• Crosswinds and rough roads will adverselyaffect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly
causing vehicle sway. When being 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 al-
low. 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 apply 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. For additional information, see
“Pre-towing tips” (P. 10-28).
• Be careful when passing other vehicles. Passing while towing a trailer requires con-
siderably more distance than normal pass-
ing. 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 reduced
braking efficiency.
• Increase your following distance to allow for greater stopping distances while tow-
ing a trailer. Anticipate stops and brake
gradually.
• INFINITI recommends that the cruise con- trol 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.
• Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts af-
ter 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, differential gear oil,
transfer fluid and transmission oil/fluid
should be changed more frequently. For ad-
ditional information, see the “Maintenance
and schedules” 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
expensive damage to the powertrain.
• For emergency towing procedures, see
“Towing recommended by INFINITI”
(P. 6-16).
10-30Technical and consumer information
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
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