................................... 4-34
SNOW mode ......................................................... 5-22
Sonar settings .................................................... 5-134
Sonar system ...................................................... 5-133 Camera aiding sonar function
(models with Around View
®Monitor) .... 4-24
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 ................................................... 6-12
Starting the engine ....................................... 5-15
Status light, Front passenger air bag ............ 1-46
Steering Direct Adaptive Steering .......................... 5-124
Heated steering wheel ................................. 2-47
Power steering system ............................. 5-124
Tilt/telescopic steering ................................ 3-27
Storage ................................................................... 2-48
Storage box ........................................................... 2-51
Sun visors ............................................................... 3-29
Sunglasses holder ................................................ 2-49
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-55
Supplemental air bag warning light .... 1-55, 2-17
Supplemental restraint system ........................ 1-38Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ............................................. 1-38
Switch Autolight switch ............................................. 2-38
Fog light switch ............................................ 2-44
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-38
Power door lock switch ................................. 3-5
Push-button ignition switch ....................... 5-11
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................. 2-37
Turn signal switch ......................................... 2-43
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off switch ......................................................... 2-45
T
Tachometer ............................................................. 2-8
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............ 2-8
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System)
Engine start ..................................................... 2-33
Three-way catalyst ................................................ 5-5
Tilt/telescopic steering ...................................... 3-27
Tire Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning ................. 2-24
Run-flat tires .................................................... 6-4
Sealant ................................................................ 6-5
Tire replacement indicator .......................... 2-27 Tire rotation .................................................... 8-33
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light ................ 2-14
Tire Pressure Low - Add Air warning ........... 2-24
Tires Emergency tire puncture repair kit ............. 6-5
Flat tire ............................................................... 6-3
Low tire pressure
warning system ........................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-25
Run-flat tires .................................................. 8-31
Tire and Loading
information label ............................. 8-27, 10-13
Tire chains ........................................................ 8-33
Tire dressing ...................................................... 7-4
Tire pressure ................................................... 8-25
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ........................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-25
Types of tires .................................................. 8-31
Uniform tire quality grading .................... 10-18
Wheel/tire size ............................................... 10-9
Wheels and tires ............................................ 8-25
Towing
Flat towing ................................................... 10-18
Tow truck towing .......................................... 6-14
Towing a trailer ........................................... 10-18
TPMS Tire Pressure
Monitoring System .................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-25
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system TPMS with Tire Inflation Indicator ............ 5-8
Trailer towing .................................................... 10-18 Transceiver
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ............ 2-59
Transmission
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ......... 8-9
Driving with Automatic
Transmission (AT) .......................................... 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 ....................................................... 2-29
Trip odometer ....................................................... 2-29
Trunk Interior trunk lid release .............................. 3-24
Light .................................................................. 2-59
Trunk hooks .................................................... 2-52
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 ............................................... 2-43
U
Underbody cleaning ............................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading .......................... 10-18
V
Vanity mirror ......................................................... 3-32
Vanity mirror lights ............................................. 2-58
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