• Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin orlock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
• Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
• Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
• Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed.
• When backing up, hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you push the park button to engage the P
(Park) position before blocking the wheels
and applying the parking brake, transmis-
sion damage could occur. 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the down-
hill side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the blocks
absorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Push the park button to engage the P (Park) position.
6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks. • While going downhill, the weight of the
trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may de-
crease overall stability. Therefore, to main-
tain adequate control, reduce your speed
and shift to a lower gear. Avoid long or
repeated use of the brakes when descend-
ing a hill, as this reduces their effectiveness
and could cause overheating. Shifting to a
lower gear instead provides “engine brak-
ing” and reduces the need to brake as
frequently.
• If the engine coolant temperature rises to a high temperature, see “If your vehicle over-
heats” (P. 6-14).
• Trailer towing requires more fuel than nor- mal 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 recommended
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.
Technical and consumer information10-29
Front-door pocket.............2-100Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
.............. .10-2Fuel economy...............5-161Fuel gauge................ .2-10Fuel octane rating.............10-6Fuel recommendation...........10-4Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-160Fuel gauge.................. .2-10Fuel-filler door.................3-27Fuses..................... .8-20Fusible links..................8-21
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver. . . .2-116, 2-120, 2-121, 2-122Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-9Fuel gauge................ .2-10Odometer.................. .2-8Speedometer..............2-6, 2-7Tachometer................. .2-8Trip odometer................2-8General maintenance..............9-2Glove box.................. .2-101Glove box lock................2-101
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints................ .1-12
Head Up Display (HUD)...........2-89Headlight aiming control...........2-82Headlight and turn signal switch......2-77Headlight control switch...........2-77Headlights.................. .8-26Headlights, aiming control..........2-82Heated 2nd row seat switches.......2-86Heated mirrors................3-42Heated seat switches............2-85Heated seats................. .2-84Heated steering wheel switch........2-87Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)
.............. .4-29Heater and air conditioner controls. . .4-30Heater operation..............4-31Heater and air conditioner (automatic). .4-29Hill start assist system...........5-171HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver. . . .2-116, 2-120, 2-121, 2-122Hood..................... .3-21Hook
Luggage hook............. .2-106Horn...................... .2-84
I
Idling Stop System..............5-178Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-13Immobilizer system............. .5-15Important vehicle information label. . . .10-11In-cabin microfilter..............8-17
Increasing fuel economy..........5-161Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
.................. .2-12INFINITI Drive Mode Selector.......5-29INFINITI Intelligent Key
System..............3-2, 3-6, 10-36INFINITI InTouch™ Owner's Manual. . . .4-2INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System..............2-72, 3-3, 5-15Inside automatic anti-glare
mirror................. .3-33, 3-34Instrument brightness control........2-83Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-4Instrument panel dimmer switch......2-83Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD).....5-161Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
(for vehicles with ProPILOT Assist). . . .5-97Intelligent Key system
Key operating range............ .3-8Key operation............... .3-9Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation.....3-14Troubleshooting guide..........3-16Warning signals..............3-16Interior light................. .2-114ISOFIX child restraints............1-30
J
Jump starting............ .6-12, 8-14
11-3
Towing2-wheel drive models.......... .6-17All-wheel drive models..........6-16Flat towing...........10-30, 10-31Tow truck towing............ .6-15Towing load/specification.......10-23Trailer towing............. .10-20Towing a trailer.............. .10-20Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR).......5-34Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver
. .2-116, 2-120, 2-121, 2-122TransmissionDriving with automatic transmission. .5-18Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country)................... .10-10Trip odometer..................2-8Turn signal switch...............2-83
U
Uniform tire quality grading........10-31USB/iPod® Charging Ports.........2-96
V
Vanity mirror................. .3-33Variable voltage control system.......8-15Vehicle dimensions and weights......10-9Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.................... .5-168Vehicle identification............10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN). . .10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)............. .10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate..................... .10-10Vehicle immobilizer system..........5-15Vehicle information display.....2-22, 2-44Vehicle loading information........10-15Vehicle recovery................6-18Vehicle security system............2-71(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start..........2-72, 3-3, 5-15Vents..................... .4-28Visors......................3-32
W
Warning
Air bag warning light........1-75, 2-16Anti-lock brake warning light.......2-17Battery charge warning light.......2-15Brake warning light........... .2-14Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-15Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Low fuel warning light......2-38, 2-62Low tire pressure warning light.....2-18Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light................ .2-39, 2-62Seat belt warning light......1-20, 2-16Supplemental air bag warning
light................. .1-75, 2-16Vehicle security system..........2-71Warning labels (for SRS).........1-74
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-12Warning lights.................2-12Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders................... .2-12Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders....................2-12Audible reminders.............2-12Indicator lights.............. .2-12Warning lights...............2-12Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer
switches
.................. .2-76Weights (See dimensions and weights). .10-9Wheel/tire size................10-9Wheels and tires...........8-28, 10-9When traveling or registering in another
country................... .10-10Windows...................2-108Locking passengers' windows. . . . .2-109Power rear windows..........2-109Power windows.............2-108Rear power windows..........2-109Windshield wiper blades...........8-18Windshield-washer fluid...........8-11Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer
switches
.................. .2-76Wiper blades................8-18Wiper and washer switch..........2-73Wireless Charger...............2-97
11-7