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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 COM-
MERCIAL 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 limita-
tions 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
statetostate.
Infiniti does not authorize any person to create for it
any other warranty, obligation or liability in connec-
tion 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 spe-
cific 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 be-
low 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 in jectors, intake and ex-
haust manifolds, flywheel, seals and gaskets.
TRANSMISSION AND TRANSAXLE - Case and all
internal parts, torque converter and converter
housing, automatic transm ission control module,
transfer case and all internal parts, seals and gas-
kets, clutch cover and housing, A/T cooler, and
electronic tr ansmission 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 elec-
tronic control systems.
CORROSION COVERAGE (PERFORATION FROM CORRO-
SION)
Any body sheet metal panel supplied by Infiniti found to
have developed perforation (rust-through) due to corro-
sion 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 applica-
tions 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.
●HEV System Coverage applies to components listed
below under the heading HEV System, supplied by
Infiniti, subject to the exclusions listed under the
heading “WHAT IS NOT COVERED”.
HEV System - Lithium-ion battery, Hybrid Control Mod-
ule, Inverter.
TOWING COVERAGE
If your vehicle is inoperative due to the failure of a
warranted part during any of the New Vehicle Limited
warranties, inc luding Emission and Seat belt warran-
ties, towing service to the nearest authorized Infiniti
retailer is covered.
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ADJUSTMENT COVERAGE
Service adjustments not usually associated with the
replacement of parts, such as wheel alignment, are
covered only during the first 12 months or 12,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
●Limited 6 month warranty coverage:OE wiper blade inserts are covered for the first six
months of ownership.
REFRIGERANT RECHARGE ONLY COVERAGE
Refrigerant recharge not associated with the repair or
replacement of a warranted part is covered only during
the first 12 months, regardless of the mileage.
NO CHARGE
Warranty repairs will be made at no charge for parts
and/or labor (except for batteries and tires, in which
case you may pay certain charges). Any needed parts
replacement will be made using genuine Infiniti or
Infiniti approved new or remanufactured parts ap-
proved by Infiniti for use on Infiniti vehicles. Infiniti
reserves the right to make changes at any time, without
notice, to production and service parts in their specifi-
cations, colors, and materi als, including those used in
connection with warranty repairs. For this reason, when
approved by Infiniti and at Infiniti’s discretion, func-
tionally equivalent replacement parts may be used that
do not exactly match the original production part.
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
●You must take the vehicle to an authorized Infiniti
retailer in the United States or Canada during regular
business hours at your expense in order to obtain
warranty service. The names and addresses of autho-
rized Infiniti retailers are listed in telephone directo-
ries.
●If you require warranty service outside of the United
States (see terms under caption “APPLICABILITY”),
contact an Infiniti retailer in that country.
MAINTENANCE, DATA ACCESS, AND RECORDS
As a condition of this warranty, you are responsible for
properly using, maintaining and caring for your vehicle
as outlined in your Owner’s Manual, and of maintaining
copies of all maintenance records & receipts for review
by Infiniti. Failure to do so is likely to result in the denial
of warranty.
You are also required to provide consent to give Infiniti
access to data stored on vehicle systems. Failure to do
so is likely to result in the denial of warranty coverage.
Evidence of the performance of the required mainte-
nance should be kept and may need to be presented as
proof of such maintenance in connection with related
warranty rep airs. Toassist you in maintainin g appropri-
ate records, the Maintenance Log located in your Own-
er’s Literature Kit can be u sed along with supporting
repair invoices, receipts and other such records.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
GENERAL EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corro-
sion resulting from or caused by:
●Failure to operate the vehicle in accordance with the
Owner’s Manual
●Misuse, such as using the vehicle to tow
●Failure of a component not covered by warranty
●Racing and competitive driving
●Theft, vandalism, fire, or flooding (including engine
water ingestion)
●Accident, collision, being towed
●Repairs performed by anyone other than an autho-
rized Infiniti retailer
●Glass breakage, unless resulting from defects in ma-
terial or workmanship
●Normal wear and tear, including dings, dents, chips,
or scratches
●Damage caused by any automated or manually oper-
ated car wash or by using a pressure washer
Note that 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.
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EMISSION DEFECTS WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED
Infiniti1warrants that your vehicle was designed, built
and equipped to conform at the time of sale with all
applicable Unit ed States emiss ion standards
2.
This warranty covers any repairs needed to correct de-
fects 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 COV-
ERED UNDER EITHER THE DEFECTS OR PERFORMANCE
WARRANTIES.”
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
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 put into use, which-
ever is earlier. Additionally, the engine control
module/onboard diagnostic device and catalytic con-
verter(s) listed below and indicated by an “ ” 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 APPLY
The Emissions Performance Warranty applies to your 2016
Infiniti vehicle ONLY when both of the following occur.
1. The vehicle fails to meet a pplicable emissions stan-
dards 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 fed-
eral law.
For example, if your state requires an EPA ap-
proved yearly vehicle inspection before you re-
ceive 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
Infiniti1warrants that it will remedy any non-conformity
in your vehicle which causes it to fail an approved emis-
sions 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, fai lure of an approved emissions test re-
sulting 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 replace- ment as outlined in the emissions control mainte-
nance instructions of your Owner’s Manual.
2. Failures directly as a result of: ●
Failure to perform r equiredemission control
maintenance as outlined in your Owner’s Manual.
● Misuse, accident or modification.
●Improper adjustment or installation of parts dur-
ing the performance of maintenance services.
● Tampering with or disconnecting any part af-
fecting vehicle emissions.
● Fuel, fluids, or lubricants that are contaminated
or that do not meet the specification as outlined
in your Owner’s Manual.
3. In the case of the Performance Warranty, the use of any part not certified in accordance with Federal
requirements which is defective or not equivalent
from an emissions standpoint to the original equip-
ment part.
4. In the case of the Performance Warranty, costs of determining the cause of a vehicle failing an EPA
approved emissions test if such failure is found not
to be covered.
5. In the case of the Defects Warranty, parts not sup- plied by Infiniti or damage to other parts caused
directly by non-Infiniti parts.
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1 Infiniti indicates Infin iti Division of Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin , Tennessee, 37068-5003 whichdistributes Infinitivehicles in the United States.
2 Vehicles sold or registered as new vehicles in CA, CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NJ, OR, PA, RI, VT, or WA are also covered by the California Hybrid Vehicle Emission Control Warranty.
2016 INFINITI FEDERAL HYBRID VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTIES
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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 limita-
tions 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
statetostate.
Infiniti does not authorize any person to create for it
any other warranty, obligation or liability in connec-
tion with this vehicle.
WHATYOUMUSTDO
In order to obtain warranty service you must deliver the
vehicle to an authorized Infiniti retailer in the United
States at your expense.
You must also maintain your vehicle as outlined in the
maintenance instructions in your Owner’s Manual.
WHAT INFINITI WILL DO
Warranty repairs will be made at no charge for parts
and/or labor, including diagnosis and tax. Any needed
parts replacement will be made using new or remanu-
factured parts.
OTHER WARRANTY TERMS
PERFORMANCE WARRANTY CLAIMS PROCEDURE
You may make a claim under the Performance Warranty
immediately after the failur e of an EPA approved emis-
sions test. You must provide proof of this failure when
making your claim.
You will be told whether Infiniti will honor your claim
within 30 days of the date you make the claim unless a
shorter time period is required by law. If your claim is
denied, Infiniti will notify you in writing of the reason. If
we do not notify you within this time period, we will
repair your vehicle under this warranty at no cost to you.
The time period for notification will not apply if you
request a delay or a delay is caused by events not under
the control of Infiniti retailers.
No claim will be denied under the Performance Warranty
because you use a non-Infiniti certified part but EPA
certified part for maintenance or repair.
MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS
Important information concerning maintenance service
and replacement parts is on page 14 of this booklet.
MAINTENANCE RECORDS
Receipts covering the performance of regular mainte-
nance should be kept in the event questions arise con-
cerning maintenance. The receipts should be trans-
ferred 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” sec-
tion 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 Pro-
tection 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
Engine control module/onboar d diagnostic device
●Oxygen sensor(s)
●Mass air flow sensor
●Intake manifold
●Throttle body
Catalytic converter(s)
●Exhaust manifold
●Exhaust tube from manifold to catalytic converter
Front exhaust tube with catalytic converter
●Camshaft position sensor(s)
●Crankshaft position sensor(s)
●Spark plugs, ignition coils and wires
●Evaporative emission control system
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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 2016
vehicle. In California, new motor vehicles must be de-
signed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent
anti-smog standards. Infiniti
2must warrant the emis-
sion 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 con-
verter 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 in-
spection. This is your emission control system PER-
FORMANCE WARRANTY.
2. If any emission-related part on your vehicle is de- fective, the part will be repaired or replaced by
Infiniti. This is your short-t erm emission control
system DEFECTS WARRANTY. For 7 years or 70,000 miles (whichever occurs first):
If an emission-related part listed in this warranty book-
let specially noted with coverage for 7 years or
70,000 miles is defective, the part will be repaired or
replaced by Infiniti. This i
s your long term emission
control system DEFECTS WARRANTY.
OWNER’S WARRANTY R ESPONSIBILITIES
As the vehicle owner, you are responsible for the perfor-
mance of the required maintenance listed in your Own-
er’s Manual. Infiniti recommends that you retain all
receipts covering maintenance on your vehicle, but
Infiniti cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of re-
ceipts 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 war-
ranty 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 Con-
sumer 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’s
2new 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, Oregon, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, Vermont, or Washington only.
EMISSIONS DEFECTS WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED
Infiniti2warrants 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 app licable regulated emission(s).
Exceptions to this warranty are listed below under the
caption “WHAT IS NOT COVERED.”
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
This warranty is for 4 years or 60,000 miles, whichever
occurs first. Additionally, the components listed under
the caption “Long-Term Em ission System Defects War-
ranty Parts List” are covered for 7 years or 70,000 miles,
whichever occurs first, except that the catalytic convert-
er(s) and engine control module (ECM) are warranted for
8 years or 80,000 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.
Some items require scheduled replacement before
60,000 miles. These items are warranted only up to the
replacement interval. The replacement intervals are outlined
in the maintenance instructions in your Owner’s Manual.
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1 These warranties apply to all Califor nia emission 2016 Infiniti Hybrid vehicles sold for registr ation as new vehicles in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,
New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Washington only.
2 Infiniti indicates Infin iti Division of Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin , Tennessee, 37068-5003 whichdistributes Infinitivehicles in the United States.
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LONG-TERM EMISSION SYSTEM DEFECTS WARRANTY PARTS LIST
Fuel Tank
Flywheel
EGI Wiring Harness
Exhaust Manifold
Throttle Body
Throttle Body Bypass Valve
Torque Converter Drive Plate
Intake Manifold Collector
Intake Manifold
Knock sensor
Transmission Control Module
Supercharger
Engine Control Module°
Catalytic Converter°
Exhaust Manifold w/Catalytic Converter°
Front Exhaust Tube / Catalytic converter°
HEV Battery Assembly°°
HEV Power Inverter°°
HEV Control Module °°
HEV Battery Sensor Assembly°°
HEV Battery Sub-Assembly°°
HEV Battery Controller Assembly°°
HEV Cell Voltage Harness°°
HEV Junction Box Assembly°°
Q50Hybrid XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX X
Q70Hybrid XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX
QX60 Hybrid X XX X X X X X X XXXXX
° 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.
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WHAT IS COVERED
Infiniti2warrants to correct defects in materials or work-
manship in all genuine Infiniti replacement parts, and
Genuine Infiniti accessories, distributed by Infiniti
North America in the United States, installed and used
on Infiniti (if an appropriate u se and application of the
part or accessory) vehicles only, except as described
under the caption below, “WHAT IS NOT COVERED.”
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
Except for replacement audio components, this war-
ranty is for 12 months or 12,000 miles from the date of
installation or purchase, whichever is earlier. However,
the warranty on Genuine Infiniti replacement parts, and
Genuine Infiniti accessories installed in an Infiniti ve-
hicle while the vehicle is covered by a Infiniti warranty,
which would have covered the part had it been installed
in the vehicle at manufacture will not end before the end
of that warranty.
REPLACEMENT AUDIO COMPONENTS
A replacement Radio, Amplifier, Navigation, Bluetooth,
control unit, or Compact Disc Player/Auto Changer sup-
plied by Infiniti is covered for 12 months from the time
of install ation or the balance of the Basic Vehicle War-
ranty as it applies to audio components, whichever is
greater.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER
WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE LAW RIGHTS
EXTRA EXPENSES - LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGES
This warranty does not cover incidental or conse-
quential 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 limita-
tion of incidental or consequential damages or limi-
tations 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 connec-
tion with this vehicle.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
This warranty does not cover:
1. Tires or batteries. These items are covered by sepa-
rate warranties. 2. Infiniti Motorsports and NISMO R-tune parts, in-
cluding NISMO Legacy parts are sold “AS IS” with-
out warranties, express or implied unless expressly
prohibited from doing so b y applicable law, in
which case the warranty provided is the minimum
required by law.
3. Normal maintenance service and parts replace- ment as outlined in the maintenance schedule of
your Owner’s Manual.
4. Damage or failures of parts resulting from: ●Misuse (your Owner’s Manual is your guide to
proper use).
● Accident, theft, fire, driving through water re-
sulting in engine water ingestion.
● Chemical fallout, tree sap, salt, sand, hail, flood
or other environmental conditions
● Modification or improper repair of the part or of
the vehicle in which the part is installed.
● Use of parts not equivalent in quality or design
to parts supplied by Infiniti.
● Lack of performance of required maintenance
services as outlined in your Owner’s Manual.
● Use of improper or dirty fuel, fluids or lubri-
cants.
● Normal wear and tear, including dings, dents,
chips or scratches.
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1 Actual warranty is provided by the retailer at time of purchase and should be read carefully. This warranty is subject to change and the applicable war ranty will be that which is in effect on
the date of purchase.
2 Infiniti indicates Infin iti Division of Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin , Tennessee, 37068-5003 whichdistributes Infinitivehicles in the United States.
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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. Over-
loading a vehicle can cause poor handling, increased
fuel consumption and may cause tire failure. Overload-
ing 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 gener-
ated 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 rock-
ing 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 ma-
chine 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 tires. Excessively w orn tires are also more suscep-
tible to penetrations.
DO CHECK YOUR TIRES FOR DAMAGE
Frequent (at least monthly) inspection of your tires for
signs of damage and their general condition is impor-
tant for safety. If you have any questions, have your tire
Retailer inspect them. Impacts, penetrations, cracks,
knots, bulges or air loss always require tire removal and
expert inspection. Never perform a temporary repair or
use an inner tube as a substitute for a proper repair.
Only qualified persons should repair tires.
PROPER TIRE REPAIR
NOTE: Goodyear and Dunlop do not warrant any inspec-
tion or repair process. The repair is entirely the respon-
sibility of the repairer and should be made in accor-
dance with established Rubber Manufacturers
Association (RMA) procedures.
TIRE PRESS URE MONITORING SYSTEM ALERT
Refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual for more informa-
tion on what to do if the tire pressure warning system
activates.
THE CONVENIENCE (TEMPORARY) SPARE
The Convenience (Temporary) Spare is designed, built,
and tested to the high engineering standards set by
North America’s leading car manufacturers and to
Goodyear and Dunlop’s own high standards of quality
control. It is designed to take up a minimum of storage
space and, at the same time, fulfill the function of a
spare tire when needed. The spare is kept in its storage
space, fully inflated at 60 psi. To be sure it is always
ready for use, the air pressure should be checked on a
regular basis.
The Convenience (Temporary) Spare can be used in
combination with the original tires on your vehicle. You
can expect a tire tread life of up to 3,000 miles
(4,800 kilometers), depending on road conditions and
your driving habits. To conserve tire tread life, return the
spare to the storage area as soon as it is convenient to
have the standard tire repaired or replaced.
The Convenience (Temporary) Spare weighs less than a
standard tire so it’s easier to handle. It also helps re-
duce the total car weight which contributes to fuel
economy.
The wheels used with the Convenience (Temporary)
Spare are specifically designed for use with high pres-
sure spares and should never be used with any other
type tire.
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HARD BRAKING
You must inspect your tires after any hard braking cir-
cumstances or after tires have slid on the pavement.
This can cause a flat spot in a section of the tire tread.
TIRE SPINNING
Never spin your tires above a speedometer reading of
35 mph (55 km/h) if your vehicle becomes stuck. The
centrifugal force generated by the free spinning
tire/wheel assembly may cau se a sudden tire explo-
sion, resulting in vehicle damage and/or serious per-
sonal injury or death. Never allow anyone to stand near
or behind a tire spinning at high speed while attempting
to push a vehicle that is stuck. When in mud, sand,
snow, ice or other slippery conditions, do not indulge in
excessive wheel spin. In such conditions, with auto-
matic tran smission vehicles , by accelerating the engine
excessively, it is possible to spin one of the drive tires
beyond its speed capability. This is also true when bal-
ancing a drive tire/wheel assembly using the engine of
the vehicle to spin the wheel.
TIRE TREAD
Tires must be replaced when the depth of the tread
reaches 2/32 inch (1.6 mm). Tires are manufactured
with tread wear indicators molded into the tire grooves
which indicate tread wearout. As tires approximate
2/32 inch (1.6 mm) wearout, the tread gauge becomes
thinner and more vulnerable to the effects of road haz-
ards. Also, worn tires are more subject to hydroplaning,
which can cause loss of control. Therefore, visual tire
inspection becomes more crucial as the tires wear out.
WORN TIRES
Never drive on worn tires. Tires should be replaced by
trained personnel when 2/32nds of an inch tread depth
remains, as indicated by the tread wear indicators molded
into the tread grooves. In most states, it is illegal to drive
with less than 2/32nds of an inch of tread remaining.
TIRE MIXING
For best performance select tires similar in size and load
rating to the original equipment tires. It is recom-
mended that the same size and type of tire be used on
all four wheel positions. In certain tires, casing ply ma-
terial and ply construction may vary as indicated on the
sidewall of the tire. When changing or replacing tires, it
is preferred that all four tires are the same construction
type (i.e., High Performance, All Season, Mud & Snow)
and construction (Radial or Bias Ply). Before mixing tires
of different types on a vehicle in any configuration, be
sure to check the vehicle Owner’s Manual for its recom-
mendations.
Tires which meet the Rubber Manufacturer’s Associa-
tion (RMA) definition of mud and snow tires are marked
M/S, M+S, M&S. On such tires, this designation is
molded into the sidewall. Tires without this notation are
not recommended for mud and/or snow driving.
If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select tires
equivalent in size and load rating to the original equip-
ment tires. Always fit performance snow tires in sets of
four (4) for optimum mud & snow traction and mainte-
nance of vehicle handling characteristics. If you do not,
it may adversely affect the safety and handling of your
vehicle. It is also important to check the vehicle Owner’s
Manual before mixing or matching tires on 4-wheel drive
vehicles as this may require special precautions. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for more informa-
tion on tire replacement precautions.
TIRE ROTATION
Tires on your Infiniti vehicle should be rotated every
7,500 miles or as irregular wear develops. If irregular
wear becomes apparent or if the wear rate on the tires is
perceptibly uneven, the tires should be rotated in such a
way to alleviate the problem. Check your vehicle for any
mechanical problems and correct if necessary. Any rota-
tion pattern or procedure may be followed including
those indicated in the Owner’s Manual. Some tires have
arrows on the sidewall showing the direction in which
the tire should turn. When rotating this type of tire, care
must be taken to maintain the proper turning direction
as indicated by the arrows.
Some vehicles have different
tire sizes specified for front and rear axles. Tires on these
vehicles should not be rotated side to side (unless they
are non-directional) . Where a temporary type spare tire
is available, it should not be included in the tire rotation
schedule. Such tires are intended for temporary use
only.
REPLACING TWO TIRES
If your vehicle was originally equipped with four tires
that were the same size and you are only replacing two
of the four tires, install the new tires on the rear axle.
Placing new tires on the front axle may cause loss of
vehicle control in some driving conditions and cause an
accident and personal injury.
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