Infiniti QX56 (JA60). Manual - part 564

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LIFTING POINT

LIFTING POINT

Pantograph Jack

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WARNING:

• Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack. Always use safety stands to sup-

port the frame when you have to get under the vehicle.

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

Garage Jack and Safety Stand

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CAUTION:

Place a wooden or rubber block between safety stand and vehicle body when the supporting body is

flat.

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.

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• When setting the lift arm, do not allow the arm to contact the brake tubes, brake cable, or fuel lines.

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TOW TRUCK TOWING

TOW TRUCK TOWING

Tow Truck Towing

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WARNING:

• Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack. Always use safety stands to sup-

port the frame when you have to get under the vehicle.

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

CAUTION:

• All applicable State or Provincial (in Canada) laws and local laws regarding the towing operation

must be obeyed.

• It is necessary to use proper towing equipment to avoid possible damage during towing operation.

Towing is in accordance with Towing Procedure Manual at dealer.

• Always attach safety chains before towing.

• When towing, make sure that the transmission, steering system and powertrain are in good order. If

any unit is damaged, dollies must be used.

• Never tow an automatic transmission model from the rear

(i.e., backward) with four wheels on the ground as this may

cause serious and expensive damage to the transmission.

2WD MODEL

NIFINTI does not recommend towing automatic transmission

equipped vehicles with the drive wheels on the ground.

CAUTION:

• When towing with the front wheels on the ground: Turn the

ignition key to the OFF position and move the transmission

selector lever to N (neutral) position, turn the ignition key to

OFF position and secure the steering wheel in a 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.

• When the battery of the vehicle equipped with Intelligent Key

system is discharged, the vehicle should be towed with the

front wheels on towing dollies or place the vehicle on a flat

bed truck.

4WD MODEL

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INIFINTI recommends that towing dollies be used when towing 4WD

equipped vehicles or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck.

CAUTION:

• Never tow 4WD models with any of the wheels on the ground

as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the

transfer case and transmission.

Towing Point

CAUTION:

Never tow the vehicle using only the towing points. To avoid

damaging the vehicle body, use proper towing equipment when

towing.

Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a stuck vehicle)

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• Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the main structural members of the vehicle.

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

cooling systems

• Always pull the cable straight out from the front or rear of the vehicle. Never pull the vehicle at a

sideways angle.

• Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not recommended for use for vehicle towing or

recovery.

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