2008 NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE wheel

indicator in the instrument panel blinks.
●If the
indicator blinks, the vehicle
may be under slippery conditions. Be sure to
drive carefully. See “Slip indicator light” and
“Traction Control System (TCS) off indicator
light” in the “Instruments and controls” sec-
tion of this manual.
●If a malfunction occurs in the system,
the
andindicator lights
come on in the instrument panel.
As long as these lights are on, the traction control
function is canceled. The vehicle will behave like
a vehicle without the system.indicator light may come on.
●Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension.
If suspension parts such as shock ab-
sorbers, struts, springs, bushings and
wheels are not standard equipment or
are extremely deteriorated, the Traction
Control System may not operate prop-
erly and the
indicator light may
come on.
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
(if so equipped)
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indica-
tor light may come on. Do not drive on
these types of roads.
●If wheels or tires other than the recom-
mended ones are used, the Traction
Control System may not operate prop-
erly and the
indicator light may
come on.
●The Traction Control System is not a
substitute for winter tires or tire chains
on a snow covered road.The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system uses
various sensors to monitor driver inputs and ve-
hicle motion. Under certain driving situations, the
system will control braking and engine output to
help keep the vehicle on its steered path.
●When the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system is operating, theSLIPindicator in
the instrument panel blinks:
●If theSLIPindicator blinks, the road condi-
tions may be slippery. Be sure to adjust your
speed and driving to these conditions. See
“Slip indicator light”, and “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off indicator light” in the “In-
struments and controls” section.
●Indicator light
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the
SLIPand
indicator lights come on in
the instrument panel.
As long as these indicator lights are on, the
traction control function is canceled.
If the vehicle is operated with the Vehicle Dy-
namic Control system OFF using the VDC OFF
switch, VDC and TCS functions will be turned off.
TheSLIPindicator will flash if wheel spin is
detected. The ABS will still operate with the VDC
system off.When the VDC system is operating, you may feel
a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise or
vibration from under the hood. This is normal and
indicates that the VDC system is working prop-
erly.
The computer has a built in diagnostic feature
that tests the system each time you start the
engine and move the vehicle forward or in reverse
at a slow speed. When the self-test occurs, you
may hear a clunk noise and/or feel a pulsation in
the brake pedal. This is normal and is not an
indication of a malfunction.

CAUTION
●Tow chains or cables must be attached
only to the main structural members of
the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle body
will be damaged.
●Do not use the vehicle tie downs to free
a vehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.
Never tow the vehicle using the vehicle
tie downs or recovery hooks.
●Always pull the cable straight out from
the front or rear of the vehicle. Never
pull the vehicle at an angle.
●Pulling devices should be routed so
they do not touch any part of the sus-
pension, steering, brake or cooling
systems.
●Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas
straps are not recommended for use in
vehicle towing or recovery.
Rocking a stuck vehicle
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use the following procedure:
1. Make sure the area in front and behind the
vehicle is clear of obstructions.
2. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear
an area around the front tires.
3. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and back-
ward.
●Shift back and forth between R (Reverse)
and D (Drive) (CVT models) or 1st (Low)
and R (Reverse) (MT models) .
●Apply the accelerator as little as possible
to maintain the rocking motion.
●Release the accelerator pedal before
shifting between R (Reverse) and D
(Drive) (CVT models) or 1st (Low) and R
(Reverse) (MT models) .
●Do not spin the tires above 35 mph (55
km/h) .
4. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few
tries, contact a professional towing service
to remove the vehicle.
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Wheel size Minimum space required
16 in .7 in (17 mm)
17 in .2 in (4 mm)
18 in .2 in (4 mm)
A tire chain that provides the specified amount of
space will provide the necessary clearance be-
tween the tire and the closest vehicle suspension
or body component. 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 possibility of whipping action dam-
age 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 performance may be ad-
versely affected.
Tire chains must be installed only on the
front wheels and not on the rear wheels.
Never install tire chains on a TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire.
Do not use tire chains on dry roads. Driving with
tire chains in such conditions can cause damage
to the various mechanisms of the vehicle due to
some overstress.

WARNING
●After rotating the tires, check and
adjust the tire pressure.
●Retighten the wheel nuts when
the vehicle has been driven for
600 miles (1,000 km) (also in
cases of a flat tire, etc.) .
●Do not include the spare tire in
the tire rotation.
●For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information”
(Canada) in the Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet.
1. Wear indicator
2. Location mark
Tire wear and damage
WDI0259

Wheel type Size Offset in (mm)
Aluminum/Steel 16 x 7JJ 1.77 (45)
Aluminum 17x71/2JJ 1.77(45)
Aluminum 18 x 7.5JJ 1.77 (45)
T type (Spare) 16 x 4T 1.77 (45)
Tire size P215/60R16
P215/55R17
P235/45R18
Spare tire T135/70R16
T135/90R16
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Coupe Sedan
Overall length in (mm) 182.5 (4,636) 189.8 (4,820)
Overall width in (mm) 70.7 (1,795) 70.7 (1,795)
Overall height in (mm) 55.3 (1,405) 57.9 (1,471)
Front track in (mm) 61.0 (1,549) 61.0 (1,549)
Rear track in (mm) 60.8 (1,544) 61.0 (1,549)
Wheelbase in (mm) 105.3 (2,675) 109.3 (2,776)
Gross vehicle weight rating lb (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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