towing INFINITI Q50 HYBRID 2018 Owner's Manual

6 In case of emergency
Hazard warning flasher switch ..................................... 6-2
Roadside assistance program ........................................ 6-2
Emergency INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid
®
System shut off ................................................................. 6-3
Flat tire ........................................................................\
......... 6-3Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............ 6-3
Run-flat tires ................................................................. 6-4 If the vehicle does not start .......................................... 6-5
Confirm battery is discharged ................................ 6-5
Jump starting ..................................................................... 6-5
Push starting ....................................................................... 6-7
If your vehicle overheats ................................................ 6-8
Towing your vehicle ......................................................... 6-9
Towing recommended by INFINITI .................... 6-10
Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ......... 6-11

unnecessary electrical systems (light,
heater, air conditioner, etc.).
3. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as illustrated (
???).
CAUTION
.Always connect positive (+) to posi-
tive (+) and negative (−) to body
ground (as illustrated) − not to the
12-volt battery.
. Make sure the jumper cables do not
touch moving parts in the engine
compartment and that clamps do
not contact any other metal.
4. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and let it run for a few minutes.
5. Start the hybrid system of the vehicle being jump started
.
CAUTION
If the hybrid system does not start right
away, push the ignition switch to the
OFF position and wait 10 seconds
before trying again. 6. After starting your hybrid system, care-
fully disconnect the negative cable and
then the positive cable (
???).
NOTE:
If it is not possible to turn the hybrid system
ON by following this procedure, it is
recommended that you contact an INFINITI
retailer immediately. Do not attempt to start the engine by
pushing.CAUTION
.
Automatic Transmission (AT) models
cannot be push-started or tow-
started. Attempting to do so may
cause transmission damage.
. Three-way catalyst equipped models
should not be started by pushing
since the three-way catalyst may be
damaged.
. Never try to start the vehicle by
towing it; when the engine starts,
the forward surge could cause the
vehicle to collide with the tow vehi-
cle.
. Hybrid models cannot be push-
started or tow-started. Attempting
to do so may cause electrical or
transmission damage.
In case of emergency6-7
PUSH STARTING

When towing your vehicle, all State (Pro-
vincial in Canada) and local regulations for
towing must be followed. Incorrect towing
equipment could damage your vehicle. Tow-
ing instructions are available from an
INFINITI retailer. Local service operators
are familiar with the applicable laws and
procedures for towing. To assure proper
towing and to prevent accidental damage to
your vehicle, INFINITI recommends that you
have a service operator tow your vehicle. It is
advisable to have the service operator care-
fully read the following precautions.
WARNING
.Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
. Never get under your vehicle after it
has been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
.When towing, make sure that the
transmission, axles, steering system
and powertrain are in working con-
dition. If any unit is damaged, dollies
must be used.
. Always attach safety chains before towing.
For information about towing your vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle (RV), see “Flat
towing” (P.10-18).
In case of emergency6-9
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE

6-10In case of emergency
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Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models
TOWING RECOMMENDED BY
INFINITI
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models
INFINITI recommends that your vehicle be
towed with the driving (rear) wheels off the
ground or place the vehicle on a flat bed
truck as illustrated. The vehicle should only
be loaded onto a flat bed using a winch.
WARNING
If your vehicle needs to be towed, do it
with the rear wheels raised. If the rearwheels are on the ground when towing,
the electric motor may generate electri-
city. This may damage the INFINITI
Direct Response Hybrid
®System com-
ponents and cause a fire.
CAUTION
. Never tow automatic transmission
models with the rear wheels on the
ground or four wheels on the ground
(forward or backward), as this may
cause serious and expensive damage to the transmission. If it is necessary
to tow the vehicle with the front
wheels raised, always use towing
dollies under the rear wheels.
. When towing rear wheel drive models
with the front wheels on the ground
or on towing dollies: Push the ignition
switch to the ACC or ON position,
and secure the steering wheel in a
straight-ahead position with a rope
or similar device.

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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
models
INFINITI recommends that towing dollies be
used when towing your vehicle or the vehicle
be placed on a flat bed truck as illustrated.
The vehicle should only be loaded onto a flat
bed using a winch.
CAUTION
Never tow Intelligent AWD models with
any of the wheels on the ground as this
may cause serious and expensive da-
mage to the powertrain.
VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a
stuck vehicle)
There are two options to recover a stuck
vehicle: pulling and rocking. For additional
information regarding these options, please
refer to the following sections.
Pulling a stuck vehicle
WARNING
To avoid vehicle damage, serious perso-
nal injury or death when recovering a
stuck vehicle:
.Contact a professional towing ser-
vice to recover the vehicle if you have
any questions regarding the recovery
procedure.
. Do not use the vehicle tie-downs to
tow or free a stuck vehicle.
. Only use devices specifically designed
for vehicle recovery and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.
. Always pull the recovery device
straight out from the front of the
vehicle. Never pull at an angle.
. Route recovery devices so they do
not touch any part of the vehicle
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6-12In case of emergency
except the attachment point.
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,
etc., use a tow strap or other device
designed specifically for vehicle recovery.
Always follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for the recovery device.
NOTE:
Do not use the tie-down hooks for towing
or vehicle recovery.
Rocking a stuck vehicle
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,
etc., use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system.
2. Make sure the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and backward.
.Shift back and forth between R (Re-verse) and D (Drive).
.Apply the accelerator as little aspossible to maintain the rocking mo-
tion.
.Release the accelerator pedal before shifting between R and D.
.Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH(55 km/h).
5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few tries, contact a professional towing
service to remove the vehicle.
WARNING
.Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
. Do not spin your tires at high speed.
This could cause them to explode and
result in serious injury. Parts of your
vehicle could also overheat and be
damaged.

10 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants ..... 10-2Fuel information ........................................................ 10-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ............ 10-6
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ..................................... 10-7
Specifications .................................................................. 10-8
Engine ........................................................................\
.. 10-8
Wheels and tires ........................................................ 10-9
Dimensions ................................................................... 10-9
When traveling or registering in
another country ............................................................ 10-10
Vehicle identification ................................................... 10-10 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ....... 10-10
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ...................................................... 10-10
Engine serial number .............................................. 10-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......... 10-11
Emission control information label ..................... 10-11
Tire and loading information label ..................... 10-12
Air conditioner specification label ...................... 10-12 Installing front license plate ..................................... 10-13
Removing air deflectors ............................................. 10-14
Vehicle loading information ...................................... 10-15
Terms ........................................................................\
10-15
Vehicle load capacity ........................................... 10-16
Loading tips ............................................................. 10-17
Measurement of weights .................................... 10-17
Towing a trailer ............................................................ 10-18 Flat towing ............................................................. 10-18
Uniform tire quality grading ..................................... 10-18
Treadwear ............................................................... 10-18
Traction AA, A, B and C ..................................... 10-19
Temperature A, B and C ..................................... 10-19
Emission control system warranty ......................... 10-19
Reporting safety defects ........................................... 10-20
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test (US only) ................................................................ 10-21
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ................................... 10-21
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ......................................................... 10-22

10-16Technical and consumer information
STI0365
VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY
Do not exceed the load limit of your
vehicle shown as “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo” on
the Tire and Loading Information
label. Do not exceed the number of
occupants shown as “Seating Capa-
city” on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label.
To get “the combined weight of
occupants and cargo”, add the weight
of all occupants, then add the total
luggage weight. Examples are shownin the illustration.Steps for determining correct load
limit
1.Locate the statement “The com-
bined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s
placard.
2.Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
3.Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers fromXXX kg or XXX lbs.
4.The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For exam-
ple, if the XXX amount equals
1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb. passengers in your vehicle,
the amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs or
640 − 340 (5 x 70) = 300 kg.)
5.Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo
and luggage load capacity calcu-
lated in Step 4.
6.If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from 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, con-
firm that you do not exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the

10-18Technical and consumer information
Do not tow a trailer with your
vehicle.
FLAT TOWING
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
result in severe transmission damage.
. Whenever flat towing your vehicle,
always tow forward, never back-
ward.
. DO NOT tow any Automatic Trans-
mission (AT) vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground (flat towing).
Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal
transmission parts due to lack of
transmission lubrication.
. DO NOT tow any All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) vehicle with any of the wheels
on the ground. Doing so may cause
serious and expensive damage to the
powertrain.
. For emergency towing procedures
refer to “Towing recommended by INFINITI” (P.6-10).
Automatic Transmission (AT)
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models:
Do not tow an AWD vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground.
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models:
To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly
MUST
be placed under the towed vehicle’s
drive wheels. Alwaysfollow the dolly man-
ufacturer’s recommendations when using
their product. DOT (Department Of Transportation) Qual-
ity Grades: All passenger car tires must
conform to federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
Quality grades can be found where applic-
able 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 government test course. For ex-
ample, 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 character-
istics and climate.
TOWING A TRAILERUNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

EV mode odometer and twin
trip odometer ........................................................ 2-27
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ......................... 10-21
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ........................ 5-4
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items ................................................. 9-5
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .... 10-11
FilterAir cleaner housing filter ............................. 8-16
Changing engine oil and oil filter ............. 8-10
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch) ......................................................... 6-2
Flat tire ...................................................................... 6-3
Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning ....................... 2-22
Flat towing ......................................................... 10-18
Floor mat cleaning ................................................. 7-6
Floor mat installation ............................................ 7-7
Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ....... 8-12
Brake fluid ....................................................... 8-12
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Engine coolant .................................................. 8-5
Engine oil ........................................................... 8-9
Window washer fluid ................................... 8-13
Fog light switch ................................................... 2-43
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) ............ 5-104
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system
warning light .......................................................... 2-11 Front passenger air bag and status light ..... 1-45
Front power seat adjustment ............................. 1-3
Front seat
Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Fuel economy ............................................... 5-122
Fuel octane rating ........................................ 10-4
Fuel recommendation .................................. 10-4
Fuel-filler cap .................................................. 3-24
Fuel-filler door ............................................... 3-24
Gauge ................................................................... 2-7
Fuel economy history .................. Hybrid System-7
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips .............................. 5-121
Fuses ....................................................................... 8-19
Fusible links ........................................................... 8-20
G
Garage door opener HomeLink®Universal Transceiver ............ 2-59
Gas cap ................................................................... 3-24
Gauge ........................................................................\
. 2-5 Engine coolant temperature gauge .......... 2-29
Fuel gauge .......................................................... 2-7
Odometer ........................................................... 2-6
Speedometer ..................................................... 2-6
Tachometer ........................................................ 2-7
Trip computer ................................................. 2-27
General maintenance ............................................. 9-2
Glove box ............................................................... 2-49
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........................... 6-2
Head restraints/headrests .................................. 1-5
Headlights
Aiming control (See Adaptive Front
lighting System (AFS)) ................................. 2-41
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-36
Heated seats ......................................................... 2-44
Heated steering wheel ....................................... 2-45
Heater Engine block heater ................................... 5-136
High beam assist ................................................. 2-38
High temperature warning ............................... 2-22
High voltage cautions ................. Hybrid System-2
High voltage components ....... Hybrid System-10
Hill start assist system ..................................... 5-134
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver .................. 2-59
Hood release ......................................................... 3-21
Hook Coat hooks ...................................................... 2-51
Trunk hooks .................................................... 2-51
Horn ........................................................................\
. 2-43
Hybrid system over heat warning .................. 2-22
Hybrid system start operation indicator ....... 2-20
Hybrid
vehicle characteristics ............... Hybrid System-11
Hybrid vehicle precautions ...... Hybrid System-10
11-3