5 Winter Accessories to Always Carry With You in Your INFINITI
November 27, 2020
Winter has arrived. Between slick roads, unexpected weather, and crazy traffic, it's best to be prepared for anything. Check out this list of must-have winter accessories to keep in your INFINITI at all times this season.
Jump Starter
Not only does cold winter weather make roadside car care less convenient, it can also make it more frequent. You're more likely to find yourself with a dead battery in the winter than at any other time. A cold car battery has reduced cranking power, and your engine can be harder to turn over due to cold temperatures naturally thickening motor oil.
Nothing is worse than having a dead battery, but having one during subfreezing temperatures can be a challenge to fix by yourself. A jump starter pack can help to keep you moving during the winter season.
Car battery jump starters and chargers recharge with extension cords, wall-plug adapters, USB ports in running vehicles, and cigarette lighter 12-volt adapters. They feature alligator clamps to jump start a battery without a running car to start the charge.
Alternatively, and minimally, it's always a good idea to keep jumper cables in the trunk. Finding a willing helper in bad weather can be a challenge, but finding one who also has the required gear only creates a greater obstacle to getting you back on the road. Jumper cables and a jump starter are must-have items, especially in winter weather.
Emergency Road Kit
One of the best car winter accessories is an INFINITI emergency road kit. An emergency road kit helps you deal with unexpected eventualities regardless of the season. This kit includes necessities such as jumper cables, a reflective safety triangle, an emergency blanket to keep you warm until the repair is completed, a flashlight and batteries, pliers, work gloves with grips to help compensate for cold fingers during winter repairs, screwdrivers, and duct tape. In other words, this emergency road kit helps you and your passengers to stay warm and stay visible while you wait for roadside assistance!
Spare Tire
Cold weather condenses gases, which means your tires can lose pressure in the winter and possibly go flat. Having a spare tire that's filled to the PSI recommended in your owner's manual is a must for winter driving.
Use a tire pressure gauge to fill your spare tire to its recommended PSI, and make sure you keep the spare tire hatch or storage free of debris or personal items so it's easy to access in case of a flat. Visit an INFINITI service center to have your tires and spare replaced or rotated before the winter months.
A quick note: A spare tire might not come standard with your INFINITI, especially if your vehicle is equipped with run-flat tires. You can, however, purchase a full-size or space-saver spare tire at your local service center.
Hands-Free Calling
It's always important to keep your attention on the road, but it's imperative during winter months. With possible snow and ice on the roadway, make sure you have your INFINITI InTouch activated.
Snow Gear
It's best to keep an ice scraper in your car. And if you live in an area with significant annual snowfall, keeping a snow shovel in the trunk is a good idea, too.
Ice scrapers preserve the rubber of your windshield wipers by clearing your windshield and rear window of ice. They help increase driving visibility and ensure a better drive for you.
Snow shovels help to clear the way for your INFINITI when significant snowfall blocks your path. While they may feel like overkill, snow shovels are especially handy for digging out your vehicle when it's malfunctioning due to the adverse weather's impact on your tires and exhaust system.
When it comes to winter accessories for your INFINITI, we've got you covered! Shop genuine INFINITI brand accessories from INFINITI Parts to stay prepared for whatever winter has in store this year.