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•Before taking a long trip, or whenever you
heavily load your vehicle, use a tire pres-
sure gauge to ensure that the tire pressures
are at the specified level.
•For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada)
in the Warranty Information Booklet.
Tire and Loading Information label
1Seating capacity: The maximum number of
occupants that can be seated in the vehicle.
2Vehicle load limit: See Vehicle loading
information in the10. Technical informa-
tion section.
3Original size: The size of the tires originally
installed on the vehicle at the factory.
4Cold tire pressure: Inflate the tires to this
pressure when the tires are cold. Tires are
considered COLD after the vehicle has been
parked for 3 or more hours, or driven less
than 1 mile (1.6 km) at moderate speeds.
The recommended cold tire inflation is set
by the manufacturer to provide the best
balance of tire wear, vehicle handling,
driveability, tire noise, etc., up to the vehi-
cle’s GVWR.
5Tire size — see Tire labelinglater in this
section.
6Spare tire size or compact spare tire size (if
so equipped).
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TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Checking tire pressure
1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire.
2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto thevalve stem. Do not press too hard or force
the valve stem sideways, or air will escape. If
the hissing sound of air escaping from the
tire is heard while checking the pressure,
reposition the gauge to eliminate this
leakage.
3. Remove the gauge.
4. Read the tire pressure on the gauge stem and compare it to the specification shown on
the Tire and Loading Information label.
5. Add air to the tire as needed. If too much air is added, press the core of the valve stem briefly with the tip of the gauge stem to
release pressure. Recheck the pressure and
add or release air as needed.
6. Install the valve stem cap.
7. Check the pressure of all other tires, includ- ing the spare.
Size Cold tire in- flation pres-
sure
Front original
tire 235/50 R18
(2WD) 35 psi,
240kPa
235/50 R18
(4WD/AWD) 35 psi,
240kPa
235/45 R19
(2WD 32 psi,
220kPa
Rear original
tire 235/50 R18
(2WD) 32 psi,
220kPa
235/50 R18
(4WD/AWD) 35 psi,
240kPa
235/45 R19
(2WD 32 psi,
220kPa
Spare tire NONE
TIRE LABELING
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place
standardized information on the sidewall of all
tires. This information identifies and describes
the fundamental characteristics of the tire and
also provides the tire identification number
(TIN) for safety standard certification. The TIN
can be used to identify the tire in case of a
recall.
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1Tire size (example: P215/60R16 94H)
1 P: The “P” indicates the tire is designed for passenger vehicles. (Not all tires have this
information.)
2 Three-digit number (215): This number gives the width in millimeters of the tire from
sidewall edge to sidewall edge.
3 Two-digit number (60): This number, known as the aspect ratio, gives the tire’s ratio of
height to width.
4 R: The “R” stands for radial.
5 Two-digit number (16): This number is the wheel or rim diameter in inches.
6 Two- or three-digit number (94): This number is the tire’s load index. It is a measurement of
how much weight each tire can support. You
may not find this information on all tires
because it is not required by law. 7 H: Tire speed rating. You should not drive the
vehicle faster than the tire speed rating.
2TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a new
tire (example: DOT XX XX XXX XXXX)
1 DOT: Abbreviation for the “Department of Transportation”. The symbol can be placed
above, below or to the left or right of the Tire
Identification Number.
2 Two-digit code: Manufacturer’s identification mark
3 Two-digit code: Tire size
4 Three-digit code: Tire type code (Optional)
5 Four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. For example, the numbers
3103 means the 31st week of 2003. If these
numbers are missing, then look on the other
sidewall of the tire.
3Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers or plies of rubber-
coated fabric in the tire. Tire manufacturers
also must indicate the materials in the tire,
which include steel, nylon, polyester, and
others.
4Maximum permissible inflation pressure
This number is the greatest amount of air
pressure that should be put in the tire. Do
not exceed the maximum permissible infla-
tion pressure.
5Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum load in
kilograms and pounds that can be carried
by the tire. When replacing the tires on the
vehicle, always use a tire that has the same
load rating as the factory installed tire.
6Term of “tubeless” or “tube type”
Indicates whether the tire requires an inner
tube (“tube type”) or not (“tubeless”).
7The word “radial”
The word “radial” is shown, if the tire has
radial structure.
8Manufacturer or brand name”
Manufacturer or brand name is shown.
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some tire damage may not be obvious. Re-
place the tires as necessary to prevent tire
failure and possible personal injury.
•Improper service of the spare tire may result
in serious personal injury. If it is necessary
to repair the spare tire, it is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
•For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada)
in the Warranty Information Booklet.
Tires should be periodically inspected for wear,
cracking, bulging or objects caught in the tread.
If excessive wear, cracks, bulging or deep cuts
are found, the tire should be replaced immedi-
ately.
The original tires have a built-in tread wear
indicator. When the wear indicator is visible,
the tire should be replaced.
Improper servicing of a tire may result in seri-
ous personal injury. If it is necessary to repair a
tire, it is recommended you contact an INFINITI
retailer.
TIRE ROTATION
INFINITI recommends rotating the tires every
5,000 miles (8,000 km).
For additional information on tire replacing
procedures, refer to Flat tirein the6. In case
of emergency section.As soon as possible,
tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque: 96 ft-lb (130 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to speci-
fications at all times. It is recommended that
wheel nuts be tightened to specification at each
tire rotation interval.
WARNING
•After rotating the tires, check and adjust the
tire pressure.
•Do not include the spare tire in the tire rota-
tion.
•For additional information regarding tires,
refer to Important Tire Safety Information
(US) or Tire Safety Information in the War-
ranty Information Booklet.
REPLACING WHEELS AND TIRES
WARNING
Do not install a deformed wheel or tire even if it
has been repaired. Such wheels or tires could
have structural damage and could fail without
warning.
When replacing a tire, use the same size, speed
rating and load carrying capacity as originally
equipped. (See Wheels and Tires in the
9. Maintenance and Schedules section for
recommended types and sizes of tires and
wheels.)
If the wheels are changed for any reason,
always replace with wheels which have the
same offset dimension. Wheels of a different
offset could cause early tire wear, possibly
degraded vehicle handling characteristics
and/or interference with the brake discs/
drums. Such interference can lead to decreased
braking efficiency and/or early brake pad/shoe
wear.
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6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, loadfrom your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm that
you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) for your vehicle. (See Measurement of
weights later in this section.)
Also check tires for proper inflation pressures.
See the Tire and Loading Information label.
LOADING TIPS
•The GVW must not exceed GVWR or GAWR as
specified on the F.M.V. S.S./C.M.V.S.S. cer-
tification label.
•Do not load the front and rear axle to the
GAWR. Doing so will exceed the GVWR.
WARNING
•Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo
higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
•Do not load your vehicle any heavier than
the GVWR or the maximum front and rear
GAWRs. If you do, parts of your vehicle can
break, tire damage could occur, or it can
change the way your vehicle handles. This
could result in loss of control and cause
personal injury.
•Overloading could not only shorten the life
of your vehicle and the tires, but also could
cause unsafe vehicle handling and longer
braking distances. This may cause a prema-
ture tire failure which could result in a seri-
ous accident and personal injury. Failures
caused by overloading are not covered by
the vehicle’s warranty.
MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that
could affect the balance of your vehicle. When
the vehicle is loaded, drive to a scale and weigh
the front and the rear wheels separately to
determine axle loads. Individual axle loads
should not exceed either of the gross axle
weight ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle
loads should not exceed the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR). These ratings are given
on the vehicle certification label. If weight rat- ings are exceeded, move or remove items to
bring all weights below the ratings.
Your vehicle was designed to be used to carry
passengers and luggage
CAUTION
Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.
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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 applicable
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 gov-
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times
as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices 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 mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. 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, cor-
nering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
TEMPERATURE A, B AND C
The temperature grades A (the highest), B, and
C, representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma-
terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature 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 rep-
resent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum re-
quired by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is estab-
lished 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 pos-
sible tire failure.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
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Overview....................0-3
Exterior rear view mirrors ............3-17
Filter ........................8-13
Aircleaner...................8-13
Engine Oil ....................8-6
Flat tire .......................6-2
Floormats .....................7-5
Fluids .......................10-2 Air conditioner ................10-2
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ......8-7
Brake ......................8-7
Coolant.....................8-3
Engine Oil ....................8-5
Recommendations and capacities ......10-2
Window washer ................8-8
Foglights.....................2-69 Bulbinformation...............8-22
Location....................2-69
Forward emergency braking system ......5-60
Limitations ...................5-65
Four-wheel drive .................5-83
Freeing trapped vehicle .............6-15
Fuel ........................10-2 Capacities ...................10-2
Filler cap ....................3-15
Filler lid ....................3-15
Gauge......................2-6
Fuel economy ...................5-83
Fuel efficient driving tips ............5-82 Fuses .......................8-17
Engine compartment .............8-17
Passenger compartment ...........8-18
Gasoline......................2-6 Gauge ......................2-6
Gauges .......................2-6
Engine coolant temperature ..........2-6
Fuel.......................2-6
Meters and gauges ..............2-4
Speedometer ..................2-5
Tachometer ...................2-5
Glass ........................7-3
Cleaning.....................7-3
Glass roof .....................2-75
Sunshade operation .............2-75
Glovebox.....................2-78
Hazard.......................6-2 Warning flasher switch ............6-2
Headlights ....................8-24 Bulbreplacement...............8-24
Replacement (bulb) ..............8-24
Switch .....................2-63
Head restraints/Headrests ............1-7
Adjustment...................1-8
Installation ...................1-9
Removal .....................1-8
Heatedseats...................2-70 Operation ...................2-70
Precautions ..................2-70 Heater
and
air conditioner
...........4-42
Hill Start Assist (HSA) ..............5-93
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver .......2-86
If your vehicle is stolen ...........2-90
Operating...................2-89
Programming .................2-87
Troubleshooting ...............2-89
Hood ........................3-14
Closing.....................3-14
Engine compartment ...........0-9,8-3
Opening....................3-14
Hooks .......................2-80
Horn........................2-70
Idle Stop/Start System .............5-27
Ignition ......................5-15
Switch .....................5-15
Switch positions ................5-15
Indicator lights ..................2-8
Overview ....................2-8
Indicators.....................2-29 Vehicle information display .........2-29
INFINITI......................4-97 InTouch Apps overview ............4-97
INFINITI Controller .................4-2
Information menu ................4 -115
Settings ...................4 -120
Injured persons ..................1-13
Inspection ....................10-18
Test ......................10-18
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Seats........................1-2
Adjustment ...................1-4
Adjustment (Manual) ..............1-3
Boosterseats.................1-35
Head restraints .................1-7
Heating ....................2-70
Leather .....................7-6
Memory ....................3-20
Overview ....................0-2
Rear .......................1-5
Rearseats-Folding..............1-6
Seatbelts....................1-11
Security system .................2-58
Servicing .....................4-51
Air conditioner .................4-51
Sparkplugs....................8-13 Information ..................8-13
Replacement ..................8-13
Speedometer ....................2-5
Starting ......................5-16
Before starting the engine ..........5-16
Engine .....................5-16
Jump-starting .................6-10
Precautions...................5-4
Push-starting .................6-12
Steering ......................5-86
Power steering system ............5-86
Steering lock ..................5-15
Steering lock ...................5-15
Steering wheel ..................3-16
Adjustment ..................3-16 Steering wheel controls
.............4-3
Storage......................2-77 Luggage hooks ................2-81
Luggage net ..................2-82
Map pocket ..................2-82
Sunshade .....................2-75
Operation ...................2-75
Sun visors .....................3-17
Supplemental Restraint System ........1-38
Overview ....................0-2
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .....0-2
Air bags .....................0-2
Switches .....................2-69
Brightness...................2-69
Defroster ....................2-61
Foglights...................2-69
Front passenger air bag ...........1-47
Hazard warning
flasher............6-2
Headlight ...................2-63
Ignition .....................5-15
Ignition positions ...............5-15
Parkingbrake.................5-25
Parking sensor system ............5-79
Power door lock ................3-6
Seat ......................3-20
Seat adjustment ................1-4
Turn signal ..................2-65
Windshield de-icer ..............2-62
Wiperandwasher ..............2-59
Tachometer .....................2-5 Three-way catalyst
.................5-4
Precautions ...................5-4
Tire chains ....................8-31
Tires ........................8-32
Changing ...................8-32
Cold weather .................5-94
Equipment...................5-94
Flat tire .....................6-2
Inflation pressure ...............8-26
Placard ....................10-11
Quality grading ................10-16
Sizes......................10-8
tire chains ...................8-31
Wear and damage ..............8-31
Wheelbalance ................8-34
Wheels and tires ............8-26,10-8
Touchpanel ....................4-5 Operation....................4-5
Towing.......................6-14 Recommendations ..............6-14
Your vehicle ..................6-14
Trailer.......................10-15 Towing ....................10-15
Transferring registration to another country. .10-9
Transmission ...................5-18
Automatic Transmission (AT) operation . . .5-18
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ......8-7
Traveling .....................10-9
Turn signal ....................8-22
Bulb information ...............8-22
Operation...................8-22
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•In case of emergency ... 6-2
(Flat tire, engine will not start, overheating,
towing)
•How to start the engine ... 5-16
•How to read the meters and gauges ... 2-4
•Maintenance and do-it-yourself ... 8-2
•Technical information ... 9-2
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