2020 INFINITI QX50 wheel

∙ While going downhill, the weight of thetrailer pushing on the tow vehicle may
decrease overall stability. Therefore, to
maintain adequate control, reduce your
speed and shift to a lower gear. Avoid
long or repeated use of the brakes when
descending a hill, as this reduces their
effectiveness and could cause overheat-
ing. Shifting to a lower gear instead pro-
vides “engine braking” and reduces the
need to brake as frequently.
∙ If the engine coolant temperature rises to a high temperature, refer to “If your ve-
hicle overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section of this manual.
∙ Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal circumstances.
∙ Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first 500 miles (805 km).
∙ For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do tow, do not drive over 50 mph
(80 km/h).
∙ Have your vehicle serviced more often than at intervals specified in the recom-
mended maintenance schedule in the
“Maintenance and schedules” section of
this manual. ∙ When making a turn, your trailer wheels
will be closer to the inside of the turn than
your vehicle wheels. To compensate for
this, make a larger than normal turning
radius during the turn.
∙ Crosswinds and rough roads will ad- versely affect vehicle/trailer handling,
possibly causing vehicle sway. When be-
ing passed by larger vehicles, be prepared
for possible changes in crosswinds that
could affect vehicle handling.
Do the following if the trailer begins to sway: 1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions
allow. This combination will help stabilize
the vehicle
– Do not correct trailer sway by steering or applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently ap- ply the brakes and pull to the side of the
road in a safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is balanced as described in this section. ∙ Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than normal
passing. Remember, the length of the
trailer must also pass the other vehicle
before you can safely change lanes.
∙ Downshift the transmission to a lower gear for engine braking when driving
down steep or long hills. This will help
slow the vehicle without applying the
brakes.
∙ Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could cause
the brakes to overheat, resulting in re-
duced braking efficiency.
∙ Increase your following distance to allow for greater stopping distances while
towing a trailer. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.
∙ INFINITI recommends that the cruise control not be used while towing a trailer.
∙ Some states or provinces have specific regulations and speed limits for vehicles
that are towing trailers. Obey the local
speed limits.
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∙ Check your hitch, trailer wiring harnessconnections, and trailer wheel lug nuts
after 50 miles (80 km) of travel and at
every break.
∙ When launching a boat, don’t allow the water level to go over the exhaust tail
pipe or rear bumper.
∙ Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights before backing the trailer into the
water or the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more frequently.
For additional information, refer to the “Do-
it-yourself” section of this manual.
FLAT TOWING FOR ALL–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 re- sult in severe transmission damage.
∙ Never flat tow your All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
∙ 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 re-sult 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 dam-
age 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
To tow a vehicle equipped with a continu-
ously variable transmission, an appropriate
vehicle dolly MUSTbe placed under the
towed vehicle’s drive wheels. Alwaysfollow
the dolly manufacturer’s recommendations
when using their product.
10-28Technical and consumer information

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 appli-
cable 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 govern-
ment course as a tire graded 100. The rela-
tive 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 prac-
tices 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
measured under controlled conditions onspecified government test surfaces of as-
phalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.
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 dis-
sipate 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 excessive tempera-
ture can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under
the Federal Motor Vehicle 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, either
separately or in combination, can cause
heat build-up and possible tire failure.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
Technical and consumer information10-29

You may notify INFINITI by contacting
our Consumer Affairs Department,
toll-free, at 1-800-662-6200.
For Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform Transport Canada
in addition to notifying INFINITI.
If Transport Canada receives com-
plaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defect ex-
ists in a group of vehicles, it may re-
quest that INFINITI conduct a recall
campaign. However, Transport
Canada cannot become involved in in-
dividual problems between you, your
retailer, or INFINITI.
You may contact Transport Canada’s
Defect Investigations and Recalls Divi-
sion toll free at 1-800-333-0510. You
may also report safety defects online
at: https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-
Sec-Sur/7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-
cp.aspx?lang=eng (English speakers) orhttps://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-
Sur/7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-
cp.aspx?lang=fra (French speakers)
Additional information concerning mo-
tor vehicle safety may be obtained from
Transport Canada’s Road Safety Infor-
mation Centre at 1-800-333-0371 or
online at www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety
(English speakers) or
www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere (French
speakers).
To notify INFINITI of any safety con-
cerns please contact our Consumer In-
formation Centre toll free at 1-800-
361-4792.
WARNING
A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) should never be tested using a two
wheel dynamometer (such as the dyna-
mometers used by some states for emis-
sions testing), or similar equipment. Make
sure you inform the test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with AWD be-
fore it is placed on a dynamometer. Using
the wrong test equipment may result in
transmission damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in serious ve-
hicle damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready con-
dition” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test of the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition”
when it is driven through certain driving pat-
terns. Usually, the ready condition can be
obtained by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired
or the battery is disconnected, the vehicle
may be reset to a “not ready” condition. Be-
fore taking the I/M test, check the vehicle’s
inspection/maintenance test readiness con-
dition. Place the ignition switch in the ON
position without starting the engine. If the
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
Technical and consumer information10-31

Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system)....1-51
Front and rear sonar system ........5-187
Front and rear sonar system switch ....2-50
Front-door pocket ...............2-56
Front power seat adjustment .........1-3
Frontseats....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-173
Fuel-filler door and cap ..........3-30
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Fueloctanerating.............10-5
Fuel recommendation ...........10-3
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-26
Fuel efficient driving tips ..........5-172
Fuel-filler door .................3-30
Fuel gauge ....................2-7
Fuses ......................8-18
Fusiblelinks...................8-19
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver............2-76,2-78,2-79
Gascap.....................3-30
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....................2-58
Gloveboxlock.................2-58
Grocery hooks
.................2-62
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight aiming control ...........2-44
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-40
Headlights ...................8-23
Headlights, aiming control ..........2-44
Headlight switch ...............2-40
Head restraints ..................1-7
Head Up Display (HUD) ............2-51
Heated seats ..................2-48
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-35
Heater and air conditioner controls . . .4-36
Heater operation .............4-37
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) . . .4-35
Heater and air conditioner settings .....4-42
Hill start assist system ............5-186
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver............2-76,2-78,2-79
Hood .......................3-23
Hook Luggage hook ...............2-61
Horn.......................2-46
I
Ignition switch Push-button ignition switch .......5-13Immobilizer system
..............5-17
Important vehicle information label . . . .10-11
In-cabin microfilter ..............8-15
Increasing fuel economy ..........5-173
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) .............2-9,2-10,2-16
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 ...............2-34,3-4,5-17
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .....3-35
Instrument brightness control ........2-45
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ......2-45
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) .....5-173
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
(for vehicles without ProPILOT Assist) . . .5-77
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ............3-8
Keyoperation ...............3-10
Mechanical key ...............3-3
Remote keyless entry operation .....3-14
Troubleshooting guide ..........3-17
Warningsignals ..............3-17
Interiorlight................... 2-74
ISOFIX child restraints ............1-24
J
Jump starting ............... 6-5, 8-12
11-3

Seats2nd row bench seat adjustment .....1-4
Adjustment ..................1-2
Armrests ...................1-5
Automatic drive positioner ....3-38,3-40
Frontseats..................1-2
Heated seats ................2-48
Seats/floor mats ................7-6
Security indicator light ............2-18
Security system (INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start ..........2-34,3-4,5-17
Security systems Vehicle security system ..........2-33
Self-adjusting brakes .............8-18
Service manual order form .........10-33
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-43
Spark plug replacement ............8-14
Spark plugs ...................8-14
Specifications .................10-8
Speedometer ................2-4,2-5
Speedometer and odometer ..........2-4
SRS warning label ...............1-63
Stability control ................5-182
Standard maintenance .............9-9
Starting Before starting the engine ........5-17
Jump starting .............6-5,8-12
Precautions when starting and
driving .................5-4,5-11
Push starting .................6-7
Starting the engine ............5-17
Starting the engine ..............5-17
Steering Power steering system .....5-177, 5-178 Steering Assist switch
(for vehicles with ProPILOT Assist)
....2-50
Steering wheel .................3-33
Stoplight....................8-23
Storage.....................2-56
Storagebin...................2-61
Storagetray ..................2-57
Sunglasses case ................2-58
Sunglasses holder ...............2-58
Sunroof ..................2-71,7-5
Sunroof (see Moonroof) ...........2-71
Sun visors ....................3-34
Supplemental air bag warning labels ....1-63
Supplemental air bag warning
light....................1-63,2-15
Supplemental front impact air bag
system......................1-51
Supplemental restraint system Informationandwarninglabels.....1-63
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-43
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) ........1-43
Switch Autolight switch ..............2-40
Automatic power window switch ....2-70
Fog light switch ..............2-46
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Headlight aiming control .........2-44
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-40
Instrument brightness control ......2-45
Power door lock switch .......3-5,3-6
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-38
Turn signal switch ............. 2
-45T
Tachometer ...................2-6
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
Theft (INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start ..........2-34, 3-4, 5-17
Three-way catalyst ...............5-4
Tire Flat tire ....................6-3
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Tire chains ................. 8-34
Tirepressure................8-25
Tirerotation................ 8-34
Types of tires ................8-31
Uniform tire quality grading ......10-29
Wheels and tires ..............8-25
Wheel/tire size ...............10-9
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .....2-12
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . .5-5
Top tether strap child restraint .......1-27
Towing 4-wheel drive models ...........6-10
Flattowing................10-28
Towing load/specification .......10-22
Towtrucktowing..............6-8
Trailertowing...............10-18
Towing a trailer ...............10-18
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) ........5-32
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver..........2-76,2-78,2-79
11-6

TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.....................8-10
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-19
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) ....................10-10
Trip odometer ...............2-4,2-5
Trunklight....................2-75
Turn signal switch ...............2-45
U
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-29
USB/iPod® Charging Ports .........4-43
V
Vanity mirror ..................3-34
Variable voltage control system .......8-13
Vehicle dimensions and weights ......10-9
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.....................5-182
Vehicle identification ............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate......................10-10
Vehicle immobilizer system ..........5-17
Vehicle information display ..........2-19
Vehicle loading information ........10-14
Vehicle recovery ................6-11 Vehicle security system
............2-33
(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start ..........2-34,3-4,5-17
Vents ......................4-34
Visors......................3-34
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight........1-63,2-15
Anti-lock brake warning light ......2-10
Batterychargewarninglight.......2-11
Brakewarninglight............2-10
Distance Control Assist (DCA) .....5-133
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-11
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-26
Lowfuelwarninglight ......2-14,2-26
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light .....................2-26
Passenger air bag and status light . . .1-54
Seat belt warning light .......1-14,2-15
Supplemental air bag warning
light..................1-63,2-15
TPMS .....................2-4
Vehicle security system ..........2-33
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...........2-9,2-10,2-16
Warning labels (for SRS) .........1-63
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .............2-9,2-10,2-16
Audible reminders ......2-9,2-10,2-16 Indicatorlights........2-9,2-10,2-16
Warninglights ........2-9,2-10,2-16
Warninglights ..........2-9,2-10,2-16
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders.....................2-9
Warning systems switch .......2-49,2-50
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches................... 2-38
Weights (See dimensions and weights) . .10-9
Wheels and tires ................8-25
Wheel/tire size .................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country .................... 10-10
Windows ....................2-68
Locking passengers' windows ......2-69
Power rear windows ...........2-70
Power windows .............. 2-68
Rear power windows ...........2-70
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-11
Windshieldwiperblades...........8-16
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer
switches................... 2-38
Wiperblades................8-16
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-36
11-7

FUEL RECOMMENDATION:
Use unleaded premium gasoline with an oc-
tane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock
Index) number (Research octane number 96).
If unleaded premium gasoline is not available,
unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rat-
ing of at least 87 AKI number (Research oc-
tane number 91) may be temporarily used,
but only under the following precautions:∙ Have the fuel tank filled only partially with unleaded regular gasoline, and fill up
with unleaded premium gasoline as soon
as possible.
∙ Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt ac- celeration.
Use unleaded premium gasoline for maxi-
mum vehicle performance.
CAUTION
∙ Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission con-
trol system, and may also affect the war-
ranty coverage.
∙ Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be used, because this will dam-
age the three-way catalyst. ∙ Do not use a fuel containing more than
15% ethanol in your vehicle. Your vehicle
is not designed to run on a fuel containing
more than 15% ethanol. Using a fuel con-
taining more than 15% ethanol in a ve-
hicle not specifically designed for a fuel
containing more than 15% ethanol can
adversely affect the emission control de-
vices and systems of the vehicle. Damage
caused by such fuel is not covered by the
INFINITI New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
∙ Do not use fuel that contains the octane booster methylcyclopentadienyl manga-
nese tricarbonyl (MMT). Using fuel con-
taining MMT may adversely affect ve-
hicle performance and vehicle emissions.
Not all fuel dispensers are labeled to indi-
cate MMT content, so you may have to
consult your gasoline retailer for more
details. Note that Federal and California
laws prohibit the use of MMT in reformu-
lated gasoline.
∙ U.S. government regulations require ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi-
fied by a small, square, orange and black
label with the common abbreviation 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:
Refer to “Recommended fluids/lubricants
and capacities” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this manual.
COLD TIRE PRESSURE:
Refer to the Tire and Loading Information
label.
The label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver’s door. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Wheels and tires”
in the “Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
GAS STATION INFORMATION