wheel bolts INFINITI QX30 2018 Owner's Manual

3. Align the center of both the jack head2and the notches at the jack-up point3as
shown.
4. Fit the groove of the jack head between
the two notches as shown.5. Loosen each wheel bolt by one or two
turns counterclockwise with the wheel
wrench.
Do not remove the wheel bolts until the
tire is off the ground.
Models with wheel lock bolts (if equipped) :
If the wheel is equipped with a wheel lock
bolt, insert the wheel lock key
1and
loosen it as previously described.
The wheel lock bolt can only be removed
with the wheel lock key. A key number is
necessary if you need to duplicate the
wheel lock key.Record the key number as shown on the
key code card on the “Security informa-
tion” page at the end of this manual and
keep it in a safe place, not in the vehicle. If
you lose the wheel lock key, it is recom-
mended you see your INFINITI retailer for
a duplicate with the original wheel lock
key code.
Make sure to keep the lock key in the
vehicle. Otherwise, wheels cannot be re-
moved and the service cannot be per-
formed.
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6. To lift the vehicle, securely hold and turn
the ratchet handle
1clockwise as shown.
7. Carefully raise the vehicle until the tire
clears the ground.
8. Remove the wheel bolts, then remove the
wheel with the flat tire.
WARNING
The wheel is heavy. Be sure that your feet
are clear of the wheel and use gloves as
necessary to avoid injury.
Installing the wheel
WARNING
•A temporary use spare wheel and tire is
designed for emergency use.
•Never use wheel bolts other than those
provided with your vehicle. Incorrect
wheel bolts or improperly tightened
wheel bolts may cause the wheel to be-
come loose or come off. This could cause
an accident.
•Never use oil or grease on the wheel
bolts. This may cause the wheel bolts to
become loose.
ATighten
BLoosen
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface
between the wheel and the hub.
2. Carefully fit the wheel and tighten the
wheel bolts with your fingers. Check that
all the wheel bolts contact the wheel sur-
face horizontally and on the bevelled side.
Models with wheel lock bolt (if equipped):
Insert the wheel lock key into the wheel
lock bolt and tighten into the wheel finger
tight.
3. With the wheel wrench, tighten the wheel
bolts alternately and evenly in the se-
quence as illustrated (
1-5) until they
are tight.
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4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire
touches the ground.
5. Tighten the wheel bolts securely using the
wheel wrench in the sequence as illus-
trated.
6. Lower the vehicle completely.
7. Install the wheel cover (if equipped).
Wheel bolt tightening torque:
96 ft-lb (130 N•m, 13 kg-m)
As soon as possible, tighten the wheel bolts
to the specified torque with a torque wrench.
The wheel bolts must be kept tightened to
specification at all times. It is recommended
that the wheel bolts be tightened to specifi-
cation at each maintenance interval.
Adjust the tire pressure to the COLD pres-
sure.
COLD pressure is the tire pressure as mea-
sured after the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more or driven for less than
1 mile (1.6 km).
COLD tire pressures are shown on the tire
and loading information label affixed to the
driver's side center pillar.Wheel lock bolts(if equipped)
In order to prevent theft, the specially de-
signed wheel lock bolt is installed to each
wheel. The wheel lock bolt cannot be re-
moved with the commonly used tools.
When removing tires, use the lock key pro-
vided with your vehicle.
Removing the wheel lock bolt:
1. Insert the wheel lock key
1to the wheel
lock bolt.
2. To remove the wheel lock bolt, turn the
wheel lock key counterclockwise using the
wheel wrench.
CAUTION
•Do not use a power tool to remove the
wheel lock bolts.
•When installing the wheel, tighten the
wheel lock bolts to the same tightening
torque as the normal wheel bolts. For
details, see "Installing the wheel" earlier
in this section.
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Sizes.....................10-8
tire chains..................8-33
Wear and damage.............8-33
Wheel balance...............8-36
Wheels and tires..........8-27, 10-8
Towing.....................6-14
Recommendations.............6-14
Your vehicle.................6-14
Trailer.....................10-15
Towing...................10-15
Transferring registration to another
country.....................10-9
Transmission..................5-18
Automatic Transmission (AT)
operation..................5-18
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-7
Traveling....................10-9
Turn signal...................8-23
Bulb information..............8-23
Operation..................8-23
V
Vanity mirror..................3-18
Lights....................2-89
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC).......5-92
Vehicle identification.............10-9
Air conditioner label...........10-11
Engine serial number...........10-10
Number (VIN) (chassis number). . . .10-10Number (VIN) plate............10-9
Tire and loading information label . . .10-11
Vehicle Immobilizer system..........5-13
Vehicle information display..........2-15
Warnings and indicators.........2-29
Vehicle loading information........10-13
Ventilators...................4-28
W
Warning lights..............0-10, 2-8
Airbag....................1-53
Warnings....................2-29
Vehicle information display........2-29
Warranty...................10-17
Emission control system.........10-17
Washing.....................7-2
Waxing......................7-2
Wheel lock bolts.................6-9
Wheels.....................8-36
Balancing..................8-36
Blocking....................6-5
Care ......................7-3
Changing tires and wheels........8-34
Installation..................6-8
Removal....................6-6
Sizes.....................10-8
Wheel lock bolts...............6-9
Wheels and tires..........8-27, 10-8
Windows....................2-74Window washer.................8-8
Fluid......................8-8
Windshield...................2-64
Defroster..................2-64
De-icer switch...............2-64
Wiper and washer switch.........2-62
Winter......................5-96
Battery....................5-96
Driving on snow or ice...........5-97
Engine coolant...............5-96
Precautions.................5-96
Special equipment.............5-97
Tire equipment...............5-96
Wipers......................8-13
Blade replacement
.............8-13
Rear - Operation..............2-63
Washer nozzle...............8-14
Wiper and washer switch.....2-61, 2-62
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