fuel INFINITI Q50 HYBRID 2018 Warranty Information Booklet

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WHO IS THE WARRANTOR
Infiniti1 warrants all parts of your 2018
Infiniti vehicle supplied by Infiniti, except for
those listed under the caption “WHAT IS NOT
COVERED.”
APPLICABILITY
• This warranty is provided to the original and subsequent owner(s) of an Infiniti vehicle
originally distributed by Infiniti which is
originally sold by a Infiniti authorized Infiniti
retailer in the United States, and which is
registered and normally operated in the
United States (including Alaska and Hawaii),
the United States territories (specifically
Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Puerto Rico,
and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and Canada. •
Your Infiniti vehicle is manufactured to
meet U.S. regulations and environmental
requirements. With the exception of privately
owned vehicles belonging to members of
the U.S. military or employees and officers
of the United States Government stationed
abroad, this warranty does not apply if an
otherwise covered vehicle is operated in,
or relocated to, a country other than those
listed above under this caption, except that it
continues to apply if the vehicle is operated
in full compliance with its proper use as
described in the applicable Owner’s Manual
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while touring outside of the United States,
the U.S. territories or Canada for a period not
exceeding sixty (60) consecutive days or sixty
(60) days in any one 12 month period. This
warranty applies to a relocated vehicle which
is returned to, and is registered and normally
operated in the United States, the U.S.
territories or Canada, except for conditions
due to the vehicle’s foreign operation, e.g.,
use of inappropriate fuels or other fluids.
Infiniti makes available to you, and you are
specifically required by Federal law to use
BBB AUTO LINE [(800) 955-5100] before
exercising rights or seeking remedies under
the Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty
Act, 15 U.S.C §2301, et. seq. You are not
required to first use BBB AUTO LINE if
you seek remedies not created by Title 1 of
that Federal law, but are required to first
use BBB AUTO LINE if you seek remedies
created by state law, including your state’s
lemon law, if applicable state law provides
for using a 703 compliant or similar process
before filing suit. Please refer to pp. 2-3 of
this booklet and the “Supplement to 2018
Infiniti Warranty Information Booklet &
2018 Infiniti Owner’s Manual” for additional
information.
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1 INFINITI indicates Infiniti Division of Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, Tennessee, 37068-5003 which di stributes Infiniti vehicles in the United States.
2 See the Owner’s Manual for information relevant to proper operation of the vehicle, including the recommended fuels and fluid s.

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LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND
OTHER WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE
LAW RIGHTS EXTRA EXPENSES -
LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGES
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES SUCH AS LOSS OF THE USE
OF THE VEHICLE, INCONVENIENCE OR
COMMERCIAL LOSS.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS
WRITTEN WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential
damages or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Infiniti does not authorize any person to
create for it any other warranty, obligation
or liability in connection with this vehicle.
THE WARRANTY BEGINS
The warranty period begins on the date the
vehicle is delivered to the first retail buyer or
put into service, whichever is earlier.
FOR HOW LONG AND WHAT IS
COVERED
BASIC COVERAGE
• The basic coverage period is 48 months or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.
• The warranty covers any repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship
of all parts and components of each new
Infiniti vehicle supplied by Infiniti subject
to the exclusions listed under the heading
“WHAT IS NOT COVERED” or, if the part is
covered by one of the separate coverages
described in the following sections of this
warranty, that specific coverage applies
instead of the basic coverage.
POWERTRAIN COVERAGE
• The Powertrain coverage period is 72 months or 70,000 miles, whichever comes first.
• This warranty covers any repairs needed to correct defects in material or workmanship.
• Powertrain coverage includes components listed below under the headings Engine,
Transmission and Transaxle, Drivetrain, and
Restraint System, supplied by Infiniti, subject
to the exclusions listed under the heading
“WHAT IS NOT COVERED.”
ENGINE - Cylinder heads and block and
all internal parts, rocker covers and oil pan,
valve train and front cover, timing chain and
tensioner, oil pump, water pump and fuel
pump, fuel injectors, intake and exhaust
manifolds, flywheel, seals and gaskets. TRANSMISSION AND TRANSAXLE
- Case and all internal parts, torque
converter and converter housing,
automatic transmission control module,
transfer case and all internal parts, seals
and gaskets, clutch cover and housing,
A/T cooler, and electronic transmission
controls.
DRIVETRAIN - Drive shafts, final drive
housing and all internal parts, propeller
shafts, universal joints, bearings, seals and
gaskets.
RESTRAINT SYSTEM - Air bags and
related electronic control systems.
CORROSION COVERAGE (PERFORATION
FROM CORROSION)
Any body sheet metal panel supplied by Infiniti
found to have developed perforation (rust-
through) due to corrosion in normal use is
covered for 84 months, regardless of mileage,
except for those items listed under “WHAT IS
NOT COVERED.” No additional rust proofing
applications are required. Perforation is a
condition in which any body sheet metal panel
has corroded from one surface to another.
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV) SYSTEM
COVERAGE
• The HEV System coverage period is 96 months or 100,000 miles, whichever come
first.
• This warranty covers any repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship.
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• Normal wear and tear, including dings, dents, chips, or scratches
• Damage caused by any automated or manually operated car wash or by using a
pressure washer
NOTE: Complaints related to failure to comply
with proper use of the vehicle as described
in the applicable Owner’s Manual (including
the lack of availability or use of proper fluid),
or the vehicle’s lack of compliance with local
regulations or environmental requirements of
any country (other than the U.S. or Canada) are
NOT covered by this warranty.
DAMAGE OR FAILURES DUE TO
ALTERATION OR MODIFICATION
This warranty does not cover damage, failures
or corrosion resulting from or caused by:
• Alteration, tampering, or improper repair
• Installation of non-Infiniti approved accessories or components
• Improper installation of any Infiniti approved aftermarket accessory or component
• A vehicle whose odometer mileage has been altered, or the odometer repaired or replaced
and the actual vehicle mileage cannot be
correctly and readily determined
SALVAGE TITLEThis limited warranty does not apply to any
vehicle, and is rendered void if the vehicle is
(or ever has been) issued a “salvage” or similar
title including, but not limited to junk, scrap,
rebuilt, or flood titles, under any state’s law; or
has ever been determined to be a “total loss” or equivalent by any insurance company, such
as by payment of a cash payment of a claim in
lieu of repairs because of a determination that
the cost of repairs exceeded the actual cash
value of the vehicle.
DAMAGE, FAILURES OR CORROSION
FROM ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
This warranty does not cover damage, failures
or corrosion resulting from or caused by:
• Stone chipping, chemical fallout, tree sap,
salt, hail, windstorm, lightning, flood or other
environmental conditions.
• The items listed below are not covered under corrosion coverage (perforation from
corrosion).
ßExhaust system components.
ß Corrosion other than perforation, such
as cosmetic or surface corrosion due to
defects in material or workmanship. This
is covered under the Basic Coverage of
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
GRADUAL CAPACITY LOSSThe Lithium-ion battery, like all lithium-ion
batteries, will experience gradual capacity loss
with time and use. Loss of battery capacity
due to or resulting from gradual capacity loss
is NOT covered under this warranty. See your
Owner’s Manual for important tips on how to
maximize the life and capacity of the “Lithium-
ion battery.”
DAMAGE, FAILURES OR CORROSION
DUE TO LACK OF OR IMPROPER
MAINTENANCE REPAIRS
This warranty does not cover damage, failures
or corrosion resulting from or caused by:
• Lack of performance of proper maintenance
services as outlined in your Owner’s Manual.
• Fuel, fluids, or lubricants that are contaminated or that do not meet the
specification as outlined in your Owner’s
Manual.
• Use of parts not equivalent in quality or design to parts supplied by Infiniti for use on
Infiniti vehicles.
MAINTENANCE SERVICE EXPENSEThis warranty does not cover normal
maintenance services as specified in both
your Owner’s Manual and Infiniti Service
& Maintenance Guide such as cleaning
and polishing, wheel alignment, headlight
aiming, replacement of filters, replacement of
windshield wiper inserts, lubricants, coolant,
worn brake shoes, pads, drums and rotors and
worn clutch discs, for example.
SEAT BELTS, TIRES AND EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM
Seat belts, tires and the emission control
system are covered by separate warranties.
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EMISSION DEFECTS WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVEREDInfiniti¹ warrants that your vehicle was
designed, built and equipped to conform at the
time of sale with all applicable United States
emission standards
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This warranty covers any repairs needed to
correct defects in materials or workmanship
which would cause your vehicle not to meet
these standards.
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE
DEFECTS WARRANTY
Covered components are listed below under
the caption “WARRANTY PARTS LIST.”
Exceptions to this warranty are listed below
under the caption “WHAT IS NOT COVERED
UNDER EITHER THE DEFECTS OR
PERFORMANCE WARRANTIES.”
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTYThis warranty is for 4 years or 60,000 miles,
whichever occurs first. The warranty begins
the date the vehicle is delivered to the first
retail buyer or put into use, whichever is earlier.
Additionally, the engine control module/
onboard diagnostic device and catalytic
converter(s) listed below and indicated by an
“
o” under the caption “Warranty Parts List”
are covered for 8 years or 80,000 miles,
whichever occurs first.
EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE
WARRANTY
WHEN DOES THIS WARRANTY APPLYThe Emissions Performance Warranty applies
to your 2018 Infiniti vehicle ONLY when both
of the following occur.
1. The vehicle fails to meet applicable emissions
standards as judged by an emissions test
approved by the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
2. This failure results or will result in some
penalty to you, such as a monetary fine or
the denial of the right to use your vehicle,
under local, state or federal law.
For example, if your state requires an
EPA approved yearly vehicle inspection
before you receive a renewed license, this
warranty applies to your vehicle. In areas
where there is no approved test program,
this warranty does not apply.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW
LONG UNDER THE PERFORMANCE
WARRANTY
Infiniti¹ warrants that it will remedy any non-
conformity in your vehicle which causes it to
fail an approved emissions test during the first
24 months or 24,000 miles, whichever occurs
first. The warranty begins the date the vehicle
is delivered to the first retail buyer or put into
use, whichever is earlier. Additionally, failure of an approved emissions
test resulting from the failure of those parts
listed below under the caption “WARRANTY
PARTS LIST” are covered by the Emissions
Defects Warranty described above.
Exceptions to this warranty are listed below
under the caption “WHAT IS NOT COVERED
UNDER EITHER THE DEFECTS OR
PERFORMANCE WARRANTIES.”
WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER
EITHER THE DEFECTS OR
PERFORMANCE WARRANTIES
These warranties do not cover:
1.
Normal maintenance, service and parts
replacement as outlined in the emissions
control maintenance instructions of your
Owner’s Manual.
2. Failures directly as a result of:
ßFailure to perform required emission
control maintenance as outlined in your
Owner’s Manual.
ß Misuse, accident or modification.
ß Improper adjustment or installation
of parts during the performance of
maintenance services.
ß Tampering with or disconnecting any
part affecting vehicle emissions.
ß Fuel, fluids, or lubricants that are
contaminated or that do not meet the
specification as outlined in your
Owner’s Manual.
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1 Infiniti indicates Infiniti Division of Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, Tennessee, 37068-5003 which di stributes Infiniti vehicles in the United States.
2 Vehicles sold or registered as new vehicles in CA, CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT, or WA are also covered by the California Hybrid Vehicle Emission Control Warranty.

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MAINTENANCE RECORDS
Receipts covering the performance of regular
maintenance should be kept in the event
questions arise concerning maintenance. The
receipts should be transferred to subsequent
owners.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
You may obtain further information
concerning these warranties by following the
procedure outlined in the “INFINITI OWNER
SATISFACTION & ASSISTANCE” section of
this booklet. In the case of the Performance
Warranty, you may also contact or report any
violations to the Office of Transportation and
Air Quality, Vehicle Compliance Programs
Group, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, Ariel Rios Building (6405J), 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20460
OTHER OBLIGATIONS
Infiniti does not authorize any person to create
for it any other warranty, obligation or liability
in connection with this vehicle.
WARRANTY PARTS LIST
• Fuel injection system
o Engine control module/onboard diagnostic device
• Oxygen sensor(s)
• Mass air flow sensor
• Intake manifold
• Throttle body o Catalytic converter(s)
• Exhaust manifold
• Exhaust tube from manifold to catalytic
converter
o Front exhaust tube with catalytic converter
• Camshaft position sensor(s)
• Crankshaft position sensor(s)
• Spark plugs, ignition coils and wires
• Evaporative emission control system
• Fuel filler neck restrictor and check valve
• Fuel tank and filler cap
• Ignition control module
• Positive crankcase ventilation system
o Exhaust manifold with catalytic converter permanently attached
• Intake manifold collector
• Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) control system
• Hoses, clamps, fittings, tubing, sealing gaskets or devices, and mounting hardware
used in above systems
• Vacuum and temperature sensitive valves and switches used in above systems
• Electronic sensors and controls used in above systems
The Emission Performance or Defect Warranty
may be subject to future governmental
administrative action. Infiniti reserves the right to change the terms of the warranty to
be consistent with these actions. See your
retailer for information regarding possible
changes.
o = Long Term Federal Emission Parts covered for 96 months/or 80,000 miles.
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1 These warranties apply to all California and 50-state emission equipped 2018 model year Infiniti Hybrid vehicles sold for registration as new vehicles in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine,
Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Washington only.
2 Infiniti indicates Infiniti Division of Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, Tennessee, 37068-5003 which di stributes Infiniti vehicles in the United States.
The following statement is required to be
provided by regulations of the California Air
Resources Board.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS
The California Air Resources Board is pleased
to explain the emission control system
warranty on your 2018 vehicle. In California,
new motor vehicles must be designed, built
and equipped to meet the State’s stringent
anti-smog standards. Infiniti² must warrant
the emission control system on your vehicle
for the periods of time listed below provided
there has been no abuse, neglect or improper
maintenance of your vehicle.
Your emission control system may include
parts such as the fuel-injection system, the
ignition system, catalytic converter and
engine computer. Also included may be hoses,
belts, connectors and other emission-related
assemblies. Where a warrantable condition
exists, Infiniti will repair your vehicle at no cost
to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
COVERAGE
For 4 years or 60,000 miles (whichever
occurs first):
1. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection,
all necessary repairs and adjustments will be made by Infiniti to ensure that your
vehicle passes the inspection. This is your
emission control system PERFORMANCE
WARRANTY.
2. If any emission-related part on your vehicle
is defective, the part will be repaired or
replaced by Infiniti. This is your short-
term emission control system DEFECTS
WARRANTY.
For 7 years or 70,000 miles (whichever occurs
first):
If an emission-related part listed in this
warranty booklet specially noted with
coverage for 7 years or 70,000 miles is
defective, the part will be repaired or replaced
by Infiniti. This is your long term emission
control system DEFECTS WARRANTY.
OWNER’S WARRANTY
RESPONSIBILITIES
As the vehicle owner, you are responsible for
the performance of the required maintenance
listed in your Owner’s Manual. Infiniti
recommends that you retain all receipts
covering maintenance on your vehicle, but
Infiniti cannot deny warranty solely for the
lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the
performance of all scheduled maintenance.
You are responsible for presenting your
vehicle to an Infiniti retailer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be
completed in a reasonable amount of time, not
to exceed 30 days.
As the vehicle owner, you should also be
aware that Infiniti may deny you warranty
coverage if your vehicle or a part has failed
due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance
or unapproved modifications.
If you have any questions regarding your
warranty rights and responsibilities, you should
contact Infiniti’s Consumer Affairs Department
at 1-800- 662-6200 or the California Air
Resources Board at 9528 Telstar Avenue, El
Monte CA 91731.
The following is Infiniti’s² new vehicle emission
control warranty statement for vehicles
certified for sale in California and sold for
registration as a new vehicle in California,
Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York,
Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont,
or Washington only.
EMISSIONS DEFECTS WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVEREDInfiniti² warrants that your vehicle was
designed, built and equipped to conform with
all applicable requirements of the California Air
Resources Board. This warranty covers any part
which affects applicable regulated emission(s).
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° Long Term Federal Emission Parts covered for 96 months or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
°° Federal Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) System Parts covered for 96 months or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
°°° This part repair is less than the California high cost threshold; however, it is classified as a Federal Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) System Part and is covered for 96 months or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
LONG-TERM EMISSION SYSTEM DEFECTS
WARRANTY PARTS LIST
Q70 Hybrid Q50 Hybrid
EGI Wiring Harness
Exhaust Manifold
Flywheel
Fuel Tank
Intake Manifold
Intake Manifold Collector
Knock Sensor
Throttle Body
Catalytic Converter°
Engine Control Module°
HEV Battery°°
HEV Battery Controller°°
HEV Battery Controller Harness°°
HEV Battery Sensor°°
HEV Battery Sub-Assembly°°
HEV Cell Voltage Harness°°
HEV Junction Box°°
HEV Power Inverter°°
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For information on additional models, please see your Infiniti dealer for details
HEV Control Module°°
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EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE
WARRANTY
WHEN DOES THIS WARRANTY APPLYThis warranty applies to your 2018 Infiniti
vehicle only if it fails to pass a California “smog
check” test or equivalent.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW
LONG
Infiniti warrants that if your vehicle fails to
pass a California “smog check” test, it will make
the necessary repairs so that your vehicle will
pass. This warranty is for 4 years or 60,000
miles, whichever occurs first. The warranty
begins the date the vehicle is delivered to the
first retail buyer or the date it is first put in to
service, whichever is earlier.
Exceptions to this warranty are listed below
under the caption “ WHAT IS NOT COVERED”.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
These warranties do not cover:
1. Normal maintenance, service and parts
replacement as outlined in the emission
control maintenance instructions of your
Owner’s Manual.
2. Failures directly as a result of: ßLack of performance of required emission
control maintenance as outlined in your
Owner’s Manual.
ß Misuse, accident or modification. ß
Improper adjustment or installation
of parts during the performance of
maintenance (nonwarranty) services.
ß Tampering with or disconnecting any part
affecting vehicle emissions.
ß The use of fuel other than that specified
in your Owner’s Manual or fuel with
contaminants which the fuel filter is not
designed to remove.
3. In the case of the Performance Warranty,
the use of any non-Infiniti part not certified
in accordance with Federal requirements
which is defective or not equivalent from
an emissions standpoint to the original
equipment part.
4. In the case of the Defects Warranty, parts
not supplied by Infiniti or damage to other
parts caused directly by non-Infiniti parts.
5. In the case of the Performance Warranty,
costs of determining the cause of a vehicle
failing a California “smog check” test if such
failure is found not to be covered.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND
OTHER WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE
LAW RIGHTS
EXTRA EXPENSES - LIMITATIONS OF
DAMAGES
These emissions warranties do not cover
incidental or consequential damages such as
loss of the use of the vehicle, inconvenience
or commercial loss.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THESE
WRITTEN WARRANTIES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential
damages or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you. These warranties give you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Infiniti does not authorize any person to
create for it any other warranty, obligation
or liability in connection with this vehicle.
WHAT YOU MUST DO
In order to obtain warranty service you
must deliver the vehicle to any authorized
Infiniti retailer in the United States at your
expense. You are responsible for the required
maintenance on your vehicle as outlined in the
maintenance instructions in your Owner’s
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ßUse of improper or dirty fuel, fluids or
lubricants.
ß Normal wear and tear, including dings,
dents, chips or scratches.
5. Salvage Title. This warranty does not cover
damage, failures or corrosion to any Infiniti
replacement part, Genuine NISMO S-Tune
Part, or Genuine Infiniti or Infiniti Accessory,
installed in the vehicle, if the vehicle is issued
a “salvage” or similar title including, but not
limited to junk, scrap, rebuilt, or flooded
titles, under any state’s law. (This exclusion
does not extend to new Genuine Infiniti
replacement parts, NISMOS-tune parts
or Genuine Infiniti or Infiniti accessories,
installed in an Infiniti vehicle after the
issuance of a “salvage” or similar title.)
WHAT YOU MUST DO
In order to obtain warranty service you must
deliver the warranted part or accessory, or
the vehicles, on which the part or accessory
is installed, to an authorized Infiniti retailer in
the United States or Canada at your expense
with proof of purchase (parts invoice or service
repair order from an authorized Infiniti retailer).
The names and addresses of authorized Infiniti
retailers are listed in telephone directories.
You must also pay for labor charges to remove
and replace the part or accessory if it was
not originally installed on your vehicle by an
authorized Infiniti retailer.
WHAT INFINITI WILL DO
If the part or accessory to be repaired was
originally installed by an authorized Infiniti
retailer, it will be removed and reinstalled
after repair at no charge for parts and labor.
If the part or accessory was not installed
by an authorized Infiniti retailer, the part or
accessory will be repaired or exchanged only.
Any needed parts replacement will be made
using Genuine Infiniti or Infiniti approved new
or remanufactured parts at Infiniti’s option.
LIMITED WARRANTY ON GENUINE INFINITI REPLACEMENT PARTS AND GENUINE INFINITI
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DO MAINTAIN PROPER INFLATION
PRESSURE IN YOUR TIRES
Proper inflation pressure is necessary for
optimum tire performance, safety and fuel
economy. Check inflation pressures at least
once a month and before long trips. Use an
accurate tire pressure gauge. Always check
pressures when the tires are cold (when the
vehicle has been driven less than one mile). If
you must check inflation when the tires are
hot, add 4 psi (27 kPa) to the recommended
cold inflation pressure. It is difficult to tell just
by looking at radial tires whether they are
underinflated.*
Furthermore, when operating a vehicle
equipped with radial tires, it is difficult to
notice when a tire has gone flat or nearly flat
since the “feel” of the vehicle does not change
significantly.
Progressive air loss may result from punctures,
cuts, curbing, impacts or partial bead
unseating. Some fitment causes for air loss are
(1) incomplete bead seating, (2) bead tearing
caused by a machine tool due to insufficient
lubrication or improper adjustment, (3) leaking
valve core or rubber valve components should
be replaced when problems are detected and
whenever tires are replaced.
Always maintain inflation pressure at the level
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer as shown on the vehicle placard, vehicle
certification label or in the vehicle Owner’s
Manual:
Underinflation is the leading cause of tire
failure and may result in severe cracking,
component separation or “blowout.” It reduces
tire load capacity, allows excessive sidewall
flexing and increases rolling resistance,
resulting in heat and mechanical damage.
Maintaining proper inflation pressure is the
single most important thing you can do to
promote tire durability and maximize tread life.
Overinflation increases stiffness, which may
deteriorate ride and generate unwanted
vibration. Overinflation also increases the
chances of impact damage.
DON’T OVERLOAD YOUR VEHICLE
OR TIRES
Check your vehicle Owner’s Manual to
determine the load limits. Overloading your
vehicle places stress on your tires and other
critical vehicle components. Overloading a
vehicle can cause poor handling, increased
fuel consumption and may cause tire failure.
Overloading your tires can result in severe
cracking, component separation or "blowout".
Never fit your vehicle with new tires that have
less load capacity than shown on the vehicle
tire placard and remember that optimum
rim width is important for proper tire load
distribution and function. The maximum load capacity stamped on the
sidewalls of P-Metric & European Metric tires
is reduced by 10% when used on a light truck,
utility vehicle or trailer. Never fit P-Metric
or European Metric tires to light trucks that
specify LT-type replacement tires.
DON’T SPIN YOUR TIRES
EXCESSIVELY
Avoid excessive tire spinning when your
vehicle is stuck in snow, ice, mud or sand. The
centrifugal forces generated by a free-spinning
tire/wheel assembly may cause sudden tire
explosion resulting in vehicle damage and/or
serious personal injury to you or a bystander.
Never exceed 35 mph/55 km/h, as indicated
on your speedometer. Use a gentle backward
and forward rocking motion to free your
vehicle for continued driving. Never stand near
or behind a tire spinning at high speeds. For
example, while attempting to push a vehicle
that is stuck or when an on-the-car spin
balance machine is in use.
DO CHECK YOUR TIRES FOR WEAR
Always remove tires from service when
they reach two thirty-seconds of an inch
(2/32) remaining tread depth. All new tires
have treadwear indicators which appear as
smooth banks in the tread grooves when they
wear to the two thirty-seconds of an inch
(2/32) level. Many wet weather accidents
result from skidding on bald or nearly bald
GOODYEAR/DUNLOP TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
(Continued on next page)* Evidence of air loss or repeated underinflation always requires expert inspection to determine the source of leakage and tire removal to determine repairability. To avoid injury, NEVER attempt to
reinflate a tire that has been run severely underinflated.