Owner`s manual

ciency and/or early brake pad wear.
Refer to “Wheels and tires” in the “9.
Technical and consumer information”
section of this manual for wheel off-set
dimensions.
O When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, tire pressure will not be indi-
cated, the TPMS will not function and the
low tire pressure warning light will flash.
Contact your INFINITI dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or sys-
tem resetting.
O Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
O Do not install a deformed wheel or tire
even if it has been repaired. Such wheels
or tires could have structural damage
and could fail without warning.
O The use of retread tires is not recom-
mended.
O For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety In-
formation” (US) or “Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (Canada) in the Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet.
CAUTION
Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted, radial
or run-flat), and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Failure to do so may result in a cir-
cumference difference between tires on the
front and rear axles which will cause exces-
sive tire wear and may damage the transmis-
sion, transfer case and differential gears
(AWD models).
Wheel balance
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle han-
dling and tire life. Even with regular use,
wheels can get out of balance. Therefore,
they should be balanced as required.
Wheel balance service should be per-
formed with the wheels off the vehicle.
Spin balancing the rear wheels on the ve-
hicle could lead to mechanical damage.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (US) or “Tire Safety Information”
(Canada) in the INFINITI Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet.
Care of wheels
O Wash the wheels when washing the ve-
hicle to maintain their appearance.
O Clean the inner side of the wheels when
the wheel is changed or the underside
of the vehicle is washed.
O Do not use abrasive cleaners when
washing the wheels.
O Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents
or corrosion. Such damage may cause
loss of pressure or poor seal at the tire
bead.
O INFINITI recommends that the side
walls of road wheels be waxed to pro-
tect against road salt in areas where it
is used during winter.
Spare tire (TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire (T-type))
Observe the following precautions if the
T-type spare tire must be used, otherwise
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