Infiniti S51-D owner manual OFF-ROAD Recovery, Rapid AIR Pressure Loss

or abrupt maneuvers, particularly at high speeds. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover. Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash, an unbelted or improperly belted person is significantly more likely to be injured or killed than a person properly wearing a seat belt.

Be sure to read “DRIVING SAFETY PRECAU- TIONS” later in this section.

OFF-ROAD RECOVERY

While driving, the right side or left side wheels may unintentionally leave the road surface. If this occurs, maintain control of the vehicle by following the procedure below. Please note that this procedure is only a general guide. The vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on the condi- tions of the vehicle, road and traffic.

1.Remain calm and do not overreact.

2.Do not apply the brakes.

3.Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands and try to hold a straight course.

4.When appropriate, slowly release the accelerator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle.

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5.If there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle to follow the road while the vehicle speed is reduced. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle back onto the road surface until vehicle speed is reduced.

6.When it is safe to do so, gradually turn the steering wheel until both tires return to the road surface. When all tires are on the road surface, steer the vehicle to stay in the appropriate driving lane.

. If you decide that it is not safe to return the vehicle to the road sur- face based on vehicle, road or traffic conditions, gradually slow the vehicle to a stop in a safe place off the road.

RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS

Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out”can occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged due to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air pressure loss can also be caused by driving on under-inflated tires.

Rapid air pressure loss can affect the handling and stability of the vehicle, especially at highway speeds.

Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by maintaining the correct air pressure and

visually inspect the tires for wear and damage. See “WHEELS AND TIRES” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”sec- tion of this manual.

If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or “blows-out”while driving maintain control of the vehicle by following the procedure below. Please note that this procedure is only a general guide. The vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on the condi- tions of the vehicle, road and traffic.

WARNING

The following actions can increase the chance of losing control of the vehicle if there is a sudden loss of tire air pressure. Losing control of the vehicle may cause a collision and result in personal injury.

.The vehicle generally moves or pulls in the direction of the flat tire.

.Do not rapidly apply the brakes.

.Do not rapidly release the accelerator pedal.

.Do not rapidly turn the steering wheel.

1.Remain calm and do not overreact.

2.Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands and try to hold a