Infiniti S51-D owner manual Inside the vehicle

When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently.

Lights*: Clean the headlights on a regular basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check headlight aim.

Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When check-

you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear,	vehicle is held securely with the selector
there may be a need for wheel alignment.	lever in the P (Park) position without
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at	applying any brakes.
	Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
normal highway speeds, wheel balancing
may be needed.	operation. If the brake pedal suddenly
For additional information regarding tires,	goes down further than normal, the pedal
	feels spongy or the vehicle seems to take
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
	longer to stop, see an INFINITI dealer
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada)
	immediately. Keep the floor mat away from
in the INFINITI Warranty Information Book-
	the pedal.
let.

ing the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are missing, and check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten if necessary.

Tire rotation*: Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).

Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge often and always prior to long distance trips. If necessary, adjust the pressure in all tires, including the spare, to the pressure specified. Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive wear.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) transmitter components: Replace the TPMS transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap when the tires are replaced due to wear or age.

Tire, wheel alignment and balance: If the vehicle should pull to either side while driving on a straight and level road, or if

Windshield: Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the windshield at least every six months for cracks or other damage. Have a damaged windshield repaired by a qualified repair facility.

Windshield wiper blades*: Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.

Inside the vehicle

The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the vehicle, etc.

Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure the pedal does not catch or require uneven effort. Keep the floor mat away from the pedal.

Automatic transmission P (Park) mechan- ism: On a fairly steep hill, check that your

Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull the vehicle to one side when applied.

Parking brake: Check the parking brake operation regularly. The vehicle should be securely held on a fairly steep hill with only the parking brake applied. If the parking brake needs adjusted, see an INFINITI dealer.

Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat belt system (for example, buckles, an- chors, adjuster and retractors) operate properly and smoothly, and are installed securely. Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.

Seats: Check seat position controls such as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to ensure they operate smoothly and that all latches lock securely in every position. Check that the head restraints move up

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