2010 Infiniti FX50 Owner's Manual - Page 487

TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION CHART Unit: lb (kg) VQ35HR Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) model MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT*1 MAXIMUM TONGUE LOAD GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT*2 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) model 2,000 (907) 200 (91) 7,355 (3,336)*38, 825 (4,003)*4 VK50VE All-Wheel Drive (AWD) model 3,500 (1,588) 350 (159) 9,109 (4,128)*39, 098 (4,127)*4 TOWING SAFETY Trailer hitch Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and trailer. A genuine INFINITI trailer hitch is available from an INFINITI retailer. Make sure the trailer hitch is securely attached to the vehicle to help avoid personal injury or property damage due to sway caused by crosswinds, rough road surfaces or passing trucks. WARNING Trailer hitch components have specific weight ratings. Your vehicle may be capable of towing a trailer heavier than the weight rating of the hitch components. Never exceed the weight rating of the hitch components. Doing so can cause serious personal injury or property damage. Sway Control Device (SCD) 1: All towing above 1,000 lb (454 kg) requires the use of trailer brakes. INFINITI recommends the use of a tandem axle trailer whenever towing above 3,000 lb (1,361 kg). 2: A sway control device is recommended for all towing above 2,000 lb (907 kg). Sway control devices are not offered by INFINITI. See a professional trailer/hitch outlet for a properly designed sway control device for your trailer. 3: For US 4: For Canada Hitch ball Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and weight rating for your trailer: ● The required hitch ball size is stamped on most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also have the size printed on top of the ball. ● Choose the proper class hitch ball based on the trailer weight. Technical and consumer information 9-23