spare tire INFINITI QX80 2020 Owner's Guide

Wheel balance service should be performed
with the wheels off the vehicle. Spin
balancing the wheels on the vehicle could
lead to mechanical damage.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the INFINITI Warranty Information Booklet.
Care of wheels
See “Cleaning exterior” (P.7-2) for details
about care of the wheels.
Spare tire
Since the spare tire is not equipped with the
TPMS, when a spare tire is mounted (TEM-
PORARY USE ONLY or conventional), the
TPMS will not function.
Spare tire (FULL-SIZE TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire) (Applies ONLY to vehicles
equipped with P275/50R22 tires):
Observe the following precautions if the full-
size temporary use only spare tire must be
used, otherwise your vehicle could be da-
maged or involved in an accident.
WARNING
.The full-size temporary use only
spare tire should be used for emer- gency use. It should be replaced with
the standard tire at the first oppor-
tunity to avoid possible tire or differ-
ential damage
. Drive carefully while the spare tire is
installed. Avoid sharp turns and
abrupt braking while driving. The
vehicle driving performance may be
affected when driving on wet or
snow covered roads.
. When the spare tire is installed, the
following systems may not work
correctly.
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
— Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) System
. Periodically check spare tire inflation
pressure. Always keep the spare tire
inflated to the pressure specification
shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. For Tire and Load-
ing Information label location, see
“Tire and Loading Information label”
in the index of this manual.
. With the spare tire installed do not
drive your vehicle at speeds faster
than 70 MPH (112 km/h).
. When driving on roads covered with
snow or ice, the spare tire should be used on the front wheels and original
tire used on the rear wheels (drive
wheels). Use tire chains only on the
two rear original tires.
. Do not use the spare tire on other
vehicles.
. Do not use more than one spare tire
at the same time.
CAUTION
Do not use tire chains on the spare tire.
Tire chains will not fit properly and may
cause damage to the vehicle.
Do-it-yourself8-37

When driving in areas using road salt or
other corrosive materials, check lubrication
frequently.
Lights*:Clean the headlights on a regular
basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop
lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other
lights are all operating properly and installed
securely. Also check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When checking
the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are
missing, and check for any loose wheel nuts.
Tighten if necessary.
Tire rotation*: Tires should be rotated every
7,500 miles (12,000 km).
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge
often and always prior to long distance trips.
If necessary, adjust the pressure in all tires,
including the spare, to the pressure speci-
fied. Check carefully for damage, cuts or
excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace the TPMS
transmitter grommet seal, valve core and
cap when the tires are replaced due to wear
or age.
Wheel alignment and balance: If the vehicle
should pull to either side while driving on a
straight and level road, or if you detect
uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may be
a need for wheel alignment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at
normal highway speeds, wheel balancing
may be needed.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the INFINITI Warranty Information Booklet.
Windshield:
Clean the windshield on a
regular basis. Check the windshield at least
every six months for cracks or other damage.
Have a damaged windshield repaired by a
qualified repair facility. It is recommended
that you have a damaged windshield re-
paired by an INFINITI retailer, or an INFINITI
Certified Collision Center. To locate a colli-
sion center in your area, refer to http://
collision.infinitiusa.com.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check for cracks
or wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when
performing periodic maintenance, cleaning
the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the pedal
does not catch or require uneven effort.
Keep the floor mat away from the pedal.
Automatic transmission P (Park) mechan-
ism: On a fairly steep hill, check that your vehicle is held securely with the shift lever in
the P (Park) position without applying any
brakes.
Brake pedal:
Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer to
stop, have your vehicle checked immediately.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service. Keep the floor mat
away from the pedal.
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with only
the parking brake applied. If the parking
brake needs adjusted, it is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, anchors,
adjuster and retractors) operate properly
and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying,
wear or damage.
Seats: Check seat position controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to
ensure they operate smoothly and that all
latches lock securely in every position. Check
that the head restraints/headrests move up
and down smoothly and that the locks (if so
Maintenance and schedules9-3

WHEELS AND TIRES
Road wheel
TypeSizeOffset in (mm)
Conventional 20 × 8J
1.18 (30)
22 × 8J
Spare 20 × 8J
Tire
TypeSizePressure PSI (kPa) [Cold]
Conventional P275/60R20 114H
35 (240)
P275/50R22 111H
Spare 275/60R20 115M
P275/60R20 114H
Technical and consumer information10-9

10-14Technical and consumer information
WARNING
.It is extremely dangerous to
ride in a cargo area inside the
vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more
likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
.Do not allow people to ride in
any area of vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat
belts.
.Be sure everyone in your vehicle
is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
TERMS
It is important to familiarize yourself
with the following terms before load-
ing your vehicle:
.Curb Weight (actual weight of
your vehicle) - vehicle weight in-
cluding: standard and optional
equipment, fluids, emergency
tools, and spare tire assembly. This
weight does not include passen- gers and cargo.
. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) -
curb weight plus the combined
weight of passengers and cargo.
. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) - maximum total combined
weight of the unloaded vehicle,
passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer
tongue load and any other op-
tional equipment. This information
is located on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.
V.S.S. label.
. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
- maximum weight (load) limit
specified for the front or rear axle.
This information is located on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label.
. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
Rating) - The maximum total
weight rating of the vehicle, pas-
sengers, cargo, and trailer.
. Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load
limit, Total load capacity - max-
imum total weight limit specified
of the load (passengers and cargo)
for the vehicle. This is the max-
imum combined weight of occu- pants and cargo that can be
loaded into the vehicle. If the
vehicle is used to tow a trailer,
the trailer tongue weight must be
included as part of the cargo load.
This information is located on the
Tire and Loading Information la-
bel.
. Cargo capacity - permissible
weight of cargo, the weight of
total occupants weight subtracted
from the load limit.
VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION

11-6
Registering your vehicle in another
country .................................................................. 10-11
Remote engine start ................................ 3-17, 3-18
Remote keyless entry system .......................... 3-15
Reporting safety defects ................................ 10-32
Roadside assistance program ............................. 6-2
Rollover .................................................................... 5-8
RoofMoonroof ......................................................... 2-67
Roof rack ......................................................... 2-63
S
SafetyChild seat belts ............................................... 1-28
Towing safety .............................................. 10-22
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment ...................... 1-4
Front seats ............................................. 1-4, 1-10
Seat belt(s) Child safety ..................................................... 1-28
Infants ............................................................... 1-29
Injured persons ............................................... 1-20
Larger children ............................................... 1-29
Precautions on seat belt usage ................. 1-17
Pregnant women ........................................... 1-20
Seat belt cleaning ............................................. 7-7
Seat belt extenders ....................................... 1-27
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-27
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-16
Seat belts ......................................................... 1-17
Seat belts with pretensioners .................... 1-66 Small children .................................................. 1-29
Three-point type ............................................ 1-20
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats ............................. 2-48
Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-39
Heated seats ................................................... 2-46
Seats .................................................................... 1-3
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System), Engine start .................. 2-33
Security system, Vehicle security system ..... 2-32
Servicing climate control ................................... 4-36
Setting memory function, Automatic
drive positioner ................................................... 3-40
Shift lever, Shift lock release ............................ 5-21
Shift lock release Transmission ................................................... 5-21
Shifting, Automatic transmission .................... 5-18
Side ventilators .................................................... 4-26
Smart Rearview Mirror ...................................... 3-31
SNOW mode ....................................................... 5-121
Snow mode switch .............................................. 2-50
Spare tire ................................................... 8-37, 10-9
Spark plugs ............................................................ 8-14
Speedometer ............................................................ 2-7
Standard maintenance ................................ 9-7, 9-8
Starting Before starting the engine .......................... 5-15
Jump starting .................................................. 6-11
Precautions when starting and driving ..... 5-4
Push starting ................................................... 6-13
Starting the engine ....................................... 5-15 Status light, Front passenger air bag ............ 1-59
Steering
Heated steering wheel ................................. 2-45
Power steering fluid ....................................... 8-8
Power steering system .............................. 5-122
Tilt/telescopic steering ................................ 3-29
Storage ................................................................... 2-57
Sun visors ............................................................... 3-29
Sunglasses holder ................................................ 2-59
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-67
Supplemental air bag warning light ... 1-68, 2-16
Supplemental restraint system ......................... 1-51 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ............................................. 1-51
Switch
Autolight switch ............................................. 2-38
Fog light switch ............................................. 2-45
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Headlight aiming control ............................. 2-42
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-38
Ignition switch ................................................ 5-18
Power door lock switch ................................. 3-5
Snow mode switch ....................................... 2-50
Turn signal switch ........................................ 2-44
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
off switch ......................................................... 2-51
T
Tachometer ............................................................. 2-8
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ............................................... 2-8