2010 NISSAN CUBE tire size

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Example
*1
Tire size (example: P215/60R16
94H)
1.
P: The “P” indicates the tire is designed
for passenger vehicles. (Not all tires
have this information.)
2.
Three-digit number (215): This number
gives the width in millimeters of the tire
from sidewall edge to sidewall edge.
3.
Two-digit number (60): This number,
known as the aspect ratio, gives the
tire’s ratio of height to width.
4.
R: The “R” stands for radial.
5.
Two-digit number (16): This number is
the wheel or rim diameter in inches.
6.
Two- or three-digit number (94): This
number is the tire’s load index. It is a
measurement of how much weight each
tire can support. You may not find this
information on all tires because it is not
required by law.
7.
H: Tire speed rating. You should not
drive the vehicle faster than the tire
speed rating.
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Example
*2
TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a
new tire (example: DOT XX XX XXX
XXXX)
1.
DOT: Abbreviation for the “Department
of Transportation”. The symbol can be
placed above, below or to the left or
right of the Tire Identification Number.
2.
Two-digit code: Manufacturer’s identifi-
cation mark
3.
Two-digit code: Tire size
4.
Three-digit code: Tire type code (Op-
tional)
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5.
Three-digit code: Date of Manufacture
6.
Four numbers represent the week and
year the tire was built. For example, the
numbers 3103 means the 31st week of
2003. If these numbers are missing,
then look on the other sidewall of the
tire.
*3
Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers or plies of
rubber-coated fabric in the tire.
Tire manufacturers also must indicate
the materials in the tire, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
*4
Maximum permissible inflation pres-
sure
This number is the greatest amount
of air pressure that should be put in
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure.
*5
Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that
can be carried by the tire. When
replacing the tires on the vehicle,
always use a tire that has the sameload rating as the factory installed
tire.
*6
Term of “tubeless” or “tube type”
Indicates whether the tire requires an
inner tube (“tube type”) or not
(“tubeless”) .
*7
The word “radial”
The word “radial” is shown, if the tire
has radial structure.
*8
Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or brand name is
shown.
Other tire-related terminology:
In addition to the many terms that are
defined throughout this section, Intended
Outboard Sidewall is (1) the sidewall that
contains a whitewall, bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand and/or model
name molding that is higher or deeper than
the same molding on the other sidewall of
the tire, or (2) the outward facing sidewall
of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular
side that must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
TYPES OF TIRES
WARNING
.
When changing or replacing tires,
be sure all four tires are of the same
type (Example: 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 availability.
. 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 rating of the tire.
. Replacing tires with those not ori-
ginally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
. For additional information regard-
ing tires, refer to “Important Tire
Safety Information” (US) or “Tire
Safety Information” (Canada) in the
Warranty Information Booklet.
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All season tiresNISSAN specifies all season tires on some
models to provide good performance all year,
including snowy and icy road conditions. All
Season tires are identified by ALL SEASON
and/or M&S (Mud and Snow) on the tire
sidewall. Snow tires have better snow traction
than All Season tires and may be more appro-
priate in some areas.Summer tiresNISSAN specifies summer tires on some
models to provide superior performance on dry
roads. Summer tire performance is substantially
reduced 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 tiresIf 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 will have lower speed
ratings than factory equipped tires and may not
match the potential maximum vehicle speed.Never exceed 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
installing studded tires. Skid and traction cap-
abilities of studded snow tires, on wet or dry
surfaces, may be poorer than that of non-
studded snow tires.
TIRE CHAINSUse of tire chains may be prohibited according
to location. Check the local laws before instal-
ling 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
designed to meet the SAE standard 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 tire size. Other types may damage your vehicle. Use chain tensioners when re-
commended 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 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 performance may be adversely
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.
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CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES
Tire rotationNISSAN recommends rotating the tires
every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) . (See “FLAT
TIRE” in the “6. In case of emergency”
section for tire replacing procedures.)
As soon as possible, tighten the wheel
nuts to the specified torque with a
torque wrench.Wheel nut tightening torque:
80 ft-lb (108 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tigh-
tened to the specification at all times.
It is recommended that wheel nuts be
tightened to the specification at each
tire rotation interval.
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 or
any other small size spare tire in
the tire rotation.
.
For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Cana-
da) in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
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1. Wear indicator
2. Wear indicator location markTire wear and damage
WARNING
.
Tires should be periodically in-
spected for wear, cracking, bul-
ging or objects caught in the
tread. If excessive wear, cracks,
bulging or deep cuts are found,
the tire(s) should be replaced.
.
The original tires have built-in
tread wear indicators. WhenMaintenance and do-it-yourself
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wear indicators are visible, the
tire(s) should be replaced.
.
Tires 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
obvious. Replace the tires as
necessary to prevent tire failure
and possible personal injury.
.
Improper service of the spare
tire may result in serious perso-
nal injury. If it is necessary to
repair the spare tire, contact a
NISSAN dealer.
.
For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Cana-
da) in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
Replacing wheels and tiresWhen replacing a tire, use the same size, tread
design, speed rating and load carrying capacity
as originally equipped. (See “SPECIFICA-
TIONS” in the “9. Technical and consumer
information” section for recommended types
and sizes of tires and wheels.)
WARNING
.The use of tires other than those
recommended or the mixed use of
tires of different brands, construc-
tion (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 bum-
per height. Some of these effects
may lead to accidents and could
result in serious personal injury.
. If the wheels are changed for any
reason, always replace with wheels
which have the same off-set dimen-
sion. Wheels of a different off-set
could cause premature tire wear,
degrade vehicle handling character-
istics and/or interference with the
brake discs/drums. Such interfer-
ence can lead to decreased braking
efficiency and/or early brake pad/
shoe wear. See “WHEELS AND
TIRES” in the “9. Technical and
consumer information” section of
this manual for wheel off-set dimen-
sions. .
When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 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.
. Replacing tires with those not ori-
ginally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
. Do not install a damaged or de-
formed wheel or tire even if it has
been repaired. Such wheels or tires
could have structural damage and
could fail without warning.
. The use of retread tire is not re-
commended.
. For additional information regard-
ing tires, refer to “Important Tire
Safety Information” (US) or “Tire
Safety Information” (Canada) in the
Warranty Information Booklet.
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ENGINEModelMR18DE
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder, in-line
Bore 6Stroke in (mm)3.30763.193 (84.0 681.1)
Displacement cu in (cm
3) 109.65 (1,798)
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Idle speed rpm
No adjustment is necessary.
Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) degree/rpm
Spark plug Standard FXE20HR-11
Spark plug gap (Normal) in (mm)0.043 (1.1)
Camshaft operation Timing chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
WHEELS AND TIRES
Road wheelTypeSize Offset in (mm)
Steel 1566J 1.65 (42)
Aluminum 16 66J 1.65 (42)
T-type 15 64T
1.38 (35)TireType Size Pressure PSI
(kPa) [Cold]
Conventional P195/60R15
87H
33 (230)
P195/55R16
86V
T-type T125/70D15
60 (420)
SPECIFICATIONS
Technical and consumer information
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Precautions on seat belt usage............... 1-12
Pregnant women ............................... 1-16
Rear center seat belt .......................... 1-20
Seat belt cleaning ............................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders ............................ 1-22
Seat belt hooks ................................ 1-19
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-22
Seat belt warning light ........................ 2-14
Seat belts ...................................... 1-12
Seat belts with pretensioners ................. 1-56
Shoulder belt height adjustment .............. 1-19
Small children .................................. 1-15
Three-point type ............................... 1-16
Seat(s) , Seats ........................................ 1-2
Security system, Vehicle security system ........ 2-17
Security system
(NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start ........................................ 2-19
Selector lever Shift lock release .............................. 5-17
Servicing air conditioner ........................... 4-12
Shift lock release Transmission ................................... 5-17
Shifting CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission) .... 5-7, 5-14
Manual transmission ...................... 5-8, 5-18
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front
seats ................................................ 1-19
Spare tire ...................................... 8-37, 9-7
Spark plugs ........................................ 8-16
Speedometer ......................................... 2-5
Starting Before starting the engine .................... 5-12
Jump starting ..................................... 6-8 Precautions when starting and driving
......... 5-2
Push starting ................................... 6-10
Starting the engine ............................ 5-12
Status light, Front passenger air bag ............ 1-51
Steering Electric power steering system ............... 5-25
Steering wheel switch for audio controls .... 4-41
Tilting steering column ........................ 3-25
Storage ............................................. 2-31
Sun visors .......................................... 3-26
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-57
Supplemental air bag warning light ....... 1-57, 2-14
Supplemental restraint system .................... 1-44
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system .......................................... 1-44
Switch Audio control steering wheel switch ......... 4-41
Autolight switch ................................ 2-24
Fog light switch ................................ 2-27
Hazard warning flasher switch ................ 2-27
Headlight switch ............................... 2-23
Overdrive OFF switch ......................... 5-16
Power door lock switch ......................... 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ........................................... 2-23
Turn signal switch .............................. 2-26
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . . 2-28
T
Tachometer ........................................... 2-6
Temperature display ................................. 2-7
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ................................... 2-6 Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start
........................................ 2-19
Three-way catalyst ................................... 5-2
Tilt steering column ................................ 3-25
Tire pressure, Low tire pressure warning
light ................................................. 2-13
Tires Flat tire ............................................ 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system .............. 5-3
Tire and Loading information label .... 8-30, 9-10
Tire chains ...................................... 8-34
Tire dressing ..................................... 7-4
Tire pressure ................................... 8-28
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ..................................... 5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation .................................... 8-35
Types of tires ................................... 8-33
Uniform tire quality grading ................... 9-19
Wheel/tire size ................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires ............................... 8-28
To p Tether strap child restraints ................... 1-26
Towing Flat towing ...................................... 9-18
Tow truck towing ............................... 6-12
Towing a trailer ................................. 9-18
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system ........... 5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system .............. 6-2
Trailer towing ....................................... 9-18
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ............................................. 8-11
Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission) .... 5-7, 5-14
Driving with manual transmission ........ 5-8, 5-18
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10-6
Transmission selector lever lock release..... 5-17
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) .... 3-6
Transmitter, With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) ...................... 3-17
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country ................................................ 9-8
Trip computer ........................................ 2-8
Turn signal switch .................................. 2-26
U
Underbody cleaning ................................. 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ....................... 9-19
V
Variable voltage control system ................... 8-15
Vehicle Dimensions and weights ........................ 9-8
Identification number (VIN) ...................... 9-8
Information display ............................... 2-7
Loading information ............................ 9-14
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ............ 6-15
Security system ................................ 2-17
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . . 2-28
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ...... 5-28
Ventilators ............................................ 4-5
Voice command
(See Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System) . . . 4-50
W
Warning Hazard warning flasher switch ................ 2-27
Lights ........................................... 2-10 Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)
..................................... 5-3, 6-2
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................................... 2-10
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .......... 1-57
Warning light Air bag warning light ................... 1-57, 2-14
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light ............................................. 2-10
Brake warning light ............................ 2-11
Door open warning light ....................... 2-11
Electric power steering warning light ........ 2-12
Intelligent Key system warning light .......... 2-12
Low fuel warning light ......................... 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light ............... 2-13
Seat belt warning light ........................ 2-14
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ..... 9-20
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer switch ...... 2-22
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-20
Washing .............................................. 7-2
Waxing ................................................ 7-3
Weights (See dimensions and weights) ........... 9-8
Wheel/tire size ....................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires ................................... 8-28
Care of wheels ................................... 7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ................ 7-4
Window washer fluid .............................. 8-12
Window(s) Cleaning .......................................... 7-3
Power windows ................................ 2-36
Windshield wiper and washer switch ............ 2-20
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer switch ...... 2-22
Rear window wiper blade ..................... 8-19 Windshield wiper and washer switch
........ 2-20
Wiper blades ................................... 8-17
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