Infiniti QX50 (2021 year). Manual in english — page 32

WARNING

•

Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.

•

The child restraint top tether strap may
be damaged by contact with items in the
cargo area. Secure any items in the cargo
area. Your child could be seriously injured
or killed in a collision if the top tether
strap is damaged.

•

Do not load your vehicle any heavier than
the GVWR or the maximum front and
rear GAWRs. If you do, parts of your ve-
hicle can break, tire damage could occur,
or it can change the way your vehicle
handles. This could result in loss of con-
trol and cause personal injury.

LOADING TIPS

• The GVW must not exceed GVWR or

GAWR as specified on the F.M.V.S.S./
C.M.V.S.S. certification label.

• Do not load the front and rear axle

to the GAWR. Doing so will exceed
the GVWR.

WARNING

•

Properly secure all cargo with
ropes or straps to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.

•

Do not load your vehicle any
heavier than the GVWR or the
maximum front and rear GAWRs.
If you do, parts of your vehicle can
break, tire damage could occur, or
it can change the way your vehicle
handles. This could result in loss of
control and cause personal injury.

•

Overloading not only can shorten
the life of your vehicle and the tire,
but can also cause unsafe vehicle
handling and longer braking dis-
tances. This may cause a prema-
ture tire failure which could result
in a serious accident and personal

injury. Failures caused by over-
loading are not covered by the ve-
hicle’s warranty.

MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS

Secure loose items to prevent weight
shifts that could affect the balance of
your vehicle. When the vehicle is
loaded, drive to a scale and weigh the
front and the rear wheels separately
to determine axle loads. Individual axle
loads should not exceed either of the
gross axle weight ratings (GAWR). The
total of the axle loads should not ex-
ceed the gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR). These ratings are given on
the vehicle certification label. If weight
ratings are exceeded, move or remove
items to bring all weights below the
ratings.

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Tow Hitch Receiver (with Tow Package)

WARNING

Overloading or improper loading of a
trailer and its cargo can adversely affect
vehicle handling, braking and performance
and may lead to accidents.

CAUTION

•

Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy load
for the first 500 miles (805 km). Your
engine, axle or other parts could be
damaged.

•

For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you
tow a trailer, do not drive over 50 mph
(80 km/h) and do not make starts at full
throttle. This helps the engine and other
parts of your vehicle wear in at the
heavier loads.

NOTE:

Tow hitches are available as an accessory for
this vehicle. If a tow hitch is installed, the
liftgate electronic control unit (ECU) needs
to be replaced with an ECU programmed
with towing logic for the Motion-Activated
Liftgate to function properly.

Your new vehicle was designed to be used
primarily to carry passengers and cargo. Re-
member that towing a trailer places addi-
tional loads on your vehicle's engine, drive
train, steering, braking and other systems.

An INFINITI Towing Guide (U.S. only) is avail-
able on the website at

www.InfinitiUSA-

.com.

This guide includes information on

trailer towing capability and the special
equipment required for proper towing.

Lifestyle Receiver (without Tow Package)

WARNING

The Lifestyle Receiver cannot be used for
towing a trailer. Only use the Lifestyle Re-
ceiver for receiver mounted accessories
that meet the below requirements.

•

The maximum allowable load is 300 lbs.
(136 kg) including the weight of the in-
stalled accessory carrier.

•

Do not exceed allowable cargo weight
capacity of your vehicle.

Failure to use the Lifestyle Receiver as in-
tended can result in serious injury or death.

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TOWING A TRAILER

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CAUTION

If your vehicle is equipped with the Life-
style Receiver to avoid damage to your ve-
hicle do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.

Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle with the
Lifestyle Receiver (if so equipped). The Life-
style Receiver should be used for receiver-
mounted accessories only. The Lifestyle Re-
ceiver is designed for carrying bikes, snow
boards/skis, camping gear and various other
bulky items.

MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS

Maximum trailer loads

Never allow the total trailer load to exceed
the value specified in the following Towing
Load/Specification Chart found in this sec-
tion. The total trailer load equals trailer
weight plus its cargo weight.

The maximum Gross Combined Weight Rat-
ing (GCWR) should not exceed the value
specified in the following Towing Load/
Specification Chart.

The GCWR equals the combined weight of
the towing vehicle (including passengers and
cargo) plus the total trailer load. Towing
loads greater than these or using improper
towing equipment could adversely affect ve-
hicle handling, braking and performance.

The ability of your vehicle to tow a trailer is
not only related to the maximum trailer loads,
but also the places you plan to tow. Tow
weights appropriate for level highway driving
may have to be reduced for low traction situ-
ations (for example, on slippery boat ramps).

Temperature conditions can also affect tow-
ing. For example, towing a heavy trailer in
high outside temperatures on graded roads

can affect engine performance and cause
overheating. The engine protection mode,
which helps reduce the chance of engine
damage, could activate and automatically
decrease engine power. Vehicle speed may
decrease under high load. Plan your trip care-
fully to account for trailer and vehicle load,
weather and road conditions.

WARNING

Overheating can result in reduced engine
power and vehicle speed. The reduced
speed may be lower than other traffic,
which could increase the chance of a colli-
sion. Be especially careful when driving. If
the vehicle cannot maintain a safe driving
speed, pull to the side of the road in a safe
area. Allow the engine to cool and return to
normal operation. For additional informa-
tion, see “If your vehicle overheats”
(P. 6-7)

CAUTION

Vehicle damage resulting from improper
towing procedures is not covered by
INFINITI warranties.

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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 be-
comes 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 nor-
mally 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 ratings.

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 calculated
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.

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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

Axle type

AWD

2WD/AWD

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 ca-
pable of towing a trailer heavier than the
weight rating of the hitch components.
Never exceed the weight rating of the hitch
components. 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.

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A weight-distributing hitch system (Class IV)
is recommended if you plan to tow trailers
with a maximum weight over 5,000 lbs.
(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 switch on and the doors
closed, allow the vehicle to stand for sev-
eral minutes so that it can level.

2. Measure the height of a reference point

on the front and rear bumpers at the cen-
ter of the vehicle.

3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust

the hitch equalizers so that the front bum-
per height is within 0 - .5 inches (0 – 13
mm) of the reference height measured in
step 2. The rear bumper should be no
higher than the reference height mea-
sured 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 un-
predictably which could cause a loss of ve-
hicle control and cause serious personal in-
jury 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 label.

• Trailer tire condition, size, load rating

and proper inflation pressure should
be in accordance with the trailer and
tire manufacturer's specifications.

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.

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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 exceeds these power requirements
may damage the vehicle's electrical sys-
tem. See a reputable trailer retailer to ob-
tain 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

available.

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 pos-
sible causes of either condition.

• Always secure items in the trailer to prevent

load shift while driving.

• Keep the cargo load as low as possible in

the trailer to keep the trailer center of grav-
ity low.

• 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.

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• 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 towing
before driving the vehicle.

• Determine the overall height of the vehicle

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

conditions.
• Always secure items in the trailer to prevent

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 backing 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 down-

hill 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.

• While going downhill, the weight of the

trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may de-
crease overall stability. Therefore, to main-
tain adequate control, reduce your speed
and shift to a lower gear. Avoid long or
repeated use of the brakes when descend-
ing a hill, as this reduces their effectiveness
and could cause overheating. Shifting to a
lower gear instead provides “engine brak-
ing” and reduces the need to brake as
frequently.

• If the engine coolant temperature rises to a

high temperature, see “If your vehicle over-
heats” (P. 6-7).

• Trailer towing requires more fuel than nor-

mal circumstances.

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• 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 recommended
maintenance schedule in “Maintenance and
schedules” (P. 9-2).

• 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 adversely

affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly
causing vehicle sway. When being 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 al-
low. 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 apply

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 con-
siderably more distance than normal pass-
ing. 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 reduced
braking efficiency.

• Increase your following distance to allow

for greater stopping distances while tow-
ing a trailer. Anticipate stops and brake
gradually.

• INFINITI recommends that the cruise con-

trol 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.

• Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness

connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts af-
ter 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, see“ Do-it-yourself”
(P. 8-2).

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.

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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
expensive damage to the powertrain.

•

For emergency towing procedures see
“Towing recommended by INFINITI”
(P. 6-8).

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 see
“Towing recommended by INFINITI”
(P. 6-8).

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.

NOTE:

It the battery is completely drained the
transmission will not manually shift to other
positions.

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.

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

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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 Vehicle 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, ei-
ther separately or in combination, can
cause heat build-up and possible tire
failure.

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

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY

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Technical and consumer information

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: Ad-
ministrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information

about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.

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

motor vehicle safety may be obtained
from Transport Canada's Road Safety
Information 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.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

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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
before it is placed on a dynamometer. Us-
ing the wrong test equipment may result in
transmission damage or unexpected ve-
hicle movement which could result in seri-
ous vehicle 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
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
seconds, 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 ProPI-

LOT Assist

• ProPILOT Assist malfunction diagnosis

information

• Images from multi-sensing front camera

(Available only when SRS air bag or FEB
with

Pedestrian

Detection

system

is

activated)

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

READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST

EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)

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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 response
to an official request by the police, a court
of law or a government office.

• 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

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
purchased.

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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