1999 NISSAN MAXIMA traction control

installing tire chains. When installing tire
chains, make sure they are of proper size
for the tires on your vehicle and are in-
stalled according to the chain manufactur-
er's suggestions.Use only SAE Class S
chains.Other types may damage your
vehicle. Use chain tensioners when recom-
mended by the tire chain manufacturer to
ensure a tight fit. Loose end links of the tire
chain must be secured or removed to pre-
vent the possibility of whipping action dam-
age to the fenders or underbody. If pos-
sible, avoid fully loading your vehicle when
using tire chains. In addition, drive at a
reduced speed. Otherwise, your vehicle
may be damaged and/or vehicle handling
and performance may be adversely af-
fected.
Never install tire chains on a T-type spare
tire. Do not use tire chains on dry roads.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENTIt is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter:
Ia scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades.
Ia sturdy, flat board to be placed under the
jack to give it firm support.Ia shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow-
drifts.
Iextra window washer fluid to refill the res-
ervoir tank.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICEIWet ice (32ÉF, 0ÉC and freezing rain),
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have a lot less traction or grip under
these conditions. Try to avoid driving
on wet ice until the road is salted or
sanded.
IWhatever the condition, drive with
caution. Accelerate and slow down
with care. If accelerating or down-
shifting too fast, the drive wheels will
lose even more traction.
IAllow more stopping distance under
these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pavement.
IAllow greater following distances on
slippery roads.
IWatch for slippery spots (glare ice).
These may appear on an otherwiseclear road in shaded areas. If a patch
of ice is seen ahead, brake before
reaching it. Try not to brake while
actually on the ice, and avoid any
sudden steering maneuvers.
IDo not use cruise control on slippery
roads.
ISnow can trap dangerous exhaust
gases under your vehicle. Keep snow
clear of the exhaust pipe and from
around your vehicle.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so
equipped)An engine block heater to assist extreme cold
temperature starting is available through your
NISSAN dealer.Do not use your heater with an un-
grounded electrical system or two-
pronged (cheater) adapters. You can be
injured by an electrical shock if you use
an ungrounded connection.
Starting and driving
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DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform
to federal safety requirements in addition to
these grades.TreadwearTreadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on tire wear rate when tested under
controlled conditions on specified government
test courses. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and a half (1-1/2) times as well
on the government course as a tire graded
100. However, relative tire performance de-
pends on actual driving conditions, and may
vary significantly from the norm due to varia-
tions in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.Traction AA, A, B and CThe traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent
the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to your ve-
hicle tires is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests, and does not in-
clude acceleration, cornering, hydro-
planing, or peak traction characteristics.Temperature A, B and CTemperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C. They represent a tire's resistance to
heat build-up, and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sus-
tained high temperature can cause tire mate-
rial to degenerate, reducing tire life. Excessive
temperatures can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a performance level
which all passenger car tires must meet under
the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
109. Grades A and B represent higher levels of
performance on laboratory test wheels than
the minimum required by law.
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in combina-
tion, can cause heat buildup and pos-
sible tire failure.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY
GRADING
Technical and consumer information
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Seat belt warning light .................................... 1-17
Seat belt warning light and chime .................... 2-8
Seat belt(s)
Child safety................................................ 1-19
Infants and small children ......................... 1-19
Injured persons.......................................... 1-20
Larger children .......................................... 1-19
Pre-tensioner seat belt system ................. 1-14
Precautions on seat belt usage ................ 1-17
Pregnant women ....................................... 1-20
Seat belt cleaning........................................ 7-5
Seat belts .................................................. 1-17
Three-point type with retractor .................. 1-20
Seat(s)
Heated seats ............................................. 2-20
Seats ........................................................... 1-2
Security system (See theft warning)............... 2-12
Servicing air conditioner................... 4-3, 4-9, 4-12
Shifting
Automatic transmission ............................... 5-7
Manual transmission ................................. 5-11
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front
seats ............................................................... 1-23
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag system) .................................................... 1-12
Spark plugs ..................................................... 8-15
Speedometer .................................................... 2-4
Starting
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-6
Jump starting ............................................... 6-7
Precautions when starting and driving ........ 5-2
Push starting ............................................... 6-9
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-7Steering
Power steering fluid................................... 8-11
Power steering system .............................. 5-17
Tilting steering wheel ................................ 3-12
Storage ........................................................... 2-22
Sun shade....................................................... 2-27
Sunroof, Automatic sunroof ............................ 2-26
Supplemental air bag system ......................... 1-11
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-15
Supplemental air bag warning light ......... 1-15, 2-8
Supplemental restraint system ......................... 1-6
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ......................................................... 1-6
Supplemental side air bag system ................. 1-12
Switch
Fog light switch ......................................... 2-18
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-19
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-17
Ignition switch .............................................. 5-4
Ignition switch automatic transmission
models ......................................................... 5-4
Ignition switch manual transmission
models ......................................................... 5-5
Overdrive switch ........................................ 5-10
Rear window and outside mirror defogger
switch......................................................... 2-16
Traction control system cancel switch ...... 2-21
Turn signal switch ..................................... 2-18
T
Tachometer ....................................................... 2-4
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ........................................... 2-5Theft warning .................................................. 2-12
Three way catalyst ............................................ 5-2
Tilting steering wheel ...................................... 3-12
Tire
Flat tire ........................................................ 6-2
Spare tire ................................................... 8-35
Tire chains ................................................. 8-33
Tire placard ............................................. 10-11
Tire pressure ............................................. 8-31
Tire rotation ............................................... 8-33
Type of tires .............................................. 8-32
Uniform tire quality grading ..................... 10-17
Wheel/tire size ........................................... 10-8
Wheels and tires ....................................... 8-31
Top tether strap child restraints ...................... 1-30
Towing
Tow truck towing ....................................... 6-11
Towing a trailer........................................ 10-13
Towing load/specification chart ............... 10-13
Towing safety .......................................... 10-14
Traction control system (TCS)
cancel switch .................................................. 2-21
Trailer towing ................................................ 10-13
Transceiver, Integrated HomeLink
Universal ......................................................... 2-30
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-10
Driving with automatic transmission............ 5-7
Driving with manual transmission ............. 5-11
Transmitter, (See multi-remote control
system) ............................................................. 3-5
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country ............................................................ 10-9
Trunk lid lock opener lever ............................... 3-9
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