Infiniti QX: Uniform tire quality grading
DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Flat towing
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when
towing a vehicle behind a recreational
vehicle, such as a motor home. ...
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 wou ...
See also:
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the windshield wipers
will stop until the motor cools and will then restart.
Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload, overlo ...
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the
best fuel economy possible.
► Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
► Brake gradually and avoid abrup ...
Rear Passenger Cupholders
Pull down on the lid to access the cupholders in the rear floor console.
Vehicles with the rear seat armrest may also contain cupholders. Pull down the
armrest to use the cupholders. ...
