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•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, de-
grade vehicle handling characteris-
tics, affect the VDC system and/or in-
terference with the brake discs. Such
interference can lead to decreased
braking efficiency and/or early brake
pad wear. For additional information,
see “Wheels and tires” (P. 8-29) for
wheel off-set dimensions.
• When using a wheel without the
TPMS, such as the spare tire, the
TPMS will not function and the low
tire pressure warning light will flash
for approximately 1 minute. The light
will remain on af ter 1 minute. Have
your tires replaced and/or TPMS sys-
tem reset as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
• The TPMS sensor may be damaged if
it is not handled correctly. Be careful
when handling the TPMS sensor.
• When replacing the TPMS sensor, the
ID registration may be required. It is
recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for ID registration. •
Do not use a valve stem cap that is
not specified by NISSAN. The valve
stem cap may become stuck.
• Be sure that the valve stem caps are
correctly fitted. Otherwise the valve
may be clogged up with dirt and
cause a malfunction or loss of
pressure.
• Replacing tires with those not origi-
nally specified by NISSAN could af-
fect 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 tires is not
recommended.
• For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety
Information” (US) or “Tire Safety In-
formation” (Canada) in the Warranty
Information 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 balanced 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.
• For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety In-
formation” (US) or “Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (Canada) in the Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet.
Care of wheels
• Wash the wheels when washing the ve- hicle to maintain their appearance.
• Clean the inner side of the wheels when the wheel is changed or the underside of
the vehicle is washed.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing the wheels.
• Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or corrosion. Such damage may cause loss
of pressure or poor seal at the tire bead.
• NISSAN recommends waxing the road wheels to protect against road salt in ar-
eas where it is used during winter.
Do-it-yourself8-39
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DOT (Department of Transportation) Qual-
ity Grades: All passenger car tires must
conform to federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
Quality grades can be found where appli-
cable on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For
example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rat-
ing based on the wear rate of the tire when
tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B and C
The traction grades, from highest to low-
est, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades repre-
sent the tire's ability to stop on wet pave-
ment as measured under controlledconditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
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Tire rotation.................8-37Types of tires................8-35Uniform tire quality grading......10-20Wheel/tire size...............10-9Wheels and tires...........8-29,10-9Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.....2-12Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). .5-3Tire warning label..............10-12Top tether strap child restraint.......1-23Towing4-wheel drive models...........6-14Flat towing................ .10-19Tow truck towing..............6-13Trailer towing...............10-19Towing a trailer................10-19Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid
......................8-10Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)..........5-8, 5-12Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country)................... .10-10Trip computer..................2-7Trip odometer...............2-3, 2-4Turn signal switch...............2-23
U
Uniform tire quality grading........10-20
V
Variable voltage control system......8-13Vehicle dimensions and weights......10-9Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch......................2-24Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system. .5-25Vehicle identification............10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN). . . .10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate..................... .10-10Vehicle immobilizer system. . .2-18, 3-2, 5-9Vehicle loading information........10-14Vehicle recovery................6-15Vehicle security system...........2-17Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start. .2-18, 5-9Ventilators...................4-10Visors......................3-16
W
Warning
Air bag warning light........1-49, 2-11Anti-lock brake warning
light................2-9, 2-12, 2-15Battery charge warning light......2-10Brake warning light.............2-9Door open warning light.........2-10Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-10Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Low fuel warning light...........2-12Low tire pressure warning light.....2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-14Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-40Seat belt warning light.......1-14,2-11Supplemental air bag warning
light.................. .1-49, 2-11Vehicle security system..........2-17Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-48Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-8Warning lights..................2-8Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders................... .2-8Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders....................2-8Audible reminders.............2-8Indicator lights................2-8Warning lights................2-8Weights (See dimensions and weights). .10-9Wheel/tire size.................10-9Wheels and tires............8-29,10-9When traveling or registering in another
country.................... .10-10Windows....................2-29Locking passengers' windows.....2-31Power windows..............2-29Windshield wiper blades...........8-16Windshield-washer fluid...........8-11Wiper
Wiper blades................8-16Wiper and washer switch..........2-20
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