Infiniti Q60 Coupe (2021 year). Manual in english — page 23

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In case of emergency

— when the cut or the puncture is

approximately 0.25 in (6 mm) or
longer

— when the tire sidewall is damaged

— when the vehicle has been driven

with extremely low tire pressure

— when the tire has come off the

inside or the outside of the wheel.

— when the tire wheel is damaged

— when two or more tires are flat

Stopping the vehicle

1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and

away from traffic.

2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Park on a level surface and apply the

parking brake.

4. Move the shift lever to the P (Park)

position.

5. Turn off the engine.
6. Raise the hood to warn other traffic and

to signal professional road assistance
personnel that you need assistance.

7. Have all passengers get out of the

vehicle and stand in a safe place, away
from traffic and clear of the vehicle.

WARNING

.

Make sure the parking brake is
securely applied and the transmission
is shifted into P (Park).

.

Never repair tires when the vehicle is
on a slope, ice or slippery areas. This
is hazardous.

.

Never repair tires if oncoming traffic
is close to your vehicle. Wait for
professional road assistance.

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Getting emergency tire puncture
repair kit

Raise the trunk floor cover. (While pulling up
the center strap, fold down the right end of
the trunk floor cover to pull up the trunk
floor cover.) Take out the emergency tire
puncture repair kit located in the trunk.
The emergency tire puncture repair kit
consists of the following items:

.

Tire sealant bottle

.

Air compressor

.

Speed restriction sticker

Before using emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit

.

If any foreign object (for example, a

screw or nail) is embedded in the tire,
do not remove it.

.

Check the expiration date of the sealant

(shown on the label attached to the
bottle). Never use a sealant whose
expiration date has passed.

Repairing tire

WARNING

Observe the following precautions when
using the tire repair compound.

.

Swallowing the compound is danger-
ous. Immediately drink as much water
as possible and seek prompt medical
assistance.

.

Rinse well with lots of water if the
compound comes into contact with
skin or eyes. If irritation persists, seek
prompt medical attention.

.

Keep the repair compound out of the
reach of children.

NOTE:

Do not remove any nails or screws that have
penetrated the tire when performing re-
pairs.

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1. Take out the speed restriction sticker

from the air compressor*, then put it in a
location where the driver can see it while
driving.
*: The compressor shape may differ
depending on the models.

CAUTION

Do not put the speed restriction label on
the steering wheel pad, the speedometer
or the warning light locations.

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2. Take the hose

and the power plug

out of the air compressor. Remove the
cap of the bottle holder from the air
compressor.

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3. Remove the cap from the tire sealant

bottle, and screw the bottle clockwise
onto the bottle holder. (Leave the bottle
seal intact. Screwing the bottle onto the
bottle holder will pierce the seal of the
bottle.)

4. Remove the cap from the tire valve on

the flat tire.

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5. Remove the protective cap

of the hose

and screw the hose securely onto the tire
valve. Make sure that the pressure
release valve

is securely tightened.

Make sure that the air compressor
switch is in the OFF (

*

) position, and

then insert its power plug into the power
outlet in the vehicle.

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6. Push the ignition switch to the “ACC”

position. Then turn the compressor
switch to the ON (−) position and inflate
the tire up to the pressure that is
specified on the tire and loading infor-
mation label affixed to the driver’s side
pillar if possible, or to the minimum of 26
psi (180 kPa). Turn the air compressor
off briefly in order to check the tire
pressure with the pressure gauge.
If the tire is inflated to higher than the
specified pressure, lower the tire pres-
sure by releasing air with the pressure
release valve.

NOTE:
The compressor tire pressure gauge may
show a pressure reading of 87 psi (600
kPa) for about 30 seconds while inflat-
ing the tire. The pressure gauge is
indicating the pressure inside the sea-
lant can. When the sealant has been
injected into the tire the pressure gauge
will drop and indicate actual tire pres-
sure.

WARNING

.

To avoid serious personal injury while
using the emergency tire puncture
repair kit:

— Securely tighten the compressor

hose to the tire valve. Failure to
do so can cause the sealant to
spray into the air and get into
your eyes or on the skin.

.

Do not stand directly beside the
damaged tire while it is being inflated
because of the risk of the rupture. If
there are any cracks or bumps, turn
the compressor off immediately.

If the tire pressure does not increase to

26 psi (180 kPa) within 10 minutes

, the

tire may be seriously damaged and

the

tire cannot be repaired with this tire

puncture repair kit.

It is recommended

you visit an INFINITI retailer for servi-
cing.

7. When the tire pressure is at the specified

amount, turn the air compressor off. If
the pressure cannot be inflated to the
specified amount, the air compressor can
be turned off at the minimum of 26 psi
(180 kPa). Remove the power plug from
the power outlet and quickly remove the
hose from the tire valve. Attach the
protective cap and valve cap. Properly
stow the emergency tire puncture repair
kit in the trunk.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury when
stowing the emergency tire puncture
repair kit:

.

Keep the sealant bottle screwed into
the compressor. Failure to do so can
cause the sealant to spray into the air
and get into your eyes or on the skin.

8. Immediately drive the vehicle for 10

minutes or 2 miles (3 km) at a speed of
50 MPH (80 km/h) or less.

9. After driving, make sure that the air

compressor switch is in the OFF (

*

)

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position, then screw the hose securely
onto the tire valve. Check the tire
pressure with the pressure gauge. The
temporary repair is completed if the tire
pressure does not drop.
Make sure the pressure is adjusted to the
pressure that is specified on the tire and
loading information label before driving.

10. If the tire pressure drops, repeat the

steps from 5 to 9. If the pressure drops
again or under 19 psi (130 kPa),

the tire

cannot be repaired with this tire punc-
ture repair kit.

It is recommended you

visit an INFINITI retailer for this servi-
cing.
The sealant bottle and hose cannot be
reused to repair another punctured tire.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer to purchase replacements.

After repairing tire

It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for tire repair/replacement as soon
as possible.

WARNING

.

After using Emergency Tire Sealant
to repair a minor tire puncture, do not
drive the vehicle at speeds faster

than 50 MPH (80 km/h).

.

Immediately after using Emergency
Tire Sealant to repair a minor tire
puncture, take your vehicle to in-
spect, and repair or replace the tire.
It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service. The
Emergency Tire Sealant cannot per-
manently seal a punctured tire. Con-
tinuing operation of the vehicle
without a permanent tire repair can
lead to a crash.

.

INFINITI recommends using only
Genuine NISSAN Emergency Tire
Sealant provided with your vehicle.
Other tire sealants may damage the
valve stem seal which can cause the
tire to lose air pressure. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer
as soon as possible after using tire
repair sealant.

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
present 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 con-
tacted 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.

.

Whenever working on or near a
battery, always wear suitable eye
protectors (for example, goggles or

JUMP STARTING

industrial safety spectacles) and re-
move rings, metal bands, or any other
jewelry. Do not lean over the battery
when jump starting.

.

Do not attempt to jump start a
frozen battery. It could explode and
cause serious injury.

.

Your vehicle has an automatic engine
cooling fan. It could come on at any
time. Keep hands and other objects
away from it.

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WARNING

Always follow the instructions below.
Failure to do so could result in damage to
the charging system and cause personal
injury.

1. If the booster battery is in another

vehicle

, position the two vehicles

and

to bring the batteries into close

proximity to each other.

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CAUTION

.

Do not allow the two vehicles to
touch.

2. Apply parking brake. Move the shift lever

to the P (Park) position. Switch off all
unnecessary electrical systems (light,
heater, air conditioner, etc.).

3. Remove vent caps on the battery (if so

equipped). Cover the battery with a
firmly wrung out moist cloth

to reduce

explosion hazard.

4. Connect jumper cables in the sequence

as illustrated (

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).

CAUTION

.

Always connect positive (+) to posi-
tive (+) and negative (−) to body
ground (as illustrated) − not to the
battery.

.

Make sure the jumper cables do not
touch moving parts in the engine
compartment and that clamps do
not contact any other metal.

5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle

and let it run for a few minutes.

6. Keep the engine speed of the booster

vehicle

at about 2,000 rpm, and start

the engine of the vehicle being jump
started

.

CAUTION

Do not keep the starter motor engaged
for more than 10 seconds. If the engine
does not start right away, push the
ignition switch to the OFF position and
wait 10 seconds before trying again.

7. After starting your engine, carefully

disconnect the negative cable and then
the positive cable (

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).

8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped).

Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to
cover the vent holes as it may be
contaminated with corrosive acid.

9. Put the battery cover and the engine

cover back to the original location.

Do not attempt to start the engine by
pushing.

CAUTION

.

Automatic Transmission (AT) models
cannot be push-started or tow-
started. Attempting to do so may
cause transmission damage.

.

Three-way catalyst equipped models
should not be started by pushing
since the three-way catalyst may be
damaged.

.

Never try to start the vehicle by
towing it; when the engine starts,
the forward surge could cause the
vehicle to collide with the tow vehi-
cle.

PUSH STARTING

CAUTION

.

Do not continue to drive if your
vehicle overheats. Doing so could
cause engine damage or a vehicle fire.

.

To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never remove the radiator cap while
the engine is still hot. When the
radiator cap is removed, pressurized
hot water will spurt out, possibly
causing serious injury.

.

Do not open the hood if steam is
coming out.

If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an
extremely high temperature gauge reading),
or if you feel a lack of engine power, detect
abnormal noise, etc., take the following
steps:
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road,

apply the parking brake and move the
shift lever to the P (Park) position.

Do not stop the engine.

2. Turn off the climate control. Open all the

windows, move the heater or air condi-
tioner temperature control to maximum
hot and fan control to high speed.

3. If engine overheating is caused by climb-

ing a long hill on a hot day, run the engine

at a fast idle (approximately 1,500 rpm)
until the temperature gauge indication
returns to normal.

4. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for

steam or coolant escaping from the
radiator before opening the hood. (If
steam or coolant is escaping, turn off the
engine.) Do not open the hood further
until no steam or coolant can be seen.

5. Open the engine hood.

WARNING

If steam or water is coming from the
engine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.

6. Visually check drive belts for damage or

looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is
leaking or the cooling fan does not run,
stop the engine.

WARNING

Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or the
engine cooling fan. The engine cooling

fan can start at any time.

7. After the engine cools down, check the

coolant level in the reservoir tank with
the engine running. Add coolant to the
reservoir tank if necessary. Have your
vehicle repaired. It is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

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IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

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When towing your vehicle, all State (Pro-
vincial in Canada) and local regulations for
towing must be followed. Incorrect towing
equipment could damage your vehicle. Tow-
ing instructions are available from an
INFINITI retailer. Local service operators
are familiar with the applicable laws and
procedures for towing. To assure proper
towing and to prevent accidental damage to
your vehicle, INFINITI recommends that you
have a service operator tow your vehicle. It is
advisable to have the service operator care-
fully read the following precautions.

WARNING

.

Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.

.

Never get under your vehicle after it
has been lifted by a tow truck.

CAUTION

.

When towing, make sure that the
transmission, axles, steering system
and powertrain are in working con-
dition. If any unit is damaged, dollies
must be used.

.

Always attach safety chains before
towing.

For information about towing your vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle (RV), see “Flat
towing” (P.10-19) of this manual.

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Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) 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
models 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 transmission. 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 igni-
tion switch in the ACC or ON posi-
tion, and secure the steering wheel in
a straight-ahead position with a rope
or similar device.

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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models

Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
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 Intelligent AWD models with
any of the wheels on the ground as this
may cause serious and expensive da-
mage to the powertrain.

VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a
stuck vehicle)

WARNING

To avoid vehicle damage, serious perso-
nal injury or death when recovering a
stuck vehicle:

.

Contact a professional towing ser-
vice to recover the vehicle if you have
any questions regarding the recovery
procedure.

.

Tow chains or cables must be at-
tached only to main structural mem-
bers of the vehicle.

.

Do not use the vehicle tie-downs to
tow or free a stuck vehicle.

.

Only use devices specifically designed
for vehicle recovery and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.

.

Always pull the recovery device
straight out from the front of the
vehicle. Never pull at an angle.

.

Route recovery devices so they do
not touch any part of the vehicle
except the attachment point.

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.

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.

.

Shift back and forth between R (Re-

verse) and D (Drive).

.

Apply the accelerator as little as

possible to maintain the rocking mo-
tion.

.

Release the accelerator pedal before

shifting between R and D.

.

Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH

(55 km/h).

5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few

tries, contact a professional towing
service to remove the 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.

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7 Appearance and care

Cleaning exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-2
Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Removing spots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Underbody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-3
Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Chrome parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Tire dressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Cleaning interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Leather cleaning kit (if so equipped) . . . . . 7-5
Air fresheners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-5
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-7

Corrosion protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 7-8

Most common factors contributing to
vehicle corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Environmental factors influence the rate
of corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
To protect your vehicle from corrosion . . . .. 7-8

7-2

Appearance and care

In order to maintain the appearance of your
vehicle, it is important to take proper care of
it.
To protect the paint surface, wash your
vehicle as soon as you can:

.

after a rainfall to prevent possible da-

mage from acid rain

.

after driving on coastal roads

.

when contaminants such as soot, bird

droppings, tree sap, metal particles or
bugs get on the paint surface

.

when dust or mud builds up on the

surface

Whenever possible, store or park your
vehicle inside a garage or in a covered area.
When it is necessary to park outside, park in
a shady area or protect the vehicle with a
body cover.

Be careful not to scratch the paint surface
when putting on or removing the body
cover.

WASHING

Wash dirt off the vehicle with a wet sponge
and plenty of water. Clean the vehicle
thoroughly using a mild soap, a special
vehicle soap or general purpose dishwashing
liquid mixed with clean, lukewarm (never hot)
water.

CAUTION

.

Do not use car washes that use acid in
the detergent. Some car washes,
especially brushless ones, use some
acid for cleaning. The acid may react
with some plastic vehicle compo-
nents, causing them to crack. This
could affect their appearance, and
also could cause them not to function
properly. Always check with your car
wash to confirm that acid is not used.

.

Do not wash the vehicle with strong
household soap, strong chemical de-
tergents, gasoline or solvents.

.

Do not wash the vehicle in direct
sunlight or while the vehicle body is
hot, as the surface may become
water-spotted.

.

Avoid using tight-napped or rough
cloths, such as washing mitts. Care
must be taken when removing caked-

on dirt or other foreign substances so
the paint surface is not scratched or
damaged.

Rinse the vehicle again with plenty of clean
water.
Inside flanges, seams and folds on the doors,
hatches and hood are particularly vulnerable
to the effects of road salt. Therefore, these
areas must be regularly cleaned. Make sure
that the drain holes in the lower edge of the
door are open. Spray water under the body
and in the wheel wells to loosen the dirt and
wash away road salt.
Avoid leaving water spots on the paint
surface by using a damp chamois to dry the
vehicle.

WAXING

Regular waxing protects the paint surface
and helps retain new vehicle appearance.
Polishing is recommended to remove built-
up wax residue and to avoid a weathered
appearance before reapplying wax.
An INFINITI retailer can assist you in choos-
ing the proper product.

.

Wax your vehicle only after a thorough

washing. Follow the instructions sup-
plied with the wax.

CLEANING EXTERIOR

.

Do not use a wax containing any abra-

sives, cutting compounds or cleaners
that may damage the vehicle finish.

Machine compound or aggressive polishing
on a base coat/clear coat paint finish may
dull the finish or leave swirl marks.

REMOVING SPOTS

Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust,
insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible
from the paint surface to avoid lasting
damage or staining. Special cleaning pro-
ducts are available at an INFINITI retailer or
any automotive accessory stores.

UNDERBODY

In areas where road salt is used in winter, the
underbody must be cleaned regularly. This
will prevent dirt and salt from building up
and causing the acceleration of corrosion on
the underbody and suspension. Before the
winter period and again in the spring, the
underseal must be checked and, if necessary,
re-treated.

GLASS

Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust
film from the glass surfaces. It is normal for
glass to become coated with a film after the
vehicle is parked in the hot sun. Glass cleaner
and a soft cloth will easily remove this film.

CAUTION

When cleaning the inside of the win-
dows, do not use sharp-edged tools,
abrasive cleaners or chlorine-based dis-
infectant cleaners. They could damage
the electrical conductors, radio antenna
elements or rear window defroster ele-
ments.

WHEELS

Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle
to maintain their appearance.

.

Clean the inner side of the wheels when

the wheel is changed or the underside of
the vehicle is washed.

.

Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or

corrosion. Such damage may cause loss
of pressure or poor seal at the tire bead.

.

INFINITI recommends that the road

wheels be waxed to protect against road
salt in areas where it is used during

winter.

CAUTION

Do not use abrasive cleaners when
washing the wheels.

Aluminum alloy wheels

Wash regularly with a sponge dampened in a
mild soap solution, especially during winter
months in areas where road salt is used. Salt
could discolor the wheels if not removed.

CAUTION

Follow the directions below to avoid
staining or discoloring the wheels:

.

Do not use a cleaner that uses strong
acid or alkali contents to clean the
wheels.

.

Do not apply wheel cleaners to the
wheels when they are hot. The wheel
temperature should be the same as
ambient temperature.

.

Rinse the wheel to completely re-
move the cleaner within 15 minutes
after the cleaner is applied.

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Appearance and care

Bright wheels (if so equipped)

The bright wheels use a different coating
process than typical aluminum alloy wheel
and they are not plated wheels. These
wheels are clear-coated and require the
following special cleaning. They should be
regularly washed with a soft sponge soaked
in a lot of water. After washing with water,
wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth and dry
completely. When there is chemical or tire
wax, or dirt such as an antifreeze agent on
the surface, wash them with water as soon
as possible.

CAUTION

.

The surfaces of the wheels use a
different coating process than typical
aluminum alloy wheels. Do not use
aluminum alloy wheel cleaners or
abrasive cleaners to clean the wheels.
Using such cleaners could damage the
wheel surfaces.

.

Do not use an automatic car wash if
the vehicle is equipped with bright
wheels. The wheel coating may be
damaged.

.

Do not use a brush to wash the
wheels if the vehicle is equipped with
bright wheels. The wheel coating may

be damaged.

CHROME PARTS

Clean chrome parts regularly with a non-
abrasive chrome polish to maintain the
finish.

TIRE DRESSING

INFINITI does not recommend the use of tire
dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a coat-
ing to the tires to help reduce discoloration
of the rubber. If a tire dressing is applied to
the tires, it may react with the coating and
form a compound. This compound may come
off the tire while driving and stain the vehicle
paint.
If you choose to use a tire dressing, take the
following precautions:

.

Use a water-based tire dressing. The

coating on the tire dissolves more easily
with an oil-based tire dressing.

.

Apply a light coat of tire dressing to help

prevent it from entering the tire tread/
grooves (where it would be difficult to
remove).

.

Wipe off excess tire dressing using a dry

towel. Make sure the tire dressing is
completely removed from the tire tread/
grooves.

.

Allow the tire dressing to dry as recom-

mended by tire dressing manufacturer.