User manual INFINITI G20 1996

[. . . ] FOREWORD Your INFINITI represents a new way of thinking about car design. It integrates advanced engineering and superior craftsmanship with a simple, refined aesthetic sensitivity associated with traditional Japanese culture. The result is a different notion of luxury and beauty. The car itself is important, but so also is the sense of harmony that the car evokes in its driver, and the sense of satisfaction you feel with the INFINITI --from the way it looks and drives to the high level of dealer service. [. . . ] This will result in damage to the steering lock mechanism. On manual transmission models, move the gearshift lever to the neutral (``N'' position). TOW TRUCK TOWING When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in Canada) and local regulations for towing must be followed. Incorrect towing equipment could damage your vehicle. Towing instructions are available from your INFINITI dealer. Local service operators will generally be familiar with the applicable laws and procedures for towing. To assure proper towing and to prevent accidental damage to your vehicle, INFINITI recommends that you have a service operator tow your vehicle. It is advisable to have the service operator carefully read the following precautions. On automatic transmission models, to move the shift lever to the Neutral position, turn the ignition key to the ``ACC'' position. After moving the shift lever to the Neutral position, be sure to turn the ignition key to the ``OFF'' position. After moving the shift lever to the neutral (``N'' position), be sure to turn the ignition key to the ``OFF'' position. When towing with the rear wheels on the ground, release the parking brake. Attach safety chains for all towing. 5-10 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY front wheels. If you have to tow an automatic transmission model with four wheels on ground Observe the following restricted towing speeds and distances. ICE021 ICE022 Speed: Below 30 MPH (50 km/h) Distance: Less than 40 miles (65 km) INFINITI recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving (front) wheels off the ground as illustrated. Speed: Below 70MPH (115 km/h) Distance: Less than 500 miles (800 km) CAUTION Never tow an automatic transmission model with the rear wheels raised (with the front wheels on the ground) as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the transmission. If it is necessary to tow the vehicle with the rear wheels raised, always use a towing dolly under the CAUTION 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. 5-11 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY FREEING VEHICLE FROM SAND, SNOW OR MUD Use the towing hooks only as illustrated, not other parts of the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle body will be damaged. Use the towing hooks only to free a vehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc. Never tow the vehicle using only the towing hooks. The towing hook is under tremendous force when used to free a stuck vehicle. Always pull the cable straight out from the front or rear of the vehicle. Never pull on the hook at a sideways angle. IIE026 5-12 6 APPEARANCE AND CARE Cleaning exterior and interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Corrosion protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 APPEARANCE AND CARE CLEANING EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle, it is important to take proper care of it. In the following cases, please wash your vehicle as soon as possible to protect the paint surface. After a rainfall After driving on coastal roads When things such as soot, bird droppings, tree sap, metal particles or bugs get on the paint surface When dust or mud builds up on the surface Whenever possible, store or park your vehicle inside a garage or in a covered area. [. . . ] 5-10 Towing load/specification chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26 Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25 Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25 Transmission Automatic transmission fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]