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
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
All season tires
INFINITI specifies All Season tires on some
models to provide good performance all year,
including snowy and icy road conditions. All
Season tires are identified by ALL SEASON
and/or M&S on the tire sidewall. Snow tires
have better snow traction than All Season
tires and may be more appropriate in some
areas.
Summer tires
INFINITI specifies summer tires on some
models to provide superior performance on
dry roads. Summer tire performance is sub-
stantially reduced in snow and ice. Summer
tires do not have the tire traction rating
“M&S” on the tire sidewall.
If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy or
icy conditions, INFINITI recommends the use
of SNOW tires or ALL SEASON tires on all
four wheels.
Snow tires
If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to
select tires equivalent in size and load rating
to the original equipment tires. If you do not,
it can adversely affect the safety and han-
dling of your vehicle.
Generally, snow tires have lower speed rat-
ings than factory equipped tires and may not
match the potential maximum vehicle speed.
Never exceed the maximum speed rating of
the tire.
If you install snow tires, they must be the
same size, brand, construction and tread pat-
tern 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 ca-
pabilities of studded snow tires on wet or dry
surfaces may be poorer than that of non-
studded snow tires.
TIRE CHAINS
CAUTION
Tire chains/cables should not be installed
on 235/55R20 size tires. Installation of the
tire chains/cables on 235/55R20 size tires
will cause damage to the vehicle. If you plan
to use tire chains/cables, you should install
235/65R18 size 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 restricted
tire to vehicle clearance. Vehicles that can use
Class “S” chains are designed to meet the
minimum clearances between the tire and the
closest vehicle suspension or body compo-
nent required to accommodate the use of a
winter traction device (tire chains or cables).
The minimum clearances are determined us-
ing the factory equipped tire size. Other types
may damage your vehicle. Use chain tension-
ers when recommended by the tire chain
manufacturer to ensure a tight fit. Loose end
links of the tire chain must be secured or
removed to prevent the possibility of whip-
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Tire wear and damage
1. Wear indicator
2. Location mark
WARNING
∙ Tires should be periodically in- spected for wear, cracking, bulg-
ing or objects caught in the tread.
If excessive wear, cracks, bulging
or deep cuts are found, the tire(s)
should be replaced. ∙ The original tires have built-in
tread wear indicators. When the
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 personal in-
jury. If it is necessary to repair the
spare tire, it is recommended that
you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
∙ For additional information re- garding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information”
(Canada) in the Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet.
Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size,
tread design, speed rating and load carrying
capacity as originally equipped. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Wheels and tires”
in the “Technical and consumer information”
section of this manual.
WARNING
∙ The use of tires other than those recom-
mended or the mixed use of tires of dif-
ferent brands, construction (bias, bias-
belted or radial), or tread patterns can
adversely affect the ride, braking, han-
dling, VDC system, ground clearance,
body-to-tire clearance, tire chain clear-
ance, speedometer calibration, headlight
aim and bumper height. Some of these
effects may lead to accidents and could
result in serious personal injury.
∙ For 2WD models, if your vehicle was originally equipped with four tires that
were the same size and you are only re-
placing two of the four 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 conditions
and cause an accident and personal
injury.
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WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel typeOffset in (mm) Size
Aluminum 1.97 (50)18 x 7.5J
1.97 (50) 20 x 7.5J
Spare Wheel - Steel 0.98 (25) 18 x 4T
Tire size 235/65R18
235/55R20
Spare tire T165/90D18
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Overall length
with front license plate bracket in (mm) 200.6 (5,094)
without front license plate bracket in (mm) 200.1 (5,083)
Overall width in (mm) 77.2 (1,960)
Overall height
without roof rails in (mm)68.6 (1,743)
with roof rails in (mm)68.7 (1,746)
with roof rails/cross bars in (mm)71.4 (1,813)
Front and rear track in (mm)65.7 (1,670)
Wheelbase in (mm)114.2 (2,900)
Gross vehicle weight rating lbs. (kg) Refer to the “F.M.V.S.S./
C.M.V.S.S. certification
label” on the center pillar
between the driver’s side front and rear doors.
Gross axle weight rating
Front lbs. (kg)
Rear lbs. (kg)
Technical and consumer information10-9
Class II hitch
Class II trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow
trailers of a maximum weight of 3,500 lbs.
(1,587 kg).
Class III hitch
Class III trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow
trailers of a maximum weight of 5,000 lbs.
(2,268 kg).
Tire pressures
∙ When towing a trailer, inflate thevehicle tires to the recommended
cold tire pressure indicated on the
Tire and Loading Information la-
bel.
∙ Trailer tire condition, size, load rat- ing and proper inflation pressure
should be in accordance with the
trailer and tire manufacturer’s
specifications.
Safety chains
Always use suitable safety chains between
your vehicle and the trailer. The safety chains should be crossed and should be attached to
the hitch, not to the vehicle bumper or axle.
The safety chains can be attached to the
bumper if the hitch ball is mounted to the
bumper. Be sure to leave enough slack in the
chains to permit turning corners.
Trailer lights
CAUTION
When splicing into the vehicle electrical
system, a commercially available power-
type module/converter must be used to
provide power for all trailer lighting. This
unit uses the vehicle battery as a direct
power source for all trailer lights while us-
ing the vehicle tail light, stop light and turn
signal circuits as a signal source. The
module/converter must draw no more than
15 milliamps from the stop and tail lamp
circuits. Using a module/converter that ex-
ceeds these power requirements may dam-
age the vehicle’s electrical system. See a
reputable trailer retailer to obtain the
proper equipment and to have it installed.
Trailer lights should comply with federal
and/or local regulations. For assistance in
hooking up trailer lights, contact an INFINITI
retailer or reputable trailer retailer. Vehicles
equipped with the optional trailer tow pack- age are equipped with a 7-pin trailer harness
connector. If your trailer is equipped with a
flat 4-pin connector, an adapter will be
needed to connect the trailer lights to the
vehicle. Adapters are available at auto parts
stores and hitch retailers.
Trailer brakes
When towing a trailer load of 3,500 lbs.
(1,587 kg) or more, trailers with a brake sys-
tem MUST be used.
However, most states
require a separate braking system on trailers
with a loaded weight above a specific
amount. Make sure the trailer meets the local
regulations and the regulations where you
plan to tow.
Several types of braking systems are avail-
able.
Surge Brakes - The surge brake actuator is
mounted on the trailer tongue with a hydrau-
lic line running to each trailer wheel. Surge
brakes are activated by the trailer pushing
against the hitch ball when the tow vehicle is
braking. Hydraulic surge brakes are common
on rental trailers and some boat trailers. In
this type of system, there is no hydraulic or
electric connection for brake operation be-
tween the tow vehicle and the trailer.
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Automatic drive positioner....3-37,3-39
Frontseats..................1-2
Seats/floor mats ..............7-5,7-6
Security indicator light ............2-14
Security system (INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start ..........2-34,3-4,5-17
Security systems Vehicle security system ..........2-32
Self-adjusting brakes .............8-19
Service manual order form .........10-34
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-44
Spark plug replacement ............8-15
Spark plugs ...................8-15
Specifications .................10-8
Speedometer ...................2-5
Speedometer and odometer ..........2-4
SRS warning label ...............1-68
Stability control ...............5-140
Standard maintenance ..........9-8,9-8
Starting Before starting the engine ........5-17
Jump starting ............6-11,8-14
Precautions when starting
anddriving ..............5-4,5-11
Push starting ................6-13
Starting the engine ............5-17
Starting the engine ..............5-17
Startupdisplay.................2-17
Steering Power steering fluid ............8-10
Power steering system .........5-137
Steering wheel .................3-31
Stoplight....................8-24 Storage.....................2-56
Storagebin...................2-61
Storagetray ..................2-57
Sunglasses case
................2-59
Sunglasses holder ...............2-59
Sunroof ..................2-67,7-4
Sunroof (see Moonroof) ...........2-66
Sun visors ....................3-32
Supplemental air bag warning labels ....1-68
Supplemental air bag warning
light....................1-69,2-12
Supplemental front impact air bag
system......................1-57
Supplemental restraint system Informationandwarninglabels.....1-68
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ..............1-50
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) ........1-50
Switch Autolight switch ..............2-40
Automatic power window switch ....2-65
Fog light switch ..............2-45
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-39
Headlight control switch .........2-39
Instrument brightness control ......2-44
Power door lock switch ..........3-6
Power inverter switch ...........2-52
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ..............2-39
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-38
Turn signal switch .............2-44 T
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
Spare tire ...............6-5,8-38
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Tire chains ................. 8-34
Tirepressure............ 8-26, 8-26
Tirerotation ................8-35
Types of tires ................8-33
Uniform tire quality grading ......10-30
Wheels and tires .............. 8-26
Wheel/tire size ...............10-9
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .....2-10
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ......................5-5
Top tether strap child restraint .......1-33
Towing 4-wheel drive models ...........6-16
Flattowing................10-29
Towing load/specification .......10-21
Towtrucktowing............. 6-14
Trailertowing...............10-17
Towing a trailer ................10-17
11-6
TransceiverHomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.........2-73,2-74,2-75, 2-76, 2-76, 2-77
Transmission Continuously 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 ..................2-5
Turn signal switch ...............2-44
U
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-30
USB/iPod® Charging Ports .........4-44
V
Vanity mirror ..................3-33
Vehicle dimensions and weights ......10-9
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch......................2-51
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.....................5-140
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 ..........5-17Vehicle information display
..........2-16
Vehicle loading information ........10-13
Vehicle recovery ............6-16,6-17
Vehicle security system ............2-32
(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start ..........2-34,3-4,5-17
Vents ......................4-33
Visors......................3-32
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight........1-69,2-12
Anti-lock brake warning light .......2-9
Batterychargewarninglight .......2-9
Brakewarninglight.............2-9
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-28
Lowfuelwarninglight.......2-11,2-28
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid
warninglight................2-28
Passenger air bag and status light . . .1-60
Seat belt warning light ......1-20,2-12
Supplemental air bag
warninglight ............1-69,2-12
Vehicle security system ..........2-32
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ............2-8,2-9,2-13
Warning labels (for SRS) .........1-68
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..............2-8,2-9,2-13
Audible reminders .......2-8,2-9,2-13
Indicatorlights.........2-8,2-9,2-13
Warninglights.........2-8,2-9,2-13 Warninglights...........
2-8, 2-9, 2-13
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders ................2-8
Warning systems switch ...........2-50
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches................... 2-38
Weights (See dimensions and weights) . .10-9
Wheels and tires ................ 8-26
Wheel/tire size .................10-9
When traveling or registering in
anothercountry...............10-10
Windows .................... 2-63
Locking passengers' windows ......2-64
Power rear windows ...........2-65
Power windows ..............2-63
Rear power windows ...........2-65
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-11
Windshieldwiperblades...........8-17
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer
switches................... 2-38
Wiperblades................8-17
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-35
11-7