2008 NISSAN NOTE Emergency

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Spare tyre................................................................ 6-2
Temporary-use spare tyre ................................... 6-2
Flat tyre ................................................................... 6-3
Stopping the vehicle ........................................... 6-3
Changing flat tyre (Models with spare wheel,
where fitted) ....................................................... 6-3
Repairing flat tyre (Models with emergency
tyre puncture repair kit, where fitted) ................... 6-7Jump-starting ........................................................... 6-9
Push-starting ........................................................... 6-11
Engine overheat ....................................................... 6-11
Tow truck towing ..................................................... 6-12
Towing precautions ............................................ 6-12
Recommended towing ........................................ 6-13
Towing eye ......................................................... 6-13
Freeing the vehicle from sand, snow or mud ....... 6-14

TEMPORARY-USE SPARE TYRE
The temporary-use spare tyre is smaller than a con-
ventional tyre and designed for emergency use only.
The tyre should be used ONLY for very short peri-
ods and NEVER be used for long drives or extended
periods.
Observe the following precautions if the temporary-
use spare tyre must be used, otherwise your vehicle
could be damaged or involved in an accident.
WARNING
•Any continuous road use of this tyre could
result in tyre failure, loss of vehicle control,
and possible personal injury.
•This tyre should not be installed on the front
axle if the vehicle must be driven in snow or
on ice. To avoid loss of vehicle control under
snowy and icy conditions, install the tempo-
rary-use spare tyre on the rear axle and use a
conventional tyre on the front axle.CAUTION
•The temporary-use spare tyre should be used
only in emergencies. It should be replaced by
the standard tyre at the first opportunity.
•Under no circumstances should you exceed
80 km/h (50 MPH); a higher speed could dam-
age the tyre.
•Avoid driving over obstacles. Also, do not take
the vehicle through an automatic car wash.
Because this tyre’s diameter is smaller than
the diameter of a conventional tyre, the
ground clearance is reduced approximately
25 mm (1 in.).
•Avoid driving sharp turns and abrupt braking.
•Do not exceed the vehicle’s maximum load
rating or the load-carrying capacity molded
on the sidewall of the temporary-use spare
tyre.
•Do not use a snow chain on this tyre. Because
of it’s smaller size, a snow chain will not fit
properly. This could cause damage to the ve-
hicle and result in loss of the chain.
•Do not use the temporary-use spare tyre on
any other vehicle because this tyre has been
designed specifically for your vehicle.
•The vehicle must not be driven with more than
one temporary-use spare tyre at the same
time.
•Tyre tread will wear at a faster rate on the
temporary-use spare tyre than on the original.
Replace the temporary spare tyre as soon as
the tread wear indicators appear.
•Do not tow a trailer.
•As with all tyres, the temporary-use spare tyre
must be checked regularly to ensure pres-
sure is maintained.
For pressure details, see the tyre placard lo-
cated on the driver’s side centre pillar.
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Temporary-use spare tyre label
SPARE TYRE
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In case of a flat tyre, follow the instructions as de-
scribed below:
STOPPING THE VEHICLE
WARNING
•Make sure that the handbrake is securely ap-
plied.
•For Manual Transmission (MT) models: Make
sure the gear lever is in the R (Reverse) posi-
tion.
For Automatic Transmission (AT) models:
Make sure that the selector lever is in the P
(Park) position.
•Never change tyres when the vehicle is on a
slope, ice or a slippery area. This is hazard-
ous.
•Never change tyres if oncoming traffic is close
to your vehicle. Wait for professional road as-
sistance.
1. Safely move the vehicle off the road, away from
traffic.
2. Switch on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Park on a level surface.
4. Apply the handbrake.
5. Shift the gear lever (MT models) into the R (Re-
verse) position [AT models, move the selector
lever to the P (Park) position].
6. Turn off the engine.7. Open the bonnet (for details, see “Bonnet
release” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section) in order to:
•Warn other traffic.
•Signal to professional road assistance that
you require assistance.
8. Have all passengers exit the vehicle and stand in
a safe place, away from traffic and clear of the
vehicle.
CHANGING FLAT TYRE (Models with
spare wheel, where fitted)
Blocking the wheels
WARNING
Make sure to block the appropriate wheel to pre-
vent the vehicle from moving, which may cause
personal injury.
Place suitable blocks
j1 in front of and behind thewheel diagonally opposite the flat tyre
jA to prevent
the vehicle from moving when it is on the jack.
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FLAT TYRE
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Getting the tools and spare wheel
The spare wheel, jack and tools are located inside
the luggage compartment.
1. Open the back door.
2. Remove the below listed items in the following
sequence:
a. “Flexi-board” system (where fitted)b. Floor carpet
c. Spare wheel (where fitted) — Turn the re-
tainer anticlockwise to remove.
d. Jack
e. Tools
CAUTION
•When removing or replacing the spare wheel,
the rear sliding seat should be moved to the
forward position.
•When carrying the road wheel in the luggage
compartment, the rear sliding seat should be
located in the forward position.
REMOVING WHEEL COVER
(where fitted)
WARNING
Take care when removing the wheel cover as the
cover may detach suddenly.Remove the wheel cover as illustrated with a suit-
able tool or carefully remove the wheel cover with
both hands.
Removing the wheel
WARNING
•Make sure to read the caution label attached
to the jack body before use.
•Do not get under a vehicle that is supported
only by a jack: Use vehicle support stands.
•Use only the jack that is provided with your
vehicle. The jack is designed only for lifting
your vehicle during a tyre change.
•Do not use the jack provided with your vehicle
on other vehicles.
•Use the correct jack-up points. Never use any
other part of the vehicle for jack support.
•Never lift the vehicle more than necessary.
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Jack-up points
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•Never use blocks on or under the jack.
•Do not start or run the engine while the ve-
hicle is on the jack. The vehicle may move
suddenly, and this may cause an accident.
•Never allow passengers to stay in the vehicle
while it is on the jack.
•Remove all loads before lifting the vehicle with
the jack.
•Make sure to block the wheel diagonally op-
posite the flat tyre as described earlier in this
section.
CAUTION
The jack should be used on firm, level ground.
1. Place the jack directly under the jack-up point as
illustrated so that the top of the jack contacts the
vehicle at the jack-up point.
2. Align the centre of both the jack head and the
protrusion at the jack-up point as shown.
3. Fit the protrusion of the vehicle in the groove of
the jack head as shown.4. Loosen each wheel bolt by one or two turns
anticlockwise with the wheel wrench.
Do not remove the wheel bolts until the tyre is
off the ground.
Models with wheel lock bolt (where fitted):
If the wheel is equipped with a wheel lock bolt,
insert the wheel lock key
j1 and loosen it as pre-
viously described.
The wheel lock bolt can only be removed with the
wheel lock key. A key number is necessary if you
need to duplicate the wheel lock key.
Record the key number as shown on the key
code card on the “Security information” page at
the end of this manual and keep it in a safe place,
not in the vehicle. If you loose the wheel lock key,
see your NISSAN dealer for a duplicate with the
original wheel lock key code.5. To lift the vehicle, securely hold and turn the
handle clockwise as shown.
6. Carefully raise the vehicle until the tyre clears the
ground.
7. Remove the wheel bolts, then remove the wheel
with the flat tyre.
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CAUTION
The wheel is heavy. Be sure that your feet are
clear of the wheel and use gloves as necessary
to avoid injury.
A.Tighten
B.Loosen
Installing the wheel
WARNING
•The temporary use spare tyre is designed for
emergency use. See “Spare tyre” earlier in
this section.
•Never use wheel bolts that were not provided
with your vehicle. Incorrect wheel bolts or im-
properly tightened wheel bolts may cause the
wheel to become loose or come off. This
could cause an accident.
•Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts.
This may cause the wheel bolts to become
loose.
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between
the wheel and the hub.
2. Carefully fit the wheel and tighten the wheel bolts
with your fingers.
Models with wheel lock bolt (where fitted):
Insert the wheel lock key into the wheel lock bolt
and tighten into the wheel finger tight.
3. With the wheel wrench, tighten the wheel bolts
alternately and evenly in the sequence as illus-
trated (
j1-j4 ) until they are tight.
4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tyre touches
the ground.
5. Tighten the wheel bolts securely using the wheel
wrench in the sequence as illustrated.
6. Lower the vehicle completely.
7. Install the wheel cover (where fitted).
NOTE
Before installation, align NISSAN logo (centre
cap) with bolt holes or perpendicular to valve
hole (where fitted), to correctly align to the
centre.
As soon as possible, tighten the wheel bolts to
the specified torque with a torque wrench.Wheel bolt tightening torque:
105 N•m (11 kg-m, 77 ft-lb)
WARNING
Retighten the wheel bolts after the vehicle has
been driven for 1,000 km (600 miles) (also in
cases of a flat tyre, etc.).
The wheel bolts must be kept tightened to specifi-
cation at all times. It is recommended that the wheel
bolts be tightened to specification at each mainte-
nance interval.
Adjust the tyre pressure to the COLD pressure.
COLD pressure is the tyre pressure as measured
after the vehicle has been parked for three hours or
more or driven for less than 1.6 km (1 mile).
COLD tyre pressures are shown on the tyre placard
affixed to the driver’s side centre pillar.
Stowing the wheel and tools
WARNING
Always make sure that the wheel, jack and tools
are properly stored after each use. Such items
can become dangerous projectiles in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
1. Securely store the tools, wheel with the flat tyre
and jack in the designated location of the lug-
gage compartment.
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NOTE
The flat tyre may not fit into the temporary use
spare tyre location. Have the flat tyre repaired
and fitted as soon as possible.
2. Reinstall the floor carpet then the “flexi-board”
system (where fitted).
3. Close the back door.
REPAIRING FLAT TYRE (Models with
emergency tyre puncture repair kit,
where fitted)
The emergency tyre puncture repair kit is supplied
with the vehicle instead of a spare tyre. This repair
kit must be used for temporarily fixing a minor tyre
puncture. After using the repair kit, see a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop as soon as possible for
tyre inspection and repair/replacement.
CAUTION
Do not use the emergency tyre puncture repair
kit under the following conditions. Contact a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop or profes-
sional road assistance.
•when the sealant has passed its expiration
date (shown on the label attached to the
bottle)
•when the cut or the puncture is approximately
4 mm (0.16 in) or longer
•when the side of the tyre is damaged
•when the vehicle has been driven with a con-
siderable loss of air from the tyre
•when the tyre is completely displaced inside
or outside the rim
•when the tyre rim is damaged
•when two or more tyres are flat
Getting emergency tyre puncture repair
kit
Take the emergency tyre puncture repair kit out of
the boot. The repair kit consists of the following
items:
1.Tyre sealant bottle
2.Air compressor
3.Speed restriction sticker
Before using emergency tyre puncture
repair kit
•If any foreign object (for example, a screw or
nail) is embedded in the tyre,do not remove it.
•Check the expiration date of the sealant (shown
on the label attached to the bottle). Never use a
sealant which has passed its expiration date.
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Repairing tyre
1. Shake the sealant bottle well.
2. Remove the bottle cap and the orange plug from
the top of the compressor.
3. Screw the bottle into the opening of the com-
pressor (where the orange plug was).
4. Put the speed restriction sticker in a location
where the driver can see it while driving.5. Screw the air compressor tube securely into the
tyre valvejA.
6. Insert its power plug to the power outlet
jBin
the vehicle. For details, see “Power outlet” in the
“2. Instruments and controls” section.
7. Turn the ignition switch to the Acc position.
8. Switch on the compressor, and inflate the tyre to
the pressure that is specified on the tyre placard
affixed to the driver’s side centre pillar.
CAUTION
Do not operate the compressor for more than 10
minutes.
If the tyre pressure does not increase to the speci-
fied pressurewithin 10 minutes, the tyre may be
seriously damaged andthe tyre cannot be repaired
with this tyre repair kit. Contact a NISSAN dealer
or qualified workshop.
9. Remove the air compressor from the tyre valve.
Immediately drive the vehicle at a speed of 80
km/h (50 MPH) or less.
10. After 10 minute or 5 km (3 mile) drive, check
the tyre pressure. The temporary repair is com-
pleted if the tyre pressure does not drop.
If the tyre pressure is lower than specified, re-
peat the steps from step5.
If the pressure drops again or under 130 kPa
(19 psi),the tyre cannot be repaired with this
tyre repair kit. Contact a NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop.
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