Infiniti M45 (Y34). Manual - part 569

LIFTING POINT

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Place wheel chocks at both front and back of the wheels on the ground.

2-pole Lift 

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WARNING:

When lifting the vehicle, open the lift arms as wide as possible and ensure that the front and rear of
the vehicle are well balanced.
When setting the lift arm, do not allow the arm to contact the brake tubes, brake cable, fuel lines and
sill spoiler.

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LIFTING POINT

Board-on Lift 

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CAUTION:

Make sure vehicle is empty when lifting.

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The board-on lift attachment (LM4086-0200) set at front end
of vehicle should be set on the front of the sill under the
front door opening.

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Position attachments at front and rear ends of board-on lift.

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TOW TRUCK TOWING

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TOW TRUCK TOWING

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Tow Truck Towing

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CAUTION:

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All applicable state or Provincial (in Canada) laws and local laws regarding the towing operation
must be obeyed.

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It is necessary to use proper towing equipment to avoid possible damage to the vehicle during
towing operation. Towing is in accordance with Towing Procedure Manual at dealer.

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Always attach safety chains before towing.

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When towing, make sure that the transmission, steering system and power train are in working
condition. If any unit is damaged, dollies must be used.

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Never tow an automatic transmission model with the rear wheels or four wheels on the ground
(forward or backward). This may cause serious and expensive damage to the transmission.

INFINITI recommends that the vehicle be towed with the driving
(rear) wheels off the ground or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck
as illustrated.

CAUTION:

When towing the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground (If
a towing dollies does not be used), turn the ignition key to the
OFF position, and secure the steering wheel in the straight-
ahead position with a rope or similar device. Never place the
ignition key in the LOCK position. This will result in damage to
the steering lock mechanism.

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TOW TRUCK TOWING

Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) 

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Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the main struc-
tural members of the vehicle.

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Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part
of the suspension, steering, brake or cooling systems.

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Always pull the cable straight out from the front or rear of the
vehicle. Never pull on the vehicle at an angle.

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Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not recom-
mended for use in vehicle towing or recovery.

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Use the towing hook only, not other parts of the vehicle. Other-
wise, the vehicle body will be damaged.

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Use the towing hook only to free a vehicle stuck in sand, snow,
mud, etc. Never tow the vehicle for a long distance using only
the towing hook.

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The towing hook is under tremendous force when used to free a
stuck vehicle. 

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Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.

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