2006 NISSAN X-TRAIL flat tire

1. Engine hood (Page 3-7)
2. Clearance lights
— Switch (P.2-18)/Bulb(P.8-31)
3. Headlights
— Switch (P.2-18)/Bulb(P.8-27)
4. Turn signal lights
— Switch (P.2-20)/Bulb(P.8-30)
5. Windshield wiper and washer
— Switch (P.2-15)
— Wiper replacement (P.8-20)
— Window washer fluid (P.8-15)
6. Sunroof* (P.2-38)
7. Driving light*
— Switch (P.2-20)/Bulb(P.8-30)
8. Power windows (P.2-36)
9. Recovery hooks (P.6-13)
10. Fog lights*
— Switch (P.2-20)/Bulb(P.8-30)
11. Tires
— Tires and wheels (P.8-34, 9-8)
— Flat tire (P.6-2)
12. Mirrors (P.3-11)
13. Child safety door lock (P.3-4)
* If so equipped
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To resume the preset speed,push and re-
lease the ACCEL/RES set switch. The vehicle
will resume the last set cruising speed when the
vehicle speed is over 40 km/h (25 MPH).
CAUTION
During the first 2,000 km (1,200 miles),
follow these recommendations to ob-
tain maximum engine performance and
ensure the future reliability and
economy of your new vehicle. Failure to
follow these recommendations may re-
sult in shortened engine life and re-
duced engine performance.

Avoid driving for long periods at constant
speed, either fast or slow. Do not run the
engine over 4,000 rpm.

Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.

Avoid quick starts.

Avoid hard braking as much as possible.

Do not tow a trailer for the first 800 km (500
miles).
Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain
cruising speeds with a constant accelerator
position.

Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.
Driving at high speed will lower fuel economy.

Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking.
Maintain a safe distance behind other ve-
hicles.

Use a proper gear range which suits road
conditions. On level roads, shift into high gear
as soon as possible.

Avoid unnecessary engine idling.

Keep your engine tuned up.

Follow the recommended periodic mainte-
nance schedule.

Keep the tires inflated at the correct pres-
sure. Low pressure will increase tire wear and
waste fuel.

Keep the front wheels in correct alignment.
Improper alignment will cause not only tire
wear but also lower fuel economy.

Air conditioner operation lowers fuel
economy. Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.

When cruising at highway speeds, it is more
economical to use the air conditioner andBREAK-IN SCHEDULE INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY
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to meet the SAE standard minimum clear-
ances between the tire and the closest ve-
hicle suspension or body component re-
quired to accommodate the use of a winter
traction device (tire chains or cables). The
minimum clearances are determined using
the factory equipped tire size. Other types
may damage your vehicle. Use chain tension-
ers 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 possibility of whip-
ping action damage to the fenders or under-
body. 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 han-
dling and performance may be adversely
affected.

Do not use tire chains on dry roads.
Tire chains must be installed only on the
front wheels and not on the rear wheels.
Do not drive with tire chains on paved roads
which are clear of snow. Driving with chains in
such conditions can cause damage to the vari-
ous mechanisms of the vehicle due to some
overstress.
4. For all wheel drive:
If you install snow tires, they must also be thesame size, brand, construction and tread
pattern on all four wheels.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENTIt is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter:

a scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades.

a sturdy, flat board to be placed under the
jack to give it firm support.

a shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow-drifts.

extra window washer fluid to refill the reser-
voir tank.DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING

Wet ice (32°F, 0°C 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.
Whatever 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.

Allow more stopping distance under
these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pavement.

Allow greater following distances on
slippery roads.

Watch for slippery spots (glare ice).
These may appear on an otherwise
clear 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.

Do not use cruise control on slippery
roads.

Snow can trap dangerous exhaust
gases under your vehicle. Keep snow
clear of the exhaust pipe and from
around your vehicle.
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6 In case of emergencyFlat tire .................................................................................... 6-2
Stopping the vehicle ...................................................... 6-2
Preparing the tools and spare tire ............................. 6-3
Blocking wheels .............................................................. 6-3
Removing the tire ............................................................ 6-4
Installing the spare tire .................................................. 6-6Jump starting ......................................................................... 6-7
Push starting .......................................................................... 6-9
If your vehicle overheats ..................................................... 6-9
Towing your vehicle ........................................................... 6-10
Towing recommended by NISSAN ......................... 6-11
Vehicle recovery (Freeing a stuck vehicle) ............ 6-13


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If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions
below.STOPPING THE VEHICLE1. Safely move the vehicle off the road away
from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flasher lights.
3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking
brake. Shift the selector lever into P (Park)
position (Automatic Transmission (AT)
model), R (Reverse) position (Manual Trans-
mission (MT) model).
4. Turn off the engine.
5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic, and to
signal professional road assistance person-
nel that you need assistance.
6. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle
and stand in a safe place, away from traffic
and clear of the vehicle.
WARNING

Make sure that the parking brake is
securely applied and the manual
transmission is shifted into the R
(Reverse) position, or the automatictransmission into the P (Park) posi-
tion.

Never change tires when the vehicle
is on a slope, ice or slippery areas.
This is hazardous.

Never change tires if oncoming traffic
is close to your vehicle. Wait for pro-
fessional road assistance.
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PREPARING THE TOOLS AND
SPARE TIRERemove jacking tools and spare tire from stor-
age area.
If spacers are equipped, remove them before
removing the spare tire.
BLOCKING WHEELSPlace suitable blocks
1
at both the front and
back of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire
Ato prevent the vehicle from moving when it is
jacked up.
WARNING
Be sure to block the wheel as the ve-
hicle may move and could cause per-
sonal injury.
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INSTALLING THE SPARE TIREThe spare tire is designed for emergency
use. See specific instructions under the
heading “Wheels and tires” in the “8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface
between the wheel and hub.
2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten the
wheel nuts with your fingers.
3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel
nuts alternately and evenly until they are tight.4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches
the ground. Then, with the wheel nut wrench,
tighten the wheel nuts securely in the se-
quence illustrated (
1,2,3,4,5).
Lower the vehicle completely.
WARNING

Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts can cause the
wheel to become loose or come off.
This could cause an accident.

Do not use oil or grease on the wheel
studs or nuts. This could cause the
nuts to become loose.
Retighten the wheel nuts after the vehicle
has been driven for 1,000 km (600 miles)
(also in cases of a flat tire, etc.).
As soon as possible, tighten the wheel
nuts to the specified torque with a torque
wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque:
108 N⋅m (11 kg-m, 80 ft-lb)
The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to
specification at all times. It is recom-mended that wheel nuts be tightened to
specification at each lubrication interval.
Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure.
COLD pressure:
After vehicle has been parked for three
hours or more or driven less than 1.6 km (1
mile).
COLD tire pressures are shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label affixed to
the driver side center pillar.
5. Securely store the flat tire and jacking equip-
ment in the vehicle.
6. Close the floor cover.
WARNING

Always make sure that the spare tire
and jacking equipment are properly
secured after use. Such items can
become dangerous projectiles in an
accident or sudden stop.

The spare tire is designed for emer-
gency use. See specific instructions
under the heading “Wheels and tires”
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HEADLIGHT AIMThe aim of the headlights may require adjust-
ment when replacing the headlight assembly or
when the vehicle’s front body has been repaired.
When the adjustment is required, follow these
procedures, or have them adjusted by a NISSAN
dealer.
Before performing the headlight aim adjustment:

Check the pressure of all tires for the correct
inflation pressure.

Check that the tools and spare tire are
stowed securely.
Check that the fuel and lubricants levels are
filled to correct capacities.

Unload all luggage and other items, which
may influence the vehicle’s height level.

Load a weight on the driver’s seat that is
equivalent to the weight of a driver.
Stopping the vehicle1. Park the vehicle on a level surface vertical to
the wall or screen to which the headlights will
be projected.
2. Move the vehicle close to the wall to deter-
mine the point P as shown in the illustration.The point P must be:
“H” is the distance between the headlight
center point to the level surface.
“W
L” is the distance between the left and
right headlight centers.
3. Mark point P on the wall or screen.
4. Back up the vehicle 5,000 mm (197.0 in,
16.4 ft) straight away from the wall or screen.
“L” is the distance between the wall or screen
to the vehicle’s front bumper.
5. Apply the parking brake.
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