2017 NISSAN MAXIMA Owners Manual

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NISSAN MAXIMA 2017 A36 / 8.G Owners Manual Checking tire pressure
1. Remove the valve stem cap from thetire.
2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto the valve stem. Do not press too
hard or force the valve stem side-
ways, or air will escape

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NISSAN MAXIMA 2017 A36 / 8.G Owners Manual TIRE LABELING
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to
place standardized information on the
sidewall of all tires. This information iden-
tifies and describes the fundamental
characteristics of the

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NISSAN MAXIMA 2017 A36 / 8.G Owners Manual 2TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a
new tire (example: DOT XX XX XXX
XXXX)
1. DOT: Abbreviation for the “Depart- ment Of Transportation”. The symbol
can be placed above, below or to the
left

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NISSAN MAXIMA 2017 A36 / 8.G Owners Manual 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
o

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NISSAN MAXIMA 2017 A36 / 8.G Owners Manual 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 t

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NISSAN MAXIMA 2017 A36 / 8.G Owners Manual Tire wear and damage
1. Wear indicator
2. Location mark
WARNING
● Tires should be periodically in-
spected for wear, cracking, bulg-
ing or objects caught in the tread.
If excessive wear, cracks, bu

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NISSAN MAXIMA 2017 A36 / 8.G Owners Manual ●If 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 handli

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NISSAN MAXIMA 2017 A36 / 8.G Owners Manual ●NISSAN 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)
Since the spare tire is not equipped with T