with the wheels off the vehicle. Spin balanc-
ing the front wheels on the vehicle could
lead to transmission damage.
Care of wheels
OWash the wheels when washing the ve-
hicle to maintain their appearance.
OClean the inner side of the wheels when
the wheel is changed or the underside of
the vehicle is washed.
ODo not use abrasive cleaners when
washing the wheels.
OInspect wheel rims regularly for dents or
corrosion. This may cause loss of pres-
sure or damage the tire bead.
ONISSAN recommends waxing the road
wheels to protect against road salt in
areas where it is used during winter.
Spare tire
Your vehicle may be equipped with a TEM-
PORARY USE ONLY spare tire.
To avoid property damage or personal injury
when using the TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire, observe the following cautions:
WARNING
OThe spare tire should be used for
emergency use only. It should be
replaced with the standard tire at the
first opportunity to avoid possible
tire or differential damage.
ODrive carefully while the TEMPO-
RARY USE ONLY spare tire is in-
stalled. Avoid sharp turns and
abrupt braking while driving.
OPeriodically check spare tire infla-
tion pressure. Always keep the pres-
sure of the TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire at 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 bar).
Always keep the pressure of the full
size spare tire (if so equipped) at the
recommended pressure for standard
tires, as indicated on the tire placard.
For tire placard location, see ªTire
placardº in the index of this manual.
OWith the TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire installed do not drive the
vehicle at speeds faster than 50 MPH
(80 km/h).OWhen driving on roads covered with
snow or ice, the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire should be used on
the front axle and the original tire
used on the rear axle (drive wheels).
Use tire chains only on the two rear
original tires.
OTire tread of the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire will wear at a faster
rate than the standard tire. Replace
the spare tire as soon as the tread
wear indicators appear.
ODo not use the spare tire on other
vehicles.
ODo not use more than one spare tire
at the same time.
ODo not tow a trailer when the TEM-
PORARY USE ONLY spare tire is
installed.
CAUTION
O
With the spare tire installed the
transfer control lever must be in the
2H position to prevent the transfer
case and differential gears from be-
ing damaged.
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