Infiniti QX50 (2019 year). Manual — part 34

Tongue load

When using a weight carrying or a weight
distributing hitch, keep the tongue load be-
tween 10 - 15% of the total trailer load or use
the trailer tongue load specified by the trailer
manufacturer. The tongue load must be
within the maximum tongue load limits
shown

in

the

following

“Towing

Load/Specification” chart. If the tongue load
becomes excessive, rearrange cargo to allow
for proper tongue load.

Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight
(GVW)/maximum Gross Axle
Weight (GAW)

The GVW of the towing vehicle must not
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label. The GVW equals the com-
bined weight of the unloaded vehicle, pas-
sengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load
and any other optional equipment. In addi-
tion, front or rear GAW must not exceed the
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) shown on
the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label.

Towing capacities are calculated assuming a
base vehicle with driver and any options re-
quired to achieve the rating. Additional pas-
sengers, cargo and/or optional equipment,
such as the trailer hitch, will add weight to the
vehicle and reduce your vehicle’s maximum
towing capacity and trailer tongue load.

The vehicle and trailer need to be weighed to
confirm the vehicle is within the GVWR,
Front GAWR, Rear GAWR, Gross Combined
Weight Rating (GCWR) and Towing capacity.

All vehicle and trailer weights can be mea-
sured using platform type scales commonly
found at truck stops, highway weigh stations,
building supply centers or salvage yards.

To determine the available payload capacity
for tongue/king pin load, use the following
procedure.

1. Locate

the

GVWR

on

the

F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label.

2. Weigh your vehicle on the scale with all

of the passengers and cargo that are
normally in the vehicle when towing a
trailer.

3. Subtract the actual vehicle weight from

the GVWR. The remaining amount is the
available maximum tongue/king pin
load.

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To determine the available towing capacity,
use the following procedure.

1. Find the GCWR for your vehicle on the

"Towing

Load/Specification"

chart

found in this section.

2. Subtract the actual vehicle weight from

the GCWR. The remaining amount is the
available maximum towing capacity.

To determine the Gross Trailer Weight, weigh
your trailer on a scale with all equipment and
cargo, that are normally in the trailer when it
is towed. Make sure the Gross trailer weight
is not more than the Gross Trailer Weight
Rating shown on the trailer and is not more
than the calculated available maximum tow-
ing capacity.

Also weigh the front and rear axles on the
scale to make sure the Front Gross Axle
Weight and Rear Gross Axle Weight are not
more than Front Gross Axle Weight and Rear
Gross

Axle

Weight

on

the

F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. The
cargo in the trailer and vehicle may need to be
moved or removed to meet the specified rat-
ings.

Example:

∙ Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) as weighed

on a scale - including passengers, cargo
and hitch - 4,650 lbs. (2,109 kg).

∙ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

from F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification
label - 4,916 lbs. (2,230 kg).

∙ Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)

from “Towing Load/Specification" chart
- 7,320 lbs. (3,320 kg).

∙ Maximum Trailer towing capacity from

“Towing Load/Specification" chart -
3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg).

4,916 lbs. (2,230 kg)

GVWR

– 4,650 lbs. (2,109 kg)

GVW

= 266 lbs. (121 kg) Available for tongue

weight

7,320 lbs. (3,320 kg)

GCWR

– 4,650 lbs. (2,109 kg)

GVW

= 2,670 lbs. (1,211 kg)

Capacity available

for towing

266 lbs. (121 kg)

Available tongue

weight

= 2,670 lbs. (1,211 kg)

Available capacity

= 10 % tongue weight

The available towing capacity may be less
than the maximum towing capacity due to
the passenger and cargo load in the vehicle.

Remember to keep trailer tongue weight be-
tween 10 - 15% of the trailer weight or within
the trailer tongue load specification recom-
mended by the trailer manufacturer. If the
tongue load becomes excessive, rearrange
the cargo to obtain the proper tongue load.
Do not exceed the maximum tongue weight
specification

shown

in

the

“Towing

Load/Specification” chart even if the calcu-

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lated available tongue weight is greater than
15%. If the calculated tongue weight is less
than 10%, reduce the total trailer weight to
match the available tongue weight.

Always verify that available capacities are
within the required ratings.

TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION

WARNING

The towing capacities provided in this
manual are for general reference only. The
safe towing capacity of your vehicle is af-
fected by dealer and factory installed op-
tions and passenger and cargo loads. You
must weigh the vehicle and trailer as de-
scribed in this manual to determine the ac-
tual vehicle towing capacity. Do not exceed
the published maximum towing capacity or
the GCWR or the GVWR shown on the
FMVSS/CMVSS label. Doing so can result
in an accident causing serious injury or
property damage.

TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION CHART

With Tow Package

Without Tow Package

Maximum Towing Capacity*1

3,000 lbs.

(1,361 kg)

Do not tow with your vehicle

Maximum Tongue Load

300 lbs.

(136 kg)

Do not tow with your vehicle

Maximum Gross Combined Weight
Rating

7,320 lbs.

(3,320 kg)

Do not tow with your vehicle

*1: The towing capacity values are calculated assuming a base vehicle with driver and any options required to
achieve the rating. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment will add weight to the vehicle and
reduce your vehicle’s maximum towing capacity.

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TOWING SAFETY
Trailer hitch

Your vehicle may be equipped with an op-
tional trailer tow package. The trailer tow
package includes a receiver-type frame
mounted hitch. This hitch is rated for the
maximum towing capacity of this vehicle
when the proper towing equipment is used.
Choose a proper ball mount and hitch ball
that is rated for the trailer to be towed. Genu-
ine INFINITI ball mounts and hitch balls are
available from an INFINITI retailer.

If your vehicle is not equipped with the op-
tional trailer tow package, check the towing
capacity of your bumper hitch or receiver-
type frame mounted hitch. Choose a proper
hitch for your vehicle and trailer. A Genuine
INFINITI trailer hitch is available from an
INFINITI retailer. Make sure the trailer hitch is
securely attached to the vehicle to help avoid
personal injury or property damage due to
sway caused by crosswinds, rough road sur-
faces or passing trucks.

WARNING

Trailer hitch components have specific
weight ratings. Your vehicle may be capable
of towing a trailer heavier than the weight
rating of the hitch components. Never ex-
ceed the weight rating of the hitch compo-
nents. Doing so can cause serious personal
injury or property damage.

Hitch ball

Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and
weight rating for your trailer:

∙ The required hitch ball size is stamped on

most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls
also have the size printed on the top of
the ball.

∙ Choose the proper class hitch ball based

on the trailer weight.

∙ The diameter of the threaded shank of

the hitch ball must be matched to the ball
mount hole diameter. The hitch ball shank
should be no more than 1/16” smaller
than the hole in the ball mount.

∙ The threaded shank of the hitch ball must

be long enough to be properly secured to
the ball mount. There should be at least 2
threads showing beyond the lock washer
and nut.

Ball mount

The hitch ball is attached to the ball mount
and the ball mount is inserted into the hitch
receiver. Choose a proper class ball mount
based on the trailer weight. Additionally, the
ball mount should be chosen to keep the
trailer tongue level with the ground.

Weight carrying hitches

A weight carrying or “dead weight” ball
mount is one that is designed to carry the
whole amount of tongue weight and gross
weight directly on the ball mount and on the
receiver.

Weight distribution hitch

This type of hitch is also called a “load-
leveling” or “equalizing” hitch. A set of bars
attach to the ball mount and to the trailer to
distribute the tongue weight (hitch weight) of
your trailer. Many vehicles can’t carry the full
tongue weight of a given trailer, and need
some of the tongue weight transferred
through the frame and pushing down on the
front wheels. This gives stability to the tow
vehicle.

A weight-distributing hitch system (Class IV)
is recommended if you plan to tow trailers
with a maximum weight over 5,000 lbs.

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(2,268 kg). Check with the trailer and towing
equipment manufacturers to determine if
they recommend the use of a weight-
distributing hitch system.

NOTE:

A weight-distributing hitch system may af-
fect the operation of trailer surge brakes. If
you are considering use of a weight-
distributing hitch system with a surge
brake-equipped trailer, check with the surge
brake, hitch or trailer manufacturer to de-
termine if and how this can be done.

Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer for installing and using the
weight-distributing hitch system.

General set-up instructions are as follows:

1. Park unloaded vehicle on a level surface.

With the ignition on and the doors
closed, allow the vehicle to stand for
several minutes so that it can level.

2. Measure the height of a reference point

on the front and rear bumpers at the
center of the vehicle.

3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and ad-

just the hitch equalizers so that the front
bumper height is within 0 - .5 inches (0 –
13 mm) of the reference height mea-

sured in step 2. The rear bumper should
be no higher than the reference height
measured in step 2.

WARNING

Properly adjust the weight distributing
hitch so the rear of the bumper is no higher
than the measured reference height when
the trailer is attached. If the rear bumper is
higher than the measured reference height
when loaded, the vehicle may handle unpre-
dictably which could cause a loss of vehicle
control and cause serious personal injury or
property damage.

Sway control device

Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts, and buffet-
ing caused by other vehicles can affect trailer
handling. Sway control devices may be used
to help control these affects. If you choose to
use one, contact a reputable trailer hitch sup-
plier to make sure the sway control device will
work with the vehicle, hitch, trailer and the
trailer’s brake system. Follow the instructions
provided by the manufacturer for installing
and using the sway control device.

Class I hitch

Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow
trailers of a maximum weight of 2,000 lbs.
(907 kg).

Class II hitch

Class II trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow
trailers of a maximum weight of 3,500 lbs.
(1,587 kg).

Tire pressures

∙ When towing a trailer, inflate the

vehicle tires to the recommended
cold tire pressure indicated on the
Tire and Loading Information la-
bel.

∙ Trailer tire condition, size, load rat-

ing and proper inflation pressure
should be in accordance with the
trailer

and

tire

manufacturer’s

specifications.

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Safety chains

Always use suitable safety chains between
your vehicle and the trailer. The safety chains
should be crossed and should be attached to
the hitch, not to the vehicle bumper or axle.
The safety chains can be attached to the
bumper if the hitch ball is mounted to the
bumper. Be sure to leave enough slack in the
chains to permit turning corners.

Trailer lights

CAUTION

When splicing into the vehicle electrical
system, a commercially available power-
type module/converter must be used to
provide power for all trailer lighting. This
unit uses the vehicle battery as a direct
power source for all trailer lights while us-
ing the vehicle tail light, stop light and turn
signal circuits as a signal source. The
module/converter must draw no more than
15 milliamps from the stop and tail lamp
circuits. Using a module/converter that ex-
ceeds these power requirements may dam-
age the vehicle’s electrical system. See a
reputable trailer retailer to obtain the
proper equipment and to have it installed.

Trailer lights should comply with federal
and/or local regulations. For assistance in
hooking up trailer lights, contact an INFINITI
retailer or reputable trailer retailer. Vehicles
equipped with the optional trailer tow pack-
age are equipped with a 7-pin trailer harness
connector. If your trailer is equipped with a
flat 4-pin connector, an adapter will be
needed to connect the trailer lights to the
vehicle. Adapters are available at auto parts
stores and hitch retailers.

Trailer brakes

Most states require a separate braking sys-
tem on trailers with a loaded weight above a
specific amount, make sure the trailer meets
the local regulations and the regulations
where you plan to tow.

Several types of braking systems are avail-
able.

Surge Brakes - The surge brake actuator is
mounted on the trailer tongue with a hydrau-
lic line running to each trailer wheel. Surge
brakes are activated by the trailer pushing
against the hitch ball when the tow vehicle is
braking. Hydraulic surge brakes are common
on rental trailers and some boat trailers. In
this type of system, there is no hydraulic or
electric connection for brake operation be-
tween the tow vehicle and the trailer.

Electric Trailer Brakes - Electric braking sys-
tems are activated by an electronic signal
sent from a trailer brake controller (special
brake-sensing module).

Have a professional supplier of towing
equipment make sure the trailer brakes are
properly installed and demonstrate proper
brake function testing.

WARNING

Never connect a trailer brake system di-
rectly to the vehicle brake system.

Pre-towing tips

∙ Be certain your vehicle maintains a level

position when a loaded and/or unloaded
trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle
if it has an abnormal nose-up or nose-
down condition; check for improper
tongue load, overload, worn suspension
or other possible causes of either condi-
tion.

∙ Always secure items in the trailer to pre-

vent load shift while driving.

∙ Keep the cargo load as low as possible in

the trailer to keep the trailer center of
gravity low.

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∙ Load the trailer so approximately 60% of

the trailer load is in the front half and
40% is in the back half. Also make sure
the load is balanced side to side.

∙ Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve-

hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation,
and trailer wheel lug nuts every time you
attach a trailer to the vehicle.

∙ Be certain your rearview mirrors conform

to all federal, state or local regulations. If
not, install any mirrors required for tow-
ing before driving the vehicle.

∙ Determine the overall height of the ve-

hicle and trailer so the required clearance
is known.

Trailer towing tips

In order to gain skill and an understanding of
the vehicle’s behavior, you should practice
turning, stopping and backing up in an area
which is free from traffic. Steering stability
and braking performance will be somewhat
different than under normal driving condi-
tions.

∙ Always secure items in the trailer to pre-

vent load shift while driving.

∙ Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or

lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.

∙ Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or

stops.

∙ Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.

∙ Always drive your vehicle at a moderate

speed.

∙ When backing up, hold the bottom of the

steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want
the trailer to go. Make small corrections
and back up slowly. If possible, have
someone guide you when you are back-
ing up.

Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:

CAUTION

If you move the shift selector to the P
(Park) position before blocking the wheels
and applying the parking brake, transmis-
sion damage could occur.

1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.

2. Have someone place blocks on the

downhill side of the vehicle and trailer
wheels.

3. After the wheel blocks are in place,

slowly release the brake pedal until the
blocks absorb the vehicle load.

4. Apply the parking brake.

5. Shift the transmission into P (Park).

6. Turn off the engine.

To drive away:

1. Start the vehicle.

2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.

3. Shift the transmission into gear.

4. Release the parking brake.

5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer

are clear from the blocks.

6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.

7. Have someone retrieve and store the

blocks.

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∙ While going downhill, the weight of the

trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may
decrease overall stability. Therefore, to
maintain adequate control, reduce your
speed and shift to a lower gear. Avoid
long or repeated use of the brakes when
descending a hill, as this reduces their
effectiveness and could cause overheat-
ing. Shifting to a lower gear instead pro-
vides “engine braking” and reduces the
need to brake as frequently.

∙ If the engine coolant temperature rises to

a high temperature, refer to “If your ve-
hicle overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section of this manual.

∙ Trailer towing requires more fuel than

normal circumstances.

∙ Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s

first 500 miles (805 km).

∙ For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you

do tow, do not drive over 50 mph
(80 km/h).

∙ Have your vehicle serviced more often

than at intervals specified in the recom-
mended maintenance schedule in the
“Maintenance and schedules” section of
this manual.

∙ When making a turn, your trailer wheels

will be closer to the inside of the turn than
your vehicle wheels. To compensate for
this, make a larger than normal turning
radius during the turn.

∙ Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-

versely affect vehicle/trailer handling,
possibly causing vehicle sway. When be-
ing passed by larger vehicles, be prepared
for possible changes in crosswinds that
could affect vehicle handling.

Do the following if the trailer begins to sway:

1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal

to allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions
allow. This combination will help stabilize
the vehicle

– Do not correct trailer sway by steering

or applying the brakes.

2. When the trailer sway stops, gently ap-

ply the brakes and pull to the side of the
road in a safe area.

3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is

balanced as described in this section.

∙ Be careful when passing other vehicles.

Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than normal
passing. Remember, the length of the
trailer must also pass the other vehicle
before you can safely change lanes.

∙ Downshift the transmission to a lower

gear for engine braking when driving
down steep or long hills. This will help
slow the vehicle without applying the
brakes.

∙ Avoid holding the brake pedal down too

long or too frequently. This could cause
the brakes to overheat, resulting in re-
duced braking efficiency.

∙ Increase your following distance to allow

for greater stopping distances while
towing a trailer. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.

∙ INFINITI recommends that the cruise

control not be used while towing a trailer.

∙ Some states or provinces have specific

regulations and speed limits for vehicles
that are towing trailers. Obey the local
speed limits.

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∙ Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness

connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts
after 50 miles (80 km) of travel and at
every break.

∙ When launching a boat, don’t allow the

water level to go over the exhaust tail
pipe or rear bumper.

∙ Make sure you disconnect the trailer

lights before backing the trailer into the
water or the trailer lights may burn out.

When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should

be

replaced

and

transmission

oil/fluid should be changed more frequently.
For additional information, refer to the “Do-
it-yourself” section of this manual.

FLAT TOWING FOR FRONT
WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE (if so
equipped)

Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when towing
a vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such
as a motor home.

CAUTION

∙ Failure to follow these guidelines can re-

sult in severe transmission damage.

∙ Whenever flat towing your vehicle, al-

ways tow forward, never backward.

∙ Never tow your front wheel drive vehicle

with the front tires on the ground. Doing
so may cause serious and expensive dam-
age to the powertrain.

∙ DO NOT tow your front wheel drive con-

tinuously variable transmission vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground (flat
towing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE inter-
nal transmission parts due to lack of
transmission lubrication.

∙ For emergency towing procedures refer

to “Towing recommended by INFINITI” in
the “In case of emergency” section of this
manual.

FLAT TOWING FOR ALL–WHEEL
DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)

Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when towing
a vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such
as a motor home.

CAUTION

∙ Failure to follow these guidelines can re-

sult in severe transmission damage.

∙ Never flat tow your All-wheel drive

(AWD) vehicle.

∙ DO NOT tow your All-wheel drive (AWD)

vehicle with any wheels on the ground.
Doing so may cause serious and expen-
sive damage to the powertrain.

∙ For emergency towing procedures refer

to “Towing recommended by INFINITI” in
the “In case of emergency” section of this
manual.

Continuously Variable Transmission

To tow a vehicle equipped with a continu-
ously variable transmission, an appropriate
vehicle dolly MUST be placed under the
towed vehicle’s drive wheels. Always follow
the dolly manufacturer’s recommendations
when using their product.

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DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform
to federal safety requirements in addition to
these grades.

Quality grades can be found where appli-
cable on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For
example:

Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when
tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and
one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the govern-
ment course as a tire graded 100. The rela-
tive performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service prac-
tices and differences in road characteristics
and climate.

Traction AA, A, B and C

The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent
the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on

specified government test surfaces of as-
phalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.

WARNING

The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.

Temperature A, B and C

The temperature grades are A (the highest),
B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to
the generation of heat, and its ability to dis-
sipate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive tempera-
ture can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under
the Federal Motor Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.

WARNING

The temperature grade for this tire is es-
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause
heat build-up and possible tire failure.

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

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Your INFINITI is covered by the following
emission warranties:

For USA

1. Emission Defects Warranty

2. Emissions Performance Warranty

Details of these warranties may be found
with other vehicle warranties in your War-
ranty Information Booklet which comes with
your INFINITI. If you did not receive a War-
ranty Information Booklet, or it is lost, you
may obtain a replacement by writing to:

∙ INFINITI Division

Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003

For Canada

Emission Control System Warranty

Details of these warranties may be found
with other vehicle warranties in your War-
ranty Information Booklet which comes with
your INFINITI. If you did not receive a War-
ranty Information Booklet, or it is lost, you
may obtain a replacement by writing to:

∙ Nissan Canada Inc.

5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5

For USA

If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National High-
way Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying
INFINITI.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints,
it may open an investigation, and if it
finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall
and

remedy

campaign.

However,

NHTSA cannot become involved in in-
dividual problems between you, your
retailer, or INFINITI.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-
9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov;
or write to: Administrator, NHTSA,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle safety
from http://www.safercar.gov.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

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You may notify INFINITI by contacting
our Consumer Affairs Department,
toll-free, at 1-800-662-6200.

For Canada

If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform Transport Canada
in addition to notifying INFINITI.

If Transport Canada receives com-
plaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defect ex-
ists in a group of vehicles, it may re-
quest that INFINITI conduct a recall
campaign.

However,

Transport

Canada cannot become involved in in-
dividual problems between you, your
retailer, or INFINITI.

You may contact Transport Canada’s
Defect Investigations and Recalls Divi-
sion toll free at 1-800-333-0510. You
may also report safety defects online
at:

https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-

Sec-Sur/7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-
cp.aspx?lang=eng (English speakers) or

https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-
Sur/7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-
cp.aspx?lang=fra (French speakers)

Additional information concerning mo-
tor vehicle safety may be obtained from
Transport Canada’s Road Safety Infor-
mation Centre at 1-800-333-0371 or
online

at

www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety

(English speakers) or www.tc.gc.ca/
securiteroutiere (French speakers).

To notify INFINITI of any safety con-
cerns please contact our Consumer In-
formation Centre toll free at 1-800-
361-4792.

WARNING

A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) should never be tested using a two
wheel dynamometer (such as the dyna-
mometers used by some states for emis-
sions testing), or similar equipment. Make
sure you inform the test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with AWD be-
fore it is placed on a dynamometer. Using
the wrong test equipment may result in
transmission damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in serious ve-
hicle damage or personal injury.

Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready con-
dition” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test of the emission control system.

The vehicle is set to the “ready condition”
when it is driven through certain driving pat-
terns. Usually, the ready condition can be
obtained by ordinary usage of the vehicle.

If a powertrain system component is repaired
or the battery is disconnected, the vehicle
may be reset to a “not ready” condition. Be-
fore taking the I/M test, check the vehicle’s
inspection/maintenance test readiness con-
dition. Place the ignition switch in the ON
position without starting the engine. If the

READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST

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Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) comes on
steady for 20 seconds and then blinks for
10 seconds , the I/M test condition is “not
ready”. If the MIL does not blink after 20 sec-
onds, the I/M test condition is “ready”. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer to set the “ready condition” or to pre-
pare the vehicle for testing.

The ProPILOT Assist is equipped with an
Event Data Recording function.

The main purpose is to record, in certain crash
or near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle,
data that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed. The Data re-
cording function is designed to record data
related to driver operation, vehicle dynamics
and system status for a short period of time.
The Data recording function in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:

∙ Driver operational status of accelerator,

brake, handle etc.

∙ Detection status of a vehicle ahead and

lane markers

∙ Vehicle information such as vehicle speed

∙ Information on the operation of the Pro-

PILOT Assist

∙ ProPILOT Assist malfunction diagnosis

information

∙ Images from multi-sensing front camera

(Available only when SRS air bag or IEB
system is activated)

The ProPILOT Assist does not record con-
versations, sounds or images of the inside of
the vehicle.

NISSAN and third parties entrusted by
NISSAN may use the data recorded for the
purpose of improving NISSAN’s vehicle
safety performance.

NISSAN and third parties entrusted by
NISSAN will not disclose/provide the re-
corded data to a third party except:

∙ With the consent of the vehicle owner or

with the consent of the lessee In re-
sponse to an official request by the po-
lice, a court of law or a government of-
fice.

∙ For use as part of NISSAN’s defense of

litigation

∙ For research purposes where the data is

not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner

EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)

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Technical and consumer information

Genuine INFINITI Service Manuals for this
model year and prior can be purchased. A
Genuine INFINITI Service Manual is the best
source of service and repair information for
your vehicle. This manual is the same one
used by the factory-trained technicians
working

at

INFINITI

retailers.

Genuine

INFINITI Owner’s Manuals can also be pur-
chased.

For USA

For current pricing and availability of Genuine
INFINITI Service Manuals, contact:

www.infiniti-techinfo.com

For current pricing and availability of Genuine
INFINITI Owner’s Manuals, contact:

1-800-247-5321

For Canada

To purchase a copy of a Genuine INFINITI
Service Manual or Owner’s Manual, for this
model year and prior, please contact your
nearest INFINITI retailer. For the phone num-
ber and location of an INFINITI retailer in
your area call the INFINITI Satisfaction Cen-
ter at 1-800-361-4792 and a bilingual
INFINITI representative will assist you.

OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION

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11 Index

2nd row bench seat adjustment . . . . . . .1-4

A

Active noise cancellation

Active sound enhancement. .5-193, 5-193

Aiming control, headlights . . . . . . . . .2-44
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-43
Air bag system

Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-50

Air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . .1-62
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . .1-62, 2-15
Air bag warning light,
supplemental . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-62, 2-15
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-15
Air cleaner housing filter. . . . . . . . . . .8-15
Air conditioner

Air conditioner operation . . . . . . . .4-37
Air conditioner specification label . .10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . .10-7
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-36
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-37
Servicing air conditioner . . . . . . . . .4-43

Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) . . . . . . . .2-32
Anchor point locations . . . . . . . . . . . .1-26
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-44
Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-191

Anti-lock brake warning light . . . . . . . .2-10
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) . . . . .5-180
Armrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Around View® Monitor . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Audible reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Autolight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40
Automatic

Automatic drive positioner . . .3-38, 3-41
Automatic power window switch . . .2-67

Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . . . . .3-36
Automatic brake hold . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26
Automatic door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Automatic drive positioner . . . . .3-38, 3-41

B

Backup Collision Intervention (BCI) . . . .5-65
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-191, 8-11

Charge warning light . . . . . . . . . . .2-11

Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-21

INFINITI Intelligent Key . . . . . . . . .8-22
Key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-21

Before starting the engine. . . . . . . . . .5-17
Belt (See drive belt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-13
Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI) . . . . . . .5-53
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) . . . . . . . . .5-44
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-39
Brake

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) . . .5-180
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10
Brake light (See stop light) . . . . . . .8-24
Brake system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-179

Brake warning light . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Brake wear indicators . . . . . .2-18, 8-18
Self-adjusting brakes . . . . . . . . . .8-18

Brake assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-181
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-18
Brake system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-179
Break-in schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-170
Brightness control

Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-45

Bulb check/instrument panel . . . . . . . .2-10
Bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-24

C

Camera Aiding Sonar (parking sensor) . .4-24
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Cargo area storage bin . . . . . . . . . . .2-60
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) . . . . .10-14
Car phone or CB radio. . . . . . . . . . . .4-45
Chassis control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-184
Check tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26
Child restraints . . . . .1-19, 1-20, 1-22, 1-24

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-24
Precautions on child
restraints . . . . . .1-22, 1-29, 1-35, 1-40
Top tether strap anchor point
locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-26

Child restraint with top tether strap . . . .1-26

Child safety rear door lock . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Chimes, audible reminders . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Cleaning exterior and interior . . . . . .7-2, 7-4
Climate control seat switch . . . . . . . . .2-47
C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . . . . . . .10-11
Cold weather driving. . . . . . . . . . . . .5-191
Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-57
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19

Controls

Heater and air conditioner controls . . .4-37

Coolant

Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Changing engine coolant. . . . . . . . . .8-5
Checking engine coolant level . . . . . . .8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-6

Corrosion protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7
Cruise control. . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-82, 5-83
Cup holders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-58

D

Defroster switch

Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-39

Dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . .10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . . .2-45
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system . .5-138
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4, 3-5
Drive belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-13

Drive positioner, Automatic . . . . .3-38, 3-41
Driving

Cold weather driving. . . . . . . . . . .5-191
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
Precautions when starting and
driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4, 5-11

Driving the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
Dual panel moonroof . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-68
Dual power moonroof . . . . . . . .2-68, 2-68

E

E-CALL (SOS) SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . .2-52
Economy - fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-172
Electronic parking brake . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
Emergency engine shutoff . . . . . . .5-16, 6-3
Emission control information label . . . .10-11
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-30
Engine

Before starting the engine . . . . . . . .5-17
Block heater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-192
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Changing engine coolant. . . . . . . . . .8-5
Changing engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-7
Changing engine oil filter . . . . . . . . .8-8
Checking engine coolant level . . . . . . .8-5
Checking engine oil level . . . . . . . . . .8-6
Engine compartment check locations . .8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-6
Engine cooling system . . . . . . . . . . .8-4
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation. . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-6

Engine oil pressure warning light . . . .2-14
Engine oil viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . .10-6
Engine serial number . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . .10-8
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17

Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . . . .2-6
Event Data recorders . . . . . . . . . . . .10-32
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) . . . . . . .5-4
Explanation of maintenance items . . . . . .9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-5
Extended storage switch . . . . . . . . . . .2-54

F

Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch) . . . . .6-2
Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Floor mat positioning aid. . . . . . . . . . . .7-6
Fluid

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Engine coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-6
Windshield-washer fluid . . . . . . . . .8-10

F.M.V.S.S. certification label . . . . . . . .10-11
Fog light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-46
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system . . . .2-11, 5-149
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) . . . .1-50
Front and rear sonar system . . . . . . . .5-187

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