2007 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID spare tire

cThe original tires have built-in
tread wear indicators. When the
wear indicators are visible, the
tire(s) should be replaced.
cTires degrade with age and use.
Have tires, including the spare,
over 6 years old checked by a
qualified technician because
some tire damage may not be ob-
vious. Replace the tires as neces-
sary to prevent tire failure and
possible personal injury.
cImproper service of the spare tire
may result in serious personal in-
jury. If it is necessary to repair the
spare tire, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
cFor additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information”
(Canada) in the Warranty Infor-
mation 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.
cWhen a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, tire pressure will not be
indicated, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning light
will flash for approximately 1 minute.
The light will remain on after 1 minute.
Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.
cReplacing tires with those not originally
specified by NISSAN could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
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cDo not install a deformed wheel or tire
even if it has been repaired. Such
wheels or tires could have structural
damage and could fail without warning.
cThe use of retread tires is not
recommended.
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.
Wheel balance
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling
and tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can get
out of balance. Therefore, they should be bal-
anced as required.
Wheel balance service should be per-
formed with the wheels off the vehicle.
Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle
could lead to mechanical damage.
cFor additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety
Information” (US) or “Tire Safety Infor-
mation” (Canada) in the Warranty In-
formation Booklet .
Care of wheels
cWash the wheels when washing the vehicle
to maintain their appearance.
cClean the inner side of the wheels when the
wheel is changed or the underside of the
vehicle is washed.
cDo not use abrasive cleaners when washing
the wheels.
cInspect wheel rims regularly for dents or
corrosion. Such damage may cause loss of
pressure or poor seal at the tire bead.
cNISSAN recommends waxing the road
wheels to protect against road salt in areas
where it is used during winter.
Spare tire (TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire)
Observe the following precautions if the TEM-
PORARY USE ONLY spare tire must be used.
Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged or
involved in an accident:
WARNING
cThe spare tire should be used for emer-
gency use only. It should be replaced
with the standard tire at the first oppor-
tunity to avoid possible tire or differen-
tial damage.
cDrive carefully while the TEMPORARY
USE ONLY spare tire is installed. Avoid
sharp turns and abrupt braking while
driving.
cPeriodically check spare tire inflation
pressure. Always keep the pressure of
the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire
at 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 bar) .
cWith the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare
tire installed do not drive the vehicle at
speeds faster than 50 MPH (80 km/h) .
cWhen driving on roads covered with
snow or ice, the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire should be used on the
rear wheels and the original tire used
on the front wheels (drive wheels) . Use
tire chains only on the front (original)
tires.
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cTire 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.
cDo not use the spare tire on other
vehicles.
cDo not use more than one spare tire at
the same time.
cDo not tow a trailer when the TEMPO-
RARY USE ONLY spare tire is installed.
CAUTION
cDo not use tire chains on a TEMPO-
RARY USE ONLY spare tire. Tire chains
will not fit properly and may cause dam-
age to the vehicle.
cBecause the TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire is smaller than the original
tire, ground clearance is reduced. To
avoid damage to the vehicle, do not
drive over obstacles. Also, do not drive
the vehicle through an automatic car
wash since it may get caught.
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WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel type Size Offset in (mm)
Aluminum 16 x 7JJ 1.77 (45)
T type (Spare) 16 x 4T 1.57 (40)
Tire size P215/60R16
Spare tire T135/90R16
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Overall length in (mm) 189.2(4,805)
Overall width in (mm) 69.6(1,768)
Overall height in (mm) 58.1(1,476)
Front tread in (mm) 60.7(1,542)
Rear tread in (mm) 60.4(1,533)
Wheelbase in (mm) 109.3(2,775)
Gross vehicle weight rat-
inglb (kg)
See the “F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label” on the center
pillar between the driver’s side
front and rear doors. Gross axle weight rating
Front lb (kg)
Rear lb (kg)
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Use the following steps to mount the front license
plate:
s1Make a shallow hole in each plastic finisher
at the location mark (small dimple) using a
0.31 in (8 mm) drill. To avoid damaging the
threads behind the finisher, apply only light
pressure to the drill.
s2Mount the license plate bracket using two8
mm slotted hex head screws.
WARNING
cIt is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area inside a vehicle. In
a collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seri-
ously injured or killed.
cDo not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat
belts.
cBe sure everyone in your vehicle
is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
TERMS
It is important to familiarize yourself with
the following terms before loading your
vehicle:
cCurb Weight (actual weight of your
vehicle) - vehicle weight including:
standard and optional equipment, flu-
ids, emergency tools, and spare tire
assembly. This weightdoes notin-
clude passengers and cargo.
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Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start................2-26, 5-8
Three-way catalyst................5-3
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire................6-3, 8-39
Tire chains..................8-36
Tire placard.................9-11
Tire pressure................8-29
Tire rotation.................8-37
Types of tires................8-35
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-23
Wheels and tires..............8-29
Wheel/tire size................9-8
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light......2-13
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . .5-3
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-18
Towing
Flat towing..................9-22
Tow truck towing..............6-11
Towing load/specification.........9-19
Trailer towing................9-16
Transceiver
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.....2-46
Transmission
Driving with Electronically controlled
Continuously Variable Transmission
(eCVT)....................5-10
Electronically controlled Continuously
Variable Transmission (eCVT) fluid. . . .8-13
Selector lever lock release.........5-12
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country)......................9-9
Trip odometer...................2-3Troubleshooting guide (NISSAN voice
recognition system)...............4-61
Trunk lid lock opener lever...........3-17
Trunk light....................2-46
Turn signal switch................2-32
U
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-23
V
Vanity mirror...................3-23
Vehicle
Before starting the vehicle..........5-9
Starting the vehicle..............5-9
Vehicle dimensions and weights........9-8
Vehicle does not start..............6-7
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system. . . .5-21
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.................6-13
Vehicle security system.............2-25
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle
immobilizer system) , engine start.....2-26, 5-8
Visors......................3-22
Voice recognition system............4-59W
Warning
Air bag warning light.........1-49, 2-14
Anti-lock brake warning light........2-10
Battery charge warning light. . . .2-11, 2-12
Brake warning light.........2-10, 2-11
Engine oil pressure warning light.....2-12
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-32
Low fuel warning light. . . .2-12, 2-14, 2-23
Low tire pressure warning light......2-13
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-23
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-43
Seat belt warning light...........2-14
Vehicle security system...........2-25
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-48
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-9
Warning lights..................2-9
Washer switch
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-27
Weights (See dimensions and weights). . . .9-8
Wheels and tires................8-29
Wheel/tire size..................9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country..................9-9
Window washer fluid..............8-14
Windows
Locking passengers’ windows.......2-42
Power rear windows............2-42
Power windows...............2-41
Rear power windows............2-42
Windshield wiper and washer switch.....2-27
Wiper
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-27
Wiper blades................8-17
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1. Inverter coolant 8-9
2. Engine coolant 8-8
3. Window washer fluid 8-14
4. Engine oil 8-10
5. Brake fluid 8-13
6. Passenger supplemental front impact air bag
1-34
7. Audio system 4-13; Air conditioner 4-10
8. Supplemental side-impact air bag 1-34
9 Front seats 1-2
10. 12-volt battery 8-15
11. Spare tire 6-2
12. Fuel recommendation 9-3
13. Keys 3-2
14. Supplemental side-impact air bag 1-34
15. Seat belts 1-7
16. Fuel-filler door release 3-20
17. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag
1-34
18. Driver supplemental front impact air bag
1-34
19. Hood release 3-17; Trunk release 3-17
20. Meters and gauges 2-3
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