2004 NISSAN QUEST tire type

TYPES OF TIRES
WARNING
cWhen changing or replacing tires, be
sure all four tires are of the same type
(i.e., Summer, All Season or Snow) and
construction. A NISSAN dealer may be
able to help you with information about
tire type, size, speed rating and avail-
ability. Replacement tires may have a
lower speed rating than the factory
equipped tires, and may not match the
potential maximum vehicle speed.
Never exceed the maximum speed rat-
ing of the tire.
cFor additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety In-
formation” (US) or “Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (Canada) in the Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet.
All season tires
NISSAN specifies All Season tires on some mod-
els to provide good performance all year, includ-
ing snowy and icy road conditions. All Season
tires are identified by ALL SEASON and/or M&S
on the tire sidewall. Snow tires have better snow
traction than All Season tires and may be more
appropriate in some areas.
Summer tires
NISSAN specifies summer tires on some models
to provide superior performance on dry roads.
Summer tire performance is substantially re-
duced in snow and ice. Summer tires do not have
the tire traction rating “M&S” on the tire sidewall.
If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy or icy
conditions, NISSAN recommends the use of
SNOW tires or ALL SEASON tires on all four
wheels.
Snow tires
If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select
tires equivalent in size and load rating to the
original equipment tires. If you do not, it can
adversely affect the safety and handling of your
vehicle.
Generally, snow tires have lower speed ratings
than factory equipped tires and may not match
the potential maximum vehicle speed. Never ex-
ceed the maximum speed rating of the tire.
If you install snow tires, they must be the same
size, brand, construction and tread pattern on all
four wheels.
For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires
may be used. However, some U.S. states and
Canadian provinces prohibit their use. Check
local, state and provincial laws before installingstudded tires. Skid and traction capabilities of
studded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires.
TIRE CHAINS
Use of tire chains may be prohibited according to
location. Check the local laws before installing
tire chains. When installing tire chains, make sure
they are the proper size for the tires on your
vehicle and are installed according to the chain
manufacturer’s suggestions.Use only SAE
class “S” chains.Class “S” chains are used on
vehicles with restricted tire to vehicle clearance.
Vehicles that can use Class “S” chains are de-
signed to meet the minimum clearances between
the tire and the closest vehicle suspension or
body component required to accommodate the
use of a winter traction device (tire chains or
cables) . The minimum clearances are determined
using the factory equipped tires. Other types may
damage your vehicle. Use chain tensioners when
recommended by the tire chain manufacturer to
ensure a tight fit. Loose end links of the tire chain
must be secured or removed to prevent the pos-
sibility of whipping action damage to the fenders
or underbody. If possible, 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 perfor-
mance may be adversely affected.
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1. Wear indicator
2. Location mark
Tire wear and damage
WARNING
cTires should be periodically inspected
for wear, cracking, bulging or objects
caught in the tread. If excessive wear,
cracks, bulging or deep cuts are found,
the tire(s) should be replaced.cThe original tires have built-in tread
wear indicators. When the wear indica-
tors are visible, the tire(s) should be
replaced.
cImproper service of the spare tire may
result in serious personal injury. If it is
necessary to repair the spare tire, con-
tact a NISSAN dealer.
cFor additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety In-
formation” (US) or “Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (Canada) in the Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet.
Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread
design, speed rating and load carrying capacity
as originally equipped. Recommended types and
sizes are shown in “Wheels and tires” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
WARNING
cThe use of tires other than those recom-
mended or the mixed use of tires of
different brands, construction (bias,
bias-belted or radial) , or tread patterns
can adversely affect the ride, braking,
handling, ground clearance, body-to-
tire clearance, tire chain clearance,
speedometer calibration, headlight aim
and bumper height. Some of these ef-
fects may lead to accidents and could
result in serious personal injury.
cIf the wheels are changed for any rea-
son, always replace with wheels which
have the same off-set dimension.
Wheels of a different off-set could
cause premature tire wear, degrade ve-
hicle handling characteristics and/or
interference with the brake
discs/drums. Such interference can
lead to decreased braking efficiency
and/or early brake pad/shoe wear. Re-
fer to “Wheels and tires” in the “Techni-
cal and consumer information” section
of this manual for wheel off-set
dimensions.
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Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-30, 2-9
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-22
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-29
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system...............1-15
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-15
Supplemental side and curtain side-impact
air bag system..................1-27
Switch
Autolight switch...............2-16
Automatic power window switch.....2-37
Fog light switch...............2-19
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-20
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-15
Ignition switch................5-5
Lights on demand switch..........2-41
Main ON/OFF switch
(for power doors)...........3-6, 3-16
Overdrive switch..............5-10
Power door lock switch...........3-5
Rear sonar system off switch.......2-22
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch...............2-15
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-14
Traction control system (TCS) off
switch....................2-22
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-22
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-13T
Tachometer....................2-4
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-4
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-7
Theft (Nissan vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-12, 3-2, 5-6
Third row bench seat adjustment.....1-8, 1-9
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tilting steering wheel..............3-21
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire................6-3, 8-39
Tire chains..................8-36
Tire placard.................9-11
Tire pressure................8-31
Tire rotation.................8-37
Types of tires................8-36
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-18
Wheels and tires..............8-31
Wheel/tire size................9-8
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-8
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-53
Towing
Flat towing..................9-17
Tow truck towing..............6-10
Towing load/specification chart......9-15
Trailer towing................9-14
Traction control system (TCS) off switch . . .2-22
Transceiver
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.....2-43Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-11
Driving with automatic transmission.....5-7
Selector lever lock release..........5-9
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country)......................9-9
Turn signal switch (See headlight and
turn signal switch)............2-15, 2-19
U
Umbrella holder.................2-30
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-18
V
Vanity mirror...................3-23
Vehicle dimensions and weights........9-8
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. . .2-22
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system. . . .5-19
Vehicle identification...............9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number).................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate. . . .9-9
Vehicle loading information...........9-12
Vehicle recovery..............6-12, 7-2
Vehicle security system
(Nissan vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-12, 3-2, 5-6
Ventilators....................4-17
Visors......................3-22
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