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 exceeds these power requirements
may damage the vehicle's electrical sys-
tem. See a reputable trailer retailer to ob-
tain 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
Most states require a separate braking sys-
tem 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
available.
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.
Electric Trailer Brakes - Electric braking sys-
tems are activated by an electronic signal
sent from a trailer brake controller (special
brake-sensing module). Have a professional supplier of towing
equipment make sure the trailer brakes are
properly installed and demonstrate proper
brake function testing.
WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system di-
rectly to the vehicle brake system.
Pre-towing tips
• Be certain your vehicle maintains a level position when a loaded and/or unloaded
trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if
it has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down
condition; check for improper tongue load,
overload, worn suspension or other pos-
sible causes of either condition.
• Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load shift while driving.
• Keep the cargo load as low as possible in the trailer to keep the trailer center of grav-
ity low.
• Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the trailer load is in the front half and 40%
is in the back half. Also make sure the load is
balanced side to side.
10-26Technical and consumer information
Tire chains.................8-36Tire pressure................8-27Tire rotation................8-36Types of tires................8-33Uniform tire quality grading......10-29Wheel/tire size...............10-9Wheels and tires..............8-27Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.....2-13Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). .5-5Top tether strap child restraint.......1-26Towing4-wheel drive models.......... .6-10All-wheel drive models...........6-9Flat towing...........10-28, 10-29Tow truck towing............. .6-8Towing load/specification.......10-23Trailer towing.............. .10-19Towing a trailer...............10-19Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR).......5-32Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver
.....2-70, 2-72, 2-73, 2-74TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid
.................... .8-10Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-18Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country)................... .10-10Trip odometer..................2-5Trunk light.................. .2-69Turn signal switch...............2-41
U
Uniform tire quality grading........10-29USB/iPod® Charging Ports.........4-42
V
Vanity mirror................. .3-33Variable voltage control system......8-14Vehicle dimensions and weights......10-9Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.................... .5-154Vehicle identification............10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN). . .10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)............. .10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate..................... .10-10Vehicle immobilizer system.........5-16Vehicle information display.........2-19Vehicle loading information........10-15Vehicle recovery................6-11Vehicle security system............2-29(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start..........2-30, 3-4, 5-16Vents..................... .4-33Visors......................3-32
W
Warning
Air bag warning light........1-61, 2-12
Anti-lock brake warning light. .2-10, 2-13Battery charge warning light.......2-11Brake warning light........... .2-10Distance Control Assist (DCA).....5-106Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-11Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Loose fuel cap warning..........2-22Low fuel warning light. .2-12, 2-15, 2-22Low tire pressure warning light.....2-13Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light.................... .2-22Seat belt warning light.......1-14, 2-12Supplemental air bag warning
light..................1-61, 2-12TPMS.................... .2-4Vehicle security system..........2-29Warning labels (for SRS).........1-60Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...............2-9, 2-10Warning lights..............2-9, 2-10Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders.................... .2-9Warning systems switch...........2-45Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders................ .2-9, 2-10Audible reminders..........2-9, 2-10Indicator lights............2-9, 2-10Warning lights............2-9, 2-10Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer
switches
.................. .2-34Weights (See dimensions and weights). .10-9Wheel/tire size................10-9Wheels and tires................8-27
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