wheel INFINITI QX 2013 Owners Manual

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5. Securely screw to connect the T-shapedend of the jack rod and two extension
bars
*1as illustrated.
6. Fit the square end of the jack rod into the square hole of the wheel nut
wrench to form a handle
*2. 7. Locate the oval opening above the
middle of the rear bumper.
8. Place the T-shaped end of the jack rod through the opening and direct it
towards the spare wheel winch assem-
bly, located directly above the spare
wheel.
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CAUTION
Do not insert the jack rod straight as it is
designed to be inserted at an angle as
shown.
9. Seat the T-shaped end of the jack rodinto the T-shaped opening of the spare
wheel winch. Apply pressure to keep
the jack rod engaged in the spare
wheel winch and turn the jack rod
counterclockwise to lower the spare
wheel.

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10. Once the spare wheel is completelylowered, remove the jack rod and reach
under the vehicle to remove the hang-
ing plate.
11. Carefully slide the spare wheel from under the rear of the vehicle.
After preparing the spare tire, to remove
the rod, pull out the rod while moving the
rod to the right and left with the screw of
the extension facing the side.
CAUTION
When storing the wheel, make sure that the
hanging plate is in the center of the wheel
and then lift it up into the storage area.
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CAUTION
When storing the wheel, be sure to mount
the wheel horizontally. Securing the wheel
that is in a tilted position as illustrated may
cause looseness and dropping of the wheel
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while driving. Lower the wheel on the
ground again, and make sure that the
hanging plate is properly set. Hang the
wheel again and make sure that the wheel is
held horizontally, then store the wheel.
Jacking up the vehicle and remov-
ing the damaged tire
WARNING
.Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by the jack. If it is
necessary to work under the vehicle,
support it with safety stands.
. Use only the jack provided with your
vehicle to lift the vehicle. Do not use the
jack provided with your vehicle on other
vehicles. The jack is designed for lifting
only your vehicle during a tire change.
. Use the correct jack-up points. Never use
any other part of the vehicle for jack
support.
. Never jack up the vehicle more than
necessary.
. Never use blocks on or under the jack. .
Do not start or run the engine while
vehicle is on the jack, as it may cause
the vehicle to move. This is especially
true for vehicles with limited slip differ-
entials.
. Do not allow passengers to stay in the
vehicle while it is on the jack.
Carefully read the caution label attached to
the jack body and the following instruc-
tions.
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Jack-up point
1. Place the jack directly under the jack-up
points as illustrated.
The jack should be used on level firm
ground.

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2. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turnsby turning counterclockwise with the
wheel nut wrench. Do not remove the
wheel nuts until the tire is off the
ground.
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3. Install the assembled jack rod into the
jack as shown.
4. Carefully raise the vehicle until the clearance between the tire and ground
is achieved.
5. To lift the vehicle, securely hold the jack lever and rod with both hands and
turn the jack lever.
NOTE:
Before jacking up the vehicle, make sure
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position. If the vehicle is lifted up with the
engine running, the auto-leveling suspen-
sion will become disabled after 120
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seconds. To reset the auto-leveling sus-
pension, cycle the ignition switch ON/OFF
one time.
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Installing the spare tire
The full-size temporary use only spare tire
(if so equipped) is designed for emergency
use. (See specific instructions under the
heading“Wheels and tires” in the“8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between the wheel and hub.
2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten the wheel nuts finger tight.
3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel nuts alternately and evenly in the
sequence as illustrated (
*1,*2,*3,
*4,*5,*6) until they are tight. 4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire
touches the ground. Then, with the
wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel
nuts securely in the sequence as
illustrated. Lower the vehicle comple-
tely.
WARNING
. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tigh-
tened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to
become loose or come off. This could
cause an accident.
. Do not use oil or grease on the wheel
studs or nuts. This could cause the nuts
to become loose.
. Retighten the wheel nuts when the
vehicle has been driven for 600 miles
(1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire,
etc.).
.As soon as possible, tighten the
wheel nuts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque: 98 ft-lb (133 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tigh-
tened to specification at all times. It

is recommended that wheel nuts be
tightened to specifications at each
lubrication interval.
.Adjust tire pressure to the COLDpressure.
COLD pressure:
After the vehicle has been parked
for three hours or more or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
COLD tire pressures are shown on
the Tire and Loading Information
label affixed to the driver side center
pillar.
After adjusting tire pressure to the COLD
tire pressure, the display of the tire
pressure information may show higher
pressure than the COLD tire pressure after
the vehicle has been driven more than 1
mile (1.6 km). This is because the tire
pressurizes as the tire temperature rises.
This does not indicate a system malfunc-
tion.
Stowing the damaged tire and tools
1. Securely store the damaged tire, jack and tools in the storage area.
2. Close the cargo floor cover.
3. Replace the cargo floor board.
4. Close the lift gate.
WARNING
. Always make sure that the spare tire and
jacking equipment are properly secured
after use. Such items can become
dangerous projectiles in an accident or
sudden stop.
. The full-size temporary use only spare
tire (if so equipped) is designed for
emergency use. (See specific instruc-
tions under the heading “Wheels and
tires” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section.)
To start your engine with a booster battery,
the instructions and precautions below
must be followed.
WARNING
.If done incorrectly, jump starting can
lead to a battery explosion, resulting in
severe injury or death. It could also
damage your vehicle.
. Explosive hydrogen gas is always pre-
sent in the vicinity of the battery. Keep
all sparks and flames away from the
battery.
. Do not allow battery fluid to come into
contact with eyes, skin, clothing or
painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a
corrosive sulphuric acid solution which
can cause severe burns. If the fluid
should come into contact with anything,
immediately flush the contacted area
with water.
. Keep the battery out of the reach of
children.
. The booster battery must be rated at 12
volts. Use of an improperly rated battery
can damage your vehicle.
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Two-wheel drive 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.
CAUTION
.Never tow automatic transmission mod-
els 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 transmis-
sion. 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: Place the ignition in
the ACC or ON position, and secure the
steering wheel in a straight-ahead posi-
tion with a rope or similar device.

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Four-wheel drive models
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) models
INFINITI recommends that towing dollies be
used when towing your vehicle or the
vehicle be placed on a flat bed truck as
illustrated.CAUTION
Never tow 4WD models with any of the
wheels on the ground as this may cause
serious and expensive damage to thepowertrain.
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Rear
VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck
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.
Pulling a stuck vehicle
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.
Attach the tow strap to the towing hook.
CAUTION
.Tow chains or cables must be attached
only to the main structural members of
the vehicle or the towing hooks. Other-
wise, the vehicle body will be damaged.
. Use the towing hook only to free a
vehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc. Never tow the vehicle for a long distance
using only the towing hook.
. The towing hook is under tremendous
force when used to free a stuck vehicle.
Never pull the hook at an angle.
. Always pull the cable straight out from
the front or rear of the vehicle.
. Pulling devices should be routed so they
do not touch any part of the suspension,
steering, brake or cooling systems.
. Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas
straps are not recommended for use in
vehicle towing or 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.

7 Appearance and care
Cleaning exterior ................................................. 7-2Washing .......................................................... 7-2
Waxing ............................................................ 7-3
Removing spots............................................... 7-3
Underbody ...................................................... 7-3
Glass............................................................... 7-3
Wheels ............................................................ 7-3
Chrome parts .................................................. 7-4
Tire dressing ................................................... 7-4 Cleaning interior ................................................. 7-4
Air fresheners ................................................ 7-5
Floor mats ..................................................... 7-5
Seat belts ...................................................... 7-6
Corrosion protection............................................ 7-7 Most common factors contributing to
vehicle corrosion ........................................... 7-7
Environmental factors influence the rate
of corrosion ................................................... 7-7
To protect your vehicle from corrosion ........... 7-7